PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Gervais (ranked 946 p4p, 106 weight class) and Wale Ammond (ranked 491 p4p, 57 weight class). Gervais's entrance music is Arcade Fire - Ready to Start. A fine choice. Ammond has chosen Bad as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Gervais
vs
Ammond

180 cm
21
166 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

172 cm
28
155 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Pit Bull Development

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Gervais!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wale Ammond!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gervais connects with a crisp jab.

Ammond gets a takedown into half guard.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gervais is looking to escape.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gervais has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ammond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ammond is looking for submissions but instead, Gervais has regained full guard.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gervais's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais won't allow Ammond to pass to mount.
Ammond uses his free foot to push down on Gervais's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gervais.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond throws some wild stikes that Gervais manages to avoid easily.
Ammond connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ammond lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Ammond jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gervais manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ammond in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gervais holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gervais prevents Ammond from improving position.

Ammond is trying to get an arm triangle but Gervais is defending well.
Ammond sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gervais is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ammond tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gervais is looking to reverse the position.
Ammond tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ammond advances to mount.

Ammond goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gervais is on top in guard.
Gervais sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gervais'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.
Gervais has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ammond is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond controls Gervais momentarily but Gervais frees himself.
Gervais postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ammond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nice strikes from Ammond there.

Ammond is trying to work for a kimura but Gervais is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gervais manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gervais is keeping the position for now.
Gervais controlling the position.
Ammond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gervais works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ammond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gervais trying to control the position here.
Gervais has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Gervais is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond trying to control but Gervais is working from the bottom.
Ammond is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.

Gervais jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ammond.
Gervais is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ammond in side control, throwing shots but Gervais defends.
Wale Ammond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ammond misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Ammond working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ammond tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond is looking to take a break and control but Gervais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ammond in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ammond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gervais prevents Ammond from moving into mount.
Gervais is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gervais struggling a bit here.

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.
Gervais creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ammond sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ammond is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond keeps trying to improve his position.
Gervais happy to just control the position for now.
Ammond manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gervais is trying to control. Ammond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gervais looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gervais is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gervais is trying to control the action in half guard but Ammond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gervais wants to free his trapped foot but Ammond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ammond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ammond is looking to control Gervais's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ammond avoid being mounted?
Ammond wants to improve his position but Gervais is controlling well.
Gervais missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gervais prevents Ammond from improving his position.
Gervais is controlling the pace.
Gervais wants to stand up but Ammond is controlling the position.

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.
Ammond wants to improve his position but Gervais is controlling well.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gervais pulls his head out easily.
Ammond is looking to improve his position.
Ammond is trying to maintain the position but Gervais is very close to passing his half guard.
Gervais controlling the pace.
Ammond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Gervais will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gervais with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gervais digs a good body shot into Ammond's ribs.

Gervais gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ammond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ammond pushes down on Gervais's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gervais keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ammond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Ammond seems to be working for a kimura but Gervais defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais is pressing down on Ammond's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Gervais has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ammond drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gervais dives on top into guard.

Gervais sitting in guard here, content to control.

Ammond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gervais doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gervais manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gervais sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ammond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Ammond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gervais gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ammond controls Gervais momentarily but Gervais frees himself.
Gervais looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gervais wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Gervais is pushing down on Ammond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ammond is fighting to maintain full guard but Gervais has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ammond tries to roll over but Gervais keeps him under control.

Ammond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gervais content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ammond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gervais trying to control but Ammond is working from the bottom.

Ammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gervais won't allow Ammond to sweep him here.
Gervais throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gervais controlling from the top position.

Ammond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ammond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gervais would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ammond wants to sweep but no luck.
Gervais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gervais is working hard here to advance position.
Ammond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gervais is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ammond scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ammond stops Gervais from getting back to his feet.
Gervais on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gervais keeping hold of Ammond's head, controlling as best he can.
Ammond is looking to take a break and control but Gervais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gervais feints a jab promting Ammond to slip. Gervais then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ammond slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Gervais. No joy for Ammond on that attempt.
Ammond has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gervais to counter with a crisp jab.

Gervais drops Ammond with a beautiful combination! Ammond stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gervais is looking for the KO!

Ammond is rocked!

It looks like Wale Ammond has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ammond walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ammond limp body while Gervais jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samuel Gervais waved his t-shirt featuring Fanatic ($125)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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.'.