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Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 10, 2021





182 cm
44 yrs
162 lbs



178 cm
45 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Atanase Teodor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mordecai Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Teodor instigates a clinch. #TD#
Teodor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Teodor is adopting a defensive guard.
Sackett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teodor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teodor controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teodor is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Teodor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Sackett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Teodor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sackett has Teodor in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teodor (2) vs (0) Sackett
Teodor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Sackett being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sackett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teodor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Teodor tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard.
Teodor stays in close to Sackett's body and controls the position.
Sackett 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.#T3#
Teodor advances to half guard.
Teodor controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Sackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Teodor is controlling well. #T4#
Teodor trying to control the pace.
Teodor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T6#
Sackett tries to roll over but Teodor keeps him under control.
Sackett trying to control here.
Teodor is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Teodor wants to pass the guard but Sackett is defending well.
Teodor content to control rather than advance.
Teodor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sackett!
Score +3 for passing guard: Teodor (5) vs (0) Sackett
Teodor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sackett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T8#
Teodor controlling the pace for now.
Sackett working to try and regain half guard.
Teodor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Teodor is looking to work his way around to Sackett's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sackett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sackett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Teodor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sackett has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Teodor (8) vs (0) Sackett
Teodor has the hooks in. Sackett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Teodor is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Teodor.
Teodor continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Teodor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Teodor keeps control of the position as Sackett tries to break free. #T12#
Teodor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sackett's body.
Sackett trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teodor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sackett's body. #T13#
Sackett tries to roll but Teodor sticks to his back. #T14#
Teodor controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodor takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Atanase Teodor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mordecai Sackett was interviewed post fight and said 'what?? what the hell you want me to say? I think the judges need better glasses, qnd the stoppage was way too early.. '.

 

Event: 8L 65 - Babyface     
Date:   Apr 17, 2021
#R1#
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Sackett moves into the clinch.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head. #BC#
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Green looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range. #T1#
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sackett thinking.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Sackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Green avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Green appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Green closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Green just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Green throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Nice shot by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Green is able to avoid easily.
Green digs a good hook to Sackett's body.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mick Green will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Green swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett tries to clinch up.#CL#
Green has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Green has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Sackett swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Green checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target. #T1#
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sackett under the eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Green.#CL#
Sackett tries to keep at a distance but Green has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Green scores with a jab to the head.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Green. Green circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Green is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett misses the jab.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Green misses its target.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Sackett misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett shapes to counter with a head kick.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Green throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett throws a counter combo.
Green swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Sackett gets tackled into the ropes by Green. Green maintains the clinch.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Green scrambles back to his feet.
Green checks a low kick from Sackett.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Green with a body shot.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sackett tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
Green misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Green fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sackett, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Green breaks the clinch.
Green misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Sackett cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Green avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Green was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Green manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Green digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett thumps Green with a low kick.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Mordecai Sackett!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Mick Green!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: 8L 61 - Paperclips     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Baracuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett jabs at Baracuta's body.
Baracuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Baracuta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baracuta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baracuta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Baracuta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Baracuta tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Baracuta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett lands a jab to Baracuta's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baracuta digs a good hook to Sackett's body.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Baracuta.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Baracuta's head but Baracuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baracuta is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Baracuta tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Baracuta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Baracuta tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Baracuta misses its intended target.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baracuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baracuta. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Baracuta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baracuta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Baracuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baracuta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett cracks Baracuta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Baracuta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baracuta scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Baracuta misses with a body kick.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baracuta throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.#T2#
Sackett misses with a hook.
It appears Baracuta was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sackett lands with a kick to the temple. Baracuta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Baracuta misses.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baracuta misses the shot to the body.
Baracuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sackett works the jab nicely.
Sackett connects with a jab.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Baracuta's legs.
Baracuta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Baracuta's ribs.
Baracuta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baracuta has time to react.
Sackett thows a leg kick but Baracuta checks it
and Baracuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Baracuta moves away and avoids it.
Baracuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baracuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett throws a low kick but Baracuta moves out of range easily.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baracuta moves away.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baracuta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sackett takes a step back to recover.
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
Baracuta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Baracuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Baracuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett misses with a double jab
and Baracuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baracuta is looking to land body kicks.
Baracuta slips a straight right by Sackett.
Baracuta throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baracuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett throws the left hand but Baracuta avoids the punch easily.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses
and Baracuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Baracuta moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Sackett lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baracuta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baracuta!
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett thumps Baracuta with a low kick.#CL2#
Sackett forces Baracuta back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Baracuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Baracuta works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Baracuta counters with a body kick that stops Sackett in his tracks momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sackett tests Baracuta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Crass Baracuta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Baracuta throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Crass Baracuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baracuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baracuta.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baracuta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baracuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Sackett throws a body punch but Baracuta moves out of range.
Baracuta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sackett just manages to avoid it.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baracuta under the eye.
Baracuta blocks a jab.
As Sackett backs away, Baracuta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Baracuta needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Sackett just on the top of the head. Sackett drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Sackett - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Crass Baracuta!
A very excited looking Crass Baracuta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: 8L 57 - March Monstrosity     
Date:   Mar 05, 2021
#R1#
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Green checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Green swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett lands with a cross.
Green misses with a looping right.
Sackett throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green slips a straight right by Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.#T1#
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green checks a low kick from Sackett.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett misses with a body punch
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks. #CL2#
Sackett moves into the clinch.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Green misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green cracks Sackett with a nice body shot.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Green.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Green has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sackett misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green is looking to wear down Sackett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sackett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Green backs up against the ropes.
Sackett lands a jab to the head.
Sackett throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Green has Sackett up against the ropes in a clinch.
Green tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Green.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Green.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green misses with a body punch.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Green back against the ropes.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the ropes. #T2#
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Good body shot from Green.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Green blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mick Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett lands a jab to the head.
Sackett slips a straight right by Green.
Green tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Sackett throws a counter combo.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##CL#
Green pushes Sackett up against the ropes in a clinch.
Green misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green trying to stall but Sackett improves his position.
Green lands a body shot.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Green digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Sackett pushes Green back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Green misses with a body punch.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Green.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mordecai Sackett.
Well Sackett 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Mordecai Sackett!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Mordecai Sackett!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett wins by unanimous decision!

Mordecai Sackett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: 8L 51 - Ryan     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Kolone throws a head kick that misses.
Kolone slips under a jab.
Sackett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. #KD2#
Kolone looks low and kicks high, catching Sackett right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#It looks like Mordecai Sackett has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolone motions for Sackett to come forward. Kolone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Kolone should have avoided that one.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett.
Kolone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Kolone ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kolone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett lands with a straight right. Kolone didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Kolone tries to work over Sackett's front leg with a kick but Sackett checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kolone throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Kolone.
Kolone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Kolone's head. #CL#
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kolone lands an uppercut.#T1#
Kolone pushes Sackett back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kolone tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Kolone back against the ropes.
Kolone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kolone working aggressively here.
Kolone lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Kolone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kolone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Kolone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kolone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Kolone.
Kolone lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kolone.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kolone blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kolone.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Kolone lands a left hand.
Kolone throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kolone.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kolone is keeping busy.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kolone scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Kolone.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Kolone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vaai Kolone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mordecai Sackett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sackett blocks a head kick by Kolone.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolone is just out of range.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Kolone's head but Kolone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaai Kolone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Kolone's front leg but catches the back leg as Kolone tries to avoid it.
Kolone misses with a combination
and Sackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kolone misses with a leg kick.
Kolone throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Kolone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sackett counters with a series of strikes. Kolone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett sizes up Kolone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Kolone connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kolone takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Kolone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kolone connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Kolone.
Kolone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kolone. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Kolone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kolone throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kolone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kolone misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kolone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kolone.#T2#
Kolone blocks a leg kick.
Sackett fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Kolone misses its intended target.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Kolone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kolone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Kolone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
A good leg kick by Kolone.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Kolone.
Kolone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sackett eats them both and turns towards Kolone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kolone throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kolone.
Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kolone momentarily.
Kolone looks to land a combination but Sackett avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mordecai Sackett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kolone thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kolone moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett lands with an overhand left.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sackett duly obliges. #ROC#Kolone is rocked!
Kolone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Kolone is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Sackett thows a body kick. Kolone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolone throws a nice looking combination but Sackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and as Sackett takes a moment to reset, Kolone counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Sackett goes down! He's in big trouble, can he recover? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10. He's out! Kolone is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vaai Kolone!
A relieved looking Vaai Kolone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: 8L 46 - Sagna     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maul checks it well.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
Maul on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Maul's shoulder, as Maul tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Maul moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Maul appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Sackett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maul tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Maul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Sackett has closed the distance and engaged Maul in a clinch.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Maul lands a body punch.
Maul lands an uppercut.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Maul's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maul throws an elbow that misses.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maul unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sackett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maul. #T2#
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Maul gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Maul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sackett's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Maul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul lands a good knee to the midsection. Sackett won't want to take too many of those.
Sackett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Maul throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Maul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett tests Maul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett works the jab nicely.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
letting Maul counter with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Maul takes the fight into the clinch.
Maul blocks an uppercut.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Maul misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sackett's defenses.
Maul blocks an uppercut.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but Sackett blocks with his arms.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Maul.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Maul misses with an elbow over the top.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maul with a knee to the head.
Sackett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maul seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sackett can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maul.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul tries a knee to the head but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Maul lands an elbow just above Sackett 's eye.
Maul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Tang Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Maul counters with a nice body shot.
Maul lands a jab.
Maul tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maul tries to clinch up.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Maul lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul jabs at Sackett's body.#T1#
Sackett lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul is looking to counter punch.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Maul avoids them all with ease.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Maul cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
enabling Maul to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Sackett is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Maul finish him?
Maul swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett seems to have recovered his senses.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Maul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Sackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett connects with the punch.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Maul avoids it with no problem.
Maul tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tang Maul.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Mordecai Sackett!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Tang Maul!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett wins by split decision!

Mordecai Sackett decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: 8L 43 - Westbrook     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Morrison thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Morrison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Donk. Morrison catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Morrison scores with a head kick. Sackett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Morrison lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morrison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Morrison's legs.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Sackett connects with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a nice looking combination but Morrison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morrison - that will leave a mark!
Morrison lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sackett backs up against the ropes.
Nice uppercut there from Morrison.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morrison throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Morrison misses with a body shot. #T2#
Morrison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Morrison's ribs.
Morrison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sackett throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morrison is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett. #CL2#
Sackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morrison, pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Morrison.
A short right from Morrison.
A right hand to the body from Morrison.
Morrison scores with a shoulder strike.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Morrison lands a body shot.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morrison lands a jab.#T1#
Morrison scores with a hook.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison checks a low kick from Sackett.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Morrison moved away.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Morrison throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Morrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrison sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Morrison misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Morrison.#CL#
Morrison darts in and clinches Sackett up against the ropes.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
As Morrison backs off Sackett throws a huge counter combo but Morrison manages to avoid it all.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Morrison fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sackett just manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Morrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morrison.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrison catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.#T1#
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Sackett misses.
Morrison lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Morrison is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Morrison throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Sackett takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Morrison lands a jab.
A combination from Morrison does no damage.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
Morrison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morrison throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Morrison tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett lands a front kick.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison wins by unanimous decision!

During a confident post fight interview, Ray Morrison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXXVIII - Walter     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Li checks the leg kick.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Li's head backwards.#CL#
Sackett gets tackled into the ropes by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
Li is trying to break free.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Sackett won't allow it.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Li blocks a body shot from Sackett. #BC#
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Sackett moves into the clinch.
Li has had enough of the clinch but Sackett keeps him there for the moment.
Li has had enough of the clinch but Sackett keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.#T1#
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett prevents Li from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Li's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Li closes the distance and pushes Sackett back into the ropes.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.#BC#
Li manages to break the clinch.
Li slips a jab and a cross from Sackett.
Donk. Sackett catches Li right on the button with a cross.
Li tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Li looks to clinch
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Li forces Sackett back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Li down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away. #T2#
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li tries to clinch up.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Li shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li wants to clinch up but Sackett keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Li seems unphased.
Li tries to clinch up
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li is looking to clinch.
Jab by Sackett.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
Li tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Li is rocked!
Li walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXXII - Nets     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Salamanca.
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Salamanca takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Salamanca seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salamanca in his tracks.
Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Salamanca keeps it at a distance.
Salamanca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salamanca tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Sackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Salamanca misses.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Salamanca moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salamanca lands a nice looking body shot.
Salamanca moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett. #T1#
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salamanca's hands.
Salamanca lands with a nice combination. Sackett backs away looking to recover.
Salamanca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salamanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Salamanca feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Sloppy strikes from Salamanca. Those never looked like landing.
Salamanca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sackett scores with a nice head shot.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Salamanca checks it.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett cracks Salamanca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Salamanca.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca.
Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salamanca scores with a kick to the body.
Salamanca misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salamanca looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range. #T2#
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salamanca misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Sackett tries to move into range but Salamanca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salamanca looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Salamanca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salamanca blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Salamanca lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salamanca.
Salamanca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Salamanca connects with a body shot.
Sackett connects with a high kick.
Salamanca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salamanca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Salamanca throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marco Salamanca is winning the standup battle so far.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salamanca.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.
Salamanca misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Salamanca.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salamanca under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca blocks a jab.
Sackett takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Salamanca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Salamanca connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Salamanca.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salamanca.
Salamanca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Salamanca throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salamanca.
Sackett is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salamanca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Salamanca finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett tries to clinch up but Salamanca circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett moves forwards but Salamanca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salamanca blocks a jab.
Sackett cracks Salamanca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salamanca dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
Salamanca is looking to counter punch.
Sackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Salamanca thuds his shin into the meat of Sackett's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett throws a low kick but Salamanca moves out of range easily.
Salamanca misses with the combination.
Salamanca misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salamanca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett moves forwards but Salamanca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
A head kick from Salamanca lands but Sackett takes it in his stride.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Salamanca checks a leg kick nicely.
Salamanca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett throws a hook but Salamanca blocks it.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Salamanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Salamanca.
Salamanca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salamanca on the side of the head.
Salamanca bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Salamanca.
Decent striking displayed by Salamanca there.
Salamanca moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Salamanca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Salamanca was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salamanca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sackett with the inside leg kick.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salamanca is looking to land body kicks.
Salamanca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salamanca tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Salamanca misses with a jab to the body
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salamanca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Salamanca moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from Salamanca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Salamanca.
Salamanca moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Salamanca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Salamanca off the ropes and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Salamanca. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Salamanca throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
Salamanca throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Salamanca scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett looks to land a combination but Salamanca avoids it well.
Salamanca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salamanca connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.
Salamanca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Salamanca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salamanca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Marco Salamanca!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Marco Salamanca!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Marco Salamanca!

Marco Salamanca wins by unanimous decision!

Marco Salamanca seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXVII - Watershed     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
Keenan slips a straight right by Sackett.
Keenan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keenan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Keenan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keenan scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Keenan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Sackett should have avoided that one.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Sackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Keenan lands.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
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!
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Keenan throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Sackett scores with a head kick. Keenan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan connects with the punch.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Sackett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Keenan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan.
Danga de danga de dang - Keenan scores with a four punch combination!
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
As Sackett tries to get set, Keenan tries to push him back and clinch up but Sackett manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
A left lands for Keenan.
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Keenan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Keenan throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Keenan is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
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!
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Sackett moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Keenan stumbling back into the ropes.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett cracks Keenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Ryan Keenan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Sackett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Keenan down.
Keenan misses with a leg kick
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Sackett feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Keenan throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Jab from Keenan.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Keenan there.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Keenan throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick.
Sackett takes one on the button.#T2#
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!
Sackett defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keenan keeps Sackett at a distance using the push kick.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
As Keenan backs off Sackett throws a huge counter combo but Keenan manages to avoid it all.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back.
Keenan moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Keenan throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Keenan throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett cracks Keenan with a good jab.
Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keenan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight as a draw!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Mordecai Sackett!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Ryan Keenan!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXIV - Spitzer     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King misses with an uppercut.
King looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a double jab.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett blocks a head kick by King.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King slips under a jab from Sackett.
King tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Sackett connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Sackett lands a jab-cross combination.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from King.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
A big left from King misses.
King checks a leg kick.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
King throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sackett closes the distance and pushes King back into the ropes.
King is trying to push Sackett away but Sackett has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
King blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the ropes, King throws an elbow but misses.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
King tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Sackett looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
As Sackett backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Sackett manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a kick to the body.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
King slips a jab and a cross from Sackett.
A head kick misses from King.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett moves away from the strike by King. #CL#
King gets tackled into the ropes by Sackett. Sackett maintains the clinch.
A short right from King on the inside.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sackett's defenses.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sackett trying to stall but King improves his position. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand. #CL#
Sackett rushes King and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
King misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King misses with an uppercut.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Sackett lands a jab to King's midsection.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Sackett backing up. Sackett nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
Sackett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sackett takes a kick to the side of the head.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
A cross from Sackett lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
King throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body kick there by King.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sackett takes one to the side of the head.
King lands a head kick!
King throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King slips under a jab.
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!
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a hook
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King walks into a left hand.
King throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett motions for King to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King delivers a nice body kick.
King misses with a body kick.
Sackett misses with a body punch
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
King loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.#T2#
A big left from King misses.
Sackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett avoids the head kick by King.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight for James King!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for James King!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for James King!

James King wins by unanimous decision!

James King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TRAP A-LOT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XX - Earl Simmons     
Date:   Sep 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
Sharp lands a jab to the head.
Sackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Sharp clinches up with Sackett and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sharp lands with a right to the head.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sharp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sackett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sharp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
A nice left hand lands by Sharp.
Sharp blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharp scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Sackett is rocked!#T1#
Sharp presses Sackett against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Sharp finish him?
Sackett stalling in the clinch but Sharp improves position.
Sackett seems to have recovered his senses.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Sharp missing with knees to the body.
Sharp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharp tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharps head.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp looking to slow down the pace here.
Sharp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharp.
A bit of stalling here from Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharp digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sharp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sharp struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
Sharp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharp.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Sharp avoiding damage.
Sharp misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Sharp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sharp misses the target.
Sackett throws a body punch but Sharp moves out of range.
As Sackett backs away, Sharp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sharp is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sharp misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Sharp moves away and avoids it.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Sharp.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Asa Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Sharp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharp.
Sackett with the inside leg kick.
Sharp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Sackett gets tackled into the ropes by Sharp. Sharp maintains the clinch.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharp lands with a right to the head.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Sharp controls the action. #T1#
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Sharp controls the action.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sharp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sharp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharp blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sharp throws a head punch that misses.
Sharp is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Sharp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Sharp misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Asa Sharp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp is trying to stall. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharp takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sharp throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sharp throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sharp slowing the pace effectively.
Sharp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Sharp - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Sharp.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sharp lands a body punch.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sharp is struggling to control the position.
Sharp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Sharp.
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 Asa Sharp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Sharp circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Sharp as he connects with a hook.
Sharp misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sharp lands with a shot to the body.
Sharp lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Sackett out cold! Sackett is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Asa Sharp!
Asa Sharp is the new lightweight champion!
As Asa Sharp got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Im a can CRUSHERRRR'.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XVI     
Date:   Aug 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett with a jab.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Keenan takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Keenan clinches.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keenan tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Keenan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Keenan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Keenan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Sackett. #T1#
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Keenan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Keenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Keenan gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Keenan gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keenan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Sackett - that landed with a thud.
Keenan tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keenan blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keenan.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Keenan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Keenan down.
Sackett looks to land a combination. Keenan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan lands with an overhand left.
Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Keenan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sackett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sackett.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keenan finds it's way round the side to connect with Sackett's head.
Keenan throws a shot to the body.
Keenan walks into a jab.#T1#
Keenan moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Keenan tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Keenan slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keenan slips a jab from Sackett.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Keenan!
A jab from Sackett misses.
Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keenan scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Sackett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Keenan lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Keenan down.
Keenan 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.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Sackett tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donk. Keenan catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Sackett lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan tries to counter by clinching up but Sackett breaks away and moves out of range.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Sackett throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away.
A big left from Keenan misses.
Sackett lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Sackett clinches.
Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keenan tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Keenan lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Keenan misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett pushes Keenan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Keenan misses with the head strike. #T1#
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. #BC#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Keenan.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Keenan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away.
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Sackett lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan scores with a decent looking hook.
Keenan connects with a body shot.
Keenan moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett connects with the punch.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Sackett cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan.
Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackett.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it.
Keenan throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Keenan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett cracks Keenan with a good jab.
Keenan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Sackett wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage!#T1#
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett throws a combination. Keenan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Keenan digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Sackett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sackett slips a straight right by Keenan.#T2#
Sackett lands with a right hand.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Keenan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sackett clinches with his opponent.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Sackett connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off.
Keenan throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Keenan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Keenan misses with a body shot
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Ryan Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Sackett is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Keenan tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Keenan walks into a jab.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
Keenan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sackett lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs.
Keenan checks a leg kick.
Keenan tries to counter by clinching up but Sackett breaks away and moves out of range.
Sackett throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
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!
Keenan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sackett tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Keenan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan connects with a leg kick.
Jab from Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Sackett coming out on top.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sackett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett is the new lightweight champion!
Mordecai Sackett spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Ryan Keenan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ah well eh...time for a Guinness.'.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XIV     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamoru throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Mamoru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamoru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamoru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Mamoru's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mamoru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Mamoru's knee but Mamoru avoids it well.
Mamoru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Mamoru seems unphased.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamoru moves away.
Sackett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Mamoru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamoru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett. #T1#
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamoru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mamoru walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sackett.
Sackett lands with an overhand left.
Mamoru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Sackett catches Mamoru right on the button with a cross.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Mamoru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett with a jab.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Mamoru slips the punch.
Mamoru cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamoru.
Mamoru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamoru.
A good leg kick by Sackett. #CL#
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sackett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A frustrated look appears on Mamoru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sackett digs a right hand underneath Mamoru's ribcage. Mamoru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mamoru tries to circle away but Sackett has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Sackett.
Mamoru is trying to push Sackett away but Sackett has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Mamoru tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Mamoru back against the ropes.
Mamoru wants to break free but Sackett has control.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Mamoru struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mamoru throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Mamoru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Mamoru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Mamoru swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamoru takes one on the button.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamoru avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Mamoru throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Mamoru counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett wants to slow Mamoru down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mamoru on the side of the head.#T1#
Sackett is looking to chop away at Mamoru's legs.
Mamoru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamoru doesn't seem bothered though.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett lands a head shot.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Mamoru throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Mamoru might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Mamoru.
Mamoru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamoru throws a counter combo.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Mamoru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sackett thinking.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mamoru is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamoru can do to turn this around?#T2#
A short right from Sackett.
Mamoru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Mamoru.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Mamoru is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Mamoru is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru blocking some punches.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Mamoru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Mamoru.
Mamoru seems to have recovered his senses.
Mamoru can't break the clinch.
Mamoru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamoru tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Mamoru wants to get back to striking at distance but Sackett won't allow it.
Mamoru is trying to break free.
Mamoru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab from Sackett misses.
Mamoru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett misses with a body punch
and Mamoru counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Mamoru moved out of range.
Donk. Sackett catches Mamoru right on the button with a cross.
Mamoru throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamoru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Mamoru is trying to break free.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Mamoru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
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!
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Mamoru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamoru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Mamoru misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Mamoru moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Mamoru's head but Mamoru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett connects with a quick right hand that sends Mamoru tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CFC 432     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Sackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carl Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett is pushing Carl Black up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Carl Black's head.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett leaning against his opponent.
Carl Black throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carl Black.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
Carl Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Carl Black misses with a knee to the head.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Carl Black.
Carl Black is working Sackett over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carl Black lands a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Carl Black connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sackett's face. #T1#
Carl Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Carl Black lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carl Black lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Sackett is rocked!
Carl Black landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Carl Black finish him?
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carl Black is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Carl Black landing knees to the body.
Sackett seems to have recovered his senses.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Carl Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Carl Black.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carl Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carl Black misses with a knee strike.
Carl Black blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black. #T2#
Carl Black misses with a knee strike.
Carl Black misses with a knee to the head.
Carl Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
A nice left hand lands by Carl Black.
Sackett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carl Black landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sackett looks winded!
Carl Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carl Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carl Black missing with knees to the body.
Carl Black lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Carl Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carl Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
Still in the clinch, Carl Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Carl Black lands a left hand.
Carl Black is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Carl Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Carl Black avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Carl Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Carl Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Carl Black.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Carl Black landing knees to the head. #T4#
Sackett misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Carl Black.
Carl Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carl Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carl Black tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Carl Black has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Carl Black tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Carl Black back against the cage.
Carl Black takes a shot to the head.
Carl Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett tries a body shot but Carl Black blocks it.
Carl Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
A short left from Carl Black.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carl Black dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carl Black lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Carl Black is looking to counter punch.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Carl Black slips the punch.
As Sackett tries to get set, Carl Black tries to push him back and clinch up but Sackett manages to avoid the attempt.
Carl Black moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carl Black connects with a right hand. Sackett shakes it off.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Carl Black.
Carl Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Carl Black. #KD#
Carl Black sends Sackett crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Carl Black is motioning to the referee to let Sackett up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carl Black buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carl Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jimmy Carl Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carl Black swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Carl Black gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Carl Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett connects with a right hand. Carl Black shakes it off.
Sackett misses with a series of wild punches.
Carl Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Carl Black tries to counter by clinching up but Sackett breaks away and moves out of range.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Carl Black lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carl Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carl Black.
Carl Black throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carl Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Sackett thumps Carl Black with a low kick.
Sackett swinging wildly here. #T2#
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carl Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carl Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Carl Black tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Carl Black ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Carl Black thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Carl Black slips under a jab from Sackett.#CL#
Carl Black takes the fight into the clinch.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Carl Black. #T3#
Sackett cracks Carl Black with a nice body shot.
Carl Black misses with a knee strike.
Carl Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sackett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carl Black's elbow.
Carl Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carl Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Carl Black can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Carl Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Carl Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carl Black scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Carl Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carl Black lands a body shot.
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!
Carl Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jimmy Carl Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carl Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carl Black scores with a shoulder strike.
Carl Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carl Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carl Black blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Carl Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Carl Black digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Carl Black lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Carl Black on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett lands a left hand.
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 Jimmy Carl Black will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Carl Black is looking to clinch.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett thows a leg kick but Carl Black checks it
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Carl Black gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sackett is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Carl Black!
A victorious Jimmy Carl Black thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CFC 426     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasquez.
Vasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Vasquez flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
The crowd cheers as Sackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vasquez doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Vasquez clinches with his opponent.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Vasquez.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Vasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasquez blocking some punches.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasquez is trying to break free.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasquez blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Vasquez.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Vasquez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
A short right from Vasquez.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasquez.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Vasquez digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Vasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
A left hand lands to the body for Vasquez.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasquez misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Vasquez cracks Sackett with a nice body shot.
Vasquez pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett lands an uppercut.#T2#
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Vasquez.
Vasquez pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasquez takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasquez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett lands a jab to Vasquez's midsection.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasquez sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Vasquez clinches.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Vasquez.
Vasquez lands with a right to the head.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett tries to work over Vasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasquez misses with the head strike.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards. #T3#
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasquez's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Vasquez fails to land.
Vasquez throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Vasquez scores with a hook to the body.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Come on Sackett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasquez's head.#T4#
Vasquez connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Vasquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Sackett is rocked!
Vasquez swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Vasquez ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett. #CL2#
Vasquez has Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasquez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Vasquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Vasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Vasquez blocking some punches.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Vasquez.
Vasquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vasquez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vasquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasquez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Vasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasquez.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasquez.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Vasquez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks.
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donk. Vasquez catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasquez counters with a crisp right that sends Sackett to the canvas! Vasquez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando Vasquez!
Nando Vasquez is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Nando Vasquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PF16 Savitaipale v Sackett     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Savitaipale counters with a nice body shot.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a nice strike.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Savitaipale counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sackett!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Savitaipale trying to control the position but Sackett is working away.
Sackett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Savitaipale fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Savitaipale misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Savitaipale creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sackett sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Savitaipale scores with punches from side control.
Sackett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savitaipale off and has taken his back!
Sackett lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale is really stuck here.
Savitaipale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sackett's guard. Nice work there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is stalling in the full guard.
Savitaipale stops Sackett from standing up.
Sackett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sackett is pulling down on Savitaipale's head to control his posture. #ES2#
Sackett scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
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!
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Savitaipale saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett lunges at Savitaipale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savitaipale's hand.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savitaipale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Savitaipale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Savitaipale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Savitaipale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Savitaipale misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mordecai Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett keeps Savitaipale at a distance using the push kick.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savitaipale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale lands with a cross.
Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Sackett.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Savitaipale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett misses with a two punch combination.
Savitaipale smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sackett throws a low kick but Savitaipale moves out of range easily.
Savitaipale lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's time! Savitaipale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch
and Sackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Savitaipale really felt that one!#TD#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sackett tries to get to full guard but Savitaipale has control of the leg.
Sackett wants to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sackett is trying to stand.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Savitaipale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sackett tries to kick Savitaipale off but Savitaipale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savitaipale drops an elbow to the side of Sackett's head.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sackett trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Savitaipale is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sackett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savitaipale wants to take a breather but Sackett is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Savitaipale wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Sackett tries to roll over but Savitaipale keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savitaipale lands a nice short elbow.
Sackett tries to kick Savitaipale off but Savitaipale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sackett is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sackett is trying to maintain the position but Savitaipale is very close to passing his half guard.
Sackett taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Sackett wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Sackett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
Sackett wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sackett defending well though. #T3#
Sackett keeping hold of Savitaipale's head, controlling as best he can.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Savitaipale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sackett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sackett has hold of Savitaipale's hands but Savitaipale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savitaipale prevents Sackett from standing back up.
Sackett tries to roll over but Savitaipale keeps him under control.
Savitaipale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savitaipale drops an elbow to the side of Sackett's head.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Sackett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sackett taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Sackett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Sackett is rocked!#T4#
Savitaipale performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Sackett's hands, connecting with Sackett's forehead.
Savitaipale wants to take a breather but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett is trying to stand up here but Savitaipale is controlling him well. #ES2#
Sackett manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Savitaipale keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savitaipale lands a body shot. #TD#
Savitaipale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Savitaipale dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Sackett misses with a hook
and Savitaipale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savitaipale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Savitaipale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savitaipale.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett tries to clinch up.#CL#
Savitaipale moves into the clinch successfully.
Sackett controlling the action here for a moment.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Savitaipale. #T1#
Savitaipale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savitaipale prevents a body shot from Sackett.
A body shot lands from Sackett.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Savitaipale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett tries to work over Savitaipale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savitaipale.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Savitaipale is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savitaipale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Savitaipale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Sackett has Savitaipale pressed against the cage.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savitaipale.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savitaipale.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Savitaipale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Savitaipale.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Savitaipale. #BC#
Savitaipale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Savitaipale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett misses with a low kick. #T3#
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a slapping body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
A jab from Sackett misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savitaipale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savitaipale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot
and Sackett counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Savitaipale blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Savitaipale misses its target.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Savitaipale misses with the combination.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Savitaipale misses the target.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Atte Savitaipale did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett tests Savitaipale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick #TD#
and Savitaipale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sackett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sackett is wriggling around but Savitaipale manages to pass to half guard.
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Sackett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett trying to control from the bottom.
Sackett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Savitaipale lands strikes from half guard.
Sackett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Savitaipale. #T1#
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses.
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sackett is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale won't allow Sackett to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sackett's head.#T2#
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sackett has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.
Savitaipale with a nice head shot there.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sackett pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Sackett controls Savitaipale momentarily but Savitaipale frees himself.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savitaipale passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Sackett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound but Sackett is defending the strikes.
Savitaipale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Sackett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Savitaipale taking a breather here. #SUB#
Savitaipale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sackett is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Savitaipale asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Savitaipale working the ground and pound.
Sackett is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Savitaipale asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Savitaipale working away.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sackett to see if he's OK.
Sackett stops Savitaipale from passing to mount.
Savitaipale moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Sackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Savitaipale had his way with Mordecai Sackett in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savitaipale misses with the combination.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Savitaipale's legs.
Savitaipale slips a jab from Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Savitaipale connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
A nice side step and Sackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sackett jabs Savitaipale right on the nose. Savitaipale blinks but takes it well.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savitaipale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Savitaipale finds it's target.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savitaipale at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackett.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Good standup being displayed there by Savitaipale as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.#T2#
Savitaipale swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws the left hand but Savitaipale avoids the punch easily.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Sackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sackett defends well and Savitaipale ends up having to push Sackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savitaipale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Savitaipale.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Sackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Savitaipale blocks an uppercut.
Savitaipale working aggressively here.
Savitaipale blocking some punches. #T3#
Sackett pushes Savitaipale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savitaipale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sackett is keeping busy.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett trying to control the position but instead, Savitaipale has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sackett into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Savitaipale. #BC#
Savitaipale breaks from the clinch.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Sackett misses.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Savitaipale shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sackett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Savitaipale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale won't allow Sackett to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Savitaipale lands a couple of digs.
Sackett wants to sweep but no luck.
Savitaipale lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savitaipale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Sackett working for a triangle but Savitaipale defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Atte Savitaipale.
I think Savitaipale has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!

