PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waltdisney Rancatoco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny IN FOR THE KILL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying IN FOR THE KILL's choice of entrance music: Alter Bridge - Coming Home. Waltdisney Rancatoco looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Rancatoco
vs
IN FOR THE KILL

205 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

198 cm
22
284 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waltdisney Rancatoco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonny IN FOR THE KILL!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rancatoco with that takedown attempt.
Rancatoco misses with a takedown attempt - IN FOR THE KILL sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
IN FOR THE KILL throws a right and a left that both miss.

Rancatoco clinches with his opponent.
IN FOR THE KILL working hard to break the clinch.
Rancatoco has IN FOR THE KILL pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. IN FOR THE KILL manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waltdisney Rancatoco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IN FOR THE KILL is pressed up against the cage. Rancatoco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag IN FOR THE KILL down to the mat. IN FOR THE KILL avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rancatoco is looking to clinch.
IN FOR THE KILL should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

IN FOR THE KILL drops Rancatoco with a left right combo! IN FOR THE KILL follows him down to the ground into side control.

Rancatoco is rocked!

It looks like Waltdisney Rancatoco has been cut.
Rancatoco is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rancatoco is not content to let IN FOR THE KILL control the position.
Oh Rancatoco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
IN FOR THE KILL misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rancatoco seems to have got his legs back now.
IN FOR THE KILL wants to control but Rancatoco is keeping him busy.
IN FOR THE KILL working the ground and pound from side control.
IN FOR THE KILL working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
IN FOR THE KILL wants to stand but Rancatoco has his arm trapped.
IN FOR THE KILL scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rancatoco dodges the ground and pound from IN FOR THE KILL.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rancatoco is trying to improve his position.
IN FOR THE KILL creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rancatoco sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
IN FOR THE KILL scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rancatoco takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rancatoco wants to control but IN FOR THE KILL postures up.
IN FOR THE KILL working the ground and pound.
IN FOR THE KILL is looking to take a break and control but Rancatoco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rancatoco tries to bench press IN FOR THE KILL off him but IN FOR THE KILL keeps the position.
IN FOR THE KILL taking a breather here.
Rancatoco is trying to improve his position.
IN FOR THE KILL really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rancatoco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rancatoco wants to control but IN FOR THE KILL postures up.
IN FOR THE KILL working the head and body with strikes.
Rancatoco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rancatoco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rancatoco is trying to control but can't.

Rancatoco actively working from the bottom here.

Rancatoco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. IN FOR THE KILL connects with a nice short shot to Rancatoco's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rancatoco wants to control but IN FOR THE KILL is keeping busy and won't allow it.
IN FOR THE KILL lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rancatoco tries to roll over but IN FOR THE KILL keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rancatoco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rancatoco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rancatoco manages to capitalize on a mistake by IN FOR THE KILL to take his back!

Rancatoco is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but IN FOR THE KILL has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rancatoco has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of IN FOR THE KILL's body.

Rancatoco looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rancatoco keeps control of the position as IN FOR THE KILL tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny IN FOR THE KILL dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waltdisney Rancatoco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rancatoco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts IN FOR THE KILL as he jumps to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - IN FOR THE KILL scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from IN FOR THE KILL misses.

Rancatoco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rancatoco tries to pull guard but IN FOR THE KILL holds him up against the cage and eventually Rancatoco drops back down to his feet.
IN FOR THE KILL can't break the clinch.
IN FOR THE KILL tries to circle away but Rancatoco has him pinned against the cage.
IN FOR THE KILL prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waltdisney Rancatoco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IN FOR THE KILL is trying to push Rancatoco away but Rancatoco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
IN FOR THE KILL has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

IN FOR THE KILL escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from IN FOR THE KILL.
Rancatoco fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rancatoco tries to close the distance and clinch up but IN FOR THE KILL swats him away and circles back towards the center.
IN FOR THE KILL moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rancatoco tries to clinch but IN FOR THE KILL is having none of it.
IN FOR THE KILL's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rancatoco under the eye.
IN FOR THE KILL will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Rancatoco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rancatoco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. IN FOR THE KILL gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
IN FOR THE KILL wants to break free but Rancatoco has control.
IN FOR THE KILL prevents a body shot from Rancatoco.
IN FOR THE KILL gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rancatoco.

