PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Chester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Publius Sestius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Chester has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chester
vs
Sestius

170 cm
21
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
21
199 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Chester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Publius Sestius!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chester looks to land a combination but Sestius avoids it well.
Chester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like John Chester has been cut.
Sestius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chester.
Chester misses with a two punch combination.
Chester seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sestius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sestius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chester swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chester throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sestius's waist but Sestius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chester off to one side.
It seemed like Sestius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chester shoots in looking for a takedown but Sestius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sestius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chester.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sestius lands a big head kick that sends Chester tumbling to the mat! Sestius takes a step backwards and waves Chester back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Chester is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chester drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sestius tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sestius pulls Chester in close to his closed guard and prevents Chester from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sestius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chester has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chester throwing strikes but missing.
Chester throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sestius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sestius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chester trying to control but Sestius is working from the bottom.
Sestius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chester is one step ahead there.

That's two 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.

Sestius has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chester is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sestius slowing the pace effectively.
Chester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chester blocks an elbow strike from Sestius.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sestius.
Sestius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chester blocks an elbow strike.
Chester is trying to pull guard but Sestius has him pressed against the cage.
Chester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sestius has Chester pressed against the cage, preventing Chester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sestius can't find room to land a body shot as Chester controls the action.
Sestius has Chester pressed against the cage, preventing Chester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sestius prevents the takedown attempt.
Chester blocks an elbow strike.
Sestius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

John Chester's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sestius.
Sestius lands an elbow inside that Chester shrugs off.
Sestius is pressed up against the cage. Chester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sestius down to the mat. Sestius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chester shoots in for a takedown but Sestius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chester throws a nice looking combination but Sestius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sestius tries a quick counter leg kick but Chester is wise to it.
Chester blocks the body kick.
Chester shoots in looking for a takedown but Sestius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sestius is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sestius looks to score with a jab to the body but Chester is just out of range.
Chester fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chester misses with a few strikes there.
Chester dives in and grabs Sestius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sestius pushes down on Chester's head and hops out.
Chester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sestius swivels and escapes.
Sestius feints a counter leg kick.
Sestius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chester avoids the head kick by Sestius.
Sestius lands a glancing blow to the side of Chester's head.
Chester fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sestius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chester is breathing heavily.
Sestius lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Publius Sestius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Chester's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Crunch! Sestius slams his shin into Chester's torso.
Sestius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sestius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Chester throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sestius was covering up waiting for the punch and Chester finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sestius looking to control.
Sestius keeping moving, preventing Chester from controlling successfully.
Sestius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sestius has Chester pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chester is looking to work some ground and pound but Sestius has wrist control.
Sestius is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chester trying to control the position from guard on top but Sestius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sestius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sestius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sestius has Chester pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sestius misses with a low kick as Chester jumps back.
Sestius throws a head kick that Chester semi-blocks.

Chester closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chester missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chester trying to mount his opponent but Sestius defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chester prevents Sestius from standing back up.
Chester not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sestius wants to improve his position but Chester is controlling well.
Chester trying to control the action but Sestius is working from the bottom.
Chester is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sestius is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sestius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sestius keeping control of the position.
Sestius is trying to maintain the position but Chester is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sestius is looking for a sweep. Chester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sestius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chester is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chester scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chester stops Sestius from getting back to his feet.
John Chester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sestius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chester.
Chester throwing shots but Sestius is blocking nicely.

Chester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chester trying to control from half guard but Sestius is working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chester.
And Sestius responds with a good body kick, but Chester manages to step out the way in time.
Sloppy strikes from Chester. Those never looked like landing.
Sestius lands a nice looking body kick.
Chester fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sestius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chester throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sestius's waist but Sestius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chester off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Sestius misses.
John Chester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Sestius.
Chester misses with a wild body shot.
Sestius tries a quick counter leg kick but Chester is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Publius Sestius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Chester's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Chester throws a series of punches but Sestius moves out of range.
Sestius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chester.
Chester fails with a takedown attempt.
Sestius is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sestius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chester.
Sestius shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chester shoots in looking for a takedown but Sestius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sestius circles away quickly and effectively.
Sestius lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sestius can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester misses with a double jab.
Sestius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chester falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sestius counters with a nice body shot.

Sestius closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sestius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sestius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sestius.
Sestius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chester's defenses.
Sestius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chester's defenses.
Chester jumps guard but Sestius stands there with Chester around his waist. Chester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sestius lands an elbow inside.

John Chester's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sestius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sestius.
Sestius effectively controlling the action here.
Publius Sestius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sestius lands an elbow inside.
Publius Sestius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chester takes an elbow to the temple.

Jeez, John Chester's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chester jumps guard but Sestius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sestius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Chester's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Publius Sestius!
A relieved looking Publius Sestius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.