PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Nazirite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rancho Wildslap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildslap is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Schwifty. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Nazirite
vs
Wildslap

195 cm
29
283 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
240 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Nazirite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rancho Wildslap!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wildslap shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nazirite's guard.
Wildslap passes into half guard.
Nazirite is trying to stand up here but Wildslap is controlling him well.
Wildslap trying to control from half guard but Nazirite is working away.
Wildslap wants to pass to mount but Nazirite is defending the position.

Wildslap is looking for a kimura but Nazirite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wildslap to get the leverage.
Wildslap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wildslap is trying to control the action in half guard but Nazirite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazirite is looking for a sweep. Wildslap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wildslap controlling the pace.
Nazirite is looking for a sweep. Wildslap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wildslap is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wildslap trying to mount his opponent but Nazirite defends it.
Wildslap content to control rather than advance.
Wildslap stalling away here and it's allowed Nazirite to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wildslap tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazirite is retaining full guard.
Nazirite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nazirite on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nazirite tries to get out of the position.
Nazirite trying to control the position here.
Wildslap engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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.
Nazirite has control of Wildslap's left arm, preventing Wildslap from doing any damage.
Wildslap controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wildslap takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wildslap moves away from the strike by Nazirite.
Wildslap drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nazirite defends it well.
Wildslap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nazirite is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nazirite misses with a head kick.
Wildslap tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nazirite throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wildslap shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nazirite as he jumps to the side.
Nazirite thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nazirite slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nazirite feints and then cracks Wildslap's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wildslap down.

Nazirite gets caught napping as Wildslap dives in and scores a takedown. Nazirite manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildslap looking to pass the guard.
Wildslap controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wildslap tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazirite is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite keeping moving, preventing Wildslap from controlling successfully.
Wildslap stops Nazirite from standing up.
Wildslap wants to pass the guard but Nazirite is keeping the position.
Nazirite keeping moving, preventing Wildslap from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nazirite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wildslap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samson Nazirite will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wildslap tries to move into range but Nazirite moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wildslap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wildslap slips under a jab from Nazirite.

Wildslap fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nazirite to the ground. Wildslap is now in Nazirite's guard.
Nazirite is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wildslap trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazirite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wildslap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazirite is keeping the position for now.
Rancho Wildslap has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildslap stops Nazirite from standing up.
Wildslap wants to control from the top but Nazirite keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildslap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wildslap stopping the sweep attempt from Nazirite.
Wildslap tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazirite is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nazirite throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wildslap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Nazirite.
Wildslap fails with the takedown.
Nazirite half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wildslap looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nazirite looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildslap stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nazirite.
Wildslap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nazirite feints and then cracks Wildslap's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wildslap down.
Wildslap fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazirite avoids it really well and circles away.
Samson Nazirite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rancho Wildslap.
Nazirite feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wildslap's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite leaves Wildslap with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Nazirite drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wildslap looking to control.

Wildslap is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nazirite throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wildslap's body to avoid the submission. Wildslap has instead reached around Nazirite's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wildslap arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rancho Wildslap!
After winning the bout, Rancho Wildslap thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.