PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Chestner (ranked 2418 p4p, 2700 weight class) and Hermio Junior (ranked 304 p4p, 328 weight class). Chestner comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Bruiser. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chestner
vs
Junior

190 cm
38
207
26 - 18 - 0

182 cm
21
220
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Chestner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hermio Junior!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestner leaves Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab.
Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
Junior takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Junior. Those never looked like landing.
Chestner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chestner misses with a wild body shot.
Chestner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chestner looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Junior feints and as Chestner raises his hands in defense, Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chestner working a defensive guard here.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chestner swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Junior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chestner dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junior has an active guard here but Chestner has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chestner tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it.
Junior tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chestner has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Chestner has a good base and remains in mount.
Chestner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chestner tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Junior working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.

Chestner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Junior is surviving well by controlling Chestner's body position as best he can.
Junior regains half guard.
Chestner wants to stand up but Junior has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chestner is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
Chestner controlling the action here.
Chestner prevents Junior from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to improve his position but Chestner is controlling well.

Chestner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Chestner wants to take a breather but Junior is having none of it.
Junior tries to roll over but Chestner keeps him under control.
Chestner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chestner wants to pass to mount but Junior is defending the position.

Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Chestner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Chestner has control of the leg.
Chestner uses his free foot to push down on Junior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Junior.
Junior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junior gets back to half guard.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Chestner has control of the leg.

Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chestner pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chestner trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Chestner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chestner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
A little feinted left hand from Chestner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hermio Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chestner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chestner avoids it really well and circles away.
Chestner throws a big counter combination but Junior scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Junior misses with a lunging right hand
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chestner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chestner misses with an uppercut.
Brad Chestner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chestner defends well and Junior ends up having to push Chestner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brad Chestner is winning the standup battle so far.
Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chestner avoids it really well and circles away.
Brad Chestner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermio Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chestner stuffs the takedown attempt from Junior. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Chestner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Chestner, which made it look bad.
Good exchange - Chestner coming out on top.

Junior feints and as Chestner raises his hands in defense, Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Chestner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Chestner is retaining full guard.
Chestner has control of Junior's left arm, preventing Junior from doing any damage.

Junior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chestner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Junior, into his guard.

Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner tries to stand but Junior is controlling from the bottom.
Brad Chestner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Chestner is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Junior has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chestner is looking to defend but Junior has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chestner! Junior pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chestner taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hermio Junior!