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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Chester (ranked 4272 p4p, 410 weight class) and Renan Nunes (ranked 6684 p4p, 506 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chester might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rolling, Limp Bizkit . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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169 cm
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147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
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165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Chester! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renan Nunes! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunes somewhat. Chester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nunes. Nice takedown defense from Chester. No joy for Nunes on that attempt. Chester changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Chester avoids the body shot from Nunes.
Nunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Charles Chester has been cut. Nunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chester counters with a one-two to the body. Nunes jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nunes throws a push kick but Chester slaps the foot to one side. Chester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Chester darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nunes walks into a straight right hand from Chester. Nunes walks into a stiff left hand from Chester. This has been an exciting period of action! Chester stuffs the takedown attempt from Nunes. Nunes gets slowly back to his feet. Charles Chester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Nunes. Chester misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A momentary lapse in concentration from Nunes enables Chester to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nunes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Chester preventing the sweep. Chester controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Chester throwing strikes from guard but Nunes blocks nicely. Chester postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Chester seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Nunes has his foot on Chester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chester works his way back into a safe position though. Our spies down at at Armored Fitness & Sparring inform us that Nunes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chester trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nunes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Chester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Nunes is looking for a triangle but Chester pushes his legs off easily.
Nunes has his foot on Chester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chester works his way back into a safe position though. Chester slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Chester scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Chester postures up in Nunes's guard and throws a big left but Nunes blocks it. Nunes has his foot on Chester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chester works his way back into a safe position though. Chester looking to sit in guard and control but Nunes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Nunes preventing the sweep. Nunes wants to control from the top but Chester keeps moving. Nunes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chester seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chester working a defensive guard here.
Chester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunes defends well. Nunes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nunes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Nunes looking to sit in guard and control but Chester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Chester dominated that round. The cut man is working on Charles Chester's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Nunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chester is out of range and Nunes settles back down. Chester just misses with a punch to the body.
Chester swats away the attempt to clinch by Nunes. Nunes is looking to clinch but Chester is avoiding it.
Chester scores with the left hand. Nunes knows he should have avoided that one. Nunes blocks a low kick nicely. Nunes is looking for the big counter here. Chester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nunes swings away with a leg kick that misses. Chester looks to throw the jab but Nunes is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Chester counters with a nice uppercut. Nunes throws a head kick that misses. Chester throws a front kick aimed at Nunes's knee but Nunes avoids it well. Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Nunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nunes moves forwards but Chester connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nunes pushes Chester away with a front kick. Nunes walks into a left hand. Chester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Nunes blocks a leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Nunes. Chester does a little dance to reset his feet. A counter left hand to the body from Chester misses its target. Nunes staying out of range there. Chester swings for the body but Nunes moves out of range.
Chester throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chester throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nunes takes a body punch but keeps moving. Chester throws a leg kick but Nunes sees it coming and moves out of range. And Nunes tries to counter it with a takedown but Chester pushes his down on his head and steps out. Renan Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nunes tries to score with a low kick but Chester moves his leg out of the way. The fighters circling - Chester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chester digs a good body shot into Nunes's ribs. 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! Nunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chester will feel that in the morning. Chester throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chester swats away the attempt to clinch by Nunes. Nunes throws a leg kick but Chester moved away. Chester misses with a left hand and Nunes counters with a leg kick. Nunes slips a jab from Chester. Nunes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Chester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chester gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nunes to score an easy takedown into full guard. Chester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Nunes throwing strikes from guard but Chester blocks nicely. Nunes stands up from guard. Let's bang! Nunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chester pinned against the cage. Chester gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A little feinted left hand from Chester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Chester throws a low kick but Nunes moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nunes takes a body punch but keeps moving. Renan Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chester lands a slapping body shot.
Chester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nunes throws an overhand right that lands on Chester's shoulder, as Chester tries to avoid the shot. Nunes fails in his attempt to clinch. Nunes throws a lazy head kick and Chester counters with a lovely shot to the body. No luck for Nunes with that takedown attempt. Chester scores with a one two! Nunes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chester takes a kick to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Chester dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Charles Chester's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nunes takes one on the button. Chester lands with a shot to the body. Nunes throws a head kick but Chester moves out of range.
Chester wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Chester connects with a right hand. Nunes shakes it off. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it. Chester takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nunes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Chester moves out of range easily. Chester fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nunes just manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good exchange - Chester coming out on top. Chester misses with an uppercut. Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Chester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it. Nunes throws a hook to the side of Chester's head but Chester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - Nunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Chester decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Nunes kicks Chester off and gets back to his feet. Charles Chester is winning the standup battle so far. Chester throws a shot to the body.
Nunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chester lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Chester clobbers Nunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Chester throws a shot from downtown. Nunes moves away and avoids it. Nunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chester. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chester here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Chester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nunes is looking for the big counter here. Nice shot by Chester.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chester scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Nunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nunes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chester defends it well. Chester punishes Nunes's body with a nice straight punch. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chester changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Nunes moves out of range as Chester strikes. Nunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Chester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Chester scores with a hook. Nunes shoots in and drives through. Chester sprawls well. Chester lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Chester lands a two punch combo.
Chester digs a good body shot into Nunes's ribs. A decent looking cross lands there for Chester. Charles Chester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A clash of legs there as Nunes blocks the low kick. Nunes jabs Chester to the body, keeping him at a distance. Good exchange - Chester coming out on top. Nunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chester throws out the jab. Nunes throws a body kick that misses. Chester throws a body shot but no joy. Nunes with a lazy takedown attempt and Chester counters with a stiff right hand. Charles Chester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Nunes. Chester misses with a body kick. Nunes tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nunes throws a body punch but Chester moves out of range. Nunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Chester. Renan Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chester throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chester displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Chester takes a swing at Nunes's ribcage but misses. Nice shot by Chester. Chester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Chester. Chester jabs at Nunes's body. Nunes walks into a straight right hand from Chester. The fight stays on the outside here - Nunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A head kick misses from Nunes.
And that's the end of the fight! Charles Chester showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chester, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Chester! Charles Chester bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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RATING
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