Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UVC 15 Stone VS Coldbane
Date: Nov 16, 2017

#R1#
Reagent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chester shoots in for a takedown but Reagent shows good takedown defense.
Reagent throws out a loose jab but Chester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reagent misses with a body shot.
Reagent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Reagent takes the fight into the clinch.
Chester blocks an uppercut.
Reagent works on Chester's body with a couple of short punches.
Reagent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reagent lands a right hand.
Reagent throws a punch but it's blocked by Chester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagent lands an uppercut.
Chester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Chester decides to pull guard.
Reagent tries to stand but Chester is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chester looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Reagent is defending well. Chester quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Reagent has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chester celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Chester!
After the fight, John Chester was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: UVC 9 Turner VS Chester
Date: Sep 28, 2017

#R1#
Chester throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Turner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Turner tries to work over Chester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner tries to work over Chester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner prevents Chester from breaking the clinch.
Chester has Turner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chester is looking to take this one to the mat.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chester.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner pushes Chester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1##BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Chester shoots and misses #CL#
and Turner counters by clinching up.
Turner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chester up against the cage.
Turner is pushing Chester up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chester doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Chester does no damage.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chester.
Chester fails with the takedown
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like John Chester has been cut.#T2#
Chester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chester manages to avoid it.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chester.
Turner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chester throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chester off to one side.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chester swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Turner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chester backwards. #T3#
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chester backwards.
Turner is leaning against Chester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chester backwards.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner avoids the body shot from Chester.
Turner jabs at Chester's body.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elgin Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chester shoots in but no luck this time.
Turner is looking to counter the offense by Chester and move into the clinch.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Chester is rocked!#T4#
Chester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Chester.
Turner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chester manages to circle out of the way.
Chester closes the distance and clinches up with Turner, looking for a takedown. Chester pushes Turner against the cage but Turner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#KD#
Turner sends Chester crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Turner is motioning to the referee to let Chester up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Chester is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Chester looks winded!
Chester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chester fails to land with a series of punches.
and Turner counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Chester! He's just covering up as Turner starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his welterweight title!
Elgin Turner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: UVC 6
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Ejayi misses with a looping right.
Ejayi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ejayi manages to circle out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ejayi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chester.#TD#
Chester shoots in and bounces Ejayi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chester content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester advances to half guard.
Chester with the ground and pound but Ejayi uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Chester throws a big right hand that misses.
Chester is looking to work some ground and pound but Ejayi has wrist control.#SUB#
Chester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chester controlling from the top position.
Ejayi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chester wants to control from the top but Ejayi keeps moving.
Chester content to stall in guard here.
Chester prevents Ejayi from getting back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chester controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chester is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ejayi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chester postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Chester thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ejayi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chester.
Chester is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Chester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ejayi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chester.
Chester looking to pass the guard.
Chester wants to control from the top but Ejayi keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Ejayi does no damage.
Ejayi looks winded!
Chester looks to throw the jab but Ejayi is out of range.
Chester checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chester shoots in looking for a takedown. Ejayi tries to sprawl out of it but Chester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ejayi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ejayi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
A big left from Chester misses.
Ejayi takes a swing at Chester's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Chester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ejayi misses with a double jab. #TD#
Ejayi gets caught flat footed, as Chester shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chester working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chester throws a big right hand that misses.
Chester stays in close to Ejayi's body and controls the position.
Chester slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Chester in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ejayi is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Chester!
John Chester spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SP ICON: Break Stuff
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Chester tries to bum rush Lawson with a series of wild strikes but Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Lawson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Chester has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chester goes for a double leg but Lawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawson continues to drive forward.
Chester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson.
Chester shoots and misses
and Chester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Chester gets tackled into the cage by Lawson. Lawson maintains the clinch.
Lawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chester controls his hands.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawson.
Lawson can't find room to land a body shot as Chester controls the action.
Lawson lands an uppercut.
Lawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Lawson.
Lawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1##BC2#
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Chester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chester throws a big counter combination but Lawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawson throws a hook but Chester blocks it.
Lawson scores with a shot to the body.
Lawson lands with a cross.
Lawson clobbers Chester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chester moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Chester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Lawson works Chester's body with a nice hook.
Chester shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawson sprawls well. He's pushed Chester's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lawson. That's going to slow Chester down.
Lawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lawson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Chester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawson circles away.
Chester throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Lawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lawson works the jab nicely.
Chester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chester gets slowly back to his feet.
