PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amok comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Devils kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Nkemakolam
vs
Amok

193 cm
27
260 lbs
21 - 5 - 0

195 cm
32
252 lbs
33 - 12 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)
160!

Brute
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriel Amok!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Amok tenderised Nkemakolam's leg. Nkemakolam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nkemakolam swings widly with a right hand
and Amok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amok throws a low kick but Nkemakolam avoids it.
Nkemakolam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amok throws a solid leg kick but Nkemakolam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amok.
Nkemakolam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nkemakolam walks into a stiff left hand from Amok.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Amok finds it's way through Nkemakolam's defenses.
Nkemakolam avoids the body shot from Amok.
Amok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Amok dips to his left and cracks Nkemakolam with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amok fails with a takedown attempt.
Amok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nkemakolam sprawls well. Nkemakolam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amok gets slowly back to his feet.
Amok throws a shot from downtown. Nkemakolam moves away and avoids it.
Nkemakolam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amok.
Nkemakolam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Uriel Amok has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam tries to clinch but Amok moves away

and Amok counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amok wants to control from the top but Nkemakolam keeps moving.
Amok works over Nkemakolam with some ground and pound from guard.
Nkemakolam working a defensive guard but Amok passes into half guard.
Amok prevents Nkemakolam from improving his position.
Amok is keen to just control but Nkemakolam is a slippery customer.
Nkemakolam tries to roll over but Amok keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amok wants to pass the guard but Nkemakolam is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amok trying to control from half guard but Nkemakolam is working away.
Nkemakolam wants to improve his position but Amok is controlling well.
Nkemakolam is trying to maintain the position but Amok is very close to passing his half guard.
Amok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nkemakolam's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nkemakolam taking some punishment here, with Amok in his half guard.
Amok trying to control from half guard but Nkemakolam is working away.
Nkemakolam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amok.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amok thows a huge punch but Nkemakolam dodges it nicely.
Amok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nkemakolam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriel Amok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
That's time! Nkemakolam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nkemakolam defending well as Amok loads up on a big left hand.
Amok cracks Nkemakolam with an open hand slap.
Amok checks a leg kick.
Amok blocks a jab.
Amok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amok misses with a low kick.
Nkemakolam ducks under a wild hook from Amok.
Amok throws a jab but it's blocked by Nkemakolam.
Amok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nkemakolam ducks under a wild hook from Amok.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok dives in and grabs Nkemakolam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nkemakolam pushes down on Amok's head and hops out.
Amok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Nkemakolam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nkemakolam.
Amok throws the left hand but Nkemakolam avoids the punch easily.
Amok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nkemakolam swivels and escapes.
A big right from Nkemakolam misses.
Nkemakolam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amok.
Nkemakolam throws a body kick that misses.
Nkemakolam lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Amok stuns Nkemakolam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nkemakolam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No joy there for Nkemakolam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nkemakolam works the jab nicely.
Amok motions for Nkemakolam to come forward. Amok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nkemakolam misses with an uppercut. Amok saw that one coming.
Amok throws an off balance right hand
letting Nkemakolam counter with a right hand.
Nkemakolam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amok counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nkemakolam has managed to clinch.
Amok content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nkemakolam avoiding damage.
Amok avoids a wild elbow strike from Nkemakolam.
Amok blocks an uppercut.
Amok is stalling here.
Amok lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nkemakolam as Amok tries to tie him up.
Amok lands a shoulder strike.
Amok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nkemakolams head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok throws a head punch that misses.
Nkemakolam is trying to maintain a safe position but Amok gets an underhook and turns Nkemakolam into the cage.
Nkemakolam throws a punch but it's blocked by Amok.
Amok swings wildly with an uppercut but Nkemakolam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nkemakolam lands a nice elbow.
Nkemakolam lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Uriel Amok's cut even more.
Nkemakolam struggles to land a body shot inside as Amok controls his hands.
Amok lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nkemakolam throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amok.
Nkemakolam lands a nice uppercut.
Nkemakolam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amok's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Amok shoots in and drives through. Nkemakolam sprawls well.
Amok throws a front kick that sends Nkemakolam stumbling back into the cage.
Amok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nkemakolam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Amok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amok.
Nkemakolam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nkemakolam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amok.
Nkemakolam throws a shot from downtown. Amok moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nkemakolam. That one must have hurt.
Nkemakolam loads up on a big right hand but Amok slips the punch.
Amok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nkemakolam circles away quickly and effectively.
Nkemakolam misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nkemakolam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nkemakolam scores with a nice strike.
Amok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nkemakolam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amok ducks under a wild hook from Nkemakolam.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nkemakolam circles away.
Nkemakolam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nkemakolam throws a body kick that misses.
Nkemakolam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nkemakolam feints and then cracks Amok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amok down.
Amok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam misses with a leg kick
and Amok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Nkemakolam forces Amok back against the cage and clinches.
Amok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amok tries to stall but Nkemakolam uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Amok is looking to break free of the clinch but Nkemakolam has double underhooks.
Amok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nkemakolam backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nkemakolam lands a right hand.
Nkemakolam lands an elbow just above Amok 's eye.
Amok looking to slow down the pace here.

