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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veigar Kujawski (ranked 2355 p4p, 3021 weight class) and Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 314 p4p, 385 weight class). Sailcirc is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: THE SCOTTS. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veigar Kujawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujawski misses with a wild body shot.
Kujawski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kujawski dives in for a single leg takedown but Sailcirc sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sailcirc feints the counter takedown.
Sailcirc wants the takedown. Kujawski is fighting it off but Sailcirc persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kujawski's guard against the cage.
Sailcirc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sailcirc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sailcirc is looking to advance position but Kujawski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sailcirc is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kujawski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sailcirc is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sailcirc and Kujawski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kujawski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sailcirc knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kujawski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sailcirc, who protects the arm well.
Kujawski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sailcirc keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
You can see the frustration on Sailcirc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sailcirc is not content to let Kujawski control the position.
Kujawski tries for a kimura but Sailcirc is defending well.
Sailcirc wants to control but Kujawski postures up.
Kujawski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sailcirc can't do much from the bottom here.
Sailcirc is looking to regain half guard here but Kujawski keeps moving and retains side control.
Kujawski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kujawski tries for a kimura but Sailcirc is defending well.
Kujawski wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping him busy.
Kujawski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sailcirc knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sailcirc struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is trying to get back to half guard.
Kujawski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sailcirc is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kujawski off and has taken his back!
Kujawski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sailcirc working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sailcirc has the hooks in. Kujawski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kujawski trying to control the position but Sailcirc manages to sink in the hooks.
Sailcirc looking for the choke from the back.
Kujawski is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc looking to break Kujawski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kujawski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sailcirc will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kujawski is keeping busy.
Kujawski trying to control the hands but Sailcirc won't let him.
Kujawski is really stuck here.
Sailcirc has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kujawski's body.
Sailcirc is not going to allow Kujawski to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kujawski turns into Sailcirc and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sailcirc holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Torcadall Sailcirc will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Kujawski.
Kujawski connects with a jab.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Kujawski is just out of range.
Kujawski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sailcirc throws a hook to the side of Kujawski's head but Kujawski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kujawski thuds his right hand into Sailcirc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Kujawski does no damage.
Sailcirc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kujawski shoots for a takedown but Sailcirc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sailcirc throws out a loose jab but Kujawski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kujawski slips under a jab from Sailcirc.
Kujawski misses with a hook.
Sailcirc with the counter takedown but Kujawski avoids it easily.
Kujawski moves away from the strike by Sailcirc.
Kujawski throws a body punch but Sailcirc moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc throws a lazy uppercut
and Kujawski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kujawski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Sailcirc.
Kujawski with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sailcirc slips a straight right by Kujawski.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Kujawski is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc tests Kujawski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kujawski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kujawski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sailcirc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kujawski misses with a two punch combination.
Veigar Kujawski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kujawski works Sailcirc's body with a nice hook.
Sailcirc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sailcirc closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kujawski quickly recovers to half guard.
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kujawski defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kujawski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sailcirc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sailcirc's back!
Kujawski looking for the RNC.
Kujawski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sailcirc has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kujawski working for a choke but Sailcirc is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailcirc rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kujawski is pressing down on Sailcirc's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sailcirc is holding on for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Still in half guard, Kujawski seems content to control.
Sailcirc moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sailcirc working a defensive guard here.
Kujawski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kujawski is one step ahead there.
Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailcirc is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc pulls Kujawski in close to prevent any damage.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Kujawski pushing down on Sailcirc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sailcirc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kujawski is working away from the top position though.
Kujawski prevents Sailcirc from improving his position.
Kujawski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sailcirc is just riding it out for now. Kujawski eventually gives up the hold.
Kujawski seems to be working for a kimura but Sailcirc defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sailcirc is looking for a sweep. Kujawski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kujawski wants to work for an arm triangle but Sailcirc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kujawski wants to work for an arm triangle but Sailcirc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sailcirc preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sailcirc is looking for a sweep. Kujawski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kujawski seems to be looking for submissions.
Kujawski is thwarting Sailcirc's attempts to control the position.
Kujawski trying to mount his opponent but Sailcirc defends it.
Torcadall Sailcirc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sailcirc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Veigar Kujawski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sailcirc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kujawski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sailcirc finds it's way round the side to connect with Kujawski's head.
Kujawski throws out a loose jab but Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sailcirc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kujawski misses with a wild body shot.
Sailcirc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Kujawski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kujawski misses with a hook. Sailcirc ducked under it nicely.
Sailcirc with a hook.
Kujawski misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kujawski misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Sailcirc. No joy for Kujawski on that attempt.
Sailcirc drops his hands momentarily and Kujawski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Sailcirc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc connects with a crisp jab.
Kujawski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
And Sailcirc tries to counter it with a takedown but Kujawski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kujawski misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kujawski throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailcirc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kujawski.
Jab, jab by Sailcirc - just one landing.
Sailcirc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kujawski.
Sailcirc drops Kujawski with a naaaaasty hook - Kujawski is in real trouble here! Sailcirc dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torcadall Sailcirc!
A relieved looking Torcadall Sailcirc thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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