Chester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Chester throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lawson was covering up waiting for the punch and Chester finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson wants to stand up but Chester is controlling him. #T3##SUB#
Chester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chester stays in close to Lawson's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Lawson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chester off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Jab by Lawson.
Chester throws a right and a left that Lawson avoids nicely.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lawson leaves Chester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chester walks into a jab.
Chester misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chester or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawson, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Lawson closes the distance and clinches.
Chester blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson is pressed up against the cage. Chester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawson down to the mat. Lawson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Lawson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Chester dives in and scores a takedown into Lawson's guard.
Chester wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving. #ES2#
Lawson scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Lawson moves into range and clinches up with Chester.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawson.
Lawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chester's elbow.
Lawson misses with a punch to the body.
Chester drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chester tries for a takedown but Lawson manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson tries a body shot but Chester blocks it.
Lawson is working Chester over against the cage.#T1#
Lawson keeps control of Chester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Lawson. #BC2#
Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson moves out of range as Chester strikes.
Chester fails with the takedown.
Lawson slips a jab and a cross from Chester.
Lawson looks to throw the jab but Chester is out of range.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Chester moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Lawson darts in and clinches Chester up against the cage.#BC2#
Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John Chester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chester.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lawson, right into the meat. #T2#
Chester shoots in but Lawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chester throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Chester is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lawson's half guard.#ES2#
Lawson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chester keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chester has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chester is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawson.
Still in the clinch, Lawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chester looking for a takedown.
Lawson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chester tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.
Lawson lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Lawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Lawson.
Lawson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawson duly obliges.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawson. That snapped Chester's head back.
Lawson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chester's hands.#CL2#
Lawson clinches up with Chester and pushes him back against the cage.
Chester has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lawson lands a shot to the body.
Lawson prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawson lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson stalling in the clinch.
Chester changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawson fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Lawson fails to land with a series of punches.
Chester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chester's head.
Lawson tries to clinch up but Chester circles away and keeps his distance.
Chester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lawson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chester misses with a series of wild punches.
Chester looks for a takedown but Lawson sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Lawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chester doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chester changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawson tries to avoid it but Chester manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawson to the ground. Lawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chester gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chester throws a big counter combination but Lawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chester's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chester.
Chester wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chester looks to land a combination but Lawson avoids it well.
Lawson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lawson works the jab nicely.
Lawson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chester circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Chester shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Chester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chester on the side of the head.
Lawson takes a swing at Chester's ribcage but misses.
Lawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Lawson closes the distance and pushes Chester back into the cage.
Lawson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chester's calf.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Chester is avoiding it.
Chester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.#CL2#
Lawson rushes Chester and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lawson. #T2#
Chester working hard to break the clinch.
Chester is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Lawson breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Lawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trevor Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Lawson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
It looked like Chester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good exchange - Lawson coming out on top.
Chester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Lawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Chester's head.
Lawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chester ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Lawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Chester. Chester gets slowly back to his feet.
Chester misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chester.#CL2#
Lawson clinches up with Chester and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Chester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawson throws a counter combo.
Chester goes for a double leg but Lawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawson continues to drive forward.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Lawson. No joy for Chester on that attempt.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body.
Lawson lands a right hand.
Lawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chester's elbow.
Chester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lawson stops a takedown attempt from Chester.
Chester goes for a takedown attempt but Lawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson cracks Chester with a good jab.
Chester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Lawson!
An out of breath Trevor Lawson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SP ICON: Happy Birthday Chael
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
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. #CUT2#
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.#KD2#
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!#ROC2#
Chester is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Chester drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sestius tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
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. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
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.#T3#
Sestius prevents the takedown attempt.
Chester blocks an elbow strike.
Sestius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#TD#
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.#T1#
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. #REF3#
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. #TD#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #CL2#
Sestius closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
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. #CUT2#
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.#T2#
Chester takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
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.

Event: SP ICON: The Red Wedding
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1##TD#
Chester dives in and scores a takedown into Cleve's guard.
Cleve 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.
Chester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleve seems keen to control Chester's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Chester's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chester in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cleve keeping moving, preventing Chester from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cleve managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chester works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cleve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Chester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cleve wants to get back to full guard.
Cleve is looking to escape.#SUB#
Chester is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cleve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chester.
Cleve is trying to stand up here but Chester is controlling him well. #SUB#
Chester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cleve 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.
Cleve controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cleve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cleve keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Chester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cleve is looking to control Chester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cleve avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chester sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chester is working for a kimura but Cleve is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Chester sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Chester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chester is looking to advance position but Cleve won't allow it.
