PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 765 p4p, 105 weight class) and Middle Weight (ranked 1042 p4p, 147 weight class). Torcadall Sailcirc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sailcirc
vs
Weight

190 cm
25
186 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

170 cm
32
195 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torcadall Sailcirc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Middle Weight!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weight defending well as Sailcirc loads up on a big left hand.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sailcirc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab from Sailcirc.
Weight thuds a left hand into Sailcirc's body.
Sailcirc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weight's hands.
Sailcirc tries for a takedown but Weight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sailcirc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weight. Weight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight digs a good body shot into Sailcirc's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sailcirc shoots for a takedown but Weight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Weight.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sailcirc.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torcadall Sailcirc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
Weight throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.

Oooooh!!! Weight has knocked Sailcirc down with a huge combo! Weight steps away and waves a wobbly Sailcirc back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Sailcirc is rocked!

It looks like Torcadall Sailcirc has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Sailcirc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sailcirc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sailcirc seems to have got his legs back now.
Sailcirc darts in looking for a takedown but Weight gets double underhooks and turns Sailcirc into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weight cracks Sailcirc with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sailcirc looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Weight finish him?
Weight missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Middle Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Sailcirc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
Sailcirc attempts a counter takedown but Weight avoids it well and moves away.
Sailcirc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailcirc connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sailcirc is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Weight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sailcirc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weight swivels and escapes.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight looks to land a combination but Sailcirc avoids it well.
Sailcirc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weight sprawls and moves away.
Sailcirc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weight swivels and escapes.
Weight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Weight jabs Sailcirc right on the nose. Sailcirc blinks but takes it well.
Weight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
A jab from Sailcirc does it's job there.
Weight misses with a hook. Sailcirc ducked under it nicely.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Sailcirc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sailcirc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sailcirc feinted with a counter takedown.
Sailcirc throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Weight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sailcirc tries to counter with a takedown but Weight is quick to defend against it.
Sailcirc cracks Weight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sailcirc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Weight misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Sailcirc does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sailcirc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weight sprawls and moves away.
Sailcirc cracks Weight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torcadall Sailcirc's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Sailcirc.
Weight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sailcirc.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sailcirc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sailcirc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weight circles away.
Middle Weight seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Weight tries to sprawl but Sailcirc drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Weight trying to control here.

Sailcirc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sailcirc.
Weight wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Weight is trying to control but can't.
Weight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sailcirc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weight keeps working.

Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Sailcirc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weight defends it well.

Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Sailcirc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sailcirc is working away from the top position though.
Sailcirc is trying to control. Weight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weight slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Weight controls Sailcirc momentarily but Sailcirc frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Well, if Weight is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Sailcirc looking for submissions off his back.
Weight takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sailcirc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sailcirc is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc trying to control but Weight is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc is pushing down on Weight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Weight is fighting to maintain full guard but Sailcirc has managed to sneak the leg through.
Weight wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.

Sailcirc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weight is pressing down on Sailcirc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Weight keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Weight pulls Sailcirc in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torcadall Sailcirc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Torcadall Sailcirc's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sailcirc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weight scores with a one two! Sailcirc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Weight swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Weight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sailcirc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc fails to land the takedown.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Weight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sailcirc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weight swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Sailcirc counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weight won't be happy with that.
Weight struggling a bit here.

Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sailcirc wants to control but Weight is keeping him busy.

Sailcirc is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weight has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sailcirc has hold of Weight's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Weight tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sailcirc cranks the arm and Weight screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Weight, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Torcadall Sailcirc!
Torcadall Sailcirc made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.