Atte Savitaipale retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Atte Savitaipale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PF10 Savitaipale v Kenway     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Sackett leaves Biernat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
Biernat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett thumps Biernat with a low kick.
Biernat moves out of range of the body kick.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but Sackett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biernat scrambles back to his feet.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biernat is able to avoid easily.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sackett sprawls well. Sackett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sackett with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sackett! #ROC2#
Biernat is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett cracks Biernat with a good jab.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biernat doesn't seem bothered though.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Sackett.
Biernat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Biernat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.#T2#
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Biernat shoots in looking for a takedown. Sackett tries to sprawl out of it but Biernat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sackett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Biernat seems to have got his legs back now.
Biernat drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Biernat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Sackett throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Biernat walks into a jab.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biernat's sensitive parts.
Biernat dodges the punch combination from Sackett. #T3#
Biernat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sackett defends well and Biernat ends up having to push Sackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sackett lands a jab.#TD#
Biernat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Sackett pushes Biernat off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Biernat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Biernat is controlling him.
Sackett has his hands on Biernat's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biernat's guard. #REVB##T4#
Sackett trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Biernat seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sackett lands a couple of elbows.
Sackett wants to pass the guard but Biernat is keeping the position.#SUB#
Biernat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sackett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Biernat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sackett is aware though and is defending well.
Sackett working some strikes from top position.
Sackett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sackett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Biernat is looking for a triangle but Sackett pushes his legs off easily.
Biernat keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Biernat working for a triangle but Sackett defends it easily.
Sackett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett misses with a wild combination.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Biernat is just out of range.
Biernat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Biernat fails with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Biernat takes one to the chin there.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Biernat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biernat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Biernat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Sackett swings for the body but Biernat moves out of range.
Sackett connects with the punch.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Biernat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biernat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Biernat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biernat.
Sackett lands a jab.
Sackett cracks Biernat with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Biernat tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sackett pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Biernat is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: PF3 Boskins v Muller     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a left to the body.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boxer keeps Sackett at a distance using the push kick.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thai Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boxer. Boxer obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Boxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett swings for the body but Boxer moves out of range.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Boxer with an uppercut!
Boxer scores with a jab to the head.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Boxer tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Boxer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Boxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxer throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Boxer.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.#T1#
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boxer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Boxer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.#CL#
Sackett clinches up with Boxer and pushes him back against the cage.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Sackett. #ROC#
Boxer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxer is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Boxer.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett cracks Boxer with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sackett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Sackett.
Boxer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
Sackett working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Boxer trying to land knees to the body.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxer.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sackett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boxer blocking some punches.
Boxer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Boxer seems to have recovered his senses.
Sackett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer tries to circle away but Sackett has him pinned against the cage.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Boxer unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Sackett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boxer blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Boxer manages to break the clinch.
Boxer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boxer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boxer misses the body punch
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Boxer moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Boxer blocks the body kick.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Boxer swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Boxer blocks the leg kick.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Boxer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
Boxer moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
A big left from Boxer misses.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boxer at a distance.
Sackett slips a straight right by Boxer.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxer staying out of range there.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett slips a straight right by Boxer.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boxer is out of range.
Boxer feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Boxer misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boxer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the body from Boxer misses
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Boxer blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Boxer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Boxer ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boxer can do to turn this around?
Boxer scores with a one two! Sackett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
An inside leg kick from Boxer misses.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boxer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boxer lands the left hand.#T1#
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Boxer thinks about the counter body kick.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Thai Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boxer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Boxer is out of range.
Boxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
Sackett slips under a jab from Boxer.
Boxer misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.#T2#
Boxer lands with an overhand left.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Boxer scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Boxer's head back.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett checks a low kick from Boxer.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Boxer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxer missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sackett! Boxer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett!
After the fight, Mordecai Sackett was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Thai Boxer was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh sh#t 🔥'.

 

Event: PF1 Gregor v Umm     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Kenway sees coming a mile off.
Kenway lands a head shot.
Kenway avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kenway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kenway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenway takes one to the chin there.
Sackett feints and then cracks Kenway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenway down.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good work by Kenway as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Kenway misses with a head kick.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenway takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett needs to keep his hands up - Kenway had a free shot at his head there.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway misses with a straight right.
Sackett swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sackett misses with a two punch combination.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Kenway counters with a head kick that drops Sackett to the mat! Sackett scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Sackett is rocked!
Sackett gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kenway gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sackett is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Kenway!
An out of breath Edward Kenway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 19, 2020
#R1#
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Sackett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sackett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Souza's belly button to the back.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Sackett counters by moving into the clinch.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Da Souza.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett is working Souza over against the cage.
Sackett stops a takedown attempt from Souza.
A short right from Sackett.
Sackett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Souza wants to take the fight to the mat but Sackett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Souza looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Sackett creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Souza's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Souza drops to his knees and Sackett pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett!
In his post fight interview, Mordecai Sackett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: RR 3 !!NEW YEAR KNOCKOUTS!!     
Date:   Jan 01, 2020
#R1#
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Krakenbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakenbreaker misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been informed that Sackett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Krakenbreaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sackett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krakenbreaker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krakenbreaker dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
Sackett slips under a jab from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Krakenbreaker saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Krakenbreaker misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Krakenbreaker keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker misses with a series of wild punches.
Sackett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krakenbreaker on the side of the head.
A jab from Krakenbreaker misses. #T1#
Krakenbreaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Krakenbreaker misses.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Krakenbreaker misses.
Krakenbreaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Krakenbreaker does it's job there.
Krakenbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krakenbreaker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett lands a front kick.
Krakenbreaker jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krakenbreaker 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.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett defending well as Krakenbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Krakenbreaker connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krakenbreaker sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krakenbreaker lands with a cross.
Krakenbreaker misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krakenbreaker thinking. #CL2#
Sackett forces Krakenbreaker back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Krakenbreaker back against the ropes.
Sackett blocks the elbow strike.
Krakenbreaker blocking some punches.
Krakenbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krakenbreaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Krakenbreaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krakenbreaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krakenbreaker digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body punch.
Krakenbreaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krakenbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krakenbreakers head. #T3#
Krakenbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakenbreaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Krakenbreaker's head.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett blocks the elbow strike.
Krakenbreaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Krakenbreaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krakenbreaker lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krakenbreaker.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Krakenbreaker fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Krakenbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krakenbreaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Krakenbreaker tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Krakenbreaker working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Sackett. #ROC2#
Krakenbreaker is rocked!
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Krakenbreaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Krakenbreaker.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krakenbreaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Krakenbreaker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett cracks Krakenbreaker with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Krakenbreaker goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Krakenbreaker wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: AKT 8!     
Date:   Dec 12, 2019
#R1#
La De Hoya keeps Sackett at a distance using the push kick.
La De Hoya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La De Hoya misses with a looping left.
Sackett looks to land a combination but La De Hoya avoids it well.
La De Hoya throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from La De Hoya.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La De Hoya walks into a left hand.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sackett misses with a right hand #CL2#
and La De Hoya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sackett prevents a body shot from La De Hoya.
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by La De Hoya.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La De Hoya landing knees to the head.
La De Hoya blocking some punches.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
La De Hoya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
La De Hoya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
La De Hoya blocks an uppercut.
La De Hoya with a knee to the head.
La De Hoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, La De Hoya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackett is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the body.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La De Hoya backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
La De Hoya working Sackett over with knees to the body.
La De Hoya lands a nice uppercut.
La De Hoya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sackett blocks it with crossed arms.
La De Hoya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of La De Hoya's head.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La De Hoya backwards.
La De Hoya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La De Hoya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La De Hoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La De Hoya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of La De Hoyas head. #T3#
La De Hoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La De Hoya tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
La De Hoya connects with a knee to the head.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
La De Hoya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sackett blocks it with crossed arms.
La De Hoya lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
La De Hoya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La De Hoya looking to throw knees to the head but Sackett is blocking nicely.
La De Hoya blocks an uppercut.
La De Hoya misses with a knee strike.
La De Hoya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett misses with some punches.
La De Hoya blocking some punches.
La De Hoya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by La De Hoya.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La De Hoya's elbow. #T4#
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but Sackett blocks with his arms.
La De Hoya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
A knee to the head by La De Hoya.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
La De Hoya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
La De Hoya blocking some punches.
Sackett taking a breather.
La De Hoya landing knees to the head.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
La De Hoya misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La De Hoya tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La De Hoya with a knee to the head.
La De Hoya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sackett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
La De Hoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marious La De Hoya will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
La De Hoya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt La De Hoya.
La De Hoya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
La De Hoya throws a lazy body kick
and Sackett counters with a nice body shot.
That kick from La De Hoya tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for La De Hoya. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
La De Hoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and La De Hoya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
La De Hoya throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
La De Hoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
La De Hoya missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La De Hoya blocks a jab.
Sackett sets himself, and La De Hoya steps forward looking for the clinch! Sackett avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
La De Hoya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
La De Hoya moves into the clinch.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett working aggressively here. #T1#
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
La De Hoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett tries to work over La De Hoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by La De Hoya.
Marious La De Hoya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett lands a body punch.
La De Hoya struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
La De Hoya misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by La De Hoya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
La De Hoya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sackett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by La De Hoya.
Sackett avoiding damage as La De Hoya throws knees to the body.
La De Hoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but Sackett blocks with his arms.
La De Hoya tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
La De Hoya misses with a knee to the head.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
La De Hoya connects with a knee to the head.
Sackett misses with the head strike. #T3#
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by La De Hoya.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
La De Hoya working Sackett over with knees to the body.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as La De Hoya controls the action.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
La De Hoya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from La De Hoya.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La De Hoya.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. La De Hoya obliges.
La De Hoya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sackett is defending well for now.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as La De Hoya controls his hands.
Sackett misses with the head strike. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
La De Hoya lands a nice knee to the body.
La De Hoya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sackett avoiding damage as La De Hoya throws knees to the body.
La De Hoya lands with a left to the head.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La De Hoya landing knees to the body.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
La De Hoya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
La De Hoya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
La De Hoya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
La De Hoya trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marious La De Hoya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
La De Hoya wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett is looking to counter the offense by La De Hoya and move into the clinch.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
La De Hoya throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett takes a swing at La De Hoya's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La De Hoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett swings for the body but La De Hoya moves out of range.
La De Hoya throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marious La De Hoya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. La De Hoya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
La De Hoya throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
La De Hoya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La De Hoya looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sackett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. La De Hoya eats them both and turns towards Sackett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
La De Hoya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La De Hoya tries to clinch up.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La De Hoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
La De Hoya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
La De Hoya scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
La De Hoya slips a straight right by Sackett.
A nice side step and La De Hoya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
La De Hoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.#KD2#
La De Hoya cracks Sackett with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Sackett is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Sackett is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
La De Hoya lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
La De Hoya is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
La De Hoya connects with a quick right hand that sends Sackett tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marious La De Hoya!
A relieved looking Marious La De Hoya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Rude Rick's Rumble     
Date:   Nov 20, 2019
#R1#
Sackett staying out of range there.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Chigg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett. #CL#
Sackett pushes Chigg up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Chigg.
Chigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chigg misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sackett.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigg. #T1#
Chigg throws a head punch that misses.
Chigg blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Chigg back against the ropes.
Chigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chigg blocks an uppercut.
Sackett tries to work over Chigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chigg.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Chigg.
Chigg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Chigg.
Chigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Chigg controls his hands. #T2#
Chigg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigg.
Chigg misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett is trying to stall.
Chigg scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chiggs head.
Chigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett lands a shot to the body.
Chigg working hard to break the clinch.
Chigg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chigg blocking some punches.
Chigg misses with the head strike.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Chigg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sackett.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg blocking some punches.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chigg is trying to break free.
Sackett lands a shot to the body.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chigg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sackett.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Chigg.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Chigg pushes Sackett back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Chigg.
Chigg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Chigg blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Chigg.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg blocks an uppercut.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chigg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chigg misses with a head kick.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Chigg can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Chigg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chigg backwards.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Chigg as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Chigg blocks an uppercut.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Chigg.
Chigg blocks an uppercut.
Chigg lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Chigg fails to land.
Chigg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Chigg.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Chigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chigg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chigg's elbow.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chigg backwards.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Chigg controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Chigg.
Chigg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chigg misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Chigg - that landed with a thud.
Chigg blocks an uppercut.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Chigg.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T3#
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Chigg avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the ropes.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chigg backwards.
Chigg works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigg.
Sackett misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sackett tries a body shot but Chigg blocks it.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Chigg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigg.
A right handed body shot lands from Chigg.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Chigg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Chigg lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Chigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chigg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sackett.
Chigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Chigg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigg.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chigg can do to turn this around?
Chigg tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chigg.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigg.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chigg misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chigg counters with a nice body kick.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD2#
Chigg lands a front kick to the face, that drops Sackett to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Sackett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chigg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Chigg's head but Chigg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maya Chigg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chigg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Chigg.
Chigg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Chigg is just out of range.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Chigg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chigg is looking to clinch.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Chigg's belly button to the back.
Chigg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Chigg settles back down.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Chigg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Chigg avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett slips a jab from Chigg.
Chigg moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chigg.
Chigg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chigg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chigg throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Chigg only half commits.
Maya Chigg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Chigg.
Chigg misses the shot to the body.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chigg manages to avoid it.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Chigg throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett with a jab.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Chigg moved out of range.#T3#
Sackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Chigg should have avoided that one.
Chigg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Chigg lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Chigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Chigg.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Chigg looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett is looking to counter the offense by Chigg and move into the clinch.
Chigg throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chigg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks.
Sackett tries to clinch but Chigg moves out of range.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chigg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett swings for the body but Chigg moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Chigg's front leg but catches the back leg as Chigg tries to avoid it.
Chigg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett is looking to wear down Chigg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Chigg's head back.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Chigg knows he should have avoided that one.
Sackett lunges at Chigg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chigg's hand.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett throws a low kick but Chigg avoids it.
Chigg was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chigg lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Sackett misses with a combination #CL2#
and Chigg counters by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Mordecai Sackett!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Mordecai Sackett!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett wins by unanimous decision!

In his post fight interview, Mordecai Sackett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: RH103     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Blackmane 🐺 throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Sackett thows a leg kick but Blackmane 🐺 checks it
and Blackmane 🐺 counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sackett's knee momentarily.
Sackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackmane 🐺 looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blackmane 🐺 finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Blackmane 🐺 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackmane 🐺 throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a jab.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Blackmane 🐺 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blackmane 🐺 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blackmane 🐺 wants to clinch.#T1#
Blackmane 🐺 takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Blackmane 🐺 .
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett throws a right and a left that Blackmane 🐺 avoids nicely.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackmane 🐺 throws out the jab.
Blackmane 🐺 wants to clinch.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Blackmane 🐺 motions for Sackett to come forward. Blackmane 🐺 throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Blackmane 🐺 closes the distance and clinches.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a head punch that misses.
Blackmane 🐺 with a knee to the head.
Blackmane 🐺 crunches a lovely knee into Sackett's ribcage.
Sackett avoiding damage as Blackmane 🐺 throws knees to the body. #T2#
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackmane 🐺 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards.
Blackmane 🐺 tries a knee to the head but Sackett blocks it.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a knee strike.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from Blackmane 🐺 .
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch up.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett throws a jab when Blackmane 🐺 was well out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blackmane 🐺 checks the leg kick.
Sackett tests Blackmane 🐺 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick there by Sackett.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blackmane 🐺 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett swings for the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackmane 🐺 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackmane 🐺 .
Sackett misses the jab.#T1#
Blackmane 🐺 throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett throws a hook but Blackmane 🐺 blocks it.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Sackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a low kick but Blackmane 🐺 avoids it.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Blackmane 🐺 throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Blackmane 🐺 moves to clinch but Sackett breaks away
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackmane 🐺 manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Blackmane 🐺 sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blackmane 🐺 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett tries to counter by clinching up but Blackmane 🐺 breaks away and moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a double jab.
A leg kick checked by Blackmane 🐺 .
Sackett misses with a straight right. #T2#
Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Sackett cracks Blackmane 🐺 with a good jab.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Blackmane 🐺 moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Blackmane 🐺 misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blackmane 🐺 . That's going to slow Sackett down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackmane 🐺 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Blackmane 🐺 .
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackmane 🐺 misses the jab.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Blackmane 🐺 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a straight left.
Sackett lands a jab to Blackmane 🐺 's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett swings for the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackmane 🐺 .
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Blackmane 🐺 manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Blackmane 🐺 takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackmane 🐺 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a cross.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackmane 🐺 throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 wants to clinch up but Sackett keeps it at a distance.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett throws a body punch but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackmane 🐺 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Sackett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blackmane 🐺 moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Blackmane 🐺 saw that one coming.
A jab from Blackmane 🐺 misses.
It looked like Sackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blackmane 🐺 .#T1#
Blackmane 🐺 throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Blackmane 🐺 changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Blackmane 🐺 .
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Blackmane 🐺 .
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Blackmane 🐺 takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blackmane 🐺 gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett swings for the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackmane 🐺 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett stuns Blackmane 🐺 with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a big counter combination but Blackmane 🐺 scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackmane 🐺 on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a combination. Sackett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackmane 🐺 was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackmane 🐺 throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackmane 🐺 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Blackmane 🐺 - just one landing.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackmane 🐺 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Sackett throws a body punch but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 checks the leg kick.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett wants to slow Blackmane 🐺 down by chopping away at his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