Cleve has hold of Chester's hands but Chester slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chester prevents Cleve from improving his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cleve trying to hold on to Chester's head to control him but Chester postures up.
Chester missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chester wants to take a breather but Cleve is having none of it.
Cleve is trying to get back to full guard.
Chester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chester trying to control the action but Cleve is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleve is controlling Chester's trapped leg to prevent Chester from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Chester dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Chester closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cleve quickly recovers to half guard.
Cleve has his hands clasped together around Chester's back. He's all about the action.
Chester is trying to control the action in half guard but Cleve is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Chester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cleve sees it coming and defends easily.
John Chester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chester wants to pass the guard but Cleve is defending well.
Cleve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Chester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Chester stalling.
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.
Cleve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chester is working away from the top position though.
Cleve tries to roll over but Chester keeps him under control.
Chester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleve can do to turn this around?
Cleve is trying to stand up here but Chester is controlling him well. #SUB#
Chester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chester missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cleve desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cleve is looking to control Chester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cleve avoid being mounted?
Chester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cleve wants to improve his position but Chester is controlling well.
Chester not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Chester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chester trying to control from half guard but Cleve is working away.
Chester wants to pass to mount but Cleve is defending the position. #T3#
Cleve wants to improve his position but Chester is controlling well.
Cleve wants to control but Chester is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Cleve there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cleve thuds his shin into the meat of Chester's side.
Cleve throws a body kick that misses.
Cleve scores with a sloppy right hand. Chester should have avoided that one.
Cleve throws a wild body kick that Chester sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Cleve there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Chester darts in looking for a takedown but Cleve gets double underhooks and turns Chester into the cage.
Cleve stuffs the takedown attempt from Chester. Chester gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cleve scores with a leg kick.
Chester has a takedown stuffed.
Chester backing away here, and Cleve unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cleve, right into the meat.
Cleve throws a head kick that misses.
Chester is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chester misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cleve goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chester has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miodrag Cleve 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cleve lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cleve. That's going to slow Chester down.
Cleve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cleve lands a jab to the nose.
Cleve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Chester looking to score a takedown here. Cleve is defending well but Chester drives through and ends up in Cleve's guard.
Cleve has his hands on Chester's head, controlling the position.
Cleve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cleve looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleve, not yet. #ES2#
Cleve is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chester wants to break free but Cleve has control. #T1#
Chester goes for a takedown attempt but Cleve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cleve works Chester's body with a nice hook.
Cleve connects with an inside leg kick.
John Chester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chester shoots in but Cleve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cleve is looking to land body kicks.
Chester shoots in but Cleve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cleve cracks Chester with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like John Chester has been cut.#TD#
Chester closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cleve did well to prevent Chester getting side control.#SUB#
Chester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cleve is not content to let Chester control the position.#T2#
Chester working the head and body with strikes.
Cleve trying to hold on to Chester's head to control him but Chester postures up.
Chester slips a nice elbow through Cleve's hands, connecting with Cleve's forehead.
Cleve tries to roll over but Chester keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleve trying to control but Chester postures up.
Cleve is not content to let Chester control the position.#T3#
Cleve is doing well to control the position and prevent Chester from advancing to side control.
Chester is nestled in close to Cleve, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chester tries to pass to full mount but Cleve defends it.
Cleve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cleve trying to control but Chester postures up.
Cleve is looking for a sweep. Chester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chester not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Chester is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chester not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Cleve is trying to control but Chester manages to pass to mount!
Chester tries to control but Cleve wriggling away.
Chester tries to push Cleve's head away but Cleve is holding on tight.
Cleve takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miodrag Cleve.
I think Cleve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Miodrag Cleve!
During a confident post fight interview, Miodrag Cleve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SP ICON: Lofmark vs Ryan II
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Chester fails with the takedown.
Nibali misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Nibali misses.
Some wild striking there from Nibali.
Chester shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Nibali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nibali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nibali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chester wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chester has Nibali pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nibali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Nibali.
Nibali has Chester pressed against the cage. #TD#
Chester jumps into guard, dragging Nibali to the mat.
Chester wants to sweep but no luck.
Chester throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Nibali stands and throws Chester's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nibali controls the position from side control.
Chester can't do much from the bottom here.
Nibali trying to control the action but Chester is working from the bottom.
Chester wants to control but Nibali postures up.
Nibali remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chester is looking to regain half guard here but Nibali keeps moving and retains side control.
Chester manages to get back to half guard.