Rancatoco gets control of IN FOR THE KILL's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rancatoco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
IN FOR THE KILL throws and elbow that misses. Rancatoco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in IN FOR THE KILL's guard. Nice move by Rancatoco!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rancatoco content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rancatoco trying to control the position from guard on top but IN FOR THE KILL is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
IN FOR THE KILL is trying to keep Rancatoco in close.
Rancatoco stays in close to IN FOR THE KILL's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rancatoco trying to control but IN FOR THE KILL is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if IN FOR THE KILL can do anything to dispel that myth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Waltdisney Rancatoco wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rancatoco tries to score a power double leg takedown but IN FOR THE KILL sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rancatoco somewhat.

Rancatoco moves into the clinch.

Rancatoco drags the fight down to the ground.

Rancatoco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rancatoco trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rancatoco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rancatoco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rancatoco is trying to control the position but IN FOR THE KILL postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Waltdisney Rancatoco wasn't doing enough on the ground.
IN FOR THE KILL moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Rancatoco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rancatoco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rancatoco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but IN FOR THE KILL gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rancatoco goes for a takedown attempt but IN FOR THE KILL pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
IN FOR THE KILL looks to land a combination but Rancatoco avoids it well.
IN FOR THE KILL tests Rancatoco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
IN FOR THE KILL rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rancatoco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waltdisney Rancatoco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waltdisney Rancatoco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

IN FOR THE KILL will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rancatoco closes the distance and clinches up with IN FOR THE KILL, looking for a takedown. Rancatoco pushes IN FOR THE KILL against the cage but IN FOR THE KILL circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
IN FOR THE KILL works the jab nicely.
Rancatoco avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rancatoco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by IN FOR THE KILL.
IN FOR THE KILL lands a two punch combo.
Jonny IN FOR THE KILL seems to be getting the better of the standup.
IN FOR THE KILL lands with a straight right. Rancatoco didn't see that one coming.
IN FOR THE KILL lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Rancatoco clinches up with IN FOR THE KILL and pushes him back against the cage.

IN FOR THE KILL manages to break the clinch.
IN FOR THE KILL rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rancatoco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from IN FOR THE KILL as Rancatoco shoots in.
IN FOR THE KILL defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rancatoco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waltdisney Rancatoco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IN FOR THE KILL lands with a straight right. Rancatoco didn't see that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rancatoco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from IN FOR THE KILL.
Rancatoco doesn't manage to clinch there - IN FOR THE KILL circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rancatoco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Rancatoco is trying to work for a kimura but IN FOR THE KILL is defending well.
Rancatoco is keen to just control but IN FOR THE KILL is a slippery customer.

Rancatoco is looking for a kimura but IN FOR THE KILL is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rancatoco to get the leverage.
Rancatoco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rancatoco working over IN FOR THE KILL with some ground and pound. IN FOR THE KILL looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rancatoco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rancatoco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, IN FOR THE KILL has managed to free his arm - good work.
Waltdisney Rancatoco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
IN FOR THE KILL avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rancatoco.
Rancatoco is thwarting IN FOR THE KILL's attempts to control the position.
IN FOR THE KILL is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rancatoco is staying active.
Rancatoco is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IN FOR THE KILL is trying to stand back up but Rancatoco is controlling him
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rancatoco looks for a takedown but IN FOR THE KILL sprawls well.
IN FOR THE KILL throws a right hand that Rancatoco ducks under and follows up with a left that Rancatoco also avoids with ease.

A momentary lapse in concentration from IN FOR THE KILL enables Rancatoco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. IN FOR THE KILL manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rancatoco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rancatoco is looking to work some ground and pound but IN FOR THE KILL has wrist control.
Rancatoco is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IN FOR THE KILL keeping moving, preventing Rancatoco from controlling successfully.
Rancatoco postures up in IN FOR THE KILL's guard and throws a big left but IN FOR THE KILL blocks it.
Rancatoco wants to control from the top but IN FOR THE KILL keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Rancatoco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rancatoco looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waltdisney Rancatoco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rancatoco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waltdisney Rancatoco!