In his post fight interview, Mordecai Sackett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: RH92     
Date:   Oct 02, 2019
#R1#
Kwoma slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kwoma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwoma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kwoma moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett misses with a shot to the body
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kwoma looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Kwoma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Kwoma is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett avoids the body shot from Kwoma.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett slips under a jab.#T1#
Kwoma misses with a body shot.
Sackett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kwoma.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Kwoma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been informed that Kwoma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kwoma slips under a jab.
Sackett digs a good hook to Kwoma's body.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Kwoma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kwoma throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Kwoma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Kwoma 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.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwoma throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kwoma doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwoma misses with a straight left. #T2#
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kwoma misses with an uppercut.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kwoma has time to react.
Kwoma misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sackett counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Kwoma is rocked!
Sackett throws an overhand right that has Kwoma reeling! Sackett follows up with more punches and Kwoma is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mordecai Sackett!
A less than humble Mordecai Sackett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: RH82     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Oki misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Oki.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Oki checks it.
Sackett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oki takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oki.
Sackett stuns Oki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Oki has closed the distance and engaged Sackett in a clinch.
Sackett tries to work over Oki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okis head.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
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!
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Oki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Oki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Oki blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
Oki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Oki works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki pushes Sackett back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oki misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakeem Oki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Oki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oki avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Oki throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oki misses the body punch
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Oki misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oki.
Oki misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oki - that will leave a mark!
Sackett is looking to chop away at Oki's legs.
Oki slips under a jab from Sackett.#T1#
A jab from Oki misses.
Oki misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett is looking to wear down Oki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Sackett.
A telegraphed right hand from Oki misses the target.
Sackett thinks about countering with a head kick.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett. #CL2#
Oki moves into the clinch successfully.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Oki takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Oki blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Oki is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oki works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oki's elbow.
Oki lands a left hand.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki is working Sackett over against the ropes.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Oki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oki lands with a nice combination. Sackett backs away looking to recover.
Oki is looking to clinch.
Oki lands with a nice combination. Sackett backs away looking to recover.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Oki lands a jab-cross combination.
Sackett cracks Oki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Oki.
Oki misses with a double jab.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Oki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oki throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Oki.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Oki manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett swings for the body but Oki moves out of range.
Oki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Oki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sackett back to the ropes. Oki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oki lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oki.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Oki connects with a right hand. Sackett shakes it off.
No joy there for Oki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
A bone on bone clash there as Oki blocks the leg kick.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oki tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Oki misses the target.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oki throws a series of punches but Sackett avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Oki.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett slips a jab from Oki.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Oki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: RH69     
Date:   Aug 14, 2019
#R1#
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Krakenbreaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Krakenbreaker moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Krakenbreaker has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Krakenbreaker throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Krakenbreaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Krakenbreaker misses with some punches.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike.
Sackett dodges an elbow strike from Krakenbreaker.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Krakenbreaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krakenbreaker lands a damaging elbow.
Sackett tries a body shot but Krakenbreaker blocks it.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krakenbreaker's elbow.
Sackett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krakenbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Krakenbreaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krakenbreaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Krakenbreaker prevents a body shot from Sackett. #T1#
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krakenbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Krakenbreaker.
We've been informed that Sackett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sackett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krakenbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike from Krakenbreaker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker working aggressively here.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Krakenbreaker.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Krakenbreaker up against the ropes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krakenbreaker prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Krakenbreaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett pushes Krakenbreaker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Krakenbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krakenbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Krakenbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krakenbreaker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Krakenbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Krakenbreaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Krakenbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
Krakenbreaker blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jorehan Krakenbreaker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Krakenbreaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Krakenbreaker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sackett throws the left hand but Krakenbreaker avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Krakenbreaker moves into the clinch.
Krakenbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krakenbreaker or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Krakenbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Krakenbreaker working aggressively here.
Krakenbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett cracks Krakenbreaker with a nice body shot.
Krakenbreaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Krakenbreaker misses with some punches.
Jorehan Krakenbreaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakenbreaker blocks an uppercut.
Krakenbreaker lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Krakenbreaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Krakenbreaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Krakenbreaker.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Krakenbreaker. #T1#
Sackett blocking some punches.
Krakenbreaker blocks an uppercut.
Krakenbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Krakenbreaker.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Krakenbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Krakenbreaker's head. #ROC2#
Krakenbreaker is rocked!
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Oh Krakenbreaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Krakenbreaker misses with some punches.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krakenbreaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krakenbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett works on Krakenbreaker's body with a couple of short punches.
Krakenbreaker lands an elbow that stopped Sackett in his tracks for a moment.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Krakenbreaker throws an elbow but it misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Krakenbreaker.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krakenbreaker blocking some punches.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Krakenbreaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krakenbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krakenbreaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Krakenbreaker throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Krakenbreaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Krakenbreaker fails to land.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Krakenbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett cracks Krakenbreaker with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Krakenbreaker goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Krakenbreaker wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: RH58     
Date:   Jul 24, 2019
#R1#
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magomedov's head backwards.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Sackett.
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!
Magomedov throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
Sackett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Magomed Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Sackett rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the ropes.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
A punch combination from Magomedov misses.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Sackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov looks winded!
Magomedov throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sackett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
It appears Sackett was looking to counter with a kick there.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Sackett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sackett is looking to wear down Magomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
As Magomedov backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
Sackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov just manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Sackett gets a clinch.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett lands a left hand.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Sackett pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Magomedov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mordecai Sackett!
A very excited looking Mordecai Sackett rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: AEW 5     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Letaivu swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett throws a right hand that Letaivu ducks under and follows up with a left that Letaivu also avoids with ease.
Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Letaivu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Letaivu moves away.
Letaivu tries to counter with a clinch but Sackett shakes him off and moves away.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Letaivu's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Letaivu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Letaivu misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Letaivu.
Letaivu moves out of range of the strikes.
Letaivu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Letaivu misses the shot to the body.
Letaivu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Letaivu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
A jab from Letaivu misses.
Sackett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Letaivu with a nice cross.
Letaivu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Sackett lands a head shot.
Letaivu throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Letaivu scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Letaivu throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Letaivu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Letaivu looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett lands with a straight right. Letaivu didn't see that one coming.
Letaivu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Letaivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Letaivu.
Letaivu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Letaivu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Letaivu misses its intended target.
Sackett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Letaivu counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
A punch combination from Letaivu misses.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Letaivu tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Letaivu looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Letaivu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Letaivu avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Letaivu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Letaivu lands a slapping body shot.
Letaivu moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Letaivu throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Letaivu slips the punch.
Sackett thumps Letaivu with a low kick.
Letaivu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Letaivu slips a straight right by Sackett.
Letaivu unleashes a big counter combination but Sackett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Letaivu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Letaivu.
Letaivu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Letaivu's leg but Letaivu calmly moves out of range.
Letaivu avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett thows a leg kick but Letaivu checks it
and Letaivu counters with an inside leg kick.
Letaivu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Letaivu.
Sackett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Letaivu dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
Sackett lands a nice hook to Letaivu's body. Letaivu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Letaivu avoids it.
Letaivu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett lands with an overhand left.
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Letaivu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Letaivu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett is looking to slow Letaivu down with leg kicks.
Sackett misses with a hook #CL2#
and Letaivu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Letaivu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
A hook to the body from Letaivu.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Letaivu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Letaivu lands a right hand.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Letaivu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Letaivu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Letaivu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Letaivu misses.
Letaivu throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Letaivu misses with a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a nice body shot.
Letaivu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good work by Letaivu as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Letaivu.
Sackett looks to land a combination but Letaivu avoids it well. #CL2#
Letaivu forces Sackett back against the cage and clinches.
Letaivu lands with a left to the head.
Letaivu prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Letaivu can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letaivu misses with some punches.
Letaivu missing with knees to the body.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Letaivu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Letaivu throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Letaivu missing with knees to the body.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Letaivu pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Pascal Letaivu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Letaivu.
Sackett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Letaivu.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Letaivu fails to land.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Letaivu.
A short body shot lands from Letaivu as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Letaivu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Letaivu working aggressively here.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Letaivu blocking some punches.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards. #T2#
Letaivu lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Letaivu blocking some punches.
Letaivu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Letaivu.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Letaivu lands a nice uppercut.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Letaivu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Letaivu misses with a body punch.
Letaivu gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Letaivu lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Letaivu trying to land knees to the body.
Letaivu pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett is trying to maintain a safe position but Letaivu gets an underhook and turns Sackett into the cage.
Letaivu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Letaivu gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Letaivu throws a head punch that misses.
Letaivu blocking some punches.
Letaivu throws a head punch that misses.
Letaivu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Letaivu.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Letaivu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu. #T4#
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Letaivu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Letaivu lands a body shot.
Letaivu lands a left hand.
Letaivu blocks an uppercut.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Letaivu.
Letaivu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Letaivu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sackett is defending well for now.
Sackett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Letaivu throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Letaivu.
A short uppercut from Letaivu.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pascal Letaivu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Letaivu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Letaivu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Letaivu lands a glancing blow to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Letaivu throws a counter combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Letaivu, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
and Letaivu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sackett! He's just covering up as Letaivu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Letaivu!
Pascal Letaivu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Peak - Kings will Rise     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Sackett moves forwards but Hanma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Hanma does it's job there.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sackett as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Hanma.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanma throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Hanma clobbers Sackett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Sackett misses with a looping left.#TD#
Hanma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sackett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Hanma working away.
Sackett is pushing Hanma's head away, looking to escape. Hanma manages to hold on to the position though.
Hanma tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sackett's face as Hanma controls the position. #T1#
Hanma tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sackett tries to bench press Hanma off him but Hanma keeps the position.
Sackett tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hanma tries to keep control of the position but Sackett is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hanma controlling the positon.
Hanma tries to keep control of the position but Sackett is staying busy.#ES2#
Sackett is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Hanma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.#T2#
Sackett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett misses with a body punch
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett throws a head kick that half lands.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Hanma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Hanma drives through with a takedown into Sackett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sackett being controlled here, momentarily.
Sackett is trying to control the position but Hanma postures up.
Hanma won't allow Sackett to get back to his feet. #T3#
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Hanma content to stall in guard here.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Sackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanma's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanma is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sackett wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanma sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Hanma trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Hanma is really struggling to control Sackett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sackett is looking to stand up but Hanma isn't so interested in that idea.
Sackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma throws an elbow that misses. Sackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanma's guard. Nice move by Sackett!#REVB#
Sackett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Hanma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Hanma moves to clinch but Sackett breaks away
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett slips a straight right by Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range. #TD#
Hanma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sackett manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Hanma dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett with a jab.
Hanma has his takedown stuffed
and Sackett counters with a left to the body.
Hanma cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Sackett slowing the pace effectively.
Hanma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sackett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hanma.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Hanma has Sackett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sackett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett misses with some punches. #TD#
Hanma jumps guard.
Hanma pulls Sackett in close to his closed guard and prevents Sackett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sackett trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Sackett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Sackett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sackett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanma controls Sackett momentarily but Sackett frees himself.
Sackett is in close to Hanma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanma has Sackett pulled in close to control his posture.
Sackett won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sackett wants to sweep here but Hanma controlling him for the moment.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Hanma content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Sackett works Hanma's body with a nice hook.
Sackett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sackett connects with a right hand. Hanma shakes it off.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Hanma.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hanma dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett throws a series of strikes that have Hanma backpedaling.
Sackett lands with a kick to the temple. Hanma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
A jab from Hanma misses.
Hanma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hanma moved away.
Hanma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanma defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Hanma's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanma tries to avoid it.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hanma dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett digs a good hook to Hanma's body.
A cross from Hanma lands.
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Hanma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Sackett scores with a one two! Hanma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sackett. #T3#
Sackett scores with a jab.
Hanma looks for a takedown but Sackett sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sackett tries to work over Hanma's front leg with a kick but Hanma checks it.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mordecai Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanma. That did some damage!
Hanma tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it. #CL2#
Sackett rushes Hanma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Hanma tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Hanma lands a body punch.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Peak - Round one     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boma under the eye.
Boma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
A nice combination there by Sackett.
Boma looks to land a combination but Sackett avoids it well.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Boma's ribs.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Boma.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boma's calf.
Boma avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boma is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Boma throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Boma's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boma!
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Boma's belly button to the back.
Boma tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Boma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett.
Boma defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Boma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with an outside leg kick.
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bomas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Boma's defenses.
Boma connects with a body shot.
Sackett sizes up Boma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boma scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Boma misses with a straight right.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boma.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Boma 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.
Boma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boma connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Boma.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett avoiding damage as Boma throws knees to the body.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boma takes a shot to the head.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Boma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma cracks Sackett with a nice body shot.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Good body shot from Boma.
Sackett lands a left hand.
Sackett cracks Boma with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Boma's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Boma there.
Sackett swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sackett avoids it.
Boma avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Oscar Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boma.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Boma backing away here, and Sackett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boma at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Boma as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Boma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett clobbers Boma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boma.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Boma should have avoided that one.
Boma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boma tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Boma throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Boma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Boma's head.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Boma misses
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donk. Sackett catches Boma right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Boma lands a body shot.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Boma throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Boma misses with a hook.
Sackett throws a hook but Boma blocks it.
Sackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boma doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Boma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boma misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sackett throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Boma's ribs.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sackett.
Boma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sackett's head backwards.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sackett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boma backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Boma - just one landing.
Boma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Boma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Boma throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boma with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Boma.#T4#
Boma defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Sackett takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Boma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boma is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Boma gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma misses with a kick to the body
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boma's head.
Sackett misses with the combination.
Boma swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boma throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Boma is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A jab from Boma misses.
Boma throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Boma only half commits.
Boma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boma connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boma looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boma with a body shot.
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett connects with a body shot.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Boma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boma doesn't seem bothered though.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oscar Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sackett lunges at Boma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boma's hand.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boma throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett digs a good hook to Boma's body.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Boma avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Boma misses.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boma moves to clinch but Sackett breaks away
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Boma.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett lands a jab.#ROC2#
Boma is rocked!#T3#
Boma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett drops Boma with a huge uppercut! Boma drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sackett is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: CEC 607     
Date:   Aug 10, 2018
#R1#
Diehard jabs Sackett right on the nose. Sackett blinks but takes it well.
Bruce Diehard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diehard lands a right hook to the body.
Diehard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diehard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diehard.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Diehard manages to avoid it.
Diehard walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
Diehard throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diehard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diehard slips a jab from Sackett.
A nice side step and Diehard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett misses with a hook.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Diehard missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diehard misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Diehard lands a nice looking body shot.
Diehard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diehard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diehard scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Diehard.
Diehard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diehard scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diehard throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Diehard catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Sackett tests Diehard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diehard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Diehard cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diehard.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diehard.
Sackett digs a good hook to Diehard's body.
A shot to the body from Diehard misses
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett catches Diehard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diehard connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick by Diehard misses #CL#
and Sackett counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diehard.
Sackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diehard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sackett stops a takedown attempt from Diehard. #T3#
Diehard struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett gets through Diehard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Diehard lands a nice uppercut.
Diehard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sackett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diehard.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diehard lands a right hand. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diehard.
Diehard blocking some punches.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diehard can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Diehard.
Diehard blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Diehard to work.
Diehard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diehard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. #BC2#
Diehard breaks the clinch.
Diehard connects with the punch.
Diehard misses with a two punch combination.
Diehard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Diehard dominated that round.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sackett misses with a two punch combination.
Diehard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diehard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diehard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Diehard.
Diehard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Diehard.
Diehard needs to keep his hands up - Sackett had a free shot at his head there.
Diehard moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett slips under a jab from Diehard.
Diehard lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Diehard misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Diehard moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Diehard misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diehard cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Diehard misses with a body shot
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Diehard looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Diehard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diehard throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diehard.
Sackett lands a jab.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diehard.
Diehard swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Bruce Diehard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diehard misses with a hook.
Diehard misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Diehard throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Diehard throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Diehard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diehard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diehard misses with a shot to the body
and Diehard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diehard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diehard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diehard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Diehard. Those never looked like landing.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Diehard manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Diehard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Diehard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Diehard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diehard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diehard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
enabling Diehard to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Diehard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Diehard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diehard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Diehard moves away and avoids it.
Diehard missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diehard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sackett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diehard throws out the jab.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.#T4#
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Diehard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diehard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diehard throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Diehard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackett.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diehard misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Diehard throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diehard shoots in for a takedown but Sackett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Diehard moved out of range nicely.
Diehard blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce Diehard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diehard slips under a jab.
Diehard lands a two punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diehard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diehard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diehard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett lands with a cross.
Diehard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diehard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diehard scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diehard throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett misses with a hook. Diehard ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Diehard is just out of range.
Diehard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Diehard looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Sackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diehard.#T1#
Diehard moves out of range of the strikes.
Diehard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sackett eats them both and turns towards Diehard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sackett tests Diehard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Diehard moves out of range easily.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diehard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diehard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diehard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diehard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Diehard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diehard misses with a looping right.
Diehard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Diehard misses with a body shot.
Diehard throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Diehard scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Sackett as Diehard shoots in.
Diehard throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Diehard misses with a hook.
Sackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diehard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Bruce Diehard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diehard checks a leg kick.
Sackett jabs at Diehard's body.
Diehard misses with a straight right.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Diehard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diehard throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Diehard misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Diehard misses the target. #T3#
A lazy left from Diehard finds it's target.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
A big left from Diehard misses.
Diehard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sackett cracks Diehard with a good jab.
Diehard scores with a three punch combo!
Sackett feints and then cracks Diehard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diehard down.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Diehard knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice combination there by Diehard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diehard throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diehard misses with a looping right.
Diehard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Diehard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sackett eats them both and turns towards Diehard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sackett defending well as Diehard loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett checks a low kick from Diehard.
Diehard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diehard looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Diehard scoring well with a low kick there.
Diehard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diehard on the side of the head.
Diehard throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Diehard tries to bum rush Sackett with a series of wild strikes but Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diehard misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diehard misses with a hook to the body
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett lands with a hook. Diehard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
Sackett lands a big right hand that sends Diehard crashing to the mat! Sackett stays standing though and waves Diehard back to his feet!#ROC#
Diehard is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce Diehard.
I've got Diehard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Diehard!

In his post fight interview, Bruce Diehard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CEC 604     
Date:   Jul 27, 2018
#R1#
Iron Tyson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Iron Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sackett!
Sackett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Iron Tyson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Iron Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Iron Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Iron Tyson's head.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Iron Tyson's head back.
Iron Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iron Tyson is able to avoid easily.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there. #KD#
Iron Tyson drops Sackett with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sackett looks back up at him and smiles so Iron Tyson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Sackett is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett throws a push kick but Iron Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Iron Tyson finish him?
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson weaves into range and cracks Sackett right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sackett goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Iron Tyson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shogun Iron Tyson!
After the fight, Shogun Iron Tyson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: CEC 600     
Date:   Jul 11, 2018
#R1#
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
Sackett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
St. Georges throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Gauthier St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
St. Georges avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St. Georges has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sackett is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by St. Georges. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
St. Georges scores with a decent looking hook.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St. Georges has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
St. Georges misses with an attempted mid kick.
St. Georges throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
St. Georges moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks St. Georges with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.#T1#
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St. Georges misses the jab.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
St. Georges throws a body kick that misses.
St. Georges defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
St. Georges swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with an uppercut.
Sackett with a hook.
St. Georges throws a big shot that misses.
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
St. Georges digs a good hook to Sackett's body.
St. Georges stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Georges staying out of range there.
St. Georges needs to keep his hands up - Sackett had a free shot at his head there.
Sackett 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Georges cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
St. Georges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
St. Georges thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
St. Georges misses with a looping left.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but St. Georges slips the punch.
Sackett throws a leg kick but St. Georges sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Georges manages to avoid it.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St. Georges fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping St. Georges under the eye.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Georges throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sackett moves out of range as St. Georges throws a body kick.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
A nice leg kick lands there from St. Georges.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. St. Georges saw that one coming.
St. Georges with a nice cross.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but St. Georges is out of range.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett walks into a left hand.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
St. Georges walks into a left hand.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
St. Georges wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. St. Georges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St. Georges throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
St. Georges throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St. Georges is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Georges thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
St. Georges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
St. Georges takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from St. Georges.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
St. Georges throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
A left lands for Sackett.
A big right from St. Georges misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by St. Georges. That's going to slow Sackett down.
St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Sackett darts in and clinches St. Georges up against the cage.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Sackett.
St. Georges throws an elbow that misses.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gauthier St. Georges will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
St. Georges misses with a body punch
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
St. Georges throws a quick inside leg kick.
St. Georges lands with a shot to the body.
St. Georges lands with a cross.
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
St. Georges rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St. Georges checks a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett moves out of range as St. Georges strikes.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St. Georges's hands.
St. Georges with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier St. Georges has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Georges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
St. Georges fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St. Georges misses with a straight left.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
St. Georges lands a jab to the nose.
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.#CL#
Sackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
St. Georges breaks the clinch.
St. Georges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St. Georges has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
St. Georges lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett wants to clinch.
St. Georges swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett scores with the left hand. St. Georges knows he should have avoided that one.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but St. Georges manages to avoid it.
St. Georges throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
St. Georges throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
St. Georges slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
St. Georges only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2##CL#
Sackett moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges misses with a body punch.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
St. Georges breaks the clinch.
St. Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges scores with a push kick.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St. Georges, right into the meat.
St. Georges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from St. Georges.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
St. Georges connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
St. Georges slips under a jab.
Sackett 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.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
St. Georges misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St. Georges slips under a jab from Sackett.
St. Georges cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St. Georges lands a nice looking body kick.
Gauthier St. Georges seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett connects with a body shot.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
St. Georges throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges thumps Sackett with a low kick.
St. Georges avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
A jab from St. Georges misses.
St. Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett is looking to clinch but St. Georges is avoiding it.
St. Georges keeps Sackett at a distance using the push kick.
St. Georges explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
St. Georges throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St. Georges tries a quick counter leg kick but Sackett is wise to it.
St. Georges throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St. Georges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a jab.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges lands a nice looking body kick.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
St. Georges throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
St. Georges misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier St. Georges's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
St. Georges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sackett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St. Georges is out of range.
St. Georges thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
St. Georges misses with an uppercut
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps St. Georges's head back.
St. Georges fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett tries to move into range but St. Georges moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but St. Georges manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
St. Georges was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
St. Georges looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St. Georges blocks an uppercut.
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
St. Georges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett digs a right hand into St. Georges's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St. Georges's gas tank.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Georges blocks an uppercut.
St. Georges lands a nice shot to the body.
St. Georges tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett avoids a wild elbow strike from St. Georges.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
St. Georges has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
St. Georges looking to stall.
Sackett pushes St. Georges back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
St. Georges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett blocking some punches.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Georges creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
St. Georges wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St. Georges blocks an uppercut.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
St. Georges lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St. Georges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Georges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges. #BC2#
St. Georges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
Sackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and St. Georges counters with a three punch combo that has Sackett backing up. Sackett nods at St. Georges to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Sackett misses with a hook. St. Georges ducked under it nicely.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
St. Georges takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping St. Georges under the eye.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Sackett misses with a low kick as St. Georges jumps back.
St. Georges scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sackett throws a hook but St. Georges avoids it easily.
St. Georges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
St. Georges tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Georges staying out of range there.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but St. Georges slips the punch.#T4#
St. Georges with a body punch. A glancing blow.
St. Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St. Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
St. Georges misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Sackett misses.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
St. Georges throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
St. Georges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
St. Georges counters with a body kick.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
St. Georges is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St. Georges slips under a jab.
St. Georges misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Sackett misses.
St. Georges keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier St. Georges's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
St. Georges throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Sackett stuns St. Georges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at St. Georges's knee but St. Georges avoids it well.
St. Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Georges fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for St. Georges. That snapped Sackett's head back.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
St. Georges moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St. Georges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
St. Georges throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sackett throws a hook but St. Georges blocks it.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
St. Georges throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett is looking to clinch but St. Georges is avoiding it.
St. Georges tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
St. Georges scores with a jab.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
St. Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
St. Georges catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
St. Georges scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Georges misses with a hook.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
St. Georges takes one to the chin there.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. St. Georges saw that one coming.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from St. Georges.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St. Georges is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
St. Georges throws a leg kick that misses.
St. Georges throws a series of punches but Sackett avoids them all with ease.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. St. Georges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Sackett coming out on top.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
St. Georges misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
St. Georges lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett lands with a straight right. St. Georges didn't see that one coming.
St. Georges changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping St. Georges under the eye.
St. Georges scores with a nice strike.
St. Georges slips under a jab.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends St. Georges's belly button to the back.
St. Georges goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St. Georges on the side of the head.
St. Georges stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Georges lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Sackett moves into the clinch.
St. Georges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
St. Georges looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
St. Georges presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St. Georges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
St. Georges scores with a shoulder strike.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
A short right from St. Georges.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett gets through St. Georges's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of St. Georges's head.
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
St. Georges lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Gauthier St. Georges will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gauthier St. Georges's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
St. Georges takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces St. Georges off the cage and back into range.
St. Georges scores with a kick to the body.
St. Georges looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St. Georges throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a low kick but St. Georges moves out of range easily.
St. Georges throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Georges manages to avoid it.
Sackett staying out of range there.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St. Georges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks St. Georges off balance momentarily.#T1#
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Georges counters with a body kick.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Georges manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for St. Georges.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St. Georges lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As St. Georges tries to get set, Sackett tries to push him back and clinch up but St. Georges manages to avoid the attempt.
St. Georges is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
St. Georges connects with a body shot.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
St. Georges throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St. Georges misses with the combination. #T2#
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
St. Georges swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St. Georges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
St. Georges swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett throws the left hand but St. Georges avoids the punch easily.
St. Georges tries a quick counter leg kick but Sackett is wise to it.
Sackett throws a jab when St. Georges was well out of range.
St. Georges shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
St. Georges jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St. Georges misses with a kick to the body
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
St. Georges scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St. Georges pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sackett back to the cage. St. Georges follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts St. Georges, as that shot connected.
St. Georges cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett takes one to the side of the head.
St. Georges throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and St. Georges takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. St. Georges saw that one coming.
St. Georges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
St. Georges throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
St. Georges connects with a jab.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
St. Georges shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett tries a low kick but St. Georges avoids it.
St. Georges looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
St. Georges connects with a nice looking jab.
Sackett wants to clinch.
St. Georges doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sackett is looking to slow St. Georges down with leg kicks.
St. Georges blocks a low kick nicely.
St. Georges tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
St. Georges tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by St. Georges.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St. Georges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gauthier St. Georges.
I think St. Georges has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier St. Georges!

