PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Fochi (ranked 2457 p4p, 3215 weight class) and Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 305 p4p, 392 weight class). Sailcirc has chosen THE SCOTTS as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fochi
vs
Sailcirc

168 cm
24
182
8 - 6 - 1

190 cm
37
186
18 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Fochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailcirc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Sailcirc.
Fochi throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Sailcirc feints the counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Fochi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sailcirc's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fochi under the eye.
Sailcirc with a nice cross.
Fochi avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
Fochi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sailcirc sprawls well. Sailcirc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fochi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc lands with a good body shot.
Sailcirc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Fochi misses.
Sailcirc feints the counter takedown.

Sailcirc feints and as Fochi raises his hands in defense, Sailcirc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Fochi keeps moving.
Fochi wants to sweep but no luck.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Fochi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sailcirc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Fochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sailcirc is pressing down on Fochi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fochi is holding on for now.
Fochi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sailcirc is thwarting Fochi's attempts to control the position.

Fochi is defending against the submission attempts here by Sailcirc.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fochi is trying to get back to full guard.
Fochi trying to control from the bottom.
Fochi is looking to improve his position.

Fochi is defending against the submission attempts here by Sailcirc.
Fochi is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fochi is trying to maintain the position but Sailcirc is very close to passing his half guard.

Sailcirc wants to work for an arm triangle but Fochi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fochi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sailcirc controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Fochi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fochi manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Fochi's guard.
Fochi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

Fochi working for submissions but it's allowed Sailcirc to get to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sailcirc working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Sailcirc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fochi tries to roll over but Sailcirc keeps him under control.
Sailcirc is trying to control the action in half guard but Fochi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Sailcirc is working for a submission of some sort.

Sailcirc is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fochi tries to roll over but Sailcirc keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torcadall Sailcirc dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A left lands for Sailcirc.

Sailcirc drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sailcirc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fochi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sailcirc has managed to get both his arms back between Fochi's legs - danger averted.
Sailcirc pushing down on Fochi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sailcirc pulls his head out easily.

Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Torcadall Sailcirc has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sailcirc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fochi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fochi.
Fochi looking for a sweep. Not yet Fochi, not yet.
Sailcirc sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sailcirc's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sailcirc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Fochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fochi keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sailcirc controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sailcirc trying to control but Fochi is working from the bottom.

Fochi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sailcirc defends well.
Fochi trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Fochi keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Fochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sailcirc controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fochi looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
Sailcirc throws out a powerful jab.

Sailcirc feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fochi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sailcirc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sailcirc trying to control the action but Fochi is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sailcirc is working for a submission of some sort.

Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fochi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sailcirc is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sailcirc tries to control but Fochi wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fochi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sailcirc is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fochi reverses the position - he's now on top in Sailcirc's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torcadall Sailcirc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot.
Sailcirc lands a nice shot that snaps Fochi's head back.
Sailcirc throws a body punch but Fochi moves out of range.
Sailcirc lands with a good body shot.

Fochi feints and as Sailcirc raises his hands in defense, Fochi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fochi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sailcirc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailcirc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sailcirc prevents Fochi from improving his position.

Sailcirc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fochi is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura but Fochi is defending well.

Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but Fochi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sailcirc to get the leverage.
Fochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sailcirc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fochi defends it well.
Fochi is trying to maintain the position but Sailcirc is very close to passing his half guard.
Michael Fochi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Fochi is defending against the submission attempts here by Sailcirc.

Fochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fochi moves into full guard.
Fochi keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.

Fochi is looking for a triangle but Sailcirc pushes his legs off easily.

Fochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sailcirc works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fochi wants to get back to full guard.

Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura but Fochi is defending well.
Sailcirc trying to control from half guard but Fochi is working away.
Fochi is looking for a sweep. Sailcirc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fochi actively working from the bottom here.
Sailcirc is looking to take a break and control but Fochi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Sailcirc seems to be working for a kimura but Fochi defends the submission attempt.
Sailcirc passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fochi working to try and regain half guard.
Sailcirc can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fochi is looking to escape.
Fochi working to try and regain half guard.
Torcadall Sailcirc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sailcirc sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Sailcirc is working for a guillotine from mount but Fochi frees his head quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Torcadall Sailcirc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sailcirc 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torcadall Sailcirc!
Torcadall Sailcirc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

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