PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teofilo Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rancho Wildslap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildslap has chosen Rawhide as his entrance music. The key to victory for Teofilo Stevenson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Stevenson
vs
Wildslap

196 cm
20
230 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Phantom Fightwear

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 Las Vegas, Teofilo Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rancho Wildslap!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wildslap has his takedown stuffed
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wildslap fails with the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a one-two to the body.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wildslap misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters with a nice body kick.

Stevenson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Wildslap sprawling to the canvas. Stevenson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Wildslap hang on?

It looks like Rancho Wildslap has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wildslap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevenson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stevenson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wildslap defending well though.
Stevenson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wildslap tries to roll over but Stevenson keeps him under control.
Wildslap is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevenson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevenson's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wildslap controlling from the back.
Wildslap thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Good control from Wildslap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson can't escape the position.
Stevenson is working hard here to advance position.
Stevenson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teofilo Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rancho Wildslap's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wildslap takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Stevenson closes the distance and clinches.

Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Wildslap is avoiding it.

Stevenson closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wildslap backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevenson obliges.
Wildslap drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stevenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wildslap's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wildslap's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wildslap backwards.
Stevenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Wildslap gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teofilo Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rancho Wildslap.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Wildslap steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wildslap takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Wildslap circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Stevenson gets caught napping as Wildslap dives in and scores a takedown. Stevenson manages to retain guard.
Wildslap is standing up over Stevenson. Stevenson looks to escape but Wildslap dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wildslap is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wildslap controlling from side mount.
Stevenson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stevenson wants to control but Wildslap postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildslap is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevenson tries to bench press Wildslap off him but Wildslap keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Stevenson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Wildslap.
Wildslap is staying tight to Stevenson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wildslap tries to move to mount but Stevenson blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevenson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wildslap.
Wildslap happy to just control the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teofilo Stevenson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rancho Wildslap's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wildslap gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wildslap takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevenson connects with a high kick.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wildslap swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Wildslap is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wildslap looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stevenson!
Wildslap trying to control the position but Stevenson is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wildslap advances to full mount.
Wildslap controlling from the full mount.
Wildslap moves to the back.
Rancho Wildslap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Stevenson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stevenson is trying to stand back up.
Wildslap tries to keep control of the position but Stevenson is staying busy.

Wildslap working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Stevenson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Wildslap has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Stevenson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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.