 

Event: Syn 577     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1#
Man takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Man misses with a body kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Man moved away.
Good exchange - Sackett coming out on top.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man tries to work over Sackett's front leg with a kick but Sackett checks it.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Sackett misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Man is trying to counter with his kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.#CL#
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Man.#T1##BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Man makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sackett really felt that one!
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sackett cracks Man with an open hand slap.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Sackett throws a low kick but Man moves out of range easily.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Man makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sackett really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man slips under a jab.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Man checks a leg kick nicely.
Sackett moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMan.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sackett's knee momentarily.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Sackett throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Sackett scores with a leg kick. #KD2#
Man lands a big head kick that sends Sackett tumbling to the mat! Man takes a step backwards and waves Sackett back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fook Man!
Fook Man is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Fook Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Supernova VIII     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Spectre's shoulder, as Spectre tries to avoid the shot.
Spectre wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Spectre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sackett. No joy for Spectre on that attempt.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Spectre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spectre.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spectre throws out the jab.
Spectre throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spectre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spectre is out of range.
And Spectre tries to counter it with a takedown but Sackett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre misses with the body kick
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Sackett misses.
A little jabbing left from Spectre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spectre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spectre throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Spectre throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Spectre.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spectre.
Spectre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Spectre settles back down.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spectre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sackett under the eye.
Spectre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Spectre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spectre misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Sackett.
Nice jab there from Spectre.
Spectre throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Spectre lands the left hand.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spectre.
Sackett digs a good hook to Spectre's body. #T2#
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Spectre throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sackett defending well as Spectre loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spectre shoots for a takedown but Sackett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Sackett misses its target.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Spectre.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
A left and a right from Spectre both land. Nice combination.
Spectre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spectre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spectre misses with a few strikes there.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Spectre.
Spectre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body
and Spectre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Spectre misses.
Mordecai Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Spectre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sackett. That one must have hurt.
Spectre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sackett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Spectre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spectre throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Spectre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spectre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Spectre off the cage and back into range.
Spectre throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sackett moves forwards but Spectre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spectre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett moves away from the strike by Spectre.
Spectre scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spectre. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Spectre misses with a hook to the body
letting Sackett counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Spectre is rocked!#T4#
Spectre dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
Spectre is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Spectre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sackett counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Spectre to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Sackett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett retains his lightweight title!
Mordecai Sackett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Aspire Swansong Round 1 - KT     
Date:   Mar 27, 2018
#R1#
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Built has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Built swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett delivers a nice body kick.
Built misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Built fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Built lands a nice looking body shot.
Built finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Built lands with an overhand left.
Built throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Built sees coming a mile off.
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Built tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Built catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Built lands a slapping body shot.
Built fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range. #T1#
Built delivers a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Built's head.
Built gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Built jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Built tries to clinch up.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Built is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Built had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sackett swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett slips under a jab from Built.
A slapping leg kick lands for Built.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Built steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sackett. That one must have hurt.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Built misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Built misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Sackett misses.
Built listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Built checks a low kick from Sackett.
Built throws a big counter combination but Sackett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Built has closed the distance and engaged Sackett in a clinch.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Built prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch.
Built scores with a leg kick.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Built.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Built counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Built tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sackett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Built - the referee stops the clock and Sackett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Built. Sackett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Built.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Built misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Built misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Built scores with a shot to the body.
Built misses with a body shot
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Built moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Built.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
Built motions for Sackett to come forward. Built throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Built scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Built connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Built walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Built.
Built is looking to counter punch.
Built steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sackett. That one must have hurt.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Built, as that shot connected.
Sackett lands with a cross.
Sackett throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Built slips a jab from Sackett.
Built ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Built throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Built clinches up with Sackett and pushes him back against the cage.
Built misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Built is looking to control Sackett's arms but Sackett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Built has his back to the cage.
A short right from Sackett.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Built.#BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Built tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Built fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Built attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target.
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built misses with a low kick.
Built moves in looking to clinch but Sackett pushes him off.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Built half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Built.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Built is out of range.
Built lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sackett just manages to avoid it.
Built misses with a looping left.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.
A leg kick checked by Built.
A big left from Built misses.
Sackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Built finds it's way round the side to connect with Sackett's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Built.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Built has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Built fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sackett, pushing him back against the cage.
Maui Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Built manages to break the clinch.
Sackett misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Built darts in and clinches Sackett up against the cage.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Built throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Sackett misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Built takes the fight into the clinch.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage. #T4#
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Sackett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Built.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett dodges an elbow strike from Built.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
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 Maui Built will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Built throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett wants to slow Built down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Built connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Built throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Built lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Built.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
Built misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Built checks a low kick from Sackett.#T1#
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built misses with a straight right.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
Built throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Built's leg. Built is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Built.
Built throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Built lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Built misses with a low kick.
Built listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Built wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Built throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.#T2#
Built lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sackett at a distance.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Built 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Built rushes Sackett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Built.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sackett.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built lands a left hand.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built. #T3#
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Built digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Sackett misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built lands a right hand.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Built.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett works on Built's body with a couple of short punches.
Built comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built cracks Sackett with a nice body shot.#T4#
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett takes an elbow to the temple.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a body punch. #BC#
Built breaks from the clinch.
Built smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Built throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Built misses with a leg kick.
Sackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Built takes a step back to recover.
Sackett connects with a jab.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maui Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Built has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maui Built!

As Maui Built got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Cmon, Ribber, gonna run some more?'.

 

Event: Syn 569 - Heavy Lies The Crown     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Lester tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank.
Lester looks winded!
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett. #T1#
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester working aggressively here.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett pushes Lester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lester tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett lands a body punch.
Sackett lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Sackett.
A short right from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body.
Lester misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett presses Lester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lester backwards. #T3#
Lester lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sackett blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Lester counters with a thumping low kick.
Lester throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lester is able to avoid easily.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett slips under a jab.
A cross from Sackett lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lester, right into the meat.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lester throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Lester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lester throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Sackett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sackett.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Lester has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lester can turn it around.#BC2#
Lester breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lester.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lester throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Lester takes one to the chin there.
Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lester digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Sackett misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Lester misses with a straight left.
Lester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lester moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Lester lands with a cross.
Sackett thumps Lester with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Lester misses.
Lester misses with a body shot.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lester defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lester is out of range.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lester avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett thumps Lester with a low kick.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Lester throws a front kick that sends Sackett stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Lester throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2##CL#
Sackett rushes Lester and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Lester prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sackett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Sackett.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. #T3#
Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. #BC2#
Lester manages to break the clinch.
Sackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lester if he has to take too many more of those.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lester was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lester misses.
Sackett misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Lester swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick.
Lester lands with a shot to the body.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett slips under a jab from Lester.
Lester looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Lester misses with a jab to the body
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick.
Lester now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lester looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Lester misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett lands with a cross.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Lester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Lester scores with a sloppy right hand. Sackett should have avoided that one.
Lester misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Lester takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
A short uppercut from Sackett. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Lester presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Sackett.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Lester blocking some punches.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lester to keep the fight standing.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesters head.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Lester. #T2#
Sackett misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester lands a right hand.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lester's efforts to push away.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
A short right from Lester.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Lester. #T3#
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Lester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lester misses with a shot to the body
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sackett!
Lester swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
Lester throws a good cross that connects.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Lester takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Lester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lester walks into a jab.
Lester misses with a looping left.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lester lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Lester misses with a low kick as Sackett jumps back.
Sackett lands a jab.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Lester's torso.
Lester has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Lester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lester there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Lester's head back.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lester is able to avoid easily.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Lester blocks the low kick.#T1#
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett keeps Lester at a distance using the push kick.
Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Lester staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Lester tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lester misses the body punch
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Sackett takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Lester sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
A big right from Lester misses.
Lester swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lester catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Lester down.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Lester misses.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lester.#T3#
Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lester at a distance.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
Lester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Good exchange - Lester coming out on top.
Lester misses with a straight left.
Lester misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lester misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a good low kick that Lester was not able to check.
Sackett feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Sackett jabs Lester right on the nose. Lester blinks but takes it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Lester down.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Lester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a good low kick that Lester was not able to check.
A punch lands to the side of Lester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick from Sackett.
Sackett sizes up Lester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Sackett slips a jab from Lester.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Lester.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett had his way with Moe Lester in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lester can pounce on him.
Lester scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lester's head.
Sackett connects with a jab.
Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lester misses with a looping left.
Sackett cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Lester.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage!#T1#
Sackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Lester tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Lester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
It appears Sackett was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lester misses with a body kick.
Sackett thumps Lester with a low kick.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
As Lester backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Lester.#T2#
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Lester digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett blocks a body shot from Lester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Lester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lester.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##BC2#
Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lester digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett tries to land a body kick
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester counters with a body kick.
Lester throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
Lester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Sackett scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lester throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick.
Lester misses with a body kick.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lester connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sackett, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett retains his lightweight title!
Mordecai Sackett decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Syn 566 - State of Mind     
Date:   Feb 23, 2018
#R1#
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Douglas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Douglas.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Douglas's head back.
Douglas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Douglas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Douglas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range.
Douglas blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Douglas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglas! But no joy.#T1#
Sackett moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Douglas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Douglas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Douglas lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Douglas misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Douglas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Douglas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Douglas tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Douglas.
Sackett works on Douglas's body with a couple of short punches.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Sackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Douglas.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Sackett tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Douglas tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not. #T3#
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Douglas.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Douglas is working Sackett over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Douglas.
Douglas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Douglas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Douglas tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Sackett misses with the head strike. #T4#
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Douglas tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglas is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sackett lunges at Douglas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Douglas's hand.
Douglas throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Douglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Douglas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Douglas throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Douglas.
It looked like Sackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Douglas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
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!
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Douglas checks the leg kick.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.#T1#
Douglas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Douglas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Douglas throws a body shot but no joy.
Douglas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Douglas.
Sackett lands a jab.
Douglas 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.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Sackett forces Douglas back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Douglas lands a body punch.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action. #T2#
Douglas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Douglas tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett tries to work over Douglas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Douglas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
Douglas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglas can do to turn this around?
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Douglas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. #T3#
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Douglas has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Douglas lands with a right to the head.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas lands a shot to the body.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A short right from Sackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Douglas lands a body punch.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
Douglas lands a left hand.
A short right from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Douglas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Douglas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Douglas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Sackett.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Douglas throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Douglas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Douglas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglas swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Douglas is looking to land body kicks.
Douglas slips under a jab from Sackett.
Douglas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Douglas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sackett is fending him off so far but Douglas persists. Nope, Sackett circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Sackett misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas checks a leg kick.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Douglas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Douglas checks a leg kick nicely.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Douglas lands a jab to the head.
Douglas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Douglas's defenses.
Douglas lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Douglas.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Douglas gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Douglas or not.
Douglas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Douglas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.#T3#
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Douglas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Sackett lands a shot to the body.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Douglas scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
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!
Douglas tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Douglas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Douglas.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett digs a right hand into Douglas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Douglas's gas tank.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Sackett presses Douglas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Douglas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Douglas's head.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mordecai Sackett did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
A bone on bone clash there as Douglas blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Douglas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Douglas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Douglas's legs.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Douglas throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Douglas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Douglas throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Douglas doesn't seem bothered though.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Douglas.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douglas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett moves out of range as Douglas throws a body kick.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Douglas connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Sackett misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Douglas misses.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas misses with a hook to the body
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
As Douglas tries to get set, Sackett tries to push him back and clinch up but Douglas manages to avoid the attempt.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Douglas circles away.
Douglas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Douglas looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Douglas digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Douglas is out of range and Sackett settles back down. #T2#
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
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!
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sackett moves forwards but Douglas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
Douglas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Douglas lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely.
Douglas throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Douglas misses
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Sackett.
A jab from Douglas finds it's way through Sackett's defenses. #T3##TD2#
Douglas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sackett to the mat! Sackett manages to get full guard. #ES#
Sackett has his feet on Douglas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Douglas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Douglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Douglas looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Douglas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Douglas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Douglas's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett lands with a straight right. Douglas didn't see that one coming.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Douglas throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Douglas lands with a good body shot.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Douglas's legs.
Douglas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Sackett tries to clinch but Douglas is having none of it.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Douglas keeps it at a distance.
Douglas throws a leg kick
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Douglas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Douglas on the side of the head.
Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett jabs at Douglas's body.
Douglas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglas throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett had his way with Jack Douglas in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Douglas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Douglas misses.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Douglas knows he should have avoided that one.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Douglas misses.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Douglas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett slips under a jab from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Douglas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Douglas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Douglas tries a quick counter leg kick but Sackett is wise to it.
Douglas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.#T1#
Sackett throws a leg kick but Douglas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Douglas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Douglas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett tries to counter by clinching up but Douglas breaks away and moves out of range.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Douglas.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Douglas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Douglas moved away.
Douglas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Douglas misses
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Douglas moves out of range.
Sackett thows a leg kick but Douglas checks it
and Douglas counters with a straight right hand.
Douglas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Nice shot by Sackett.#T2#
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Douglas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Douglas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Douglas moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Douglas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett tries to work over Douglas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Douglas. #T3#
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Sackett.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Douglas tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Douglas blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Douglas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Douglas.
Douglas lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett pushes Douglas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Douglas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas working aggressively here.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Douglas.
Nice body punch from Sackett - that landed with a thud.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Sackett - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett retains his lightweight title!
Mordecai Sackett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Jack Douglas was interviewed post fight and said 'The judges are corrupt! I should have won that.'.

 

Event: Syn 563 - Onslaught     
Date:   Feb 02, 2018
#R1#
A big right from St. Georges misses.
St. Georges fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
St. Georges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
St. Georges looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
St. Georges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett flicks out a counter leg kick but St. Georges steps away.
St. Georges slips a straight right by Sackett.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
St. Georges thows a left - swing and a miss!
St. Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Sackett darts in and clinches St. Georges up against the cage.
Sackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St. Georges throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
St. Georges throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
St. Georges throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely. #T1#
St. Georges takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
St. Georges moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
St. Georges missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett throws a leg kick but St. Georges moved away.
Sackett throws a hook but St. Georges avoids it easily.
St. Georges scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett swings for the body but St. Georges moves out of range.
St. Georges gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Sackett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
St. Georges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but St. Georges takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
St. Georges misses with a double jab.
St. Georges wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Georges.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses St. Georges's sensitive parts. #CL#
St. Georges rushes Sackett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Georges moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Georges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from St. Georges.
St. Georges checks the leg kick nicely there.
St. Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
St. Georges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sackett slips a jab from St. Georges.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and St. Georges moves out of range easily.
St. Georges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett. #CL2#
Sackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to St. Georges's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St. Georges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges lands a left hand.
Sackett blocking some punches. #T3##BC2#
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from St. Georges.
St. Georges fails in his attempt to clinch.
St. Georges looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
St. Georges lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sackett is looking to chop away at St. Georges's legs.
St. Georges gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
St. Georges misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
St. Georges throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Georges manages to avoid it.
St. Georges moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Georges scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow St. Georges down.
Sackett throws a push kick but St. Georges slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett defending well as St. Georges loads up on a big left hand.
St. Georges takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from St. Georges does no damage.
Sackett throws out a counter right but St. Georges avoids it with no problem.
St. Georges lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Sackett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! St. Georges had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sackett throws a low kick but St. Georges moves out of range easily.
Sackett throws a jab when St. Georges was well out of range.
St. Georges tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Georges moves away.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends St. Georges's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gauthier St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
St. Georges misses with a low kick.
St. Georges checks a low kick from Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from St. Georges misses the target.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St. Georges has time to react.
St. Georges fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Georges fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
St. Georges throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
St. Georges backing away here, and Sackett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as St. Georges checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett slips a jab from St. Georges.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett avoids the body shot from St. Georges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
St. Georges cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
St. Georges tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
St. Georges swings away with a leg kick that misses.
St. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as St. Georges checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good standup being displayed there by St. Georges as he connects with a hook.#T1#
St. Georges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Sackett scores with the left hand. St. Georges knows he should have avoided that one.
St. Georges stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
St. Georges blocks a leg kick.
St. Georges throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
St. Georges slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St. Georges throws out the jab.
St. Georges is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett throws a low kick but St. Georges moves out of range easily.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sackett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Georges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St. Georges lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sackett takes a step back to recover.
St. Georges wants to clinch up but Sackett keeps it at a distance.
St. Georges lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand. #T2#
St. Georges tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett scores with a hook.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
St. Georges throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges misses with a looping left.
Sackett moves out of range as St. Georges strikes.
St. Georges gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Georges throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
St. Georges throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and St. Georges only half commits.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Georges moves away.
Sackett moves out of range as St. Georges strikes.
St. Georges will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it.
St. Georges keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
St. Georges tries to counter by clinching up but Sackett breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
St. Georges lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Georges.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but St. Georges steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St. Georges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
St. Georges throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett jabs at St. Georges's body.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Georges tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
Nice shot by Sackett.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St. Georges. St. Georges obviously looking to wear him down.
St. Georges scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St. Georges.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
St. Georges defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Georges.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by St. Georges.
A shot to the liver by St. Georges. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett thuds a left hand into St. Georges's body.
St. Georges doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
St. Georges blocks a leg kick.
St. Georges fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. St. Georges saw that one coming.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and St. Georges connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
St. Georges throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St. Georges throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
St. Georges throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.
St. Georges is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
St. Georges shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sackett eats them both and turns towards St. Georges to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
St. Georges lands a nice looking body shot.
St. Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
St. Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St. Georges avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St. Georges moves in looking to clinch but Sackett pushes him off.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
St. Georges listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. St. Georges darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
St. Georges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and St. Georges connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
St. Georges tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from St. Georges finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Georges throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from St. Georges.
St. Georges takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A cross from Sackett lands.#T1#
A big right from Sackett misses.
As Sackett tries to get set, St. Georges tries to push him back and clinch up but Sackett manages to avoid the attempt.
St. Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but St. Georges is out of range.
Sackett throws a hook but St. Georges blocks it.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
St. Georges misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but St. Georges manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St. Georges has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St. Georges and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St. Georges stuns Sackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges.
St. Georges's corner calls for a 1-2. St. Georges obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett takes a swing at St. Georges's ribcage but misses.
St. Georges takes one to the side of the head.
St. Georges slips under a jab from Sackett.
St. Georges throws a big shot that misses.
St. Georges throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.#T2#
A big right from St. Georges misses. #CL#
Sackett gets tackled into the cage by St. Georges. St. Georges maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, St. Georges throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends St. Georges stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from St. Georges. #CL2#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St. Georges lands an elbow inside that Sackett shrugs off.
St. Georges lands a left hand.
St. Georges blocks an uppercut.
St. Georges blocks a body shot from Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Georges.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
St. Georges blocks a body shot from Sackett.
St. Georges pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
A nice left hand lands by St. Georges.
Sackett avoids a wild elbow strike from St. Georges.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Georges creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett working aggressively here.
St. Georges throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett is leaning against St. Georges and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
St. Georges comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from St. Georges fails to land.
St. Georges lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St. Georges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
St. Georges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
St. Georges pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
Sackett tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St. Georges.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but St. Georges avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Georges.
St. Georges lands with a right to the head.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gauthier St. Georges did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges.
St. Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as St. Georges checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
St. Georges checks a leg kick.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
St. Georges scores with a jab to the jaw.
St. Georges takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St. Georges throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
St. Georges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St. Georges blocks a leg kick.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St. Georges takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges checks a low kick from Sackett.
St. Georges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett tries to work over St. Georges's front leg with a kick but St. Georges checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
St. Georges jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett tests St. Georges's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St. Georges doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
As Sackett tries to get set, St. Georges tries to push him back and clinch up but Sackett manages to avoid the attempt.
Sackett tries to clinch there but St. Georges circles away.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St. Georges. St. Georges obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett thinks about the counter body kick.
St. Georges misses with an uppercut.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St. Georges.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St. Georges tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Sackett misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Georges misses with a straight left.
St. Georges connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
St. Georges takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
St. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett swings for the body but St. Georges moves out of range.
Sackett pushes St. Georges away with a front kick.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
St. Georges connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.
St. Georges walks into a straight right hand from Sackett.
St. Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St. Georges.
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
St. Georges gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
St. Georges throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
St. Georges lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
St. Georges slips under a jab.
St. Georges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks St. Georges with an uppercut!
St. Georges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
St. Georges throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St. Georges.
St. Georges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges.
St. Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
St. Georges connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
St. Georges gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
St. Georges throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
St. Georges cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Georges is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
St. Georges with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
St. Georges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
St. Georges keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
St. Georges moves into the clinch.
St. Georges lands with a left to the head.
St. Georges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Georges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St. Georges throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
St. Georges misses with a body shot.
St. Georges moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett walks into a left hand.
St. Georges throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mordecai Sackett 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!
#R5#
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St. Georges.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
St. Georges moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett slips a straight right by St. Georges.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges. #CL#
St. Georges rushes Sackett and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Georges's elbow.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Georges's elbow.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
St. Georges lands a nice elbow.
Sackett wants to get back to striking at distance but St. Georges won't allow it.
St. Georges comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a shot to the body.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Georges works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St. Georges content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
St. Georges gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
St. Georges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Georges taking a breather.
St. Georges pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
St. Georges blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Gauthier St. Georges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
St. Georges tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
Sackett pushes St. Georges back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
St. Georges blocks a body shot from Sackett. #BC2#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St. Georges has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
St. Georges swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot by St. Georges.
Nice shot by Sackett.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but St. Georges moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
St. Georges looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett feints a counter leg kick.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.#T3#
St. Georges scores with a jab.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it.
St. Georges throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St. Georges is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but St. Georges slips the punch.
St. Georges missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
St. Georges throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab from Sackett.
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from St. Georges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
St. Georges checks a leg kick.
St. Georges checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
St. Georges was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sackett is looking to slow St. Georges down with leg kicks. #T4#
Sackett missing with a left hand there. St. Georges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St. Georges takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
St. Georges misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St. Georges has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St. Georges takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks St. Georges off balance momentarily.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but St. Georges moves his leg out of the way.
St. Georges connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
St. Georges blocks a jab.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
St. Georges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
St. Georges closes the distance and pushes Sackett back into the cage.
St. Georges misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sackett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Mordecai Sackett was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Syn 560 - Hell to Pay     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks.
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab.
Keenan defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.
Good shot there by Sackett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Keenan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.#T1#
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Sackett clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Sackett drags the fight down to the ground.
Sackett 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.
Keenan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sackett is trying to control the position but Keenan postures up.
Sackett wants to sweep here but Keenan controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Sackett is looking to sweep but instead, Keenan has passed into half guard.
Sackett is pressing down on Keenan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keenan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Sackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keenan is aware though and is defending well.
Sackett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keenan is one step ahead there.
Keenan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keenan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Keenan misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a solid body kick.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett.#CL#
Sackett has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett 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.
#R2#
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keenan connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan misses with a head kick.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
Keenan thinks about the counter body kick.
Keenan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
Nice uppercut there from Keenan.
Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Keenan cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range. #CL#
Sackett has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.#T2#
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Sackett.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keenan to keep the fight standing.
Keenan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Keenan can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Keenan as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Keenan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. #T4#
Keenan tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Keenan digs a right hand underneath Sackett's ribcage. Sackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keenan smiles and moves away.
Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gareth Keenan 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.
#R3#
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Keenan throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Donk. Keenan catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
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!
Sackett moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
A countering left hand to the body from Keenan misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat. #T1#
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Sackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Sackett is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
Keenan throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Keenan takes the fight into the clinch.
Sackett tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Sackett tries to pull guard but Keenan won't allow it.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Keenan lands a left hand.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Keenan.
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!
Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan lands with a left to the head.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Keenan. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keenan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sackett tries to pull guard but Keenan won't allow it.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Keenan on the inside.
Sackett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mordecai Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Keenan is trying to maintain a safe position but Sackett gets an underhook and turns Keenan into the cage.
Keenan tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it. #T4##TD#
Sackett pulls Keenan into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Sackett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keenan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Keenan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sackett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keenan has managed to get both his arms back between Sackett's legs - danger averted.
Sackett working a defensive guard but Keenan passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keenan throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Keenan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Keenan slips under a jab from Sackett.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Keenan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Sackett is wise to it.#T1#
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Keenan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Keenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
Keenan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett tries to pull guard but Keenan holds him up against the cage and eventually Sackett drops back down to his feet.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keenan gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage.
Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
Sackett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keenan to keep the fight standing.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keenan scores with a hook to the body.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage.
Keenan is stalling here.
Sackett misses with some punches. #T3#
Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Keenan.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Keenan lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Sackett tries to pull guard but Keenan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mordecai Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but Keenan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Keenan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Keenan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Keenan prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Keenan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett jumps guard but Keenan stands there with Sackett around his waist. Sackett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sackett digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Keenan misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan counters with a leg kick.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett looks to clinch
and Keenan counters with an outside leg kick.
Keenan moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Sackett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keenan tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Keenan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett gets through Keenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keenan lands a right hand.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Keenan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body.
Keenan tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Keenan.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sackett as Keenan tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Keenan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan.
Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keenan smiles and moves away.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head.
Sackett motions for Keenan to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan.
Well Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!

