PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niudu Kakka (ranked 970 p4p, 125 weight class) and Wale Ammond (ranked 1446 p4p, 180 weight class). Ammond is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad. Wale Ammond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kakka
vs
Ammond

176 cm
22
150 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

172 cm
29
155 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niudu Kakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wale Ammond!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakka misses with a series of wild punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kakka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kakka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kakka is trying to push Ammond away but Ammond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ammond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kakka is defending well.
Ammond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond managing to block the knees to the body from Kakka.
Kakka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakka gets underhooks to prevent Ammond's takedown attempt.
Niudu Kakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wale Ammond.
Kakka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ammond drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kakka gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Ammond lands a takedown into guard.
Ammond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ammond trying to control but Kakka is working from the bottom.
Ammond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Kakka keeps moving.
Kakka working a defensive guard here.
Kakka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ammond tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakka is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ammond preventing the sweep.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.

Ammond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ammond keeps trying to improve his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ammond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ammond throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kakka throws a big counter combination but Ammond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kakka blocks a leg kick.
Ammond scores with a head kick. Kakka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kakka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ammond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kakka cracks Ammond with a good jab.
Kakka misses with a few strikes there.
Ammond throws a head kick that Kakka semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ammond manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kakka on his heels. He'll look to pass Kakka's guard now, I'm sure.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
Ammond postures up in Kakka's guard and throws a big left but Kakka blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ammond is controlling him.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Kakka keeps moving.
Kakka is pulling down on Ammond's head. It's preventing any offense from Ammond, at least for the moment.
Kakka trying to keep a closed guard but Ammond is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Kakka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ammond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kakka as he jumps to the side.
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 Niudu Kakka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No luck for Ammond with that takedown attempt.
Kakka blocks a low kick nicely.
Niudu Kakka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakka checks a leg kick nicely.
Ammond misses with a head kick.
Kakka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kakka swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Kakka.
Kakka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ammond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Kakka.
Kakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Kakka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakka swinging wildly here.
And Ammond tries to counter it with a takedown but Kakka pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond throws a low kick, looking for Kakka's leg but Kakka calmly moves out of range.
Kakka throws a combination that misses

and Ammond counters with a takedown into side control.

Ammond swings around for an armbar but Kakka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ammond's guard.
Ammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ammond is still trying to improve position.
Kakka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ammond can do to turn this around?
Kakka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ammond looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wale Ammond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kakka scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakka postures up.
Ammond has momentary wrist control but Kakka slips an elbow through the middle.
Kakka is in close to Ammond's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kakka wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Ammond is trying to control the position but Kakka postures up.

Kakka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ammond keeping moving, preventing Kakka from controlling successfully.
Kakka is looking to work some ground and pound but Ammond has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakka is one step ahead there.
Kakka trying to control but Ammond is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Niudu Kakka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakka swinging wildly here.
Ammond is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ammond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ammond with the counter takedown but Kakka avoids it easily.
Kakka throws a right hand that Ammond ducks under and follows up with a left that Ammond also avoids with ease.
Ammond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ammond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kakka is able to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond misses with a low kick.
Kakka tries to clinch up.
Kakka throws a body punch but Ammond moves out of range.
Ammond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Kakka.
Kakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ammond takes a swing at Kakka's ribcage but misses.
Ammond tries to score with a low kick but Kakka moves his leg out of the way.
Kakka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ammond.
Kakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ammond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kakka is out of range.
Kakka misses with a combination

and Ammond decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kakka's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niudu Kakka dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kakka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ammond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kakka.
Kakka shoots in but no luck this time.
Ammond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ammond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kakka.
Kakka avoids the head kick by Ammond.
Kakka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ammond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ammond throws a shot from downtown. Kakka moves away and avoids it.
Kakka misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakka checks a leg kick nicely.
Ammond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kakka.
Ammond drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kakka defends it well.
Ammond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck for Kakka with that takedown attempt.
Ammond with the counter takedown but Kakka avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niudu Kakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond throws a push kick but Kakka slaps the foot to one side.
Ammond throws the kick towards the body but Kakka avoids it.
Ammond throws a sloppy head kick and Kakka moves out of range easily.
Ammond throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kakka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ammond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Kakka does no damage.
Ammond's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ammond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ammond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kakka is able to avoid easily.
Kakka misses with a series of wild punches.
And Ammond tries to counter it with a takedown but Kakka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ammond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ammond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kakka. Kakka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kakka misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakka. Ammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakka moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakka. Ammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kakka checks a low kick from Ammond.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ammond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kakka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kakka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kakka tries to clinch but Ammond is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ammond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wale Ammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kakka moves into the clinch successfully.
Ammond fails to pull guard.

Ammond has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kakka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Ammond looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ammond somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Wale Ammond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ammond is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kakka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kakka for a finish.
Kakka is really stuck here.
Kakka is working hard here to advance position.
Will Ammond go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kakka has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ammond is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kakka is defending well though. Ammond let's go of the attempt for now.

Ammond is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kakka reverses the position brilliantly into Ammond's guard!
Kakka preventing the sweep.

Ammond working for a triangle but Kakka defends it easily.
Niudu Kakka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kakka lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wale Ammond.
I think Kakka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niudu Kakka!
Wale Ammond was interviewed post fight and said 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.