PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rancho Wildslap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Skinner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slayer - Raining Blood. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wildslap's choice of entrance music: Get Schwifty. Rancho Wildslap has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Skinner
vs
Wildslap

198 cm
20
266 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
28
240 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rancho Wildslap!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner throws a sloppy head kick and Wildslap moves out of range easily.
Wildslap drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skinner defends it well.
Wildslap dives in for a single leg takedown but Skinner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skinner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skinner. Wildslap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wildslap tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skinner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skinner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skinner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wildslap's sensitive parts.
Wildslap with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skinner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wildslap thinking.
Shawn Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wildslap has time to react.
Skinner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skinner misses with a head kick.
Wildslap with the counter takedown but Skinner avoids it easily.

Wildslap gets caught flat footed, as Skinner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Skinner tries to free his leg and advance position but Wildslap is retaining full guard.
Skinner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Skinner is looking to work some ground and pound but Wildslap has wrist control.
Wildslap 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.
Skinner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildslap looking for a sweep. Not yet Wildslap, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wildslap looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skinner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skinner throws a head kick that misses.

Skinner drives through and clinches with Wildslap against the cage.
Wildslap tries to score a body lock takedown but Skinner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shawn Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rancho Wildslap.
A left hand lands to the body for Skinner.
Skinner lands a nice shot to the body.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skinner stalling the fight.
Wildslap tries for a takedown. No joy.

Skinner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Skinner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner won't allow Wildslap to sweep him here.
Skinner throws a big right hand that misses.
Wildslap being controlled here, momentarily.
Wildslap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skinner lands a nice shot that snaps Wildslap's head back.
Skinner connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wildslap's sensitive parts.
Skinner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Skinner clinches with his opponent.

Wildslap turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Skinner tries to buck Wildslap off but Wildslap is having none of it.

Wildslap is trying to get an arm triangle but Skinner is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Skinner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wildslap is looking to take a break and control but Skinner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skinner tries to bench press Wildslap off him but Wildslap keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Skinner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wildslap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Skinner looking to score a takedown here. Wildslap is defending well but Skinner drives through and ends up in Wildslap's guard.
Wildslap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wildslap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shawn Skinner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Wildslap is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skinner wants to pass the guard but Wildslap is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildslap keeping moving, preventing Skinner from controlling successfully.
Wildslap working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildslap looking for a sweep. Not yet Wildslap, not yet.
Wildslap trying to keep a closed guard but Skinner is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wildslap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skinner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skinner lands a left hand.
Wildslap is trying to pull guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skinner lands a shot to the body.
Wildslap is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wildslaps head.
Wildslap tries to pull guard but Skinner won't allow it.
Shawn Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rancho Wildslap.
Skinner lands a hook that snaps the head of Wildslap backwards.
Skinner lands a good knee to the midsection. Wildslap won't want to take too many of those.

Skinner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner not doing much here.

Wildslap actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skinner trying to pass the guard but Wildslap defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wildslap manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wildslap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wildslap is on top in guard.

Skinner has his hands on Wildslap's head, controlling the position.
Wildslap passes Skinner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildslap uses his free foot to push down on Skinner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skinner.
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wildslap can do to turn this around?
Wildslap with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wildslap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skinner is looking to escape.
Wildslap is trying to take his opponent's back.

Wildslap looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Skinner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A jab from Wildslap misses.
Wildslap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skinner. Skinner obviously looking to wear him down.
Wildslap fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skinner avoids it really well and circles away.
Wildslap tries for a takedown but Skinner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wildslap drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildslap stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skinner.
Skinner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skinner is looking to wear down Wildslap with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skinner throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skinner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skinner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shawn Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rancho Wildslap.
Skinner avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Skinner - that landed with a thud.
Skinner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wildslap backwards.
Skinner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wildslap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

Skinner clinches up against the cage.
Skinner is leaning against Wildslap and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wildslap tries to pull guard but Skinner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wildslap tries to pull guard but Skinner won't allow it.
Skinner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skinner slows down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Skinner.
Rancho Wildslap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Skinner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wildslap jumps guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Skinner slows down the pace here.
Wildslap is trying to pull guard but Skinner has him pressed against the cage.
Skinner prevents the takedown attempt.
Shawn Skinner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wildslap is looking for a takedown.
Skinner prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Skinner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Skinner moves into the clinch.
Skinner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Skinner.
Skinner works on Wildslap's body with a couple of short punches.
Wildslap tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skinner smiles and moves away.
Skinner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wildslap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Skinner darts in and clinches Wildslap up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skinner.
Wildslap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
Knees to the body from Skinner.
Skinner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wildslap is trying to pull guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wildslap is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skinner.
Wildslap wants a takedown.
Skinner digs a right hand underneath Wildslap's ribcage. Wildslap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Skinner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildslap letting Skinner take a breather here.
Wildslap fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Skinner.
Skinner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wildslap backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Skinner.
Skinner stalling in the clinch.
Skinner gets through Wildslap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skinner presses Wildslap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Skinner.
A right hook to the body lands for Skinner.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Skinner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skinner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Skinner!
Our winner, Shawn Skinner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Rancho Wildslap had this to say: 'You're my boogie.'.