PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eideard Sailcirc (ranked 4153 p4p, 340 weight class) and Renat Dadasov (ranked 4003 p4p, 329 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Renat Dadasov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sailcirc
vs
Dadasov

173 cm
20
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

163 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eideard Sailcirc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Sailcirc as he checks the leg kick.
Dadasov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sailcirc takes a step back to recover.
Dadasov looks to land a body kick but Sailcirc moved away.
Sailcirc throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Sailcirc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Dadasov throws a hook to the side of Sailcirc's head but Sailcirc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown but Dadasov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dadasov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sailcirc.
Dadasov moves out of range as Sailcirc strikes.
Dadasov cracks the inside of Sailcirc's front leg.
Dadasov is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sailcirc drives through with a takedown into Dadasov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Dadasov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sailcirc presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailcirc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sailcirc jumps guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eideard Sailcirc. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dadasov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sailcirc is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dadasov to the mat. Dadasov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sailcirc won't allow Dadasov to get back to his feet.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Dadasov is keeping the position.

Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Dadasov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dadasov manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Dadasov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc prevents Dadasov from getting back to his feet.

Sailcirc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sailcirc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Dadasov is keeping the position.
Dadasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot.

That's two 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.
Dadasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sailcirc defending well as Dadasov loads up on a big left hand.
Dadasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sailcirc misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Sailcirc went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dadasov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sailcirc is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sailcirc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sailcirc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dadasov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dadasov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dadasov throws a shot from downtown. Sailcirc moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Sailcirc.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Sailcirc scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sailcirc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crunch! Dadasov slams his shin into Sailcirc's torso.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sailcirc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Dadasov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sailcirc throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov misses with a straight right.

Sailcirc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Dadasov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sailcirc keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Sailcirc fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sailcirc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sailcirc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Dadasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc fails to pull guard.
Sailcirc goes for a takedown attempt but Dadasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dadasov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dadasov gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Sailcirc counters with a single leg into guard. Dadasov didn't expect that.

Dadasov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sailcirc has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sailcirc.
Dadasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sailcirc prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sailcirc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sailcirc wants a takedown but no success here.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sailcirc throws a punch but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sailcirc is looking to control Dadasov's arms but Dadasov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sailcirc has his back to the cage.
Dadasov working aggressively here.
Dadasov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sailcirc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dadasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sailcirc has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Sailcirc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dadasov throws a low kick but Sailcirc moves out of range easily.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Sailcirc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sailcirc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dadasov to score with a decent uppercut.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dadasov.
Eideard Sailcirc is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Sailcirc.

Sailcirc gets a takedown into half guard.

Dadasov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sailcirc keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sailcirc swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Sailcirc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Sailcirc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Sailcirc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov misses with a short punch on the inside.

Sailcirc drags the fight down to the ground.

Dadasov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dadasov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc punishes Dadasov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sailcirc throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dadasov misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Sailcirc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
A punch combination from Sailcirc misses.
Sailcirc tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sailcirc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Sailcirc checks it.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Sailcirc's front leg but catches the back leg as Sailcirc tries to avoid it.
Sailcirc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dadasov throws out the jab.
Sailcirc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sailcirc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sailcirc misses with a wild combination.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dadasov jabs Sailcirc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dadasov tries to land a leg kick but Sailcirc saw it coming and moves away.
Sailcirc connects with a right hand. Dadasov shakes it off.
Sailcirc swings widly with a right hand
and Dadasov counters with a straight right hand.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sailcirc throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Sailcirc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dadasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sailcirc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sailcirc misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Sailcirc misses the target.
Sailcirc misses with a hook.
Sailcirc misses with a series of wild punches.
Dadasov throws a hook but Sailcirc avoids it easily.
Sailcirc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dadasov cracks Sailcirc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sailcirc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sailcirc.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Sailcirc.
Dadasov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dadasov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Sailcirc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sailcirc looks to land a left hand but Dadasov moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dadasov blocks a jab.
Dadasov thuds his right hand into Sailcirc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sailcirc closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sailcirc lands in his opponent's guard.
Dadasov is looking to stand up but Sailcirc isn't so interested in that idea.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Dadasov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sailcirc is controlling him.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Dadasov keeps moving.

Sailcirc is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sailcirc stops Dadasov from standing up.
Renat Dadasov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dadasov keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc prevents Dadasov from getting back to his feet.
Sailcirc slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eideard Sailcirc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sailcirc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dadasov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to score with a low kick but Sailcirc moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Dadasov.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Dadasov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sailcirc moves out of range as Dadasov strikes.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sailcirc's sensitive parts.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dadasov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dadasov loads up on a big right hand but Sailcirc slips the punch.
Sailcirc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dadasov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sailcirc is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc avoids a kick to the body.
Sailcirc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sailcirc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dadasov counters with a leg kick.
Sailcirc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov slips a jab from Sailcirc.
Dadasov tries to score with a low kick but Sailcirc moves his leg out of the way.
Sailcirc tries to counter with a takedown but Dadasov is quick to defend against it.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Sailcirc.
Dadasov throws a low kick but Sailcirc avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dadasov misses the target.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sailcirc is just out of range.
Sailcirc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Sailcirc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sailcirc works Dadasov's body with a nice hook.
Sailcirc misses with a hook.
Dadasov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sailcirc takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Sailcirc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.
Sailcirc avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Sailcirc's front leg but catches the back leg as Sailcirc tries to avoid it.
Sailcirc missing with a left hand there. Dadasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Sailcirc.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sailcirc fails to land the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dadasov feints a jab promting Sailcirc to slip. Dadasov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sailcirc slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dadasov, as that shot connected.
Sailcirc throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov thuds his right hand into Sailcirc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sailcirc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.
Sailcirc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Dadasov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dadasov misses with a hook.
Sailcirc throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Sailcirc shoots and misses
and Dadasov counters with a left to the body.
Dadasov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sailcirc. That did some damage!
Sailcirc is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dadasov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sailcirc takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Sailcirc defending well as Dadasov loads up on a big left hand.
Dadasov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sailcirc looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Dadasov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dadasov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sailcirc looks to throw the jab but Dadasov is out of range.
Sailcirc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dadasov momentarily.
A big right from Sailcirc misses.
Sailcirc scores with a jab to the head.
Sailcirc blocks the body kick.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Dadasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sailcirc throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sailcirc misses the body punch
and Dadasov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sailcirc's knee momentarily.
Dadasov tries to land a front kick but Sailcirc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sailcirc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Dadasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sailcirc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dadasov momentarily.
Sailcirc fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eideard Sailcirc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sailcirc on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dadasov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dadasov wants it to stay on the feet.
Sailcirc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dadasov scores with the left hand. Sailcirc knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dadasov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renat Dadasov!
A relieved looking Renat Dadasov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.