PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wale Ammond (ranked 1380 p4p, 164 weight class) and Ronald Wagenknecht (ranked 1252 p4p, 148 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ammond might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad. Wale Ammond had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ammond
vs
Wagenknecht

172 cm
29
155 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

170 cm
21
161 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wale Ammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Wagenknecht!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ammond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Wagenknecht throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ammond was covering up waiting for the punch and Wagenknecht finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ammond controls Wagenknecht momentarily but Wagenknecht frees himself.
Wagenknecht is pushing down on Ammond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ammond is fighting to maintain full guard but Wagenknecht has managed to sneak the leg through.

Ammond looking for submissions off his back.
Ammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Ammond works his way to full guard. Good work.

Ammond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wagenknecht defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wagenknecht drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wagenknecht jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wagenknecht forces his way into half guard.

Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagenknecht pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ammond is looking for a sweep. Wagenknecht is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Ammond is defending well.
Ammond manages to get to full guard.
Ammond is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Ammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
Ammond looking to control.

Wagenknecht is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Wagenknecht drops back looking for a leg! Ammond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ammond manages to kick Wagenknecht off! Wagenknecht jumps back into Ammond's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Wagenknecht avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wagenknecht preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagenknecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Ammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wagenknecht thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wagenknecht pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ammond is keeping the position for now.
Wagenknecht stands and throws Ammond's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Wagenknecht thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ammond tries to bench press Wagenknecht off him but Wagenknecht keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht trying to control the position but Ammond is working away.

Wagenknecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Wagenknecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wagenknecht working away.
Wagenknecht is looking to take a break and control but Ammond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagenknecht has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Wagenknecht looking for a guillotine from mount but Ammond is having none of it.
Ammond is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagenknecht has a good base and remains in mount.

Ammond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wagenknecht.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond regains half guard.
Ammond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ammond keeping moving, preventing Wagenknecht from controlling successfully.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
Wagenknecht passes Ammond's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagenknecht pulls his head out easily.
Ammond wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wagenknecht seems to be looking for submissions.

Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ammond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ammond is trying to maintain the position but Wagenknecht is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Wagenknecht 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.

Wagenknecht manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ammond on his heels. He'll look to pass Ammond's guard now, I'm sure.
Wagenknecht wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Ammond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ammond wants to control from the top but Wagenknecht keeps moving.
Wagenknecht working a defensive guard here.
Ammond throwing strikes from guard but Wagenknecht blocks nicely.

Wagenknecht is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wagenknecht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ronald Wagenknecht has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ammond is posturing up here but Wagenknecht has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ammond tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ammond has to tap! Slick submission there by Wagenknecht!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Wagenknecht!
A relieved looking Ronald Wagenknecht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Wale Ammond spoke after the fight, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.