PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rancho Wildslap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jordan Kirkland has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kirkland
vs
Wildslap

176 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rancho Wildslap!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wildslap instigates a clinch.
Kirkland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kirkland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirkland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Wildslap manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Wildslap isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kirkland stacks Wildslap on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kirkland!
Kirkland working the ground and pound but Wildslap is defending the strikes.
Kirkland in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland is chipping away with strikes.
Kirkland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wildslap some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland is looking to take a break and control but Wildslap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wildslap is looking to regain half guard here but Kirkland keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Wildslap's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wildslap can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wildslap trying to control but Kirkland flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wildslap breaks Kirkland's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wildslap trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wildslap wants to pass the guard but Kirkland is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Wildslap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wildslap wants to sweep here but Kirkland controlling him for the moment.

Wildslap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kirkland is aware though and is defending well.
Kirkland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland postures up.
Wildslap pulls Kirkland in close to prevent any damage.
Wildslap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Wildslap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirkland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kirkland trying to control but Wildslap is working from the bottom.

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.

Wildslap has his foot on Kirkland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirkland works his way back into a safe position though.
Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildslap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wildslap controls Kirkland momentarily but Kirkland frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Wildslap forces Kirkland back against the cage and clinches.

Wildslap has picked Kirkland up - he's going for a ride! Wildslap dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wildslap looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wildslap is looking to stall here but Kirkland recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wildslap bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wildslap laying and praying for a moment but Kirkland takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wildslap is looking to pass Kirkland's guard but actually Kirkland recovers to full guard.
Wildslap trying to move into half guard but instead Kirkland has managed to sweep!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wildslap working for a triangle but Kirkland defends it easily.
Kirkland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildslap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wildslap looking for a guillotine here but Kirkland defends easily.
Kirkland stopping the sweep attempt from Wildslap.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirkland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two 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.
Kirkland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wildslap wants to improve his position but instead Kirkland has moved into half guard.
Wildslap tries to roll over but Kirkland keeps him under control.
Wildslap trying to control from the bottom.
Wildslap wants to improve his position but Kirkland is controlling well.
Wildslap wants to get back to full guard but Kirkland has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wildslap looks a forlorn figure.
Wildslap is looking to get to half guard.
Wildslap tries to hold on but Kirkland postures up.
Wildslap is looking to get to half guard.
Wildslap regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wildslap manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Wildslap is looking for a triangle but Kirkland pushes his legs off easily.

Wildslap working for a triangle but Kirkland defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wildslap has his foot on Kirkland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirkland works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Kirkland dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wildslap dives in and scores a takedown into Kirkland's guard.
Wildslap stands and throws Kirkland's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Wildslap is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kirkland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jordan Kirkland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Wildslap swings around for an armbar but Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wildslap's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland won't allow Wildslap to sweep him here.

Wildslap is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wildslap tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wildslap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Wildslap looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kirkland has picked Wildslap up and slammed him! Wildslap can't keep hold of the triangle and Kirkland manages to pass to side control!
The referee asks Kirkland politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kirkland prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wildslap tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wildslap is not content to let Kirkland control the position.
Wildslap sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kirkland trying to control the pace.
Wildslap is looking for a sweep. Kirkland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirkland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kirkland is trying to control. Wildslap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wildslap is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirkland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirkland's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wildslap working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Wildslap is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Wildslap is persistently looking for the submission but Kirkland is defending it well.

Kirkland preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wildslap.

Wildslap looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kirkland is having to fend off submission attempts from Wildslap, who is looking to sink in the choke. Wildslap doesn't have the hooks in though and Kirkland manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Wildslap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirkland manages to get himself to full guard.

Wildslap stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkland.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirkland wants to stand and escape but Wildslap is having none of it.
Wildslap passes Kirkland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rancho Wildslap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wildslap has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rancho Wildslap!