Nibali blocks the strikes from Chester.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chester trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Nibali is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Nibali is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Chester moves into full guard. #SUB#
Chester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nibali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nibali 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.
Nibali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Chester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chester wants to sweep here but Nibali controlling him for the moment.
Nibali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nibali looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nibali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nibali forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Nibali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Chester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chester shoots in and drives through. Nibali sprawls well.
Nibali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nibali wants it to stay on the feet.
Chester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chester feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nibali keeping moving, preventing Chester from controlling successfully.
Nibali is controlling Chester's posture.
Chester trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nibali has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chester should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nibali has tightened it up now! Chester should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vincenzo Nibali!

Event: SP ICON: True Colours
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Chester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chester with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Chester is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ward's half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Well, if Chester is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Chester 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.
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Chester has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Chester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chester performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chester prevents Ward from improving his position.
Ward on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ward tries to get out of the position.
Chester sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though. #SUB2#
Chester is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
Chester thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Chester is working for a submission of some sort.
Chester lands strikes from half guard.
Chester not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Chester wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Chester has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ward defend it? Chester steps over the head and cranks it - Ward is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chester!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Chester!
John Chester bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SP ICON: New faces
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Chester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chester shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chester.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King sets himself, and Chester steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
John Chester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chester shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Chester's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Devon King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chester.
Chester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Chester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chester scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with an uppercut.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chester.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chester.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chester sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Chester misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chester.
King throws a lazy right hand but Chester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Chester shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Chester is proving a slippery customer.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Chester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Chester chips away with some ground and pound.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chester. #T2#
Chester trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chester on the ground.
Chester throws a big right hand that misses.
Chester makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chester puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Chester seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. King is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Chester!
John Chester decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ROTR FINALS
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Chester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chester avoids the body shot from Knox.
Chester fails with the takedown
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Chester misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Chester wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox just leaning against Chester, taking a breather. #T1#
Knox prevents Chester from breaking the clinch.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Chester.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knox lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Knox.
Knox leaning against his opponent.
Chester has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox is leaning against Chester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chester is trying to pull guard but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Chester blocking some punches. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Chester is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox works on Chester's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox keeps control of Chester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chester backwards.
Oh Chester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chester seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chester up against the cage.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chester backwards. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chester.
Knox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chester tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Chester tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox gets through Chester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Chester avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Knox lands a right hand.
Chester drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Knox drops Chester onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chester is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Knox pushes Chester against the cage. Knox is working some dirty boxing. Knox pushes off with a quick right hook! Chester goes down! Chester tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Knox moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!

Event: ROTR Semi-Finals - 185lbs
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Chester lands a two punch combo.
Funk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chester throws a one two combo. #TD#
Chester closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Funk quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Chester keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Funk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chester is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Chester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Funk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funk.
Chester is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Funk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Chester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chester is in close to Funk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Funk trying to control the position.
Chester controlling from the top position.
Chester looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Funk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Funk trying to control the position.
Chester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chester throwing strikes from guard but Funk blocks nicely.
Funk working a defensive guard here.
Chester controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funk keeping full guard, as Chester tries to pass.
Chester looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Funk is looking for a triangle but Chester pushes his legs off easily.
Chester preventing the sweep. #T3#
Chester slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Funk wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Funk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chester has passed into half guard!
Chester works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chester punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chester cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chester landing strikes from the mount and Funk is in trouble! #ROC#
Funk is rocked!
Chester looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Funk covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Chester!
John Chester bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 185 rd 1
Date: Dec 26, 2016

#R1#
Chester throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Ward throws out a counter right but Chester avoids it with no problem.
Chester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chester shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ward pinned against the cage. Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chester misses with a two punch combination.
Ward now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chester tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like John Chester has been cut.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chester tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ward defends well and Chester ends up having to push Ward into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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.#TD#
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Chester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chester trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Chester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chester looking to pass the guard.
Chester is in close to Ward's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chester throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Chester drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Chester off! Chester jumps back into Ward's guard. #SUB#
Chester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chester is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.#SUB#
Chester thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chester controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chester is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chester engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward 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.
Ward controls Chester momentarily but Chester frees himself.
Chester throws a big elbow that misses.
Chester is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chester lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chester lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Chester advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chester slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.#SUB#
Chester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Chester eventually gives up the hold.
Chester sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chester thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Chester 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.
#R2#
Chester fails with the takedown
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Chester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chester.