After winning the bout, Gareth Keenan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 558 - Hate By Design     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Aas walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett lands with a right hand. #CL#
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Aas.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aas.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Aas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Aas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Aas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Aas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sackett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aas.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Aas.
Aas working aggressively here.
Aas lands with a right to the head.
Sackett tries a body shot but Aas blocks it.
A short left from Sackett.
Aas throws a head punch that misses.
Aas can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
A short left from Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Aas avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Aas.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
A body shot lands from Sackett.
Aas has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Aas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Aas stumbling back into the cage.
Aas throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aas ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Aas throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Aas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Aas's leg. Aas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett with a nice cross.#T3#
Aas moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett cracks Aas with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but Aas has him pressed against the cage.
Aas has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with some punches.
A short left from Sackett.
Aas lands a left hand.
Sackett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Aas tries a knee to the head but Sackett blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
A short uppercut from Aas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Aas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aass head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aas.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aas blocking some punches.
Aas blocks an uppercut.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aas blocking some punches.
Aas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Aas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but Aas has him pressed against the cage.
Aas tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Aas back against the cage.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Aas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Sackett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sackett lands with a slapping head kick.
Aas misses with a hook.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aas walks into a jab.
Sackett cracks Aas with a good jab.
Aas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Aas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett cracks Aas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Sackett rushes Aas and presses him up against the cage.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but Sackett blocks with his arms. #T1#
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Aas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett digs a right hand underneath Aas's ribcage. Aas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Aas fails to land.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Aas misses with a body punch. #BC#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Sackett.
Sackett cracks Aas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aas slips under a jab from Sackett.
Aas throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aas slips a jab from Sackett.
Aas throws a fast counter high kick but Sackett manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Aas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett thumps Aas with a low kick.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aas throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aas! But no joy.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Sackett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aas.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.#T3#
Sackett thuds his right hand into Aas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aas. That did some damage!
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Aas's belly button to the back.
Aas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Aas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Aas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aas.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett thumps Aas with a low kick.
Aas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Aas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Aas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aas moves away.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Aas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aas if he has to take too many more of those.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Aas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aas can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
Aas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aas moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
A little jabbing left from Aas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett defending well as Aas loads up on a big left hand.
Aas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett clobbers Aas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aas avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aas looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.#T2#
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Sackett instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aas walks away with a smile on his face. Sackett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good leg kick by Aas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aas. Aas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Aas.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Aas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aas blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Aas throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Aas.
Sackett slips a straight right by Aas.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aas swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett throws a push kick but Aas slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aas! But no joy.
Aas throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sackett wants to clinch but Aas slips to the side
and Aas counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Aas tries to keep at a distance but Sackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aas.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aas throws a head punch that misses.
Aas tries to stall but Sackett uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aas smiles and moves away.
Aas cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Aas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett punishes Aas's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Aas's leg. Aas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Aas.
Sackett closes the distance but Aas moves to the side #KD2#
and Aas counters with a right hand that sends Sackett tumbling to the canvas! Can Aas finish him? He dives into Sackett's guard looking to do just that!
Aas postures up.
Sackett wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mordecai Sackett did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aslak Aas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Sackett misses.
Aas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Aas's ribs.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aas manages to avoid it.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Aas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Aas down.
Sackett lands a front kick.
Aas misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aas missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Aas's defenses.
Aas misses with an uppercut. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett cracks Aas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Aas sees coming a mile off.
Aas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aas looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aas moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
It seemed like Aas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aas slips under a jab from Sackett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aas! But no joy.#T2#
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aas.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Aas is out of range.
Aas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Aas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Aas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aas walks into a jab.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Aas moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aas's head.
Sackett lands with a hook. Aas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Aas jumps back.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Aas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aas keeps the fight on the outside.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Aas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Aas moves his leg out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Aas 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aas.
Aas moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Aas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aas walks into a jab.
Aas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good work by Aas as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett misses with a hook. Aas ducked under it nicely.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett had his way with Aslak Aas in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aas.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Aas seems unphased.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett tests Aas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Aas saw that one coming.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett is looking to slow Aas down with leg kicks.
Aas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett connects with a right hand. Aas shakes it off.#T1#
Sackett throws a body punch but Aas moves out of range.
Sackett throws a body punch but Aas moves out of range.
Aas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
letting Aas counter with a right hand.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Aas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Aas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Aas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Aas slips the punch.#T2#
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Aas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Aas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Aas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett tries to clinch but Aas is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Aas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Aas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett with a hook.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A slow jab from Aas misses its intended target.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett throws a jab when Aas was well out of range.
Aas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Sackett.
Sackett throws a lazy head kick
and Aas counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aas manages to avoid it.
Sackett is looking to slow Aas down with leg kicks.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Aas is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Aas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Sackett clinches up with Aas and pushes him back against the cage.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Aas.
Nice body punch from Aas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aas.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aas throws a head punch that misses.
Aas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aas's elbow.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Aas misses with some punches.
Aas lands an uppercut.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sackett, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett retains his bantamweight title!
Mordecai Sackett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Syn 556 - Legerity     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Kim has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Sackett.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kim slips a straight right by Sackett.
Kim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim misses with a looping left.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Kim takes one on the button.
Sackett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kim.
Jong Un Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett cracks the inside of Kim's front leg. #T1#
Kim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Kim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sackett checks a low kick from Kim.
Sackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kim scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kim throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sackett misses its target.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Kim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Kim avoided it.
Sackett tries a low kick but Kim avoids it.
Kim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kim. Sackett shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett lands with an overhand left.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well. #CL2#
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett pushes Kim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett thumps Kim with a low kick.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kim is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett throws a low kick but Kim avoids it.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Kim.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target. #T3#
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Kim.
Sackett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Kim lands with a good body shot.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett cracks Kim with an open hand slap.
Kim misses with a leg kick.
Kim takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Kim avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
A leg kick checked by Kim.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kim takes one on the button.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett cracks Kim with a good jab.
Kim throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Kim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim misses the body punch
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Kim thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jong Un Kim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kim takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Kim connects with a nice looking jab.
Kim moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Kim is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
It looked like Sackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kim.
Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Kim.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kim, as that shot connected.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kim cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Sackett needs to keep his hands up - Kim had a free shot at his head there.
Kim lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sackett takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Kim connects with a body shot.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Kim sees coming a mile off.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett sets himself, and Kim steps forward looking for the clinch! Sackett avoids it this time.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Kim thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Kim darts in trying to clinch
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim. #T2#
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Kim avoided it.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett motions for Kim to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Kim walks into a left hand.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kim.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kim's calf.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Kim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kim's calf.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kim throws a leg kick that misses.
Kim misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Kim works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Kim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Sackett misses its target.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Kim looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett throws a quick counter head kick but Kim was just out of range.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Kim stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Un Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kim's head backwards.
Kim throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kim's calf.
Kim cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Sackett is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim scores with a jab to the body.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Kim moves his leg out of the way.
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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Sackett avoids the body shot from Kim.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
A lazy body kick from Kim
and Sackett counters with a big head kick but Kim shrugs it off.
Kim connects with a nice looking jab.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett is looking to slow Kim down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Sackett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Kim's leg but Kim calmly moves out of range.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Kim doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Kim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Kim misses with a hook.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kim is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot by Sackett.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Sackett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kim scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Sackett with a nice cross.
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!
A jab from Sackett misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kim blocks the leg kick.
Sackett tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
Kim lands with a good body shot.
Kim is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Kim's head.
Sackett throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Kim.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Kim ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Kim.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kim scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Kim slips a straight right by Sackett.
Kim tries a quick counter leg kick but Sackett is wise to it.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim slips a jab from Sackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kim misses with a right hand
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kim.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Kim jumps back.
Kim takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Kim sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kim tries to counter with a clinch but Sackett shakes him off and moves away.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim tries a quick counter leg kick but Sackett is wise to it.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Kim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Kim slams his shin into Sackett's torso.
Kim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Kim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Kim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Kim tries to clinch up.
Sackett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett lands a head shot.
Sackett lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
Kim connects with a jab.
Kim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Kim blocks a jab.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Kim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett feints and then cracks Kim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kim down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Kim misses the jab.#T1#
Kim throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Kim scores with a kick to the body.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Kim is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Kim lands an overhand right.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim feints a counter leg kick.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Kim misses.
A good leg kick by Sackett. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett tries to move into range but Kim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by Kim.
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Kim throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.#CL2#
Kim clinches with his opponent.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Kim.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Kim prevents a body shot from Sackett.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sackett tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim tries to pull guard but Sackett won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Kim wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Sackett - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Kim in the body.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Kim wants to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch position.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kim lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
A big right from Kim misses.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Kim sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sackett throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
A countering left hand to the body from Kim misses.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Kim jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kim appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett cracks Kim with a good jab.
Kim swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kim throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett had his way with Jong Un Kim in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Kim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Kim shrugs it off though.
Sackett moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kim in his tracks.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Kim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Sackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kim throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Sackett coming out on top.
Kim sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Kim's leg but Kim calmly moves out of range.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett needs to keep his hands up - Kim had a free shot at his head there.
Kim scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Kim's knee but Kim avoids it well. #CL2#
Sackett tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Sackett blocking some punches. #BC#
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Kim ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
Kim misses with a low kick as Sackett jumps back.
Jong Un Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Kim scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Kim seems unphased.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim lands the left hand.
Kim looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Kim throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.#T3#
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Good shot there by Sackett.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kim lands a glancing blow to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Sackett defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Kim down.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett.
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kim momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mordecai Sackett.
Well Sackett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett retains his bantamweight title!
Mordecai Sackett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Jong Un Kim stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll have to drop some bombs on ya.'.

 

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Final     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsoi jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tsoi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tsoi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tsoi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lil Wayne Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Tsoi drives through with a takedown into Sackett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sackett is pulling down on Tsoi's head to control his posture.
Tsoi forces his way into half guard.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Tsoi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sackett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sackett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tsoi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sackett wants to sweep here but Tsoi controlling him for the moment.
Tsoi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sackett is keeping the position for now.
Tsoi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sackett trying to control the position here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sackett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsoi is one step ahead there.
Tsoi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sackett controlling Tsoi's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sackett if he has to take too many more of those.
Tsoi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tsoi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tsoi lands a body shot. #T3#
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
A big left from Tsoi misses.
Tsoi defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Tsoi's leg but Tsoi calmly moves out of range.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Tsoi misses
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Tsoi 's knee.
Tsoi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tsoi or perhaps it was just good defense by Sackett, which made it look bad.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tsoi blocks a leg kick.
Tsoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsoi moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
Tsoi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sackett moves out of range as Tsoi strikes.#T4#
Sackett lands with a nice body kick.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsoi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tsoi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
An inside leg kick from Tsoi misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with a crisp jab.
Tsoi works the jab nicely.
Sackett lands with an overhand left.
Tsoi throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Tsoi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsoi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsoi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsoi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Tsoi moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett slips under a jab from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsoi.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a right hand that misses
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
That kick from Tsoi tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tsoi looks to throw a body kick
and Sackett counters with a body kick that stops Tsoi in his tracks momentarily.
Tsoi throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Tsoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsoi looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Tsoi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tsoi tries to clinch
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsoi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsoi digs a good hook to Sackett's body.
Tsoi lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Tsoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Tsoi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tsoi lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett moves out of range as Tsoi strikes.
Tsoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett. #T2#
That kick from Sackett tenderised Tsoi's leg. Tsoi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Tsoi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsoi wants to clinch up but Sackett keeps it at a distance.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sackett takes a step back to recover.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range.
Tsoi throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Tsoi moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tsoi.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsoi misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tsoi, right into the meat.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsoi.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Tsoi throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsoi's head backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Tsoi's leg but Tsoi calmly moves out of range.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Sackett connects with a right hand. Tsoi shakes it off.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsoi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Sackett replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tsoi blocks it well.
Tsoi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tsoi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsoi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Tsoi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett looks to land a combination but Tsoi avoids it well.
Sackett throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
Tsoi loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
A low kick from Tsoi is predictable there
and Sackett counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Sackett misses with a jab to the body
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tsoi.
Tsoi cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Tsoi throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tsoi.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.
Tsoi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett staying out of range there.#CL#
Tsoi clinches up with Sackett and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tsoi.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsoi lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett working aggressively here.
Tsoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsoi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett cracks Tsoi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett slips a jab from Tsoi.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Tsoi blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Tsoi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tsoi really felt that one!
Tsoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Tsoi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsoi doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsoi looks to throw a body kick
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Tsoi down. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsoi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch lands to the side of Tsoi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Tsoi throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
No joy there for Tsoi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Tsoi avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsoi checks a leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a shot to the body
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sackett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tsoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Tsoi's legs. #T3#
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsoi has time to react.
Tsoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tsoi really felt that one!
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Tsoi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Tsoi counters with a nice leg kick.
Tsoi scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Tsoi defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsoi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsoi throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsoi motions for Sackett to come forward. Tsoi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Tsoi moves away from the strike by Sackett. #T4#
Tsoi lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoi throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Tsoi is looking to clinch.
Tsoi throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Tsoi's head but Tsoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tsoi, right into the meat.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Tsoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Tsoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsoi.
Sackett tests Tsoi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mordecai Sackett just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsoi misses the jab.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Tsoi counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsoi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sackett keeps working.
Sackett prevents Tsoi from improving position.
Sackett is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sackett is holding Tsoi down, trying to stall.
Tsoi trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sackett's face as Tsoi controls the position.
Tsoi trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sackett is trying to control Tsoi's posture but Tsoi avoids it.
Tsoi staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sackett throws a hook but Tsoi blocks it.
Tsoi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tsoi blocks the body kick.
Tsoi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Tsoi avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett is looking to slow Tsoi down with leg kicks.
Tsoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Tsoi 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.
Tsoi swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Tsoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
As Sackett backs away, Tsoi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Tsoi's leg but Tsoi calmly moves out of range.
Tsoi misses with a looping left.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsoi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
Tsoi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Tsoi settles back down.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett checks a low kick from Tsoi.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tsoi checks it well.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Tsoi throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Tsoi's leg but Tsoi calmly moves out of range.
Tsoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsoi swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Tsoi.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Viktor Tsoi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tsoi looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Tsoi.
Tsoi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sackett throws the left hand but Tsoi avoids the punch easily.
Sackett slips under a jab from Tsoi.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsoi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsoi is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Tsoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sackett.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Sackett. Those never looked like landing.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Tsoi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.#T1#
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Tsoi. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Tsoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsoi.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsoi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsoi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsoi takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Tsoi saw it coming and moves away.
Tsoi throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsoi's sensitive parts.
Tsoi fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Tsoi. #T2#
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsoi misses its target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tsoi, right into the meat.
Jab from Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a low kick but Tsoi avoids it.
Sackett moves out of range as Tsoi strikes.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsoi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsoi wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett tries a quick counter leg kick but Tsoi is wise to it.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Sackett misses. #CL#
Tsoi rushes Sackett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Tsoi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi. #T3#
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsoi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Tsoi fails to land.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsoi prevents Sackett from breaking the clinch.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Tsoi lands a nice uppercut.
Tsoi can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett presses Tsoi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsoi.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tsoi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Tsoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Tsoi can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett cracks Tsoi with a nice body shot.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Viktor Tsoi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Sackett. #BC2#
Sackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Tsoi tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsoi scores with a push kick.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Tsoi jumps back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tsoi - that will leave a mark!
Tsoi moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Tsoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Tsoi cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Viktor Tsoi.
Well Tsoi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Viktor Tsoi!

Post fight, Viktor Tsoi stared into the camera and said 'My health isn't what it used to be. It's time that I hang em up.'.

 

Event: Syn 551 - Salvation     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Oketch misses with a takedown attempt - Sackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sackett jabs at Oketch's body.
Oketch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sackett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oketch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Oketch shoots for a double leg takedown but Sackett sprawls well. He's pushed Oketch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Oketch.#TD2#
Oketch shoots in and bounces Sackett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett trying to control the position here. #T1#
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet.
Sackett is working hard here to advance position.
Sackett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oketch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oketch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oketch won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
Sackett is trying to control the position but Oketch postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oketch trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Sackett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oketch won't allow Sackett to sweep him here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sackett is on top in guard. #REVR#
Oketch told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Oketch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Oketch has his foot on Sackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sackett works his way back into a safe position though.
Sackett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sackett lands a couple of elbows.
Oketch keeping full guard, as Sackett tries to pass.
Sackett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sackett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Oketch keeps moving. #T3#
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
Sackett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oketch keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Sackett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sackett landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oketch has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sackett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Oketch.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oketch can't do much from the bottom here.
Oketch is letting Sackett control him for a moment.
Sackett working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oketch manages to get back to half guard.
Sackett controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sackett gets caught napping as Oketch dives in and scores a takedown. Sackett manages to retain guard.
Sackett controlling Oketch's posture.
Oketch preventing the sweep.
Sackett is trying to control the position but Oketch postures up.
Oketch advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett is looking to regain half guard here but Oketch keeps moving and retains side control.
Oketch controlling the position. #T1#
Sackett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oketch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sackett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sackett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sackett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sackett pulls Oketch in close to prevent any damage.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oketch can do to turn this around?
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Oketch from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Oketch 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sackett is trying to keep Oketch in close.
Oketch postures up in Sackett's guard and throws a big left but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oketch is one step ahead there.
Sackett is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Oketch 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.#T3#
Sackett trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Sackett working for a triangle but Oketch defends it easily.
Sackett wants to sweep here but Oketch controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Oketch drops back looking for a leg! Sackett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sackett manages to kick Oketch off! Oketch jumps back into Sackett's guard.
Oketch wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oketch preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Oketch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oketch trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Oketch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett throws a hook but Oketch blocks it.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Oketch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Sackett. No joy for Oketch on that attempt.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck for Oketch with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Oketch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oketch shoots in looking for a takedown but Sackett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oketch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Oketch.
Oketch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Oketch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Oketch avoids the body shot from Sackett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oketch! But no joy.
Sackett tries to clinch but Oketch moves out of range.
Sackett lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oketch shoots for a takedown but Sackett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oketch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oketch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett tests Oketch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sackett wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oketch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sackett as he jumps to the side.
Oketch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Sackett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oketch.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oketch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sackett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oketch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vincent Oketch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oketch's hands.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Sackett lands a big head kick that sends Oketch tumbling to the mat! Sackett takes a step backwards and waves Oketch back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Oketch is rocked!
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!
Sackett moves in close and cracks Oketch with a massive right hand! Oketch, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sackett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett retains his bantamweight title!
Mordecai Sackett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Syn 549 - Jailbreak     
Date:   Oct 20, 2017
#R1#
Kim tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Kim follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Kim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kim moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Kim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sackett on the side of the head.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kim takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Kim moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Kim misses.
As Kim backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Kim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Kim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Kim swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim throws out a powerful jab.
Kim thows a body kick. Sackett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Kim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Kim stuns Sackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Kim tries to clinch up
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kim's knee momentarily.
Sackett throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim is pushing Sackett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kim tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Kim is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
Kim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kim moves to clinch but Sackett breaks away
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett lands a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett. #T4#
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Kim only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Kim moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Kim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sackett's head backwards.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Kim moved away.
Kim slips a straight right by Sackett.
Kim throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett wants to slow Kim down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Both fighters circling a little - Sackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Kim sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Un Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Kim replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sackett blocks it well.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Kim checks a low kick from Sackett.
Kim now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kim.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kim lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kim moves into the clinch.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett lands with a slapping head kick.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kim's head backwards.#T1#
Sackett lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
It looked like Sackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kim.
Kim wants to clinch.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Kim misses
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett thows a body kick. Kim tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kim throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett moves out of range as Kim strikes.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Kim.#T2#
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kim misses with a combination
and Sackett counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kim moves away from the strike by Sackett.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Kim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Kim's knee but Kim avoids it well.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sackett lands with a straight right. Kim didn't see that one coming.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Kim checks it.
Kim steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sackett.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
Sackett throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Kim throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett wants to slow Kim down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Kim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim lands a front kick.
Kim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Kim counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Kim scores with a hook.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kim blocks a low kick nicely.
Kim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
It appears Sackett was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kim. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett slips a jab from Kim.
A big left from Kim misses.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Kim.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Sackett is looking to chop away at Kim's legs.
Kim throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Kim misses with a straight left.
Sackett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good work by Kim as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
A cross from Sackett lands.
A big left from Sackett misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett needs to keep his hands up - Kim had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Sackett throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Kim.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Kim - just one landing.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kim scrambles back to his feet.
Kim 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.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Sackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kim.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim misses with a low kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett walks into a jab.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Kim connects with a right hand. Sackett shakes it off.
Kim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sackett's head.
Kim misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Kim clinches. #BC#
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Kim checks a leg kick.
Sackett is looking to slow Kim down with leg kicks.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Kim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
Kim cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kim throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Kim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Kim blocks the low kick.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
Jab from Sackett.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Kim misses the jab.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Kim swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Kim throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Kim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Kim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Kim throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kim lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim checks a leg kick nicely.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Sackett tries a low kick but Kim avoids it.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Kim takes one to the side of the head.
Kim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kim checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mordecai Sackett did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kim in his tracks.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Kim jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kim tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Kim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kim swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kim.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Kim clinches up against the cage.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with some punches. #BC#
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett cracks Kim with an open hand slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackett.#T2#
Kim throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Kim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kim throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim checks a leg kick nicely.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Kim lands a jab.
Kim tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Kim avoided it.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Kim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Kim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kim misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Kim avoids a kick to the body.
Kim misses the body punch
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Kim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Kim's head.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Kim's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim feints a counter leg kick.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Sackett gets tackled into the cage by Kim. Kim maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett had his way with Jong Un Kim in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Sackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kim doesn't seem phased though.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett cracks the inside of Kim's front leg.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Kim off balance momentarily.
A nice combination there by Sackett.
Kim tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Kim misses with a shot to the body
and Sackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kim really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Kim throws a body kick that misses.
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Kim missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Kim's corner calls for a 1-2. Kim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Kim's legs.
A nice side step and Kim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Kim instigates a clinch.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Kim is pushing Sackett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kim has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim misses with some punches.
Jong Un Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Kim moved away.
Kim misses the jab.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kim digs a good hook to Sackett's body.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett lands a head shot.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kim takes one on the button.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Kim.
Kim wants to clinch but Sackett slips to the side
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Kim tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett wants to slow Kim down by chopping away at his legs.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kim thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Kim off the cage and back into range.
Sackett pushes Kim away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim walks into a straight right hand from Sackett.#T4#
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
As Kim backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sackett throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Sackett slips under a jab from Kim.
As Kim backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett cracks Kim with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sackett, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Mordecai Sackett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Jong Un Kim had this to say: 'I'll have to drop some bombs on ya.'.

 

Event: Syn 544 - Colossus     
Date:   Sep 15, 2017
#R1#
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire lands an overhand right.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doubdtfire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doubdtfire blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doubdtfire.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Sackett gets caught napping as Doubdtfire dives in and scores a takedown. Sackett manages to retain guard.
Doubdtfire seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sackett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Doubdtfire won't allow Sackett to pass to mount.
Doubdtfire is trying to maintain the position but Sackett is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett is taking a breather. Doubdtfire 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.#T2#
Doubdtfire is holding on to half guard well.
Sackett controlling the action here.
Doubdtfire is controlling Sackett's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Doubdtfire trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Doubdtfire gets back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Doubdtfire is looking for a triangle but Sackett pushes his legs off easily.
Doubdtfire trying to control the position here.
Doubdtfire is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Doubdtfire lands a body shot.
Doubdtfire blocks a jab.
Doubdtfire lands with a straight right. Sackett didn't see that one coming.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett punishes Doubdtfire's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doubdtfire throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Doubdtfire only half commits.
Doubdtfire looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doubdtfire misses with a straight left.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sackett thinking.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doubdtfire tries a quick counter leg kick but Sackett is wise to it.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Doubdtfire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doubdtfire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doubdtfire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Doubdtfire lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Doubdtfire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doubdtfire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doubdtfire throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Doubdtfire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that round.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doubdtfire moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Doubdtfire misses.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett with a jab.#CL2#
Doubdtfire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sackett, pushing him back against the cage.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Sackett.
Doubdtfire prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Doubdtfire misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries a body shot but Doubdtfire blocks it.
A short left from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doubdtfire digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank. #BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Doubdtfire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Good work by Doubdtfire as he checks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doubdtfire - that will leave a mark!
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Doubdtfire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doubdtfire walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett slips a straight right by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire takes one on the button.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Doubdtfire.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Doubdtfire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Euphegen Doubdtfire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doubdtfire scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy.
Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doubdtfire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Doubdtfire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sackett did well to prevent Doubdtfire getting side control.
Doubdtfire moves into full mount! Sackett won't be happy about that!
Sackett is working to get back to half guard.
Sackett tries to control Doubdtfire's body but Doubdtfire pushes him off. Sackett squirms to his side and now Doubdtfire has his back!
Doubdtfire is looking to control Sackett but Sackett is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Doubdtfire controlling from the back.
Well, with Doubdtfire on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sackett is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Doubdtfire avoiding Sackett 's attempts to control his hands.
Doubdtfire biding his time, controlling Sackett. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sackett is keeping busy.
Sackett covering up well under a series of strikes from Doubdtfire.
I really don't envy Sackett right now.
Doubdtfire struggling to keep hold of the position.
Doubdtfire has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sackett's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Euphegen Doubdtfire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Doubdtfire moves away and avoids it.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doubdtfire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Doubdtfire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Doubdtfire throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doubdtfire. Sackett shrugs it off though.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick that misses.
Doubdtfire moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Doubdtfire's knee but Doubdtfire avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Doubdtfire misses.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett misses the body punch
and Doubdtfire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doubdtfire moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Sackett thumps Doubdtfire with a low kick.
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!
Doubdtfire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doubdtfire.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Doubdtfire checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire slips a jab from Sackett.
An inside leg kick from Doubdtfire misses.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doubdtfire.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Doubdtfire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Doubdtfire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Sackett misses its target.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doubdtfire.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doubdtfire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doubdtfire drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Doubdtfire ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett. #T2#
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett works the jab nicely.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doubdtfire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett thows a body kick. Doubdtfire tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doubdtfire's hands.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Doubdtfire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sackett rather than just go for the knockout.
Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doubdtfire misses the jab.
Sackett scores with a push kick.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett 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.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett throws a hook but Doubdtfire avoids it easily.
Sackett backing away here, and Doubdtfire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the body from Doubdtfire misses
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses with a body shot. #T3#
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Doubdtfire's head but Doubdtfire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doubdtfire throws out the jab.
Doubdtfire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Sackett. Those never looked like landing.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett slips under a jab from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Doubdtfire connects with a body shot.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doubdtfire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doubdtfire wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett checks a low kick from Doubdtfire.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Doubdtfire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett sizes up Doubdtfire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Doubdtfire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doubdtfire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Doubdtfire's head back.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doubdtfire.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doubdtfire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Doubdtfire is looking to land body kicks.
Doubdtfire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Doubdtfire's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doubdtfire.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Doubdtfire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doubdtfire looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Doubdtfire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doubdtfire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doubdtfire throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Doubdtfire has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doubdtfire.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doubdtfire's corner calls for a 1-2. Doubdtfire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Doubdtfire saw that one coming.
Doubdtfire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
Sackett misses the jab.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doubdtfire.#T1#
Doubdtfire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Doubdtfire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Doubdtfire checks the leg kick.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doubdtfire.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Doubdtfire throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Doubdtfire.
Sackett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Doubdtfire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Doubdtfire misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Doubdtfire's shoulder, as Doubdtfire tries to avoid the shot.
Doubdtfire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doubdtfire is out of range and Sackett settles back down. #T2#
Doubdtfire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sackett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doubdtfire. That one must have hurt.
Doubdtfire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doubdtfire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy body kick
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Doubdtfire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Sackett lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut there from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Doubdtfire moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Doubdtfire takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Doubdtfire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doubdtfire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doubdtfire lands with a straight right. Sackett didn't see that one coming.
Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doubdtfire misses with a wild body shot.
Doubdtfire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doubdtfire 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.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Doubdtfire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doubdtfire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire misses the shot to the body.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Doubdtfire scores with a jab to the head.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Doubdtfire lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doubdtfire misses with a leg kick.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett is looking to slow Doubdtfire down with leg kicks.
Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doubdtfire misses with a wild body shot.
Doubdtfire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doubdtfire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Doubdtfire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett defending well as Doubdtfire loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
Doubdtfire thows a body kick. Sackett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Doubdtfire tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
Doubdtfire scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett connects with the punch.
Doubdtfire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doubdtfire with a nice cross.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Doubdtfire moved away.#T1#
Doubdtfire misses the jab.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doubdtfire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sackett is fending him off so far but Doubdtfire persists. Nope, Sackett circles away and we're back to standing.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doubdtfire misses the jab.
Doubdtfire sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doubdtfire scoring well with a low kick there.
Doubdtfire misses with a wild body shot.
Doubdtfire tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Doubdtfire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doubdtfire scores with a push kick.
Doubdtfire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doubdtfire! But no joy.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body
and Doubdtfire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sackett really felt that one!
Sackett throws a series of punches but Doubdtfire avoids them all with ease.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice body kick.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doubdtfire lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Doubdtfire misses the target.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doubdtfire on the side of the head.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doubdtfire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doubdtfire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Doubdtfire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Doubdtfire moves his leg out of the way.
Doubdtfire loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett needs to keep his hands up - Doubdtfire had a free shot at his head there.
Sackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doubdtfire checks it well.
Doubdtfire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Doubdtfire misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Doubdtfire really felt that one!
Doubdtfire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Doubdtfire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doubdtfire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Doubdtfire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doubdtfire thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Doubdtfire sees coming a mile off.
Doubdtfire connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doubdtfire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Sackett moves forwards but Doubdtfire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doubdtfire throws a good cross that connects.
Sackett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doubdtfire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doubdtfire moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doubdtfire.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Doubdtfire ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Doubdtfire scores with a body shot.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Euphegen Doubdtfire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doubdtfire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire!

