PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Chestnut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chestnut comes to the cage accompanied by Albatross, Albatross, Albatross. Ling has chosen Hollow Man as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chestnut
vs
Ling

186 cm
30
193 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

182 cm
24
188 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Walter Chestnut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Ling!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestnut cracks Ling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chestnut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ling lands with a good body shot.
Chestnut checks a leg kick.
Ling missing with a left hand there. Chestnut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ling swats away the attempt to clinch by Chestnut.
Ling checks a leg kick nicely.
Chestnut misses with a straight right.
Chestnut ducks under a wild hook from Ling.
Chestnut has his takedown stuffed
and Ling counters with a stiff right hand.
Walter Chestnut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ling misses the shot to the body.
Chestnut throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ling scores with a jab to the head.
Ling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chestnut at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnut moves forwards but Ling connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ling thumps Chestnut with a low kick.
Ling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chestnut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ling counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chestnut's knee momentarily.
Ling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chestnut manages to avoid it.

Chestnut scores with a takedown into Ling's guard.
Chestnut trying to control the position from guard on top but Ling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ling wants to sweep here but Chestnut controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestnut wants to pass the guard but Ling is keeping the position.
Ling wants to sweep but no luck.
Ling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chestnut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chestnut wants to control from the top but Ling keeps moving.
Chestnut won't allow Ling to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ling swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chestnut tries to land a front kick but Ling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chestnut is looking to clinch but Ling is avoiding it.
Ling misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chestnut counters with a good low kick that Ling was not able to check.
Chestnut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ling's calf.
Ling looks to score with a jab to the body but Chestnut is just out of range.
Chestnut fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chestnut is defended easily by Ling.
Chestnut throws a good cross that connects.
Ling connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeff Ling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ling thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestnut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Chestnut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ling throws a shot from downtown. Chestnut moves away and avoids it.
Chestnut tries to clinch but Ling moves out of range.
Chestnut moves in looking to clinch but Ling pushes him off.
Ling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chestnut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ling. Chestnut does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Chestnut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chestnut shoots in and drives through. Ling sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chestnut tries to clinch
and Ling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Chestnut coming out on top.
Chestnut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ling.
Ling throws a series of punches but Chestnut avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Walter Chestnut will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chestnut throws a chopping leg kick but Ling manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ling lands with a nice body punch.
Jeff Ling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chestnut lands a jab to the nose.
Chestnut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chestnut was well out of range. Poor timing from Ling.
Ling misses with a looping right.
Ling walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chestnut checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ling throws a solid leg kick but Chestnut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ling.
Chestnut dodges the punch combination from Ling.
Chestnut tries to clinch
and Ling counters with a right hand to the body.
Ling's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chestnut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ling scrambles back to his feet.
Chestnut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chestnut shoots for a takedown but Ling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chestnut lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chestnut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ling tries to avoid it but Chestnut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ling to the ground. Ling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chestnut tries to move into range but Ling moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chestnut throws a hook to the side of Ling's head but Ling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chestnut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ling connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chestnut scrambles back to his feet.
Ling scores with a body shot.
A cross from Chestnut lands.
Ling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chestnut.
Chestnut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ling.
Chestnut checks a leg kick.
Chestnut shoots in for a takedown but Ling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Chestnut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ling looks to land a right hand but Chestnut moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ling. Chestnut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ling thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chestnut if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Ling swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestnut tries to clinch up.
Chestnut moves out of range of the body kick from Ling.
Chestnut looks for a takedown but Ling sprawls well.
Chestnut staying out of range there.
Ling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ling scores with a decent looking hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ling - that will leave a mark!
Chestnut drops his hands momentarily and Ling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chestnut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ling.
Chestnut shoots in but Ling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ling.
Ling walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chestnut checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ling throws a leg kick
and Chestnut counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ling's knee momentarily.
Ling fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ling just misses with a punch to the body.
Ling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chestnut in his tracks.
Ling throws a jab when Chestnut was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ling.
Ling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ling lands a nice hook to Chestnut's body. Chestnut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ling connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chestnut's hands.
Ling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chestnut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling moves out of range of the strikes.
Ling checks a leg kick.
Ling's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chestnut under the eye.
Ling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ling slaps away a takedown attempt from Chestnut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chestnut misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chestnut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ling works Chestnut's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chestnut dodges the punch combination from Ling.
Chestnut gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ling counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Chestnut has closed the distance and engaged Ling in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Ling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chestnut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ling fails to land with a series of punches.
Chestnut throws a leg kick but Ling checks it.
The crowd cheers as Ling lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chestnut doesn't seem phased though.
Ling lands a jab to Chestnut's midsection.
Ling takes one to the side of the head.
Ling lands a nice shot that snaps Chestnut's head back.
Ling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chestnut was well out of range. Poor timing from Ling.
Ling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Chestnut. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chestnut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chestnut avoids the body shot from Ling.
Ling misses with a hook.
Chestnut wants to clinch up but Ling keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chestnut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chestnut darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ling lands a glancing blow to the side of Chestnut's head.
Chestnut jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chestnut cracks Ling with a good jab.
Ling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chestnut thows a body shot but no joy.
Ling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chestnut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Chestnut closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ling's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ling wants to sweep but no luck.
Ling managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestnut wants to control from the top but Ling keeps moving.
Ling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chestnut trying to move into half guard but instead Ling has managed to sweep!

Chestnut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chestnut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ling trying to control but Chestnut is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnut wants to control the position but Ling says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ling is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Ling has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Ling was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ling connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Ling lands.
Chestnut tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ling is able to avoid easily.
Chestnut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ling.
Ling throws a body punch but Chestnut moves out of range.
Ling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chestnut looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chestnut tries for a takedown but Ling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ling lands a nice looking body shot.
Ling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chestnut moves away.
Ling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chestnut's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ling thuds a left hand into Chestnut's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ling throws a shot from downtown. Chestnut moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Ling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ling 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Ling!
A relieved looking Jeff Ling thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.