PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Chestnut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chestnut comes into the arena with Albatross, Albatross, Albatross blaring out of the sound system. Renton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Underworld - Born Slippy. Mark Renton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Chestnut
vs
Renton

186 cm
26
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
28
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Chestnut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Renton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Chestnut there.
Chestnut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Renton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Renton gets a double leg takedown into Chestnut's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Renton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chestnut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chestnut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Renton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Renton is in close to Chestnut's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Renton trying to control but Chestnut is working from the bottom.
Renton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chestnut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renton cracks Chestnut with a solid left hand.
Chestnut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Renton.
Chestnut keeping full guard, as Renton tries to pass.

Chestnut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Renton is aware though and is defending well.
Chestnut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton postures up in Chestnut's guard and throws a big left but Chestnut blocks it.
Chestnut keeping moving, preventing Renton from controlling successfully.
Renton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Chestnut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Renton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Renton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Renton stands up over Chestnut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Renton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chestnut keeping moving, preventing Renton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Renton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chestnut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Renton has managed to get both his arms back between Chestnut's legs - danger averted.
Renton with a nice head shot there.

Chestnut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Renton throwing strikes but missing.
Renton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Renton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chestnut's head.

Chestnut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Renton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Renton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Renton works over Chestnut with some ground and pound from guard.
Renton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chestnut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Renton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Renton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Renton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton lands a couple of elbows.
Renton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Renton throwing strikes but missing.
Renton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Renton working some strikes from top position.
Chestnut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Renton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Chestnut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Renton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chestnut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renton trying to control but Chestnut is working from the bottom.
Renton is looking to work some ground and pound but Chestnut has wrist control.
Renton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chestnut manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chestnut is fighting to break Renton's control of his arms but Renton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chestnut stands up from Renton's guard - Chestnut perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chestnut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Renton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Renton cracks Chestnut with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chestnut thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renton misses with a hook.
Chestnut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Renton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Renton slips a jab and a cross from Chestnut.
Walter Chestnut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chestnut.

Renton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Renton looking to pass the guard.
Renton trying to control but Chestnut is working from the bottom.
Renton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chestnut's head.
Renton with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton postures up in Chestnut's guard and throws a big left but Chestnut blocks it.
Renton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chestnut keeping full guard, as Renton tries to pass.
Renton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Renton throwing strikes but missing.
Renton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chestnut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chestnut wants to sweep here but Renton controlling him for the moment.
Renton looking to sit in guard and control but Chestnut gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chestnut controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chestnut pushing down on Renton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton has his hands clasped together around Chestnut's back. He's all about the action.

Renton actively working from the bottom here.

Renton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Renton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renton tries to reverse the position but Chestnut maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton regains half guard.
Mark Renton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Renton is breathing heavily.
Renton is trying to get back to full guard.
Chestnut is trying to control. Renton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Renton wants to improve his position but Chestnut is controlling well.
Renton wants to control the action here but instead Chestnut manages to pass to full mount!

Chestnut has control of Renton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Renton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chestnut prevents Renton from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Renton regains half guard.
Chestnut wants to control but Renton is keeping him busy.

Chestnut is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chestnut is thwarting Renton's attempts to control the position.
Renton is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chestnut wants to free his trapped foot but Renton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Renton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Renton looks to land a combination but Chestnut avoids it well.
Chestnut throws a body punch but Renton moves out of range.
Chestnut fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Renton checks it well.
Chestnut misses with a lunging right hand

and Renton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chestnut won't be happy with that.
Renton landing strikes.
Chestnut taking a bit of punishment here - Renton scoring with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Renton working the ground and pound from side control.
Renton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chestnut keeps working.
Renton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chestnut to see if he's OK.
Renton is working Chestnut over with some ground and pound from side control.
Renton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chestnut is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnut managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Renton.
Chestnut gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Renton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Chestnut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Renton slips a nice elbow through Chestnut's hands, connecting with Chestnut's forehead.
Renton passes to full mount!

Renton has hold of Chestnut's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chestnut manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Renton is landing with some decent strikes but Chestnut is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Renton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Renton is landing with some decent strikes but Chestnut is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chestnut tries to hold on but Renton postures up.
Renton looking to finish Chestnut with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chestnut!
Chestnut tries to hold on but Renton postures up.
Renton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Renton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chestnut takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Renton raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Renton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Chestnut wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Renton celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Renton!
Mark Renton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.