PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wale Ammond (ranked 2739 p4p, 313 weight class) and Gregory Marks (ranked 3014 p4p, 335 weight class). Ammond comes to the cage accompanied by Bad. Marks has chosen I'm Not a Gentleman as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ammond
vs
Marks

172 cm
26
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

169 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

IniTech Nutrition
Pit Bull Development

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wale Ammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Marks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks avoids the head kick by Ammond.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown. Ammond tries to sprawl out of it but Marks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ammond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ammond moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ammond.
Marks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
We've been hearing reports that Ammond has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gregory Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ammond.
Ammond is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks tries a low kick but Ammond avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Ammond lands but Marks takes it in his stride.
Marks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ammond swivels and escapes.
As Marks backs away, Ammond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Marks tries to keep at a distance but Ammond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ammond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marks's brow.
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marks avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.

Marks jumps into guard, dragging Ammond to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond postures up.

Marks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ammond's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Marks looking for a guillotine here but Ammond defends easily.

Marks has his foot on Ammond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ammond works his way back into a safe position though.
Ammond tries to stand but Marks is controlling from the bottom.
Marks trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ammond with a nice head shot there.
Ammond sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Marks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ammond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marks will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown but Ammond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Ammond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marks.
Marks throws a looping overhand right but Ammond ducks down to avoid it.
Ammond seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ammond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Ammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marks, pushing him back against the cage.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marks wants to break free but Ammond has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
Marks tries to score a body lock takedown but Ammond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ammond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ammond defends it nicely.
Marks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ammond tries to avoid it but Marks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ammond to the ground. Ammond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ammond manages to avoid it.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ammond manages to avoid it.
Ammond feints and then cracks Marks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marks down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks misses with a hook to the body
and Ammond counters with a nice body kick.
Marks misses with a body shot.
Ammond throws a counter high kick but Marks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ammond connects with a leg kick. Marks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks throws a lazy right hand but Ammond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ammond is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.
Ammond tries a head kick but it misses.
Wale Ammond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Marks with that takedown attempt.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks misses with a body shot

and Ammond counters by clinching up.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
Marks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ammond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marks blocks an elbow strike.
Ammond tries to land knees in the clinch but Marks avoids the damage to the body.
Ammond misses with a punch to the body.
Marks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ammond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ammond has managed to clinch.
Ammond tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Marks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ammond is keeping busy.
Ammond throws an elbow that misses.
Marks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ammond after a bit of a struggle.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks is trying to force a seperation but Ammond has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.

It looks like Gregory Marks has been cut.
Ammond misses with a punch on the inside.
Ammond tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks wants a takedown but no success here.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks is trying to drag Ammond to the mat but Ammond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ammond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wale Ammond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Ammond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ammond throws an elbow that misses.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marks's elbow.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A good leg kick by Ammond.
Marks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ammond counters with a low kick, right behind Marks 's knee.
Ammond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ammond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ammond throws a nice head kick!
Marks tries to score with a low kick but Ammond moves his leg out of the way.
Marks misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond tries to clinch there but Marks circles away.
Marks goes for a double leg but Ammond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ammond continues to drive forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ammond.
Marks swings for the body but Ammond moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marks shoots in for a takedown but Ammond shows good takedown defense.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ammond.

Ammond rushes Marks and presses him up against the cage.
Marks is trying to break free.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ammond throws an elbow but misses.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks blocks an elbow strike.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Ammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ammond as Marks tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ammond walks away with a smile on his face. Marks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.

Ammond closes the distance and clinches.
Marks takes an elbow to the temple.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Marks avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ammond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ammond leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ammond tries to counter by clinching up but Marks breaks away and moves out of range.
Marks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ammond. Ammond obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ammond as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ammond drives through and clinches with Marks against the cage.
Ammond prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ammond tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ammond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ammond lands an elbow inside.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marks is trying to maintain a safe position but Ammond gets an underhook and turns Marks into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
Ammond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marks has Ammond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ammond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond working Marks over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ammond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Marks's cut.
That's time! Ammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ammond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marks.
Wale Ammond is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Ammond.
A head kick misses from Ammond.
Ammond stuffs the takedown.
Ammond is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.
Ammond throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Ammond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ammond tries to keep at a distance but Marks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marks is trying to drag Ammond to the mat but Ammond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Marks trying to stall but Ammond improves his position.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Marks is trying to trip Ammond. He has hold of a leg but Ammond is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Marks is looking to work some ground and pound but Ammond has wrist control.
Ammond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marks on the ground.
Marks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ammond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond wants to stand but Marks is controlling his posture from full guard.

Marks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ammond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ammond has managed to get both his arms back between Marks's legs - danger averted.
Ammond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ammond's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ammond continues to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Ammond.

Marks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ammond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ammond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ammond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ammond scores with a head kick. Marks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ammond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ammond throws a quick counter head kick but Marks was just out of range.
Ammond is looking to slow Marks down with leg kicks.
Marks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Ammond is just out of range.
Ammond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ammond tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond had his way with Gregory Marks in that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Marks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ammond leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ammond tries to counter with a takedown but Marks is quick to defend against it.
Marks with a poor takedown
and Ammond counters with a good low kick that Marks was not able to check.
Marks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ammond swivels and escapes.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond ducks under a wild hook from Marks.

Ammond has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ammond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marks's brow.
Ammond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
Ammond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marks tries to score a body lock takedown but Ammond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ammond slows down the pace here.
Ammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ammond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ammond up against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Wale Ammond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ammond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marks taking a breather.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Marks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marks misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.
Marks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gregory Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Marks throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wale Ammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ammond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:43
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:43
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wale Ammond!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wale Ammond made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Gregory Marks had this to say: 'it was a good fight, both fighters fought hard. Next question.'.