PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chumba Wumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wumba comes to the cage accompanied by La Bamba . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wumba
vs
Ellenberger

180 cm
23
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « ↑ TRIPLE 160Q ®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chumba Wumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Ellenberger!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wumba wants to clinch up but Ellenberger keeps it at a distance.
Ellenberger scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Chumba Wumba has been cut.
Ellenberger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellenberger throws a right hand that misses

and Wumba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wumba.
Wumba tries to pull guard but Ellenberger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wumba jumps guard but Ellenberger stands there with Wumba around his waist. Wumba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Wumba pulls guard.
Wumba has Ellenberger pulled in close to control his posture.
Ellenberger wanted to stand there but Wumba had control of the position.

Wumba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ellenberger defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger wanted to stand there but Wumba had control of the position.
Ellenberger wants to control from the top but Wumba keeps moving.
Wumba managing to control the position.

Wumba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger stopping the sweep attempt from Wumba.
Wumba has his hands on Ellenberger's head, controlling the position.
Ellenberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Wumba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake Ellenberger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ellenberger throws a nice looking combination but Wumba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Ellenberger pushes Wumba up against the cage in a clinch.

Wumba pulls guard effortlessly.
Ellenberger wants to stand but Wumba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ellenberger stopping the sweep attempt from Wumba.
Ellenberger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wumba swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger trying to control but Wumba is working from the bottom.
Ellenberger wants to stand but Wumba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ellenberger tries to free his leg and advance position but Wumba is retaining full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake Ellenberger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ellenberger swats away the attempt to clinch by Wumba.

Ellenberger closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Ellenberger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chumba Wumba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wumba moves into the clinch.
Wumba keeps control of Ellenberger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ellenberger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wumba has him pressed against the cage.
Wumba has Ellenberger pressed against the cage, preventing Ellenberger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Wumba drags the fight down to the ground.
Ellenberger trying to control but Wumba is working from the bottom.
Ellenberger wants to get up but he can't break Wumba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellenberger looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger wants to stand but Wumba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ellenberger wants to stand and escape but instead Wumba has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wumba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ellenberger wants to stand and escape but Wumba is having none of it.

Wumba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wumba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ellenberger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wumba wants to control from the top but Ellenberger keeps moving.
Wumba advances position into side control!
Ellenberger wants to control but Wumba postures up.

Wumba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ellenberger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ellenberger taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Wumba lands an elbow.
Ellenberger dodges the ground and pound from Wumba.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is trying to control Wumba's posture but Wumba avoids it.
Wumba lands a nice forearm strike.
Wumba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ellenberger is trying to get back to half guard.

Wumba is trying to get an arm triangle but Ellenberger is defending well.
Ellenberger can't do much from the bottom here.
Wumba fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wumba is putting a hurting on Ellenberger here, landing some big shots from side control.

Wumba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ellenberger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wumba lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wumba cracks Ellenberger with a big elbow.
Ellenberger is looking to regain half guard here but Wumba keeps moving and retains side control.
Wumba cracks Ellenberger with a big elbow.
Wumba 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.
Wumba scores with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wumba connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ellenberger some visible discomfort.
Ellenberger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wumba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wumba throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ellenberger dodges the ground and pound from Wumba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chumba Wumba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chumba Wumba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wumba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ellenberger is looking to break free of the clinch but Wumba has double underhooks.
Wumba tries to pull guard but Ellenberger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wumba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wumba tries to pull guard but Ellenberger holds him up against the cage and eventually Wumba drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chumba Wumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wumba gets control of Ellenberger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wumba will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chumba Wumba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ellenberger won't allow Wumba to sweep him here.
Ellenberger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ellenberger looking to sit in guard and control but Wumba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wumba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wumba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wumba stands and throws Ellenberger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wumba trying to control the position but Ellenberger is working away.
Wumba works to advance to full mount. Ellenberger defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wumba lands a heavy elbow.
A big strike lands for Wumba! That's really hurt Ellenberger and he's turned his back - Wumba keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Wumba jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chumba Wumba!
Chumba Wumba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.