PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Gervais (ranked 855 p4p, 97 weight class) and Wale Ammond (ranked 1257 p4p, 142 weight class). Gervais comes into the arena with Arcade Fire - Ready to Start blaring out of the sound system. Ammond is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad. Wale Ammond is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gervais
vs
Ammond

180 cm
20
166 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

172 cm
27
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Forge Clothing Co.

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Gervais!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wale Ammond!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ammond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gervais defends it nicely.
Ammond tries to clinch but Gervais moves out of range.
Ammond has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gervais is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gervais throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Ammond counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Gervais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gervais working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ammond.
Gervais keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass.
Ammond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gervais trying to control the position here.
Gervais avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond is looking to advance position but Gervais has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Gervais prevents Ammond from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ammond is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammond tries to hold on but Gervais postures up.
Gervais controlling from mount.
Gervais has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ammond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ammond tries to hold on but Gervais postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ammond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ammond is desperately trying to improve his position but Gervais has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond tries to hold on but Gervais postures up.
Ammond tries to reverse the position but Gervais maintains control.
Gervais controlling his opponent.
Gervais avoids the attempt from Ammond to control.
Ammond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gervais avoids the attempt from Ammond to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond is looking to improve his position but Gervais isn't that keen on the idea.
Gervais scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ammond?
Gervais can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ammond is looking to escape.
Ammond is looking to get to half guard.
Ammond wants to hold on but Gervais pushes him away.
Gervais prevents Ammond from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond tries to lock up and control but Gervais gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gervais trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gervais controlling the position easily from mount.
Ammond tries to reverse the position but Gervais maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gervais with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond tries to hold on but Gervais postures up.
Ammond can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Gervais dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ammond tries to close the distance and clinch but Gervais swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gervais cracks Ammond with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Wale Ammond has been cut.

Ammond shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gervais napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Gervais's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Ammond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gervais has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ammond but great work by Gervais.
Ammond can't do much from the bottom here.
Ammond is looking for a sweep.
Gervais happy to just control the position for now.
Gervais trying to control the action but Ammond is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ammond is trying to control Gervais's posture but Gervais avoids it.
Ammond tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gervais presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ammond holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gervais tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Samuel Gervais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gervais throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gervais controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond is looking to improve his position but Gervais isn't that keen on the idea.
Gervais misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ammond is working to get back to half guard.
Gervais content just to control the position here.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is having none of it.
Ammond sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gervais is thwarting Ammond's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gervais controlling the action here.
Gervais missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ammond looking for submissions off his back.
Gervais is looking to take a break and control but Ammond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ammond regains full guard. Nicely done.

Ammond has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gervais is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ammond.
Ammond is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond can't do much from the bottom here.
Gervais happy to just control the position for now.
Ammond is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ammond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ammond gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Ammond is staying active underneath Gervais, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Gervais dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wale Ammond's cut.
That's time! Gervais's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed right hand from Gervais misses the target.

Ammond 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.
Ammond is fighting to break Gervais's control of his arms but Gervais is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Gervais keeps moving.
Gervais is adopting a defensive guard.
Gervais is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ammond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ammond is one step ahead there.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Gervais 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.
Gervais is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ammond can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond chips away with some ground and pound.
Ammond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ammond being controlled here momentarily.
Ammond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ammond throws a big elbow that misses.
Gervais is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ammond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ammond pushes down on Gervais's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gervais reverses the position - he's now on top in Ammond's guard.

Ammond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gervais can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ammond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gervais manages to get himself to full guard.

Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gervais is keeping the position for now.
Ammond is fighting to break Gervais's control of his arms but Gervais is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gervais not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gervais controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ammond has gone for a leg lock! Gervais slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ammond's guard.

Ammond working a defensive guard but Gervais passes into half guard.

Ammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gervais content to control rather than advance.
Ammond trying to get back to full guard but Gervais takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gervais trying to control but Ammond is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond regains half guard.
Ammond wants to get back to full guard.
Gervais is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond is looking for a sweep. Gervais is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wale Ammond just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Wale Ammond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Horrible takedown attempt by Ammond or perhaps it was just good defense by Gervais, which made it look bad.
Gervais throws the kick towards the body but Ammond avoids it.
Ammond tries to close the distance and clinch but Gervais swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ammond tries a head kick but it misses.
Gervais pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gervais looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ammond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ammond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gervais.
Ammond feints the counter takedown.
Ammond shoots in and drives through. Gervais sprawls well.
Gervais scores with a leg kick.
Gervais throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ammond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gervais counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samuel Gervais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wale Ammond.
Ammond shoots in for a double leg but Gervais sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ammond is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An inside leg kick lands from Gervais.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gervais thuds his shin into the meat of Ammond's side.
Gervais throws a shot to the body.
Gervais throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ammond throws a low kick, looking for Gervais's leg but Gervais calmly moves out of range.
Gervais moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gervais throws a right and a left that Ammond avoids nicely.
Gervais cracks Ammond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Ammond is rocked!
A head kick by Gervais - that's a beauty! Ammond is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Gervais can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samuel Gervais thanked Forge Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Wale Ammond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.