A victorious Euphegen Doubdtfire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn 542 - Apotheosis     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Sackett takes a swing at Paavo's ribcage but misses.
Paavo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paavo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Sackett was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paavo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett checks a low kick from Paavo.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett scores with a jab.
Paavo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett works the jab nicely.#CL#
Paavo clinches up with Sackett and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Paavo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Paavo swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paavo lands an overhand right.
Sackett swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
Paavo scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paavo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
As Sackett tries to get set, Paavo tries to push him back and clinch up but Sackett manages to avoid the attempt.
Paavo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Paavo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Paavo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paavo moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Paavo.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Paavo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Sackett lunges at Paavo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paavo's hand.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Paavo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Paavo is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Paavo down.
Paavo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paavo is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
Paavo moves away from the strike by Sackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paavo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sackett's head.
Paavo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paavo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Paavo ducks down to avoid it.
Paavo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paavo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Paavo throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Paavo looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Paavo avoids it with no problem.
Sackett swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
Sackett thows a body kick. Paavo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Paavo checks it.
Sackett slips a straight right by Paavo.
Paavo throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Paavo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paavo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paavo throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a hook but Paavo blocks it.
Paavo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Paavo is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paavo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some bone on bone action there as Paavo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paavo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett walks into a left hand.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett unleashes a big counter combination but Paavo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Paavo is out of range.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paavo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Paavo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paavo.
Paavo misses with a low kick.
Paavo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paavo lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Paavo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Paavo blocks the leg kick.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Paavo counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Paavo connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Paavo.
Sackett counters with a body kick.
Paavo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paavo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Paavo saw that one coming.
Paavo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paavo's calf.
Paavo throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Paavo throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paavo takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
And Sackett responds with a good body kick, but Paavo manages to step out the way in time.
Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paavo can pounce on him.
Sackett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paavo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Paavo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Paavo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Paavo throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett connects with a jab.
Sackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paavo takes a step back to recover.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Sackett cracks Paavo with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Paavo.
Paavo looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett motions for Paavo to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paavo will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paavo.
Paavo wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paavo.
Paavo moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Paavo swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett works the jab nicely.
Paavo avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab when Paavo was well out of range.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paavo. Paavo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Paavo throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Paavo is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Paavo blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Paavo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paavo throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paavo misses with a low kick as Sackett jumps back.
Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paavo slips a jab from Sackett.
A big right from Paavo misses.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Paavo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Sackett catches Paavo right on the button with a cross.
Paavo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett throws a jab when Paavo was well out of range.
Sackett slips under a jab.#T2#
Paavo wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Paavo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paavo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Paavo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paavo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett sizes up Paavo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sackett swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paavo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett catches Paavo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That kick from Sackett tenderised Paavo's leg. Paavo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paavo. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Decent striking displayed by Paavo there.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Paavo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sackett swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paavo moves away.
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Paavo.
Paavo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Paavo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paavo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paavo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paavo misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Paavo sees coming a mile off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sackett!
Paavo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett thinks about the counter body kick.
Paavo defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Paavo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paavo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Paavo.#T4#
Paavo throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paavo.
Sackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paavo takes a step back to recover.
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!
Paavo misses with a low kick.
Paavo cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett takes a swing at Paavo's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sackett.
Paavo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paavo throws a big shot that misses.
Paavo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paavo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paavo lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paavo slips a straight right by Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Paavo sees coming a mile off.
Paavo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sackett throws a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Paavo.
A swing and a miss from Paavo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Paavo lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Paavo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett moves forwards but Paavo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick from Paavo misses.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paavo manages to avoid it.
Sackett takes a swing at Paavo's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paavo moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paavo. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Paavo checks it.
Paavo throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Paavo down.
Paavo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paavo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
A left lands for Paavo.
Paavo tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Paavo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from Paavo.
Sackett swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Paavo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paavo throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Paavo looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Paavo misses with a two punch combination.
Sackett throws a good cross that connects.
Paavo walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Paavo.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paavo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett throws a push kick but Paavo slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paavo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Paavo moves away and avoids it.
As Sackett backs away, Paavo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paavo throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Paavo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett moves out of range as Paavo strikes.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Paavo scores with a sloppy right hand. Sackett should have avoided that one.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Paavo misses.
Paavo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Paavo off balance momentarily.
Paavo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Paavo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett throws a body punch but Paavo moves out of range.
Sackett cracks Paavo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paavo throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paavo motions for Sackett to come forward. Paavo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Paavo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paavo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paavo.
Paavo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paavo wants to clinch.
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sackett moves out of range as Paavo strikes.
Paavo blocks the body kick.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Paavo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Paavo down.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Paavo throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Paavo loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett misses the jab.
Paavo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Paavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Paavo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Paavo tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Paavo moved out of range nicely.
Paavo punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paavo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paavo scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paavo throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Paavo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paavo moves in looking to clinch but Sackett pushes him off.
Paavo misses with a left hand
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paavo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Paavo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Sackett is looking to slow Paavo down with leg kicks.
Paavo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
letting Paavo counter with a right hand.
Sackett takes a swing at Paavo's ribcage but misses.
Paavo throws a big counter combination but Sackett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paavo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paavo.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paavo.
Paavo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paavo scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Paavo wants to clinch.
Paavo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paavo moves away.
Paavo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Paavo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paavo moves out of range of the body kick.
Paavo misses with a straight left.
Paavo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paavo throws a body shot but no joy.
Paavo misses with a low kick.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paavo.
Both fighters circling a little - Sackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sackett.#T2#
Paavo swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Paavo wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Paavo cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paavo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Paavo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paavo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paavo.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paavo ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Paavo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Paavo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paavo avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Paavo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Paavo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paavo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett. #CL#
Paavo closes the distance and clinches.
Paavo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Paavo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paavo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paavo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Paavo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paavo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Paavo throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paavo punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Paavo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paavo cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paavo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Paavo stalks Sackett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sackett's face. Sackett staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paavo slips under a jab from Sackett.#T4#
Sackett thuds a left hand into Paavo's body.
Paavo moves in looking to clinch but Sackett pushes him off.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett cracks Paavo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Paavo slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Paavo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Paavo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Paavo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Paavo is out of range. #CL#
Paavo gets a clinch.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Eliitti Paavo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paavo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Paavo moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Paavo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paavo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paavo.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Paavo tries to counter by clinching up but Sackett breaks away and moves out of range.
Paavo tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Paavo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paavo misses with a straight right.
Paavo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paavo scrambles back to his feet.
Paavo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavo just misses with a punch to the body.
Paavo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paavo looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Paavo is just out of range.
Sackett throws a low kick but Paavo moves out of range easily.
Paavo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paavo ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Paavo scores with a leg kick.
Paavo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Paavo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paavo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Paavo.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Paavo moved away.
Nice body punch from Paavo.
Paavo moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Sackett throws a body punch but Paavo moves out of range.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Paavo moved out of range.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Paavo tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paavo is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
Sackett swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
Eliitti Paavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Paavo ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Paavo misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paavo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paavo wants to clinch up but Sackett keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Sackett as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Paavo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paavo misses with a body shot.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paavo checks it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Paavo shrugs it off though.
Paavo looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Paavo tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Sackett tries to keep at a distance but Paavo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Paavo fails to land.
Paavo misses with a punch on the inside.
Paavo is trying to break free.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paavo throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett tries a body shot but Paavo blocks it.
Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paavo's efforts to push away.
Sackett is trying to break the clinch but Paavo has him pressed against the cage.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Paavo blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Paavo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paavo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paavo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett gets through Paavo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paavo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4##BC#
Paavo breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Paavo.
Paavo misses with an uppercut.
Paavo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paavo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paavo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paavo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Jab, jab by Paavo - just one landing.
Paavo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Sackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paavo if he has to take too many more of those.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paavo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paavo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paavo misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mordecai Sackett.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett is the new bantamweight champion!
Mordecai Sackett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous     
Date:   Aug 18, 2017
#R1#
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Blake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blake throws an elbow that misses. Sackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blake's guard. Nice move by Sackett!#REVB#
Blake wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Sackett is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB#
Blake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sackett has passed into half guard!
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Sackett stalling.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
Blake is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GWad's Playpen, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake is concentrating on defense, preventing Sackett from advancing position.
Blake is looking to get back to full guard here but Sackett has managed to pass to side control instead.
Blake is looking for a sweep.
Blake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sackett's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sackett.
It looks like Sackett is going to stand back up. #T3#
Sackett controlling the pace.
Blake wants to improve his position but Sackett is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Blake's leg. Blake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mordecai Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Blake tightens his grip and picks Sackett up, before dumping him to the ground. Sackett manages to land in guard.
Blake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Blake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blake won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
Blake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blake trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett pulls Blake in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sackett is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that William Blake will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sackett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blake somewhat.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Blake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Blake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blake 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Blake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Blake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett with a jab.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Blake closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sackett's guard.
Blake throws a strike but Sackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sackett postures up.
Blake has a closed guard, preventing Sackett from standing up.
Blake 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.
Blake is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Blake is pulling down on Sackett's head. It's preventing any offense from Sackett, at least for the moment.
Sackett passes into half guard.
Sackett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Blake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sackett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sackett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blake trying to control the position. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a triangle here but Sackett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake tries to improve position but can't.
Blake is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake keeps Sackett under control for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blake works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Blake 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.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sackett moves out of range as Blake throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blake steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sackett. That one must have hurt.
Blake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blake misses with a jab to the body
and Sackett counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands a front kick.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Blake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Blake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett slips a straight right by Blake.#T1#
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sackett cracks the inside of Blake's front leg.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blake stuns Sackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blake is looking to wear down Sackett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blake blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Blake misses.
Blake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Blake off balance momentarily.#T2#
Sackett connects with a jab.
Blake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett misses the body punch
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blake thinking.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blake scrambles back to his feet.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake lands a nice shot to the body.
Blake slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with a nice body shot.
Blake shoots in for a double leg but Sackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body kick from Sackett.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blake if he has to take too many more of those.
Sackett works over Blake's head and body with a nice combination.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blake's hands.
Blake takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Blake saw that one coming.
Sackett staying out of range there.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blake.
Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blake throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.#T4#
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Blake appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett moves out of range as Blake throws a body kick.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body kick from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Blake moves out of range of the body kick.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Blake throws a lazy body kick
and Sackett counters with a nice body kick.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Blake.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Blake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sackett.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sackett 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Syn 538 - Exsanguinate     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Larusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larusso lands an overhand right.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larusso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Larusso.
Larusso throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Sackett misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larusso. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Larusso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett backing away here, and Larusso unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett slips a jab from Larusso.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from Larusso.
Nice defenses there by Larusso.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larusso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larusso punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Larusso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Larusso settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larusso throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larusso in his tracks.
Larusso tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it.
Larusso slips under a jab.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Larusso with an uppercut!
Larusso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Nice shot lands for Larusso.
Sackett slips a straight right by Larusso.
Larusso moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Larusso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Larusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Larusso.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Larusso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larusso manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Larusso ducks down to avoid it.
Larusso blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larusso.
Larusso throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett misses with a head kick. #T2#
Larusso defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Larusso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett is looking to slow Larusso down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
Nice shot by Larusso.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
Larusso misses with a hook.
Sackett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Larusso's belly button to the back.
Larusso misses the jab.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larusso.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larusso missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larusso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larusso lands with a good body shot.
Larusso tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Larusso takes one on the button.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Larusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Larusso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larusso clobbers Sackett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Larusso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Larusso counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larusso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larusso throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Larusso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larusso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sackett.
Larusso is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Larusso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
Larusso looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Larusso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Larusso is just out of range.
Larusso throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Larusso misses with a body kick.
Larusso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larusso. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larusso misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larusso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Larusso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Larusso moves out of range of the strikes.
Larusso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larusso throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Larusso.
Larusso lands with a cross.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Larusso manages to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larusso.
A punch lands to the side of Larusso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sackett wants to slow Larusso down by chopping away at his legs.
Larusso throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larusso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso misses with an uppercut
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larusso throws a body kick that misses
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Larusso tries to work over Sackett's front leg with a kick but Sackett checks it.
Daniel Larusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larusso moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Larusso is out of range. #T1#
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Larusso.
Larusso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Larusso misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
A cross from Sackett lands.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larusso under the eye.
Larusso defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Larusso feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Larusso's ribs.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Larusso ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
A low kick from Larusso misses
and Larusso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett checks a low kick from Larusso.
Larusso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Larusso off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larusso throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Larusso misses with a straight left. #T2#
Larusso slips a straight right by Sackett.
Larusso follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Larusso's torso.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Larusso's defenses.
Larusso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Larusso misses the shot to the body.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Larusso checks a leg kick.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Larusso is out of range.
Crunch! Larusso slams his shin into Sackett's torso.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Larusso tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackett.
Larusso tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larusso misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick. #T3#
Larusso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larusso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
As Larusso backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Larusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larusso was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a cross.
Larusso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Larusso slips the punch.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
Larusso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett scores with a jab.
Larusso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Larusso lands a jab to the head.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Larusso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
A head kick by Larusso misses
and Sackett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Larusso moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Larusso.
Sackett takes a swing at Larusso's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Larusso misses.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Larusso's legs.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Larusso moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Larusso's knee but Larusso avoids it well.
A low kick from Larusso is predictable there
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larusso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett throws a leg kick
enabling Larusso to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett takes a swing at Larusso's ribcage but misses.
Larusso misses the shot to the body.
Larusso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Larusso tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sackett lands with a nice body kick.
Larusso throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larusso. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
It appears Sackett was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larusso lands with a nice body punch.
Larusso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Larusso throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Larusso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett connects with a right hand. Larusso shakes it off.
Larusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Larusso has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett.
Larusso takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larusso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larusso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Larusso misses with a looping left.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A big left from Larusso misses.
Larusso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Larusso.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larusso, right into the meat.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Larusso.
A jab from Larusso finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
Larusso throws a good cross that connects.
Larusso walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larusso checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Larusso in the body.
Jab from Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.#T2#
Larusso throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larusso.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Sackett connects with the punch.
Sackett misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Larusso misses.
Larusso misses with a straight left.
Larusso lands a nice looking body kick.
Larusso catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larusso ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett thumps Larusso with a low kick.
Larusso throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Sackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Larusso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Sackett lands a jab.
Larusso 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.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sackett.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Larusso stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Larusso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Larusso throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Larusso looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larusso misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Sackett moves away from the strike by Larusso.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Larusso throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Larusso off balance momentarily.
Sackett walks into a left hand.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larusso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larusso ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Larusso misses.
Larusso has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Larusso's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larusso avoids a kick to the body.
Larusso throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Larusso misses with an uppercut.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

A less than humble Mordecai Sackett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Syn 535 - Parhelion     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Kim delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Kim misses.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kim with a body shot.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Kim's head back. #CL2#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Kim's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
A short right from Kim.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim lands a body shot. #T1#
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
A nice left hand lands by Kim.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Kim back against the cage.
Kim avoiding damage.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim stalls.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Kim.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Kim working aggressively here.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kim or not.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Nice body punch from Kim. #T2#
Kim working aggressively here.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Kim.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kim presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kim lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Kim is trying to maintain a safe position but Sackett gets an underhook and turns Kim into the cage.
Kim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
A bit of stalling here from Kim. #T3#
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kim.
Kim misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kim.
Kim stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim trying to control the position but instead, Sackett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kim into the cage.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kim breaks from the clinch.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Kim.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim. #T4#
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Kim moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Kim slips a jab from Sackett.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Sackett misses.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Sackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kim, pushing him back against the cage.
Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim is working Sackett over against the cage.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jong Un Kim dominated that round.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kim misses with a body shot.
Sackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Kim scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett looks to clinch
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Sackett rushes Kim and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jong Un Kim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Sackett blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Kim.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kim manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Kim blocks the low kick.
Kim looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim. #T2#
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Sackett replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kim blocks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Sackett throws a fast counter high kick but Kim manages to duck under it in time.
Kim misses with a left hand
and Sackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kim really felt that one!
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Jong Un Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Kim.
Sackett moves out of range as Kim strikes.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kim.#T3#
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
A lazy body kick from Kim
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett lands with a hook. Kim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Kim jabs Sackett right on the nose. Sackett blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Kim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kim works the jab nicely.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head. #T4#
Kim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett pushes Kim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kim.
Kim content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kim misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Kim misses.
Kim misses with a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kim.
Sackett keeps Kim at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jong Un Kim dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Kim misses with a straight right.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Sackett tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Kim counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Jab from Kim.
Sackett 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.
Kim throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kim misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kim jabs at Sackett's body.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Kim swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim avoids the head kick by Sackett. #T1#
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Kim.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Sackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kim pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim blocking some punches.
Kim blocks a body shot from Sackett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kim lands an uppercut.#BC#
Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Kim looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim blocks the body kick.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Kim takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kim cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters with a series of strikes. Kim will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jong Un Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kim misses with a looping left.#T3#
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Sackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kim takes a step back to recover.
Kim throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kim really felt that one!
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Kim
and Sackett counters with a body kick that stops Kim in his tracks momentarily.
Sackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett feints a counter leg kick.
Sackett slips under a jab.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kim lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Kim will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim misses with a hook to the body
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Kim 's knee.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Kim.
Sackett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kim. That one must have hurt.
Kim is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Sackett misses.
Kim cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jong Un Kim clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Sackett darts in trying to clinch
and Kim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kim sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim throws a front kick that sends Sackett stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim clobbers Sackett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kim scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.#T1#
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett slips a straight right by Kim.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Kim.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett walks into a straight right hand from Kim.
Sackett throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim lands a head shot.#T2#
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kim tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Sackett misses.
It looked like Kim was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Kim takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Kim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kim feints a jab promting Sackett to slip. Kim then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sackett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with a series of punches.
Sackett lands a jab to the head.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kim lands with an overhand left.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Kim shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from Kim.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett 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.
Kim thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Kim throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jong Un Kim had his way with Mordecai Sackett in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Sackett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kim connects with a single shot there.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kim digs a good hook to Sackett's body.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Kim's ribs.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.#T1#
Sackett scores with a kick to the body.
Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kim jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kim feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kim.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Kim misses its target.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jong Un Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Kim throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Kim.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Jab by Kim.
Sackett 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.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Sackett responds with a good body kick, but Kim manages to step out the way in time.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Kim cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Kim throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Kim ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Kim finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kim catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Donk. Sackett catches Kim right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Kim. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Sackett replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kim blocks it well.
Kim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett slips a straight right by Kim.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jong Un Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kim has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jong Un Kim!

Jong Un Kim retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Jong Un Kim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#643 Wolek v Sackett     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolek has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sackett is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sackett is looking to slow Wolek down with leg kicks.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Wolek.
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wolek eats them both and turns towards Sackett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Wolek's head but Wolek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolek moves away.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wolek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sloppy strikes from Sackett. Those never looked like landing.
Wolek lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Sackett throws a head kick but Wolek moves out of range.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolek is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Wolek down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolek looks to land a combination but Sackett avoids it well.
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolek blocks the body kick.
Wolek lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Wolek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Wolek throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range. #CL2#
Wolek instigates a clinch. #T1#
Sackett avoids a wild elbow strike from Wolek.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Wolek.
Wolek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Wolek has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolek.
Wolek misses with the head strike.
Wolek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wolek fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sackett as Wolek tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolek.
Wolek has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett tries to pull guard but Wolek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wolek working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Wolek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolek pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Wolek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sackett is defending well for now.
Wolek pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wolek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wolek tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Wolek back against the cage.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Wolek avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolek.
Wolek throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Wolek effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Sackett. #T3#
Wolek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Wolek misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolek.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolek.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Wolek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wolek has him pressed against the cage.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sackett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wolek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolek controls his hands. #T4#
Sackett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wolek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wolek can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Wolek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wolek tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sackett cracks Wolek with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett tries a body shot but Wolek blocks it. #BC#
Sackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett throws a head kick but Wolek moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Wolek dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wolek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sackett if he has to take too many more of those.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wolek misses with a body shot.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolek thows a body kick. Sackett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wolek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Wolek.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wolek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wolek misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Sackett misses its target.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolek.
Wolek lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Sackett cracks Wolek with an open hand slap.
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!
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolek doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolek jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wolek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolek takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Wolek does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Wolek scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett slips a straight right by Wolek.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Sackett.
Wolek tries to clinch up.
Sackett works Wolek's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolek lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wolek connects with a crisp jab.
Wolek moves away from the strike by Sackett.
A lazy left from Wolek finds it's target.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Wolek connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Wolek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sackett momentarily.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Lukasz Wolek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Wolek takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Wolek. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Wolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolek looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolek manages to avoid it.
Wolek slips under a jab.
Wolek throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Wolek scores with a jab.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolek misses with a looping left.
Wolek tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
And Wolek responds with a good body kick, but Sackett manages to step out the way in time.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Wolek.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolek was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Wolek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolek.#T3#
Wolek is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett scores with a kick to the body.
Wolek lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett lands with a nice body kick.
Wolek connects with a single shot there.
Wolek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wolek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolek. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett jabs Wolek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolek throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Wolek only half commits.
Wolek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Sackett.#T4#
Sackett tests Wolek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from Wolek.
Wolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Wolek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolek.
Wolek throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolek slips a jab from Sackett.
Wolek jabs at Sackett's body.
Wolek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Wolek's head but Wolek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolek misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolek.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolek was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wolek misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lukasz Wolek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Sackett with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
Wolek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolek is out of range.
Wolek throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Wolek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolek looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolek.
Wolek jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Wolek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wolek with a hook.
Wolek misses with a combination
and Sackett counters with a nice body shot.
Wolek wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett defending well as Wolek loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Wolek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett throws a push kick but Wolek slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Wolek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolek thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wolek lands a jab.
Wolek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Wolek throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Wolek connects with a single shot there.
Wolek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Wolek throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Wolek throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Wolek's head back.
Wolek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolek misses the target.
Sackett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wolek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett tries a low kick but Wolek avoids it.
Wolek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
Wolek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett.
Nice cross by Wolek.
Sackett slips a straight right by Wolek.
Sackett lands with a straight right. Wolek didn't see that one coming.
Wolek blocks a jab.
Wolek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Wolek.
Wolek misses with a low kick.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Wolek manages to avoid it.
Sackett tries to move into range but Wolek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolek takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Wolek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Wolek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wolek misses with an uppercut
and Sackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wolek really felt that one!
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolek's sensitive parts.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolek manages to avoid it.
Wolek jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Wolek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolek throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Wolek.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Wolek blocks a leg kick.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Wolek moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Wolek swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wolek will feel that in the morning.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Wolek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Wolek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett lands a nice hook to Wolek's body. Wolek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wolek throws a series of punches but Sackett avoids them all with ease.
Wolek with a nice cross.
Wolek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett jabs at Wolek's body.
Wolek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Wolek scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.
Wolek throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolek's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mordecai Sackett did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Wolek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Wolek finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
Wolek avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Wolek scores with a jab to the head.
Wolek wants to clinch up but Sackett keeps it at a distance.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body
letting Wolek counter with a right hand.
Wolek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolek cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett keeps Wolek at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Wolek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Wolek throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range. #T1#
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Wolek avoids it.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Wolek lands a jab to the head.
Wolek tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Wolek has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Wolek moves into the clinch.
Wolek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wolek throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Wolek.
Come on Wolek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wolek throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
A right hook to the body lands for Wolek. #T2#
Wolek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wolek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolek throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Wolek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wolek struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Lukasz Wolek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolek lands a left hand.
Wolek misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Wolek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett throws a head kick that half lands.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolek.
Sackett swings for the body but Wolek moves out of range.
Sackett lands a high kick!
Wolek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolek looks to land a combination but Sackett avoids it well.
And Sackett counters with a quick kick to the body but Wolek blocks it.
Wolek thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wolek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sackett's head backwards.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Wolek moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Wolek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolek looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Wolek lands a body shot.
Sackett takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Wolek staying out of range there.
Wolek just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolek throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Wolek misses with a looping right.
Wolek throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Wolek lands the left hand.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Wolek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Wolek moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolek.
Wolek misses with a hook.
Wolek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolek scrambles back to his feet.
Sackett with a jab.
Wolek tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Wolek dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wolek walks into a straight right hand from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolek lands a two punch combo.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett thuds a left hand into Wolek's body.
Sackett wants to slow Wolek down by chopping away at his legs.
Wolek swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett lands a jab.
Wolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Wolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolek looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Wolek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wolek thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wolek clobbers Sackett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Wolek moved out of range.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Wolek.
Sackett cracks Wolek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Sackett misses the jab.
Wolek scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wolek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Wolek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sackett misses
and Wolek counters with a straight right hand.
Wolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Wolek.
Good exchange - Wolek coming out on top.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body
and Wolek counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Sackett misses.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Wolek connects with a body shot.
Wolek cracks Sackett with an open hand slap.
Wolek connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Wolek slips under a jab.
Wolek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolek works the jab nicely.
Wolek slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sackett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wolek to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolek moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Wolek just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolek scores with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolek misses with a body kick.
Wolek sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wolek takes one to the chin there.
Wolek thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolek.
Lukasz Wolek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolek counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sackett is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wolek throws a shot to the body.
Wolek connects with a body shot.
Wolek misses with a double jab
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackett tries to move into range but Wolek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wolek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Wolek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Wolek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Wolek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wolek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Wolek!

