PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between ARCHIE AMBULO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

AMBULO
vs
Nahka

172 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ARCHIE AMBULO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esa Nahka!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around AMBULO's waist but AMBULO gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nahka off to one side.
AMBULO tries to clinch but Nahka is having none of it.
AMBULO throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

AMBULO scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
AMBULO seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nahka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nahka gets full guard.

AMBULO gets to his feet. Nahka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nahka looks to score with a jab to the body but AMBULO is just out of range.

AMBULO closes the distance and clinches.
AMBULO works on Nahka's body with a couple of short punches.
Nahka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
AMBULO prevents the takedown attempt.

AMBULO escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

AMBULO shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nahka wants to stand but AMBULO is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AMBULO pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nahka is keeping the position for now.
Nahka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

AMBULO decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nahka, up you get!
AMBULO keeps the fight on the outside.

Nahka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nahka looks gassed!
AMBULO is trying to control the position but Nahka postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nahka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now AMBULO is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AMBULO passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nahka struggling a bit here.
AMBULO trying to control the action but Nahka is working from the bottom.

AMBULO decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nahka to his feet.

Nahka moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AMBULO tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nahka smiles and moves away.
AMBULO with a poor takedown

and Nahka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Nahka seems content to control.
Nahka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahka uses his free foot to push down on AMBULO's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for AMBULO.
Nahka lands a nice shot to the head.
AMBULO is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Nahka is working for a guillotine from mount but AMBULO frees his head quite easily.
Nahka lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahka wants to control the pace but AMBULO is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that AMBULO really doesn't like being in this position too much.
AMBULO tries to reverse the position but Nahka maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nahka looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esa Nahka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

AMBULO shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nahka tries to roll over but AMBULO keeps him under control.
AMBULO wants to pass the guard but Nahka is defending well.
Nahka is controlling AMBULO's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nahka actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahka tries to get to full guard but AMBULO has control of the leg.
AMBULO slows the pace down in half guard.
AMBULO is trying to control. Nahka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nahka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nahka shoots in and drives through. AMBULO sprawls well.
Nahka moves in looking to clinch but AMBULO pushes him off.
AMBULO lands a nice looking body shot.
AMBULO shoots in but no luck this time.
AMBULO avoids the head kick by Nahka.

AMBULO darts in and clinches Nahka up against the cage.

AMBULO is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nahka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip AMBULO to the mat. AMBULO regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
AMBULO not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
AMBULO looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nahka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nahka trying to control the pace.
Nahka prevents AMBULO from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
AMBULO is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nahka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nahka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esa Nahka has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
AMBULO is working to get back to half guard.
Nahka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
AMBULO wants to control but Nahka is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Nahka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Nahka. No joy for AMBULO on that attempt.
Nahka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has AMBULO pinned against the cage. AMBULO gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
AMBULO is looking to clinch but Nahka is avoiding it.
Nahka circles away from the clinch attempt.
AMBULO doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nahka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in AMBULO's guard now.
AMBULO is looking to sweep but instead, Nahka has passed into half guard.
AMBULO trying to control but Nahka postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

AMBULO actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nahka wants to work for an arm triangle but AMBULO is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
AMBULO gets back to full guard.
Nahka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
AMBULO wants to sweep here but Nahka controlling him for the moment.
AMBULO is trying to control the position but Nahka postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nahka stays in close to AMBULO's body and controls the position.
AMBULO looking to control but Nahka passes into half guard.
AMBULO is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nahka lands strikes from half guard.
AMBULO trying to hold on to Nahka's head to control him but Nahka postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Nahka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in AMBULO's half guard.
AMBULO wants to get back to full guard.
Nahka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

AMBULO looking for submissions off his back.
AMBULO flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nahka controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AMBULO trying to hold on to Nahka's head to control him but Nahka postures up.
AMBULO wants to control but Nahka passes into side.
AMBULO struggling a bit here.

Nahka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. AMBULO knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nahka wants to control but AMBULO is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Nahka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nahka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Nahka!