Chester fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chester gets a takedown into half guard.
Chester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chester is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Chester drops an elbow to the side of Ward's head. #SUB#
Chester 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.
Chester thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Chester is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chester content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chester missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Chester is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ward is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Chester!
After the fight, John Chester was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SP ICON 2.0: Strike Three
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Stolt has Chester up against the cage in a clinch.
Chester trying to stall but Stolt improves his position.
Stolt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chester.
Stolt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stolt lands a hook that snaps the head of Chester backwards.
Stolt lands a body shot.
Stolt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Stolt as the two fighters clinch.
Chester is breathing heavily.
Stolt is leaning against Chester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stolt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stolt gets through Chester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Chester is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Stolt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Chester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Stolt pushes Chester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stolt lands with a light punch inside.
Stolt creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Chester out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Stolt!
A very excited looking Oscar Stolt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SP ICON 2.0: Earth 2
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Chester throws a left and a right that both miss
and Servatius Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chester throws a series of punches but Servatius Valens moves out of range.
Chester fails with a takedown attempt.
Chester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Servatius Valens swivels and escapes.
Good shot there by Servatius Valens.
Servatius Valens lands a jab to the head.
Servatius Valens lands the left hand.
Chester has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Servatius Valens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Chester looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Chester looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Servatius Valens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chester wants to pass the guard but Servatius Valens is keeping the position.#SUB#
Chester drops back looking for a leg! Servatius Valens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Servatius Valens manages to kick Chester off! Chester jumps back into Servatius Valens's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Servatius Valens is looking to sweep but instead, Chester has passed into half guard.
Servatius Valens tries to kick Chester off but Chester keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chester not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 uses his free foot to push down on Servatius Valens's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Servatius Valens.
Chester raining down hammerfists from mount.
Servatius Valens 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.#T2#
Chester working Servatius Valens over with strikes here.
Chester fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB#
Chester jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Servatius Valens manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chester controlling the position.
An elbow from Chester crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Chester is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Servatius Valens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Servatius Valens is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Chester controls the position from side control.
Chester looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Chester has an Americana. Servatius Valens didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Chester is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Chester hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Chester!
John Chester decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: QFC Tournament 689 Round 3
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Chester throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Preast moves into the clinch.
Preast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Preast can't find room to land a body shot as Chester controls the action.
Preast trying to land knees to the body.
Preast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Preast misses with a punch to the body.
Chester fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Preast has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chester is trying to keep an underhook but Preast manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chester keeps working.
Preast is thwarting Chester's attempts to control the position.
Preast controlling the pace.
Chester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Preast is keen to just control but Chester is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Chester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Preast pulls his head out easily.
Preast tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Preast takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Preast wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Chester uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Chester bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Preast's guard. #REVR#
Preast keeping moving, preventing Chester from controlling successfully.
Preast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chester won't allow Preast to sweep him here. #T2#
Preast is adopting a defensive guard.
Chester trying to control but Preast is working from the bottom.
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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Chester drops back looking for a leg! Preast is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Preast manages to kick Chester off! Chester jumps back into Preast's guard.
Chester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chester wants to control from the top but Preast keeps moving. #T3#
Chester throws an elbow that misses. Preast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chester's guard. Nice move by Preast!#REVB#
Preast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chester working a defensive guard here.
Chester wants to control the position but Preast says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Preast 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.
Chester trying to control but Preast postures up.
Chester gets back to full guard.
Chester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Preast content to stall in guard here.
Preast looking to pass the guard.
Chester could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Preast trying to control but Chester is working from the bottom.
Chester trying to strike off his back.
Chester wants to hit a switch here but Preast passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chester there!
Chester can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chester flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Chester tries to reverse the position but Preast maintains control.
Preast is landing with some decent strikes but Chester is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Preast dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Preast misses with a body shot.
Chester misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Preast counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Preast working aggressively here.
Preast is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Preast works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Marty Preast has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Preast wants to control from the top but Chester keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Preast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chester looking for a sweep. Not yet Chester, not yet. #T1#
Preast trying to control the position from guard on top but Chester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Preast is one step ahead there.
Chester throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Chester working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Preast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Preast manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Chester looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Chester looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Preast must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Preast content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Chester trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chester looking for a sweep. Not yet Chester, not yet.
Chester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Preast lands a couple of digs.
Preast advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chester manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Preast is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chester trying to keep a closed guard but Preast is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Chester looking for a guillotine here but Preast defends easily.
Chester wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Preast is now in half guard. #T3#
Preast lands strikes from half guard.