A very excited looking Lukasz Wolek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: EVO 05242017     
Date:   May 24, 2017
#R1#
Burpha missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burpha throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Burpha only half commits.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Burpha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a hook but Burpha avoids it easily.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burpha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Burpha seems unphased.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Burpha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burpha misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.#T1#
The fighters circling - Burpha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Burpha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burpha swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burpha lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Burpha checks it.
Burpha walks into a left hand.
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burpha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burpha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burpha.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burpha's calf.
Burpha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett with a jab.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burpha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Sackett.
Burpha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Burpha's defenses.
Burpha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burpha on the side of the head.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Burpha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett thuds his shin into the meat of Burpha's side.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burpha under the eye.
Burpha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Burpha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sackett blocks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett is looking to slow Burpha down with leg kicks.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Burpha's front leg but catches the back leg as Burpha tries to avoid it.
Sackett throws a lazy head kick
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Burpha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Burpha saw that one coming.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Burpha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sackett feints and then cracks Burpha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burpha down.
Burpha throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Sackett thuds his shin into the meat of Burpha's side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Burpha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Burpha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Burpha avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha slips a jab from Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burpha lands a glancing blow to the side of Sackett's head.
Burpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Burpha moved away.
Burpha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Burpha moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
A little jabbing left from Burpha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burpha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Burpha might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sackett has got the better of the exchanges.
Good standup being displayed there by Burpha as he connects with a hook.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burpha can do to turn this around?
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Burpha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Sackett throws a leg kick but Burpha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burpha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burpha moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burpha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett tries to work over Burpha's front leg with a kick but Burpha checks it.
Burpha moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Sackett 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.
Sackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burpha takes a step back to recover.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Burpha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Burpha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Burpha.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Burpha counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Burpha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Sackett lands.
Burpha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burpha avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Burpha avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Burpha's torso.
Sackett tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burpha cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burpha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Burpha avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burpha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Burpha catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Burpha thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burpha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Sackett tries to land a body kick
and Burpha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Burpha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
and Burpha counters with a stiff right hand.
Burpha misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Burpha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burpha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Burpha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Burpha misses with a leg kick.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Burpha avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a leg kick.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from Burpha.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Burpha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burpha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Burpha's leg. Burpha is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Burpha misses. #T1#
Burpha misses the shot to the body.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burpha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Burpha's head back.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Burpha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Burpha counters with a leg kick.
Burpha lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Burpha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Sackett connects with the punch.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Burpha sees coming a mile off.
Burpha flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
Sackett tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a body kick.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burpha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sackett lands with a straight right. Burpha didn't see that one coming.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Burpha sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burpha! But no joy.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burpha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Burpha moved away.
Sackett cracks Burpha with a good jab.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Burpha scores with a spinning back kick!
Burpha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Burpha counters with a body kick that stops Sackett in his tracks momentarily.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Burpha.
Burpha blocks the body kick.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burpha.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab. #T4#
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Burpha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Sackett misses its target.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burpha's head.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Burpha. That snapped Sackett's head back. #ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mordecai Sackett did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Burpha moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Burpha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burpha checks a leg kick.
Burpha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Burpha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Burpha throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burpha throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burpha.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett scores with a push kick.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Burpha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burpha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burpha swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
It looked like Sackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burpha.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Burpha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Burpha follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
Burpha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett cracks Burpha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Burpha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burpha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burpha misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett cracks Burpha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Burpha.
And Sackett counters with a quick kick to the body but Burpha blocks it.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Burpha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Burpha slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett delivers a nice body kick.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burpha.#T4#
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Burpha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burpha in his tracks.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Burpha checks it.
Burpha throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Burpha throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett had his way with Bapu Burpha in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Burpha.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burpha counters with a solid body kick.
Burpha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Burpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws the left hand but Burpha avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed right hand from Burpha misses the target. #T1#
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Burpha saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett cracks Burpha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Burpha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burpha fakes the leg kick and cracks Sackett in the body.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Burpha looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett jabs Burpha right on the nose. Burpha blinks but takes it well.
Sackett stuns Burpha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burpha blocks the body kick.
Burpha looks to throw a body kick
letting Sackett counter with a right hand. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
Burpha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Burpha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sackett digs a good hook to Burpha's body.
Bapu Burpha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Burpha moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
And Burpha responds with a good body kick, but Sackett manages to step out the way in time.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Burpha misses with a body shot
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burpha takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett scores with a kick to the body.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burpha.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Burpha tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Burpha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Burpha's head.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burpha! But no joy.
Sackett throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burpha lands a jab to the nose.
Burpha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett digs a good hook to Burpha's body.
Sackett throws a hook but Burpha avoids it easily.
Sackett punishes Burpha's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Burpha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett is the new lightweight champion!
Mordecai Sackett decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: EVO 312: Tallon vs Jacek 2     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Niemayer misses the jab.
Niemayer moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett thows a body kick. Niemayer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Niemayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Niemayer.
Niemayer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Niemayer throws a big shot that misses.
Niemayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lukas Niemayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Niemayer moves out of range.
Niemayer misses with the body kick
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Niemayer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemayer walks into a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Niemayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niemayer punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett misses with a straight left. #T1#
Niemayer tries to bum rush Sackett with a series of wild strikes but Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niemayer throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Niemayer only half commits.
Niemayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niemayer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niemayer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sackett defending well as Niemayer loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Niemayer avoids it.
Niemayer throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Niemayer tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Niemayer misses.
Niemayer staying out of range there.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses. #T2#
Sackett moves away from the strike by Niemayer.
Niemayer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Niemayer throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Niemayer.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niemayer tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Sackett punishes Niemayer's body with a nice straight punch.
Niemayer moves out of range of the body kick.
Niemayer thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackett blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Niemayer missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niemayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sackett.
Niemayer swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Niemayer feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Niemayer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett throws a combination that misses
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett cracks Niemayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Niemayer cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Niemayer has time to react.
Niemayer throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett cracks the inside of Niemayer's front leg.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett cracks Niemayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Niemayer looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
A jab from Niemayer misses.
Sackett misses with a shot to the body
and Niemayer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Sackett is rocked!
Niemayer misses with a looping right.
Niemayer throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemayer.
Sackett cracks Niemayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Niemayer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Niemayer throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Niemayer misses with an uppercut
and Niemayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niemayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lukas Niemayer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett misses with a body punch
and Niemayer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Niemayer is out of range.
Niemayer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Niemayer counters with a stiff right hand.
Niemayer misses with an uppercut.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niemayer.
A swing and a miss from Niemayer.
Niemayer feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Niemayer throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Niemayer with a body shot.
Niemayer misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Niemayer misses with a hook.#CL2#
Niemayer tries to keep at a distance but Sackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##BC#
Niemayer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niemayer slips under a jab.
Niemayer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Niemayer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a body shot.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Niemayer.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Niemayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Niemayer avoids it with no problem.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Niemayer in the body.
Lukas Niemayer is winning the standup battle so far.
Niemayer throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Niemayer misses with an uppercut
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Niemayer defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Niemayer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Niemayer's calf.
An inside leg kick from Niemayer misses.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niemayer misses the body punch
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niemayer throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett swings for the body but Niemayer moves out of range.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Niemayer loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Niemayer.
Sackett steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Niemayer.
A telegraphed right hand from Niemayer misses the target.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Sackett thows a leg kick but Niemayer checks it
enabling Niemayer to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Niemayer misses with a right hand
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Niemayer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Niemayer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Niemayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Niemayer!
Niemayer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a good low kick that Niemayer was not able to check. #KD#
Niemayer drops Sackett with a beautiful combination! Sackett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Niemayer is looking for the KO!
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Niemayer finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett with a hook.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Niemayer's head but Niemayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Sackett seems to have recovered his senses.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow. #T4#
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett cracks Niemayer with a nice body shot.
Niemayer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Niemayer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Niemayer controls his hands.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niemayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with the head strike.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niemayer backwards.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Sackett.
Sackett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Niemayer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sackett can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Niemayer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Lukas Niemayer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Sackett misses with a shot to the body
enabling Niemayer to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niemayer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett slips a straight right by Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a straight left.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Niemayer takes one to the side of the head.
Niemayer looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body
and Niemayer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sackett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Niemayer counters with a nice uppercut.
Niemayer misses with a looping right.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niemayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Niemayer missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a low kick.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Niemayer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niemayer moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Niemayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Niemayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.#KD#
Niemayer drops Sackett with a beautiful combination! Sackett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Niemayer is looking for the KO!
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Niemayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Niemayer takes one to the side of the head.
Niemayer misses the jab.#T3#
Niemayer misses the jab.
Niemayer looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Niemayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett throws a body punch but Niemayer moves out of range.
Niemayer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Niemayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Niemayer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niemayer lands with a hook. Sackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Niemayer lands a nice looking body kick.
Niemayer scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Niemayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niemayer throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Niemayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niemayer throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Niemayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niemayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Niemayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Niemayer.
Sackett lands a nice hook to Niemayer's body. Niemayer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Niemayer.
Niemayer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Niemayer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lukas Niemayer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Niemayer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Sackett has managed to clinch.
Sackett gets through Niemayer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niemayer misses with some punches.
Niemayer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Niemayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niemayer lands with a right to the head.
Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niemayer.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett works on Niemayer's body with a couple of short punches.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Niemayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niemayer blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Niemayer breaks the clinch.
Sackett lands an overhand right.#ROC2#
Niemayer is rocked!
Niemayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Oh Niemayer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Niemayer's torso.
Niemayer seems to have got his legs back now.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Niemayer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Niemayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett takes a swing at Niemayer's ribcage but misses.
Sackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niemayer misses with a right hand
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niemayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niemayer just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niemayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Niemayer.
Sackett works the jab nicely.
Niemayer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Niemayer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett misses the jab.
Niemayer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Niemayer misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Niemayer 's knee.
Sackett misses with a hook.#T3#
Sackett throws a lazy head kick
and Niemayer counters with a stiff right hand.
Niemayer missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Niemayer avoids it with no problem.
Niemayer lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett is looking to slow Niemayer down with leg kicks.
Niemayer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Niemayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Niemayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Niemayer moved out of range nicely.
As Sackett backs away, Niemayer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Niemayer counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett moves forwards but Niemayer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett cracks Niemayer with a good jab.
Niemayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Niemayer misses with a body punch
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Niemayer throws a lazy body kick
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Niemayer. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.#KD2#
Sackett drops his shoulder and cracks Niemayer with a huge uppercut! Niemayer goes down! Can Sackett finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
That kick from Sackett tenderised Niemayer's leg. Niemayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niemayer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett defending well as Niemayer loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Niemayer's head.
Sackett steps in with a hook that catches Niemayer right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sackett follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Niemayer looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett!
A determined Mordecai Sackett didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: EVO 309: Juggernaut vs Joestar     
Date:   Apr 12, 2017
#R1#
Sackett connects with a body shot.
Sackett misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Lester misses the jab.
Sackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Lester throws an off balance right hand
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Lester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Lester misses.
Sackett misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a thumping low kick.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Lester slips under a jab.
We've been told by Sackett's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Lester throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lester manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Lester misses with a straight right.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lester's head backwards.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Sackett darts in trying to clinch
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Lester cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy.
Lester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sackett is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
A big left from Lester misses.
Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range.
Lester steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lester lands with a good body shot.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester.#CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Lester scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
That kick from Lester tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
Lester tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Lester throws a leg kick #CL#
and Sackett moves into the clinch.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester working aggressively here.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Lester tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Lester is trying to force a seperation but Sackett has the dominant position.
A short right from Lester on the inside.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett has Lester pressed against the cage, preventing Lester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Lester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Lester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lester lands a jab.
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett connects with a jab.
Lester looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Lester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Lester counters with a right hand to the body.
Sackett stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Lester keeps it at a distance.
Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Sackett tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range.
Lester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Sackett.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Sackett misses
and Lester counters with an outside leg kick.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Lester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett misses with a body punch
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Lester throws a shot to the body.
Lester swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Lester cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Lester counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and pushes Lester back into the cage.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Lester blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. #BC2#
Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Lester slips a straight right by Sackett.
Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lester throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Lester misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett catches Lester with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lester misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sackett momentarily.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Sackett instigates a clinch.
Lester blocking some punches. #T2#
Sackett is working Lester over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lester misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Lester wants to get back to striking at distance but Sackett won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester.
Lester tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it. #T3#
Sackett blocks a body shot from Lester.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lester.
Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sackett gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lester blocking some punches.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Lester digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Sackett is leaning against Lester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lester prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester misses with some punches.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Lester blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett lands a left hand.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sackett tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Lester.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Lester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head.
Sackett misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sackett.
Sackett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Lester's head.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Lester.
Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Lester now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy.
Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Lester's legs.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Lester in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it.
Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Lester.
Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Sackett misses the shot to the body. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett misses with the combination.
Lester only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lester connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Lester now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett. #T4#
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester.
Lester ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Lester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett had his way with Moe Lester in that round.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sackett moves away from the strike by Lester.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett wants to slow Lester down by chopping away at his legs.
Lester jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Sackett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lester.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Lester lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lester's hands.#T2#
Sackett throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Lester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lester lands with a hook. Sackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lester scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Lester's torso.
Lester misses with a looping left.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett cracks Lester with an open hand slap.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lester circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Sackett drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lester follows Sackett to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!

 

Event: EVO Mega BDAY BASH     
Date:   Mar 22, 2017
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Sackett swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Sackett misses #CL#
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Tappenahomma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tappenahomma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Tappenahomma is working Sackett over against the cage.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett wants to get back to striking at distance but Tappenahomma won't allow it.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tappenahomma or not.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Tappenahomma lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett can't break the clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tappenahomma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sackett can turn it around.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett controlling the action here for a moment.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow over the top.
Sackett tries to break the clinch but Tappenahomma is controlling the position.
Tappenahomma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Tappenahomma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Sackett blocks the elbow strike.
Tappenahomma landing knees to the head.
A short right from Sackett.
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tappenahomma as Sackett tries to tie him up. #T3#
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Tappenahomma.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Sackett shrugs off.
A short right from Sackett.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tappenahomma obliges.
Sackett tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sackett. #T4#
Tappenahomma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett has had enough of the clinch but Tappenahomma keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackett is working Tappenahomma over against the cage.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee strike.
Sackett trying to stall but Tappenahomma improves his position. #BC2#
Sackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Sackett pushes Tappenahomma away with a front kick.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Tappenahomma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sackett at a distance.
Tappenahomma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tappenahommas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Tappenahomma misses with the body kick
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackett slips a jab from Tappenahomma.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tappenahomma's corner calls for a 1-2. Tappenahomma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tappenahomma.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Tappenahomma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Tappenahomma needs to keep his hands up - Sackett had a free shot at his head there.
Tappenahomma scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Tappenahomma off balance momentarily.
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett with a hook.
Tappenahomma punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Tappenahomma misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a body kick.
Sackett lands a jab.
Sackett misses with the body kick
and Tappenahomma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Sackett lands a jab to Tappenahomma's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Tappenahomma throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett connects with a body shot.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tappenahomma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Sackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Tappenahomma jumps back.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett lands a head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Sackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Tappenahomma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.#T4#
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!
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Tappenahomma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Tappenahomma knows he should have avoided that one.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking body kick.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking body shot.
Tappenahomma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
Tappenahomma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tappenahomma punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett sizes up Tappenahomma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Tappenahomma misses.
A shot to the liver by Tappenahomma. Beautiful body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett works Tappenahomma's body with a nice hook.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.#T2#
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma walks into a straight right hand from Sackett.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tappenahomma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Tappenahomma seems unphased.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
A telegraphed right hand from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Sackett swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Sackett works Tappenahomma's body with a nice hook.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Tappenahomma's head.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tappenahomma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett flicks out a counter leg kick but Tappenahomma steps away.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Tappenahomma's shoulder, as Tappenahomma tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Tappenahomma takes the fight into the clinch.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sackett breaks the clinch.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.#T4#
Sackett slips a jab and a cross from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Tappenahomma's leg. Tappenahomma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett moves away from the strike by Tappenahomma.
Sackett walks into a left hand.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tappenahomma.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Tappenahomma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sackett wants to break free but Tappenahomma has control.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mordecai Sackett just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A cross from Sackett lands.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy body kick
and Sackett counters with a nice body shot.
Tappenahomma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Tappenahomma.#T1#
Tappenahomma defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tappenahomma will feel that in the morning.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Tappenahomma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and pushes Sackett back into the cage.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Tappenahomma working Sackett over with knees to the body.
Sackett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma is working Sackett over against the cage.
Tappenahomma lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tappenahomma.
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!
Tappenahomma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tappenahomma lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Sackett is rocked!
Sackett can't break the clinch.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
Tappenahomma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Tappenahomma's head.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC2#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett cracks Tappenahomma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Tappenahomma.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Sackett's side.
Tappenahomma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the head.
Tappenahomma lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett throws a jab when Tappenahomma was well out of range.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Sackett's side.#CL#
Tappenahomma darts in and clinches Sackett up against the cage.
Tappenahomma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice elbow from Tappenahomma.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Tappenahomma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike.
Tappenahomma misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Sackett is trying to force a seperation but Tappenahomma has the dominant position.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tappenahomma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sackett's face.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Sackett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tappenahomma.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sackett takes an elbow to the temple.
Sackett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow that stopped Sackett in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Tappenahomma had his way with Mordecai Sackett in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it.
Sackett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Tappenahomma blocks the low kick.
Tappenahomma throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
Tappenahomma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sackett sprawling to the canvas! Sackett rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tappenahomma finish him?!
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Tappenahomma cracks Sackett with a hook to the temple - Sackett is on wobbly legs here! Tappenahomma swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sackett falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tappenahomma wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
Chief Tappenahomma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: EVO 303: Tsoi vs Saibot     
Date:   Mar 09, 2017
#R1#
Marshal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sackett counters with a one-two to the body.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Marshal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a jab to the body
and Marshal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marshal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marshal tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett jabs at Marshal's body.
Marshal missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses.
Marshal lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Marshal
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marshal.
A big left from Marshal misses.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marshal misses with a low kick.
Sackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marshal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshal connects with a jab.#T1#
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Marshal's torso.
Marshal thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Marshal throws a leg kick that misses.
Marshal throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Marshal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marshal ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshal throws out the jab.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett is looking to slow Marshal down with leg kicks.
Sackett swings for the body but Marshal moves out of range.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Marshal.
Marshal looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Marshal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett lands a jab.#T2#
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!
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marshal lands with a slapping head kick.
Sackett tests Marshal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Marshal.
Marshal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett cracks Marshal with an open hand slap.
A good leg kick by Marshal.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Marshal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
It looks like Sackett has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marshal tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Marshal moved out of range.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marshal throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Marshal counters with a body kick.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshal at a distance.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Marshal's head but Marshal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshal is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marshal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Marshal off the cage and back into range.
Marshal avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Marshal cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett swings for the body but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marshal.
Marshal checks a leg kick.
Marshal throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.#T4#
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Marshal throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marshal checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marshal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marshal avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshal throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marshal. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Marshal checks the leg kick.
Marshal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marshal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Marshal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marshal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marshal throws a head kick that misses
and Sackett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marshal in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marshal looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
A solid body kick from Sackett.
Marshal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Marshal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Marshal tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marshal takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Marshal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marshal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshal tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Marshal is predictable there
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Marshal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshal moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshal counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshal.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marshal.
Marshal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Marshal throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Marshal cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshal replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sackett blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marshal follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a straight left. #T2#
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Marshal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal slips under a jab.
Marshal just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Marshal darts in and clinches Sackett up against the cage.
Marshal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett presses Marshal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Marshal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Marshal. #BC#
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshal with a jab.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Marshal sees coming a mile off.
Marshal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett throws a body punch but Marshal moves out of range.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshal.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Sackett as he connects with a hook.
Marshal throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marshal.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Marshal's front leg but catches the back leg as Marshal tries to avoid it.
Sackett lands a jab to Marshal's midsection.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Marshal.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Marshal throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
Marshal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshal misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshal's calf.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Marshal's belly button to the back.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshal wants to clinch up but Sackett keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A jab lands there for Sackett.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Marshal.
Marshal tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshal blocks a leg kick.
Marshal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshal avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett cracks the inside of Marshal's front leg.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Marshal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett tries a low kick but Marshal avoids it.
Marshal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marshal moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Marshal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshal feints a counter leg kick.
Marshal throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Marshal counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marshal throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
Marshal misses with the body kick
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackett throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Marshal counter with a right hand. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshal. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Sackett.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marshal finds it's way round the side to connect with Sackett's head.
Marshal throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett moves out of range as Marshal strikes.
Marshal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett slips under a jab from Marshal.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marshal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marshal misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a body kick.
Marshal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshal manages to avoid it.
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marshal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Marshal scores with a body shot.
Marshal checks a leg kick.
Marshal lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshal counters with an outside leg kick.
Marshal slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Marshal walks into a left hand.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Marshal. Beautiful body shot.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marshal.
Marshal walks into a jab.#T3#
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett throws the left hand but Marshal avoids the punch easily.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marshal throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Marshal only half commits.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Marshal's legs.
Marshal ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshal moves away.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marshal walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Marshal cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marshal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Marshal throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Marshal checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Marshal.
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!
Marshal ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marshal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Marshal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Marshal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marshal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marshal just manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marshal is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Marshal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marshal counters with an inside leg kick.
Marshal moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Marshal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Nice body kick there by Marshal.
Sackett lunges at Marshal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marshal's hand.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Marshal checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshal loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshal scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Marshal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Marshal is out of range.
A head kick misses from Marshal.
Sackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marshal.
Sackett lands a jab to the head.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Marshal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marshal checks it well. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Marshal. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Marshal avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Marshal throws a sloppy body shot
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Marshal with an uppercut!
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Marshal steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Marshal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Marshal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Sackett slips under a jab from Marshal.
Marshal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Marshal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marshal throws a sloppy body shot
and Marshal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Marshal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marshal tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Marshal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Marshal misses.
Marshal looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Marshal throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marshal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Marshal lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Marshal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshal. Marshal obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marshal. #T4#
Marshal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Marshal's head but Marshal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett throws a body punch but Marshal moves out of range.
Sackett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Marshal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Marshal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Sackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marshal.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Marshal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Marshal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Aleksei Marshal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Marshal misses with a kick to the body.
Marshal thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Marshal.
Marshal moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshal drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marshal slips a jab from Sackett.
A bone on bone clash there as Marshal blocks the leg kick.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marshal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Marshal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett checks a low kick from Marshal.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Marshal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett checks a low kick from Marshal.#T1#
Marshal connects with the punch.
Sackett lunges at Marshal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marshal's hand.
Sackett scores with a jab. Marshal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marshal slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshal counters with a leg kick.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshal misses with a straight left.
Sackett throws a hook but Marshal avoids it easily.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marshal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marshal throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Marshal.
Marshal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Sackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sackett backs up against the cage.
Sackett stuns Marshal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett cracks Marshal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marshal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marshal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshal moves away.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshal manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Marshal misses
and Sackett counters with a series of strikes. Marshal will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Marshal is rocked!
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marshal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marshal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett throws a body punch but Marshal moves out of range. #T3#
Marshal scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshal tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Marshal looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Marshal connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marshal moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Marshal cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Marshal thinks about the counter body kick.
Marshal cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Marshal throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Nice jab there from Marshal.
Marshal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Marshal moved out of range.
Marshal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aleksei Marshal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marshal throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Marshal misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Sackett.
Marshal cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
A punch lands to the side of Marshal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marshal lands a high kick!
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Marshal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marshal misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshal thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Marshal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mordecai Sackett.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mordecai Sackett!