Amok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nkemakolam throws out a loose jab but Amok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nkemakolam looks to land a right hand but Amok moved out of range.
Amok fails to land the takedown.
Jobe Nkemakolam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriel Amok.
Amok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amok throws a leg kick but Nkemakolam checks it.

Amok scores a takedown into full mount!
Nkemakolam wants to control but Amok is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jobe Nkemakolam did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nkemakolam misses with a wild body shot.
Nkemakolam tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Amok connects with a solid leg kick.
Amok tries for a takedown but Nkemakolam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nkemakolam throws a leg kick but Amok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nkemakolam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amok.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amok throws a leg kick but Nkemakolam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nkemakolam.
Amok shoots in for a double leg but Nkemakolam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nkemakolam moves out of range as Amok strikes.
Nkemakolam lands a body shot.

Nkemakolam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nkemakolam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Amok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nkemakolam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam trying to control the action but Amok is working from the bottom.
Amok tries to buck Nkemakolam off but Nkemakolam is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amok is letting Nkemakolam control him for a moment.
Nkemakolam works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nkemakolam laying and praying for a moment but Amok takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nkemakolam lands a nice short elbow.
Amok works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nkemakolam preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nkemakolam wants to control from the top but Amok keeps moving.
Amok controls Nkemakolam momentarily but Nkemakolam frees himself.
Nkemakolam tries to free his leg and advance position but Amok is retaining full guard.
Amok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Amok is looking to take a break and control but Nkemakolam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amok throws a strike but Nkemakolam avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nkemakolam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amok wants to control from the top but Nkemakolam keeps moving.
Amok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nkemakolam's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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!
Nkemakolam manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jobe Nkemakolam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Nkemakolam throws a hook but Amok avoids it easily.
Amok checks a leg kick.
Amok cracks Nkemakolam with a good jab.
Nkemakolam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Amok slips under a jab from Nkemakolam.
Amok misses with a takedown
and Nkemakolam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok moves out of range as Nkemakolam strikes.
Amok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amok sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Amok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam misses with a low kick as Amok jumps back.
Amok cracks the inside of Nkemakolam's front leg.
Nkemakolam thows a body kick. Amok tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Amok moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam takes one to the chin there.
Amok fails to land the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nkemakolam checks a leg kick.
Nkemakolam cracks Amok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nkemakolam misses with a right hand
and Amok counters with a three punch combo that has Nkemakolam backing up. Nkemakolam nods at Amok to acknowledge the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nkemakolam.
Amok misses with a wild body shot.
Jobe Nkemakolam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nkemakolam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amok throws a right hand that misses
and Nkemakolam counters with a nice body kick.
Nkemakolam tries to close the distance and clinch but Amok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amok shoots for a takedown but Nkemakolam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jobe Nkemakolam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriel Amok.
Amok checks a leg kick nicely.
Nkemakolam moves out of range as Amok strikes.
Amok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Nkemakolam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nkemakolam.
That kick from Amok tenderised Nkemakolam's leg. Nkemakolam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nkemakolam wants to clinch.
Uriel Amok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nkemakolam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nkemakolam.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jobe Nkemakolam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nkemakolam 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jobe Nkemakolam!
Jobe Nkemakolam retains his heavyweight title!
Jobe Nkemakolam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.