PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 6540 p4p, 597 weight class) and Brandan Ingram (ranked 25260 p4p, 714 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sailcirc
vs
Ingram

190 cm
18
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Pit Bull Development

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torcadall Sailcirc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandan Ingram!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Ingram.
Brandan Ingram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ingram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ingram throws a shot to the body.
Ingram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Sailcirc has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ingram digs a good hook to Sailcirc's body.
Ingram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sailcirc.
Ingram swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Sailcirc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ingram.
Ingram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ingram duly obliges.
Ingram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ingram with a jab.
Ingram lands a body shot.
Sailcirc tries to clinch up.
Ingram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ingram slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Ingram.
Sailcirc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ingram.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram lands a slapping body shot.
Ingram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sailcirc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ingram cracks Sailcirc with a good jab.
Ingram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ingram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sailcirc.
Ingram is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sailcirc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sailcirc tries to clinch up but Ingram circles away and keeps his distance.
Ingram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ingram lands with a nice body punch.

Ingram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ingram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sailcirc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ingram walks away with a smile on his face. Sailcirc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Ingram instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ingram works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Sailcirc decides to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is trying to control the position but Ingram postures up.

Sailcirc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ingram is aware though and is defending well.

Sailcirc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ingram doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ingram manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Sailcirc looking for a guillotine here but Ingram defends easily.
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Ingram from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc has control of Ingram's left arm, preventing Ingram from doing any damage.
Ingram trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.

Sailcirc has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ingram doesn't defend quickly enough and Sailcirc has managed to lock this one up! Can Ingram escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sailcirc on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Torcadall Sailcirc!
Torcadall Sailcirc gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).