PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flagon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen RATM: Killing in the Name as his entrance music. Happy Forclit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Flagon Sackett's chin.

Forclit
vs
Sackett

195 cm
29
211 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

185 cm
30
216 lbs
26 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
Sun-Tzu

Hellbent
MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flagon Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett thows a body kick. Forclit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forclit checks a leg kick.
It looked like Forclit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Forclit throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Forclit thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Flagon Sackett has been cut.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Forclit tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Forclit.
Forclit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Forclit is out of range.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Forclit ducks down to avoid it.
Forclit misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett takes a swing at Forclit's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Forclit misses its intended target.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Forclit connects with a solid leg kick.
Forclit misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Sackett
and Forclit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forclit moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook but Forclit blocks it.
Forclit throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Forclit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flagon Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forclit works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Sackett moves forwards but Forclit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Forclit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Forclit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

A jab-cross combination lands for Forclit and sends Sackett crashing to the mat! Forclit follows him down to the mat - Sackett regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Forclit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sackett trying to hold on to Forclit's head to control him but Forclit postures up.
Forclit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sackett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Forclit.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Forclit lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Forclit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Forclit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Forclit is controlling well.
Forclit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Forclit not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Sackett pushes Forclit off looking to stand but Forclit dives back in and keeps control.
Sackett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ground and pound from Forclit.
Sackett is trying is best to control the position here.
Forclit thows a huge punch but Sackett dodges it nicely.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Forclit.
Sackett is holding on to half guard well.
Forclit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Forclit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Forclit prevents Sackett from improving his position.
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.
Forclit stops Sackett from getting back to his feet.
Sackett is trying to get back to full guard.
Forclit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sackett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Forclit scores with a couple of nice shots.

The cut above Flagon Sackett's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Forclit is controlling well.
Forclit throwing shots but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Forclit is thwarting Sackett's attempts to control the position.
Forclit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Forclit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Forclit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Flagon Sackett's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Flagon Sackett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Happy Forclit!
Happy Forclit retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Happy Forclit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.