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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Slaughter (ranked 582 p4p, 71 weight class) and Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 2086 p4p, 232 weight class). Slaughter comes to the cage accompanied by Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter - Iron Maiden. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailcirc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaughter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with some punches.
Sailcirc throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter presses Sailcirc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sailcirc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sailcirc up against the cage.
Sailcirc lands a body punch.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc is trying to force a seperation but Slaughter has the dominant position.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter blocks an uppercut.
Slaughter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sailcircs head.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Sailcirc has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slaughter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sailcirc can turn it around.
Slaughter lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter pushes Sailcirc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sailcirc fails to land.
Slaughter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
I was talking to Slaughter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sailcirc misses with a body punch.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Slaughter.
Slaughter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailcirc controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailcirc controls his hands.
Slaughter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slaughter lands a left hand.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Slaughter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sailcirc.
Slaughter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slaughter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sailcirc or not.
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Slaughter can't fight it off and eventually Sailcirc manages to take the fight to the floor. Slaughter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sailcirc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter trying to control the position.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Slaughter is keeping the position.
Slaughter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sailcirc on the ground.
Sailcirc is fighting to break Slaughter's control of his arms but Slaughter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sailcirc works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slaughter trying to hold on to Sailcirc's head to control him but Sailcirc postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slaughter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slaughter.
Slaughter looking for a sweep. Not yet Slaughter, not yet.
Slaughter keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Sailcirc drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slaughter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slaughter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slaughter!
Sailcirc is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slaughter misses with a body shot
and Sailcirc counters with a nice body shot.
Slaughter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaughter closes the distance and clinches.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter gets underhooks to prevent Sailcirc's takedown attempt.
Sailcirc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.
Slaughter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sailcirc or not.
Sailcirc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slaughter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Max Slaughter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slaughter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slaughter is leaning against Sailcirc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
Sailcirc blocks an uppercut.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Slaughter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
Still in the clinch, Slaughter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slaughter scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc blocking some punches.
Slaughter lands with a right to the head.
Sailcirc fails to pull guard.
Max Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Sailcirc working aggressively here.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slaughter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slaughter tries to work over Sailcirc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailcirc controls his hands.
Slaughter takes a shot to the head.
Sailcirc has had enough of the clinch but Slaughter keeps him there for the moment.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slaughter cracks Sailcirc with a nice body shot.
Sailcirc is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
Slaughter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
A short right from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sailcirc is trying to break the clinch but Slaughter has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slaughter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Slaughter.
A short right from Slaughter on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Slaughter.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Slaughter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sailcirc prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaughter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sailcirc.
Sailcirc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slaughter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slaughter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sailcirc can do to turn this around?
Slaughter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slaughter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sailcircs head.
A shot in the inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sailcirc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Sailcirc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow.
Slaughter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sailcirc tries to circle away but Slaughter has him pinned against the cage.
Sailcirc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaughter works on Sailcirc's body with a couple of short punches.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter dominated that second round.
That's time! Slaughter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Slaughter throws a right and a left that Sailcirc avoids nicely.
Slaughter moves into the clinch.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Slaughter gets through Sailcirc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slaughter works on Sailcirc's body with a couple of short punches.
Sailcirc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slaughter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter moves into the clinch successfully.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Slaughter as the two fighters clinch.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sailcirc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slaughter stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow.
Slaughter lands with a left to the head.
Sailcirc prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
Sailcirc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sailcirc working aggressively here.
Slaughter prevents a body shot from Sailcirc.
Slaughter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slaughter lands a right hand.
Sailcirc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter misses with the head strike.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sailcirc can't find room to land a body shot as Slaughter controls the action.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Sailcirc is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaughter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.
A short right from Slaughter on the inside.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow.
Slaughter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
Slaughter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaughter pushes Sailcirc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaughter pushes Sailcirc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slaughter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sailcirc or not.
Slaughter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailcirc controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.
Slaughter scores with a shoulder strike.
Sailcirc struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaughter controls his hands.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slaughter misses with some punches.
Max Slaughter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc throws a head punch that misses.
Sailcirc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaughter works on Sailcirc's body with a couple of short punches.
Slaughter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torcadall Sailcirc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow.
Slaughter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaughter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sailcirc.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sailcirc tries to work over Slaughter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Slaughter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slaughter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Slaughter!
A relieved looking Max Slaughter 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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