PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nils Norling (ranked 1928 p4p, 4351 weight class) and Chief Chumbo (ranked 257 p4p, 536 weight class). Norling comes to the cage accompanied by Scarlet - Age of seduction. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Norling
vs
Chumbo

185 cm
25
175
9 - 4 - 0

177 cm
26
179
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nils Norling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chief Chumbo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling connects with a body shot.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Chumbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norling defends it nicely.
Norling is looking to clinch but Chumbo is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Chumbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chief Chumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Chumbo. That snapped Norling's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norling, as that shot connected.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.

Norling gets caught napping as Chumbo dives in and scores a takedown. Norling manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chumbo throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling wants to stand up but Chumbo is controlling him.
Chumbo throws a big right hand that misses.
Chumbo stays in close to Norling's body and controls the position.
Chumbo looking to sit in guard and control but Norling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Chumbo trying to keep a closed guard but Norling is proving a slippery customer.
Chumbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norling postures up in Chumbo's guard and throws a big left but Chumbo blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norling throws a big right hand that misses.
Norling throws a big right hand that misses.
Norling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chumbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chumbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norling throwing strikes but missing.
Norling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chumbo is trying to control the position but Norling postures up.
Chumbo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chumbo controlling Norling's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Norling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling being controlled here momentarily.
Chumbo is trying to control the position but Norling postures up.
Norling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norling throws a big elbow that misses.
Chumbo trying to keep a closed guard but Norling is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Chumbo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norling is trying to defend but Chumbo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chumbo thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chumbo thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely.
Chumbo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chumbo throws a strike but Norling avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norling has momentary wrist control but Chumbo slips an elbow through the middle.
Chumbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chumbo postures up and lands a big shot to Norling's brow.
Chumbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chumbo postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it.
Chumbo throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chumbo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nils Norling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chumbo throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Chumbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norling's head.
Norling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chumbo blocks a jab.
Chumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norling moves away from the strike by Chumbo.
Chumbo misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
Chumbo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chumbo misses with a takedown attempt
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Chumbo misses the target.
The fighters circling - Chumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling misses with a few strikes there.
Chumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Chumbo.
Norling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Norling lands a really nice looking cross but Chumbo seems unphased.

Chumbo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norling is trying to defend but Chumbo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Norling regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chumbo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chumbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norling keeping full guard, as Chumbo tries to pass.
Norling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chumbo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Norling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Norling throws a jab but it's blocked by Chumbo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chumbo throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chumbo.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norling.
Chumbo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norling tries to counter by clinching up but Chumbo breaks away and moves out of range.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Chumbo.
Norling moves out of range as Chumbo strikes.
Norling is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chumbo lunges at Norling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norling's hand.
Chumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Chief Chumbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chumbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norling slips a jab from Chumbo.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Chumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Chumbo fails with the takedown

and Norling counters by clinching up.
Chumbo missing with knees to the body.
Chumbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norling'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.
Chumbo tries for a takedown but Norling manages to get underhooks.
Norling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Chumbo manages to break the clinch.
Chumbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nils Norling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo swings widly with a right hand
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
Norling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chumbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chumbo loads up on a big right hand but Norling slips the punch.
Nils Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chumbo misses with a right hand
and Chumbo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Norling cracks Chumbo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Norling has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chumbo to stand back up!

Chumbo is rocked!

Norling clinches.
Chumbo is still on wobbly legs! Can Norling finish him?
Chumbo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norling is defending well.
Norling displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chumbo up against the cage.
Chumbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chumbo seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Chumbo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Norling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Norling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Norling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norling defending well as Chumbo loads up on a big left hand.
Chumbo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norling swivels and escapes.
Norling stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Chumbo.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Chumbo manages to avoid it.
Chumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Chumbo throws a hook but Norling blocks it.
Chumbo throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling tries to clinch but Chumbo is having none of it.
Chumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chumbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norling.
Norling blocks a jab.
Norling tries to counter by clinching up but Chumbo breaks away and moves out of range.
Chumbo shoots for a double leg takedown but Norling sprawls well. He's pushed Chumbo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Norling is looking to counter the offense by Chumbo and move into the clinch.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Chumbo.
Norling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Chumbo misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Norling slips under a jab.
Norling avoids the body shot from Chumbo.
No luck for Chumbo with that takedown attempt.
Norling throws a big counter combination but Chumbo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo misses with a looping left.
Norling slips under a jab from Chumbo.
Chumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Norling is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chumbo.
Chumbo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Chumbo. That snapped Norling's head back.
Norling moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chumbo. Norling does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo misses with a looping left.
Norling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norling misses with an uppercut.
Chumbo cracks Norling with a good jab.
Chumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Chumbo misses.
Norling is looking to counter the offense by Chumbo and move into the clinch.

Chumbo 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.
Norling wants to get back to his feet but Chumbo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chumbo is looking to work some ground and pound but Norling has wrist control.
Nils Norling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Norling pushes Chumbo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chumbo misses with an uppercut
and Norling counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chumbo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norling sprawls well. Norling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chumbo gets slowly back to his feet.

Norling forces Chumbo back against the cage and clinches.
Norling is pressed up against the cage. Chumbo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norling down to the mat. Norling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norling wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Norling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chief Chumbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norling lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nils Norling.
Well Norling has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Nils Norling!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Nils Norling!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Nils Norling!

Nils Norling wins by unanimous decision!
Nils Norling 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.