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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 606 p4p, 86 weight class) and Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 906 p4p, 119 weight class). Holmes Jr has chosen Red - Damage as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Torcadall Sailcirc had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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186 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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194 cm
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198 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torcadall Sailcirc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes Jr throws a body punch but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Holmes Jr misses with a head kick.
Sailcirc tries to counter with a takedown but Holmes Jr is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Holmes Jr.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sailcirc was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sailcirc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holmes Jr is trying to improve his position.
Sailcirc definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sailcirc working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holmes Jr, who protects the arm well.
Holmes Jr is trying to improve his position.
Holmes Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr prevents Sailcirc from moving into mount.
Sailcirc trying to control the position but Holmes Jr is working away.
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Holmes Jr is defending well.
Holmes Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Sailcirc has passed into mount! Damn!
Holmes Jr tries to hold on but Sailcirc pushes him away.
Sailcirc has control of Holmes Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Holmes Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Holmes Jr tries to hold on but Sailcirc pushes him away.
Holmes Jr tries to reverse the position but Sailcirc maintains control.
Holmes Jr tries to hold on but Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Holmes Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes Jr gets back to full guard.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but Sailcirc pushes his legs off easily.
Sailcirc stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr is pulling down on Sailcirc's head. It's preventing any offense from Sailcirc, at least for the moment.
Holmes Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sailcirc manages to get himself to full guard.
Holmes Jr stands and throws Sailcirc's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailcirc tries to buck Holmes Jr off but Holmes Jr is having none of it.
Holmes Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sailcirc is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sailcirc tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sailcirc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sailcirc tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes Jr controlling from side mount.
Holmes Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Sailcirc is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr trying to control the position but Sailcirc is working away.
Sailcirc looking for a sweep but Holmes Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Holmes Jr controlling from the full mount.
Sailcirc slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sailcirc wants to control but Holmes Jr is keeping busy.
Holmes Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sailcirc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr is taking a breather. Sailcirc says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura but Sailcirc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes Jr to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sailcirc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut.
Holmes Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Holmes Jr throws a low kick but Sailcirc avoids it.
Holmes Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Holmes Jr looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but Sailcirc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Sailcirc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr misses with a low kick.
Sailcirc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holmes Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sailcirc at a distance.
Holmes Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes Jr throws a low kick but Sailcirc avoids it.
Sailcirc feinted with a counter takedown.
Holmes Jr throws a low kick but Sailcirc moves out of range easily.
Sailcirc feinted with a counter takedown.
Holmes Jr wants to clinch.
Sailcirc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sailcirc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Sailcirc 's knee.
Holmes Jr misses with a straight right.
A big right from Sailcirc misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr tries to land a leg kick but Sailcirc saw it coming and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Holmes Jr there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Holmes Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mike Holmes Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes Jr misses with a leg kick
and Sailcirc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Holmes Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmes Jr pulls Sailcirc in close to prevent any damage.
Sailcirc trying to control but Holmes Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sailcirc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holmes Jr keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Holmes Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes Jr manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Holmes Jr's guard.
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holmes Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sailcirc is aware though and is defending well.
Sailcirc passes Holmes Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sailcirc is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sailcirc pulls his head out easily.
Holmes Jr is trying to control but can't.
Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes Jr is defending well.
Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes Jr is defending well.
Holmes Jr is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sailcirc stalling away here and it's allowed Holmes Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Sailcirc misses.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holmes Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holmes Jr struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Holmes Jr is right now.
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep.
Torcadall Sailcirc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes Jr is trying to control Sailcirc's posture but Sailcirc avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Holmes Jr is defending well.
Sailcirc working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Holmes Jr is defending well.
Holmes Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sailcirc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sailcirc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holmes Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holmes Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Holmes Jr is defending well.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Sailcirc keeps moving and retains side control.
Torcadall Sailcirc 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.
Holmes Jr is trying to control Sailcirc's posture but Sailcirc avoids it.
Holmes Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sailcirc's best efforts.
Holmes Jr is looking to improve his position.
Holmes Jr wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sailcirc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sailcirc.
Sailcirc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes Jr is just riding it out for now. Sailcirc eventually gives up the hold.
Holmes Jr trying to hold on to Sailcirc's head to control him but Sailcirc postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep. Sailcirc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sailcirc is thwarting Holmes Jr's attempts to control the position.
Holmes Jr gets full guard.
Holmes Jr has his foot on Sailcirc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sailcirc works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sailcirc works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holmes Jr is trying to maintain the position but Sailcirc is very close to passing his half guard.
Sailcirc in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Holmes Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sailcirc!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torcadall Sailcirc!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Torcadall Sailcirc made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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