PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lewis (ranked 1908 p4p, 1656 weight class) and Brad Chestner (ranked 259 p4p, 227 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chestner's choice of entrance music: Black Eyed Bruiser. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lewis
vs
Chestner

192 cm
40
209
25 - 26 - 1

190 cm
36
207
23 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 25 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Chestner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Chestner misses.
Chestner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chestner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chestner throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Chestner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Chestner. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chestner throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Chestner shows good takedown defense.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chestner lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chestner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lewis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
Chestner throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chestner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chestner as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lewis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Chestner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.

Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Chestner.

Chestner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chestner tries to pass to full mount but Lewis defends it.

Chestner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Chestner eventually gives up the hold.
Chestner is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lewis!

Chestner wants to finish this one by submission but Lewis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chestner.

Chestner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lewis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lewis shrugs it off.
Chestner is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lewis tries to hold on but Chestner postures up.

Chestner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lewis is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Chestner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chestner 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control but Chestner is working from the bottom.
Chestner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.

Chestner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chestner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lewis manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lewis is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chestner rolls with it to try and escape but Lewis cranks on the arm and Chestner is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Lewis!