PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Chesser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Extraordinaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Extraordinaire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kardinal Offishall Feat. Pitbull, Lil Jon & Clinton Sparks - Smash The Club kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chesser
vs
Extraordinaire

170 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Chesser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Extraordinaire!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chesser looks for the body kick but Extraordinaire saw that one coming.

Chesser fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Extraordinaire to the ground. Chesser is now in Extraordinaire's guard.
Chesser missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chesser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Extraordinaire looking to control.
Chesser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Extraordinaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Chesser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chesser preventing the sweep.
Chesser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Extraordinaire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chesser thows a big elbow that misses.
Extraordinaire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chesser.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Extraordinaire keeping moving, preventing Chesser from controlling successfully.
Chesser throws a big right hand that misses.
Chesser is fighting to break Extraordinaire's control of his arms but Extraordinaire is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chesser is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Extraordinaire has control of Chesser's left arm, preventing Chesser from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chesser won't allow Extraordinaire to sweep him here.
Chesser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Extraordinaire pulls Chesser in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chesser fails with the takedown

and Extraordinaire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Extraordinaire pushing down on Chesser's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chesser is trying to get back to full guard.
Chesser trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Extraordinaire tries to pass to full mount but Chesser defends it.
Chesser is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tim Chesser has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chesser misses with a double jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Extraordinaire tries to score a body lock takedown but Chesser shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Extraordinaire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Extraordinaire wants a takedown but no success here.
Chesser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Extraordinaire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Extraordinaire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chesser avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tim Chesser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Extraordinaire.
Extraordinaire is trying to drag Chesser to the mat but Chesser just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Extraordinaire looks gassed!
Extraordinaire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chesser is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Extraordinaire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chesser pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chesser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Extraordinaire prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chesser turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chesser manages to end up in side control.
Chesser misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Extraordinaire is not content to let Chesser control the position.
You can see the frustration on Extraordinaire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Extraordinaire is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chesser's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chesser is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chesser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Extraordinaire defending well though.
Extraordinaire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chesser.
Extraordinaire is trying to get back to full guard.

Chesser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Extraordinaire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chesser.
Chesser looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tim Chesser will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chesser shoots and misses

and Extraordinaire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chesser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chesser throwing shots but Extraordinaire is blocking nicely.
Bjj Extraordinaire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chesser landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chesser lands a nice short elbow.
Extraordinaire is staying active underneath Chesser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chesser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Extraordinaire defending well though.
Extraordinaire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chesser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Extraordinaire's guard.
Extraordinaire is pressing down on Chesser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Extraordinaire wants to sweep here but Chesser controlling him for the moment.

Chesser drops back looking for a leg! Extraordinaire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Extraordinaire manages to kick Chesser off! Chesser jumps back into Extraordinaire's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Extraordinaire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chesser is one step ahead there.
Extraordinaire trying to control the position.
Extraordinaire wants to sweep here but Chesser controlling him for the moment.
Chesser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Extraordinaire is trying to keep Chesser in close.
Chesser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chesser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Extraordinaire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Extraordinaire seems to be working for a kimura but Chesser defends the submission attempt.
Extraordinaire works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesser regains half guard.
Chesser keeping control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chesser wants to improve his position but Extraordinaire is controlling well.

Extraordinaire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Extraordinaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A punch combination from Chesser misses.
Chesser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chesser is looking to clinch.

Chesser gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Extraordinaire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chesser taking a breather.

Chesser manages to break the clinch.
Chesser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chesser tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Extraordinaire tries to sprawl but Chesser drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Chesser is working for a kimura but Extraordinaire is defending it quite comfortably.
Chesser is thwarting Extraordinaire's attempts to control the position.
Chesser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Extraordinaire trying to control here.
Extraordinaire keeping hold of Chesser's head, controlling as best he can.
Extraordinaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Extraordinaire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Extraordinaire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Extraordinaire trying to keep a closed guard but Chesser is proving a slippery customer.
Extraordinaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Extraordinaire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Extraordinaire trying to control the position.
Chesser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Extraordinaire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chesser chips away with some ground and pound.
Chesser content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Extraordinaire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chesser's guard.
Chesser is trying to keep Extraordinaire in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Chesser.
No joy there for Chesser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chesser scores with a decent looking hook.

Extraordinaire is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chesser's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chesser is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chesser is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Extraordinaire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tim Chesser.
I think Chesser has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Chesser!