Chester is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chester actively working from the bottom here.
Preast tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chester.
Chester wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Preast there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chester is trying to get back to full guard.
Chester is working hard here to advance position.
Preast lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Chester actively working from the bottom here.
Chester is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Chester actively working from the bottom here.
Chester slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chester throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Preast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Preast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Preast throws out a loose jab but Chester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chester misses with a takedown #TD2#
so Preast counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chester tries to strike from the bottom.
Chester thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preast tries to free his leg and advance position but Chester is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Chester looking for a guillotine here but Preast defends easily.
Preast distracts Chester with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preast makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chester thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chester trying to strike off his back. #T1#
Chester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Preast manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chester tries to free his leg and advance position but Preast is retaining full guard.
Preast keeping moving, preventing Chester from controlling successfully.
Chester throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Chester has gone for a leg lock! Preast slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chester's guard.#REVB#
Preast with a nice head shot there.
Marty Preast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Preast is pushing down on Chester's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chester is fighting to maintain full guard but Preast has managed to sneak the leg through.
Preast looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chester tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Preast is trying to control the action in half guard but Chester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Preast working Chester over with strikes.
Preast takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Chester actively working from the bottom here.
Chester gets back to full guard.
Preast with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Preast chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Preast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chester has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Preast has managed to get both his arms back between Chester's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Preast won't allow Chester to sweep him here.
Chester trying to keep a closed guard but Preast is proving a slippery customer.
Chester looking for a sweep. Not yet Chester, not yet.
Chester trying to control the position.
Preast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chester enables Preast to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chester manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Preast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Chester wants to sweep here but Preast controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chester is looking for a triangle but Preast pushes his legs off easily.
Chester striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Chester throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Preast scoring with some ground and pound.
Chester trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Preast defends well.
Chester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Preast is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Preast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Preast has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Marty Preast!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Marty Preast!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Marty Preast!

Marty Preast wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 689 Round 2
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Chester throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Chester moves away and avoids it.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Chester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adams sprawls well. Adams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chester gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams staying out of range there.#TD2#
Chester gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Chester manages to retain guard.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chester's head.
Chester looking to control.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chester's head.
Adams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Chester pushes a forearm under Adams's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Adams is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Chester!

Event: QFC Tournament 689 Round 1
Date: Oct 13, 2016

#R1#
Chester misses with a takedown attempt - Vondelfuk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vondelfuk throwing a counter right hand but Chester manages to avoid it.
Chester darts in looking for a takedown but Vondelfuk gets double underhooks and turns Chester into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Vondelfuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chester.
Vincent Vondelfuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chester.
Chester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vondelfuk connects with a crisp jab.
Vondelfuk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chester momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Chester. Those never looked like landing.
Chester dives in for a single leg takedown but Vondelfuk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vondelfuk tests Chester's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1##CL#
Vondelfuk forces Chester back against the cage and clinches.
Vondelfuk is struggling to control the position.
Vondelfuk lands an elbow inside.
Chester tries to pull guard but Vondelfuk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chester tries to circle away but Vondelfuk has him pinned against the cage.
Vondelfuk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vondelfuk pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Chester changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vondelfuk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chester shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vondelfuk pinned against the cage. Vondelfuk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice jab there from Vondelfuk.
A shot to the liver by Vondelfuk. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Chester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vondelfuk counters with a straight right hand.
Vondelfuk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vondelfuk looks to land a combination. Chester sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Vondelfuk drives through and clinches with Chester against the cage.
Chester letting Vondelfuk take a breather here.
Vondelfuk is pushing Chester up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vondelfuk slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Vondelfuk.
Vondelfuk gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A bit of stalling here from Vondelfuk.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vincent Vondelfuk.
Vondelfuk stuffs the takedown.
Chester dives in for a single leg takedown but Vondelfuk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
John Chester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vondelfuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vondelfuk is stalling here.
Vondelfuk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Chester pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Vondelfuk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Chester scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Chester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Chester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vondelfuk is just riding it out for now. Chester eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vondelfuk's head. #SUB2#
Chester seems to be working for a kimura but Vondelfuk defends the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chester throwing shots but Vondelfuk is blocking nicely.
Vondelfuk is staying active underneath Chester, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Vondelfuk trying to control but Chester postures up.
Vondelfuk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vondelfuk tries to get out of the position.
Chester working Vondelfuk over with strikes. #SUB2#
Chester is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vondelfuk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Chester!

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