PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Milan Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Chewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Milan Kent has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kent
vs
Chewster

160 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milan Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Chewster!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent misses with a few strikes there.
Kent slips a jab and a cross from Chewster.
Chewster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chewster cracks a nice hook into Kent's ribs.
Chewster swinging wildly here.

Chewster darts in and clinches Kent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent tries to circle away but Chewster has him pinned against the cage.
Chewster has Kent pressed against the cage, preventing Kent from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kent is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chewster to keep the fight standing.
Kent has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chewster after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chewster digs a right hand into Kent's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kent's gas tank.
Kent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chewster stalling in the clinch.
Chewster is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Chewster's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kent is trying to force a seperation but Chewster has the dominant position.
Kent tries to pull guard but Chewster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent tries to pull guard but Chewster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Chewster gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Chewster is working for a submission of some sort.
Chewster tries to pass to full mount but Kent defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chewster throwing shots but Kent is blocking nicely.

Chewster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chewster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chewster is pressing down on Kent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kent is holding on for now.

Chewster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kent sees it coming and defends easily.
Chewster is keen to just control but Kent is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent keeping control of the position.

Chewster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kent has managed to free his arm - good work.

Chewster seems to be working for a kimura but Kent defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chewster is looking to stall here but Kent recovers full guard.
Kent keeping moving, preventing Chewster from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chewster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chewster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Chewster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kent tries to clinch but Chewster moves out of range.
Kent sets himself, and Chewster steps forward looking for the clinch! Kent avoids it this time.
Kent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chewster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kent defends it well.

Chewster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joseph Chewster has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kent is defending against the submission attempts here by Chewster.
Kent won't allow Chewster to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chewster works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chewster wants to stand but Kent has his arm trapped.

Chewster goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kent has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chewster but great work by Kent.
Chewster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Chewster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kent trying to control the action but Chewster is working from the bottom.
Kent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chewster tries to roll over but Kent keeps him under control.
Kent looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chewster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chewster wants to improve his position but Kent is controlling well.
Chewster wants to control but Kent is keeping busy.
Chewster is looking to improve his position.
Chewster is trying to maintain the position but Kent is very close to passing his half guard.
Kent lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chewster wants to improve his position but Kent is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chewster is looking to control Kent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chewster avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chewster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Chewster manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kent on his heels. He'll look to pass Kent's guard now, I'm sure.
Chewster wants to pass the guard but Kent is keeping the position.
Kent looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chewster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chewster looking to pass the guard.
Chewster wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving.
Chewster throws a big elbow that misses.
Kent can't keep his opponent in guard - Chewster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chewster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kent has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chewster tries to pass to full mount but Kent defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Chewster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kent wants to clinch up but Chewster keeps it at a distance.
Milan Kent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chewster swivels and escapes.
Kent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chewster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chewster works over Kent's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Milan Kent has been cut.
Kent fails with the takedown

and Chewster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chewster.
Chewster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kent's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chewster gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kent regains guard.
Chewster wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving.

Chewster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kent is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kent has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chewster has his feet on Kent's thighs here. He's pushed Kent off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kent screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Chewster!
A very excited looking Joseph Chewster made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.