PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Devree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cock Chestner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Devree
vs
Chestner

175 cm
24
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Devree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cock Chestner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestner shoots in for a double leg but Devree sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Chestner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Devree controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Devree distracts Chestner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Chestner working for a triangle but Devree defends it easily.
Devree trying to control but Chestner is working from the bottom.
Devree stands up over Chestner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devree is stalling in the full guard.
Devree tries to free his leg and advance position but Chestner is retaining full guard.
Devree's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devree is working Chestner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner keeping moving, preventing Devree from controlling successfully.
Devree is really struggling to control Chestner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Devree looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Chestner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Chestner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chestner keeping full guard, as Devree tries to pass.

Chestner has his foot on Devree's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Devree works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devree landing some decent shots from guard.

Chestner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Devree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Chestner looking for a guillotine here but Devree defends easily.
Chestner looks winded!
Devree landing some decent shots from guard.
Devree is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Devree's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Devree landing with the ground and pound.
Devree works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Chestner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devree trying to control from half guard but Chestner is working away.

Chestner actively working from the bottom here.
Chestner wants to improve his position but Devree is controlling well.
Devree trying to mount his opponent but Chestner defends it.

Chestner looking for submissions off his back.
Devree perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Devree seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Devree looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chestner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Devree controlling the pace.
Devree lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chestner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Chestner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devree sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chestner wants to get back to his feet.
Chestner is staying active underneath Devree, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Devree drops an elbow to the side of Chestner's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chestner is not content to let Devree control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Devree in particular looking to stall.

Devree is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chestner has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Devree dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chestner fails with a takedown attempt.
Chestner shoots in but no luck this time.
Chestner shoots in and drives through. Devree sprawls well.
Jacob Devree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cock Chestner.
Chestner shoots in for a double leg but Devree sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Devree appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Devree shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chestner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Devree stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chestner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devree engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Devree makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chestner is breathing heavily.

Chestner working for a triangle but Devree defends it easily.
Devree working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chestner's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devree landing with the ground and pound.
Devree sitting in guard here, content to control.
Devree wants to control from the top but Chestner keeps moving.
Devree's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Devree wants to control from the top but Chestner keeps moving.
Devree looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Chestner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Devree doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Devree manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Devree is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Devree passes Chestner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chestner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jacob Devree overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Devree seems to be working for a kimura but Chestner defends the submission attempt.

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

Chestner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Devree pulls his head out easily.

Chestner actively working from the bottom here.
Devree looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chestner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Devree is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Devree working Chestner over with strikes.
Devree content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Devree passes to side control.

Chestner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Devree throws a combination. Chestner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Devree shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chestner's guard.

Devree content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Chestner has locked up a guillotine! Chestner's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Devree is holding on here and Chestner must be using up a lot of energy. Devree has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Chestner gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cock Chestner!