After winning the bout, Mordecai Sackett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EVO 294     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Tappenahomma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett slips under a jab from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett feints and then cracks Tappenahomma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappenahomma down.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Tappenahomma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett keeps Tappenahomma at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming. #T1#
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tappenahomma's hands.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
A big left from Sackett misses.
No joy there for Tappenahomma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tappenahomma throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett lunges at Tappenahomma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tappenahomma's hand.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett sizes up Tappenahomma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Sackett
and Tappenahomma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sackett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tappenahomma - the referee stops the clock and Sackett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tappenahomma. Sackett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Tappenahomma misses its target.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Tappenahomma's head back.
Tappenahomma cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Tappenahomma.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett tries to work over Tappenahomma's front leg with a kick but Tappenahomma checks it. #T3#
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tappenahomma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch but Sackett slips to the side
and Sackett counters with an outside leg kick.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett with a hook.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Sackett with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tappenahomma.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Sackett with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a hook but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Tappenahomma missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tappenahomma lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Sackett #CL#
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma is working Sackett over against the cage.
Sackett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike.
Tappenahomma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett jabs at Tappenahomma's body.
Sackett punishes Tappenahomma's body with a nice straight punch.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by clinching up but Sackett breaks away and moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a hook
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Tappenahomma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.#T1#
Tappenahomma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett cracks Tappenahomma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tappenahomma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Sackett.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Tappenahomma moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett slips a straight right by Tappenahomma.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tappenahomma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Sackett 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett gets through Tappenahomma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow over the top.
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Tappenahomma on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Sackett avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Sackett digs a right hand into Tappenahomma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tappenahomma's gas tank.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tappenahomma scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head. #T3#
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sackett's brow.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett wants to break free but Tappenahomma has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sackett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tappenahomma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sackett can turn it around.
Tappenahomma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4##BC2#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Tappenahomma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and pushes Sackett back into the cage.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage. #BC2#
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tappenahomma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Tappenahomma instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Sackett scores with a hook.#CL#
Tappenahomma clinches up with Sackett and pushes him back against the cage.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sackett breaks the clinch.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tappenahomma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Tappenahomma shrugs it off though. #T1#
Tappenahomma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Sackett as he connects with a hook.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tappenahomma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Sackett keeps it at a distance.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Tappenahomma's ribs.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Tappenahomma moves into the clinch.#T2#
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett tries to circle away but Tappenahomma has him pinned against the cage.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Sackett is looking to control Tappenahomma's arms but Tappenahomma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sackett has his back to the cage.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tappenahomma.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett blocking some punches. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow that stopped Sackett in his tracks for a moment.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Mordecai Sackett has been cut.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sackett's defenses.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett wants to break free but Tappenahomma has control.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Sackett is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tappenahomma.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett. #T4#
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sackett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Tappenahomma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Sackett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#KD#
Tappenahomma drops Sackett onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sackett is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sackett is pressed against the cage. Tappenahomma pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Sackett! Two more big strikes from Tappenahomma and Sackett crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Chief Tappenahomma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Ascension 1231     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Mara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A jab from Mara misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett takes a swing at Mara's ribcage but misses.
Mara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mara looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett stuns Mara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.#T1#
Mara misses with an uppercut.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Mara's shoulder, as Mara tries to avoid the shot.
Mara swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Mara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett defending well as Mara loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mara moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sackett scores with a jab.
Mara swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Sackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mara.
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!
Mara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara feints a counter leg kick.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Mara has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mara has time to react.
Mara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett with a nice cross.
Sackett is looking to slow Mara down with leg kicks.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Mara counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Sackett slips a straight right by Mara.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara blocks the leg kick.
Mara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Mara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara.
Sackett takes a swing at Mara's ribcage but misses.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Jab, jab by Mara - just one landing.
Mara takes one to the chin there.
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Mara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Mara is predictable there
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Mara's head back.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mara with a nice cross.
Mara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara.
Mara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mara blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mara lands a head kick. Sackett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mara might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sackett has got the better of the exchanges.
Mara throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mara doesn't seem bothered though.
Mara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mara cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett thumps Mara with a low kick.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Mara misses the jab.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara moves away.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Mara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Mara is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Mara scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mara's hands.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Mara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Mara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett checks a low kick from Mara.
Sackett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mara misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Sackett.#T2#
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mara slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett backing away here, and Mara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mara throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett tries to work over Mara's front leg with a kick but Mara checks it.
Sackett with a nice cross.
Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Mara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Mara only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Mara backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mara 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.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sackett at a distance.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett backing away here, and Mara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara fakes the leg kick and cracks Sackett in the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Mara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mara misses with a body punch
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Mara moves away and avoids it.
Mara needs to keep his hands up - Sackett had a free shot at his head there.
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara. Mara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Mara scores with a hook.
Mara swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Mara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mara slips a straight right by Sackett.
Mara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Mara just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mara. Mara obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sackett with a jab.
Mara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Mara slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett slips under a jab from Mara.
Mara lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara throws out the jab.
Mara misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with an outside leg kick.
Mara throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Mara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mara will feel that in the morning.
Mara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Jab, jab by Mara - just one landing.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mara. Mara obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Mara only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Mara.
Mara looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Mara off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Mara throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Mara misses with a body shot.
Mara tries to work over Sackett's front leg with a kick but Sackett checks it.
Mara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Mara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mara throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.#T2#
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sackett under the eye.
Sackett lands a head kick. Mara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Mara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Mara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mara is able to avoid easily.
Mara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sackett's head backwards.
Mara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mara misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara.
Mara jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Mara throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara.
Mara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara.
Mara misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Mara moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Mara coming out on top.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Mara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett is looking to slow Mara down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Mara staying out of range there.
Mara slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Mara throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Mara's head but Mara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Mara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Mara knows he should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Mara off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Mara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mara, right into the meat.
Mara misses with a low kick.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Mara is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.
Mara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara takes one on the button.
Sackett checks a low kick from Mara.
Sackett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara counters with a nice leg kick.
Mara connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett throws a jab when Mara was well out of range.
Mara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Mara's head. #T1#
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Mara moves out of range easily.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara is just out of range.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara.
Mara misses with an uppercut.
Mara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mara scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Mara.
Mara just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Mara just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Mara tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Mara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Mara is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs.
Mara lands with a nice body punch.
Mara looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming. #T3#
Mara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mara throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Mara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mara's calf.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mara misses with an uppercut.
Sackett throws a right hand that Mara ducks under and follows up with a left that Mara also avoids with ease.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mara's head.#T4#
Mara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Mara counters with a good, hard body kick but Sackett shrugs it off.
Mara motions for Sackett to come forward. Mara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sackett works the jab nicely.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Mara's head but Mara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Mara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Mara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mara misses with an uppercut.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Mara.
Mara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Sackett slips under a jab.
Mara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Mara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Sackett takes a swing at Mara's ribcage but misses.
Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara moves away.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Mara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sackett slips a jab from Mara.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett counters with a body kick that stops Mara in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mara.#T1#
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mara doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Mara coming out on top.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Mara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mara misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Mara blocks a jab.
Mara throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mara throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Mara throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Mara manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Mara checks a leg kick.
Salosen Mara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sackett throws a body punch but Mara moves out of range.
Sackett backing away here, and Mara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mara thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mara avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mara.
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!
Sackett lands a jab to the head.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mara.
Mara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Mara misses with a body punch
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackett checks a leg kick. #T3#
Mara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Sackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mara doesn't seem phased though.
Mara looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mara 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.
An inside leg kick from Mara misses.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Mara.
Mara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Mara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Mara moves away and avoids it.
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mara motions for Sackett to come forward. Mara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Mara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Mara throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett is looking to slow Mara down with leg kicks.
Mara swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Mara misses
and Sackett counters with an outside leg kick.
Mara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Mara's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

After winning the bout, Mordecai Sackett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Ascension 1217     
Date:   Dec 17, 2016
#R1#
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duggan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duggan connects with a crisp jab.
Duggan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Duggan scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duggan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Duggan down.
Duggan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duggan jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duggan defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Duggan checks a leg kick.
Duggan looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett throws a jab when Duggan was well out of range.
Duggan throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett slips under a jab.#T1#
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Duggan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Duggan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duggan.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.
Duggan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Duggan should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Duggan misses the target.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Duggan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Duggan scores with a shot to the body.
Duggan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Duggan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duggan moves in looking to clinch but Sackett pushes him off.
Sackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duggans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Duggan has been cut.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Duggan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Sackett throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Duggan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duggan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duggan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Duggan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duggan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duggan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sackett throws a hook but Duggan blocks it.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Duggan defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Duggan checks the leg kick.
Duggan misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duggan.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duggan, as that shot connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Duggan connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duggan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackett.
Sackett lands a head kick. Duggan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Duggan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duggan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Duggan misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett misses with the body kick
enabling Duggan to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dean Duggan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett lands a jab to the head.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Duggan counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
Duggan slips under a jab.
Duggan jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duggan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duggan. Duggan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Duggan. That snapped Sackett's head back.
Duggan throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Duggan darts in and clinches Sackett up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duggans head. #T1#
Duggan blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Duggan avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Duggan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Duggan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Duggan connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Duggan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Duggan misses
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duggan.
Duggan lands a head kick!
Duggan throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely. #T2#
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters with a thumping low kick.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Sackett lands.
Sackett cracks the inside of Duggan's front leg.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Duggan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duggan is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
Duggan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Duggan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.#T3#
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Duggan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
A leg kick checked by Duggan.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Duggan in the body.
Duggan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sackett throws a good cross that connects.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duggan counters with a left to the body.
Duggan throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duggan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Duggan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duggan on the side of the head.
Duggan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duggan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett cracks Duggan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Duggan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duggan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett catches Duggan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Duggan with an uppercut!
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good work by Duggan as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Duggan as he connects with a hook.
Sackett lands a jab.
Duggan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duggan. That did some damage!
Duggan thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duggan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duggan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Duggan tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duggan. #T1#
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Duggan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett throws a nice looking combination but Duggan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duggan blocks a jab.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duggan misses with a few strikes there.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Duggan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duggan on the side of the head.
Sackett has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Duggan is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Duggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Duggan moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Duggan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duggan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Duggan jumps back.
Sackett tests Duggan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duggan tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duggan doesn't seem bothered though.
Sackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Duggan saw that one coming.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duggan moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Duggan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duggan moves away.
Duggan looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Duggan looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Duggan throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
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!
Sackett throws a body punch but Duggan moves out of range.
Sackett cracks Duggan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Sackett. #CL#
Duggan clinches up with Sackett and pushes him back against the cage.
Duggan tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan takes a shot to the head.
Duggan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
That's time! Duggan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Duggan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duggan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duggan lands a body shot.
Duggan tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duggan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duggan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
A bone on bone clash there as Duggan blocks the leg kick.
Duggan misses with a combination
and Sackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Duggan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duggan. Duggan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duggan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duggan there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Duggan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Duggan.
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sackett throws a hook but Duggan avoids it easily.
Duggan throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duggan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Duggan works the jab nicely.
Duggan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Duggan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duggan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Duggan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Duggan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Duggan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duggan avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Sackett 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.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duggan.
Duggan lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Duggan throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duggan checks a leg kick.
Duggan slips under a jab from Sackett.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duggan.
Duggan misses the jab.#T3#
Duggan takes one to the side of the head.
Duggan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Duggan ducks down to avoid it.
Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett motions for Duggan to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Duggan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Duggan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Duggan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Duggan rushes Sackett and presses him up against the cage.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action. #T4#
Sackett working hard to break the clinch.
Duggan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Duggan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duggan blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Duggan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggan misses with a body punch
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duggan throws a series of punches but Sackett avoids them all with ease.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Duggan blocks a jab.
Duggan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duggan tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Duggan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab by Sackett.
Duggan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duggan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duggan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duggan.
Duggan is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
Duggan tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
A swing and a miss from Duggan.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from Duggan tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duggan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Duggan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Duggan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duggan loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duggan moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett throws a push kick but Duggan slaps the foot to one side.
Duggan loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett 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.
Dean Duggan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Duggan checks a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Duggan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Sackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duggan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duggan.
Sackett stuns Duggan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Duggan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett takes a swing at Duggan's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Duggan's leg but Duggan calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duggan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duggan loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Duggan misses with a low kick.
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duggan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duggan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Duggan throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Duggan throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett throws a low kick but Duggan avoids it.
Duggan misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Duggan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Duggan.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duggan.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Duggan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Duggan misses with a leg kick
and Duggan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Duggan knows he should have avoided that one.
Duggan misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sackett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Ascension 1126     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Hale thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Hale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Hale's ribs.
Sackett throws a lazy body kick
and Hale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hale is just out of range.
Hale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Hale's front leg but catches the back leg as Hale tries to avoid it.
Hale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett feints and then cracks Hale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hale down.
Hale slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Hale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hale half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sackett jabs Hale right on the nose. Hale blinks but takes it well.
Hale checks a low kick from Sackett.
Hale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Hale counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.#T2#
Hale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackett.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Hale avoids a kick to the body.
Hale throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Hale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Hale throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Hale.
An attempted straight right counter from Hale misses the target.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Hale's ribs.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hale misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab when Hale was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Hale is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks. #T4#
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hale is out of range.
Hale misses the body punch
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hale.
Hale lands a head shot.
Sackett catches Hale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Sackett catches Hale right on the button with a cross.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Hale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hale throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Hale throws a head kick that misses.
Hale tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Hale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Hale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Hale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hale moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Hale tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Hale lands a head kick. Sackett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hale scores with a kick to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Hale throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hale in his tracks.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hale manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hale might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sackett lands with a hook. Hale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hale tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hale thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Hale slips the punch.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hale throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Hale's head but Hale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hale fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sackett just manages to avoid it.
Sackett keeps Hale at a distance using the push kick.
Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett moves forwards but Hale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hale's calf.#T4#
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hale to counter with a crisp jab.
Hale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hale makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett takes a swing at Hale's ribcage but misses.
Hale throws a big shot that misses.
Hale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hale drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hale misses with a jab to the body
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hale looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Hale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Hale throws a big counter combination but Sackett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hale misses with a body kick.
Hale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Hale lands a right hook to the body.
Hale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Hale.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hale with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett with a nice cross.
Hale avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett throws a hook but Hale blocks it.
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Hale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hale looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hale with a hook.
Hale tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Hale walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Hale misses with a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Hale.
Hale feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Donk. Hale catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Hale will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Hale moves away from the strike by Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hale misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hale slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hale misses its intended target.
Hale misses with a hook to the body
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Hale's leg. Hale is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Hale ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick. #T3#
Hale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hale.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Hale lands with a cross.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Hale's defenses.
Sackett defending well as Hale loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hale moves out of range of the body kick.
Hale attempts a counter takedown but Sackett avoids it well and moves away.
Hale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Hale walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Hale jumps back.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hale.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hale.
Hale lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hale in his tracks.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Hale's head but Hale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Hale throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Hale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hale scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hale tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Hale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hale is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Hale checks it.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hale moves away.#T1#
Hale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sackett misses the body punch
and Hale counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Hale jumps back.
Hale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Hale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sackett won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Sackett sneaks out the side door and pushes Hale away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Hale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Hale misses.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Hale's shoulder, as Hale tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hale manages to avoid it.
Hale attempts a counter takedown but Sackett avoids it well and moves away.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Hale's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Hale down.
Hale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hale under the eye.
Hale lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale blocks a jab.#T3#
Hale moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Hale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Hale counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with a two punch combination.
Hale misses with a wild body shot.
Hale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Hale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hale throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Hale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett swings for the body but Hale moves out of range. #T4#
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hale cracks Sackett with an open hand slap.
Sackett defending well as Hale loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a low kick but Hale avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Hale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hale manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hale wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Hale tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Hale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Sackett throws a jab when Hale was well out of range.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hale moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hale half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Hale's defenses. #T1#
Hale scores with a nice strike.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hale lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hale is just out of range.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sackett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hale.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Hale counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hale lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett throws the left hand but Hale avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hale misses the target.#T2#
Hale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale takes one to the chin there.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hale's calf.
Hale throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Hale moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hale lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Hale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hale throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Hale lands an overhand right.
Hale misses the jab.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hale misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hale lands the left hand.
Brandon Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hale looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Hale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hale's sensitive parts.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hale.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hale.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Hale's head but Hale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Hale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Hale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hale is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Hale in the body.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Hale moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Hale attempts a counter takedown but Sackett avoids it well and moves away.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sackett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

An out of breath and clearly excited Mordecai Sackett thanked Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: CFC 403     
Date:   Oct 28, 2016
#R1#
Lester throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Lester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lester sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Lester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lester throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Lester.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lester blocks a jab.
Sackett swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Lester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sackett swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lester makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett slips under a jab.#T2#
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Lester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Sackett scores with a push kick.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Lester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head.
Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Sackett tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.#T3#
Sackett misses with a jab to the body
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
Lester staying out of range there.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lester.#CUT2#
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester misses with a straight left.
Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester.
Sackett throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lester swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lester.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Lester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Lester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lester scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Lester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Lester misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Lester connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Sackett tries to bum rush Lester with a series of wild strikes but Lester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
Lester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Lester backs off Sackett throws a huge counter combo but Lester manages to avoid it all.
Sackett tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
Lester with a hook.
Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lester can pounce on him.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lester blocks a head kick by Sackett. #T2#
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lester lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lester scores with a shot to the body.
Lester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett lands with a hook. Lester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lester is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Lester cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Lester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Sackett cracks Lester with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Lester swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch.
Sackett tries to land a body kick
and Lester counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lester 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.
Sackett swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett moves out of range as Lester strikes.
A leg kick checked by Lester.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lester.
Sackett misses with a body kick.#T4#
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lester scores with a body shot.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Lester's corner calls for a 1-2. Lester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lester 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.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lester lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lester.
Lester blocks a leg kick.
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lester doesn't seem bothered though.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Sackett gets a clinch.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lester.
Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Lester pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lester. #T1#
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Lester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Lester misses with an uppercut.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Lester sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Lester misses.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Lester thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lester checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Lester throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
A jab from Sackett misses.
It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lester misses the jab.
Lester throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester is looking to counter punch.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Lester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Sackett.
Sackett moves out of range as Lester strikes.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
A left lands for Lester.#T4#
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Lester's torso.
Sackett slips a straight right by Lester.
Sackett flicks out a counter leg kick but Lester steps away.
Sackett thumps Lester with a low kick.
Lester throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester connects with a single shot there.
Sackett throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range.
As Sackett backs away, Lester returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sackett takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Nice cross by Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Lester.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett with a hook.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Lester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Lester's head.
Lester throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Lester only half commits.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett keeps Lester at a distance using the push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lester looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Lester will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Lester digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
A big right from Lester misses.
Lester missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
A jab from Lester finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
Lester lands a lovely overhand right.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lester.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Lester moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lester can pounce on him.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Lester scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage!
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lester blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lester throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lester looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lester, as that shot connected.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lester moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Lester misses with a leg kick
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lester will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lester looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Lester cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lester tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Sackett closes the distance and pushes Lester back into the cage.
Lester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett. #T1#
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Lester manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Lester moved away.
Sackett with a hook.
Sackett defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Sackett slips under a jab from Lester.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lester with a body shot.
Lester slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Lester feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Sackett cracks Lester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Lester's head back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sackett.
Lester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lester misses with a looping left.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Lester - just one landing.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackett slips under a jab from Lester.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Lester's ribs.
Lester scores with a jab.
Lester misses with an uppercut
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Lester counters with a straight right hand.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Lester feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Sackett connects with a right hand. Lester shakes it off.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Sackett coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Sackett lands a nice hook to Lester's body. Lester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy.
Lester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lester swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett feints a counter leg kick.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Sackett throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett moves out of range as Lester strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mordecai Sackett.
Well Sackett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mordecai Sackett thanked Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: CFC 397     
Date:   Oct 07, 2016
#R1#
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett moves out of range as Fakiiri throws a body kick. #CL#
Fakiiri moves into the clinch.
Sackett working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Fakiiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett is trying to stall.
Sackett is trying to maintain a safe position but Fakiiri gets an underhook and turns Sackett into the cage.
Sackett looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Fakiiri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
A body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Sackett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett is trying to maintain a safe position but Fakiiri gets an underhook and turns Sackett into the cage.
Fakiiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Sackett avoids the elbow strike from Fakiiri, against the cage.
Fakiiri lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Fakiiri throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fakiiri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Fakiiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fakiiri looks to land a combination. Sackett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fakiiri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fakiiri throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Fakiiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.#T2#
Fakiiri lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Fakiiri staying out of range there.
Fakiiri connects with a jab.
Fakiiri connects with a nice looking jab.
Fakiiri misses with a body kick.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fakiiri throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fakiiri.
Sackett cracks Fakiiri with a good jab.
Fakiiri throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fakiiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Fakiiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett clobbers Fakiiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fakiiri. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Fakiiri.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Fakiiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fakiiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fakiiri. Fakiiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sackett throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Sackett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett lands a jab to Fakiiri's midsection.
Jab, jab by Fakiiri - just one landing.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fakiiri.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fakiiri will feel that in the morning.
Sackett with a nice cross.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fakiiri moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Fakiiri off the cage and back into range.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fakiiri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fakiiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fakiiri tries to clinch up.
Fakiiri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sackett back to the cage. Fakiiri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Fakiiri saw that one coming.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Fakiiri's knee but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Fakiiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
Fakiiri defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fakiiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri. #T1#
Fakiiri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Fakiiri has closed the distance and engaged Sackett in a clinch.
Sackett is looking to control Fakiiri's arms but Fakiiri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sackett has his back to the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fakiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Fakiiri as the two fighters clinch.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Sackett breaks the clinch.
Fakiiri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri scores with a sloppy right hand. Sackett should have avoided that one. #T2#
Fakiiri throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fakiiri blocks the body kick.
Fakiiri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sackett takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Fakiiri connects with a nice looking jab.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri misses with a looping left.
Fakiiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fakiiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fakiiri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Fakiiri seems unphased.
Sackett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Fakiiri checks it.
Fakiiri throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
Fakiiri takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett scores with a jab. Fakiiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri moves away from the strike by Sackett.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Fakiiri counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fakiiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Fakiiri swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Fakiiri with an uppercut!
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!
Fakiiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Fakiiri throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fakiiri.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fakiiri throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Fakiiri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fakiiri loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a nice body kick.
Fakiiri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sackett throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.
Sackett throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Fakiiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fakiiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick
and Fakiiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fakiiri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri scores with a head kick.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Fakiiri's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett slips under a jab from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri blocks a jab.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Sackett as he connects with a hook.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fakiiri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fakiiri connects with a single shot there.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Fakiiri thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett feints and then cracks Fakiiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fakiiri down.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Fakiiri looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Fakiiri blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Fakiiri.
Sackett jabs Fakiiri right on the nose. Fakiiri blinks but takes it well.
Fakiiri connects with the punch.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Sackett tries to keep at a distance but Fakiiri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fakiiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fakiiri as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fakiiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri. #BC2#
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head. #T3##BC2#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fakiiri.
Sackett throws a hook but Fakiiri avoids it easily.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Fakiiri saw that one coming.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Fakiiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fakiiri misses the jab.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Fakiiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett lunges at Fakiiri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fakiiri's hand.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fakiiri tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fakiiri circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri tries to clinch up.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from Fakiiri.
Sackett steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fakiiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fakiiri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Sackett.
Fakiiri misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a nice body kick.
Fakiiri is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sackett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Museum of Monsters & Madmen, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: CFC 392     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Sackett throws a jab when Lester was well out of range.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Sackett.
Lester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sackett. That one must have hurt.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Lester checks it.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lester has time to react.
Sackett throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Lester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Lester counters with a thumping low kick.
Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett 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.
Lester blocks a low kick nicely.
Lester throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackett moves away from the strike by Lester.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy body kick from Sackett
letting Lester counter with a right hand.
Lester scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Lester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lester is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it.
Lester has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lester misses with a low kick as Sackett jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lester. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Lester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lester swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester scores with a nice head shot.
Lester cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett. #T3#
Lester lands an overhand right.
Sackett defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.
Lester avoids a kick to the body.
Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sackett.
Sackett throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
Sackett defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Sackett was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Sackett cracks Lester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Lester stumbling back into the cage.
Lester misses with a hook.
Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
Lester blocks a head kick by Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lester moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Lester works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Lester. Beautiful body shot.
Lester lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut.
Lester misses the jab.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lester.
Lester swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett works Lester's body with a nice hook.
Lester moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Lester throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Sackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lester is able to avoid easily.
Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lester cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Lester moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lester misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Lester.
Sackett tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Lester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Sackett misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back.
Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.
Lester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackett lands with a hook. Lester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lester counter with a right hand.
Lester slips under a jab.
Lester misses with a hook to the body
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Lester misses.
Sackett moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Lester missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lester slips a jab from Sackett.
Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy.
Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Lester throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lester's head backwards.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lester has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back.
Lester follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Lester scores with a leg kick.
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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Lester scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lester checks a leg kick.
Lester walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sackett.
Sackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Lester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body
letting Lester counter with a right hand.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester misses with a straight left.
Sackett lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett walks into a straight right hand from Lester.#T1#
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Lester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lester connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Lester checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett cracks the inside of Lester's front leg.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Lester throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sackett with a hook.
Nice cross by Lester.
Sackett throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy.
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!
Sackett connects with a right hand. Lester shakes it off.#T2#
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lester lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett walks into a straight right hand from Lester.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Lester feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sackett sprawling to the canvas! Sackett rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lester finish him?!
Lester lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sackett falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lester dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
Moe Lester is the new welterweight champion!

 

Event: CFC 388     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Barbu throws a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin Barbu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbu, as that shot connected.
Barbu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Barbu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sackett wants to slow Barbu down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Barbu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett leaves Barbu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbu.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Barbu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbu blocks the leg kick.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett defending well as Barbu loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbu is out of range.
Barbu cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Barbu with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Barbu cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mordecai Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett staying out of range there.
As Barbu backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbu missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Barbu's leg. Barbu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett throws the left hand but Barbu avoids the punch easily.
Barbu checks a low kick from Sackett.
Barbu moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Barbu cracks Sackett with an open hand slap.
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett cracks Barbu with an open hand slap.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbu. That did some damage!
Barbu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Nice shot by Barbu.
Sackett throws a low kick but Barbu moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Barbu misses its intended target.
Barbu throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Barbu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbu scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbu's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Barbu coming out on top.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbu moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Barbu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Barbu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbu fails with the takedown.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Barbu.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Barbu's head but Barbu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett is looking to slow Barbu down with leg kicks.
Sackett stuffs the takedown.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Barbu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbu off the cage and back into range.
Barbu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbu throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Barbu ducks down to avoid it.
Barbu throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Barbu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
The fighters circling - Barbu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbu misses with an uppercut.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Barbu moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbu is able to avoid easily.
Barbu throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbu throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbu lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Barbu checks it.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sackett defends it well.
Barbu misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbu throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benjamin Barbu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barbu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbu needs to keep his hands up - Sackett had a free shot at his head there.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbu swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbu.
Barbu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Barbu moved away.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbu.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Barbu.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Barbu moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Barbu avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Barbu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Barbu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barbu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Barbu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Barbu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Barbu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Barbu off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbu misses the target.
Barbu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sackett at a distance.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Barbu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Barbu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Barbu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Barbu.
Barbu throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Barbu checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Barbu misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Barbu connects with a body shot.
Barbu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbu.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Barbu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbu.
Sackett slips a jab and a cross from Barbu.
Barbu throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbu moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbu throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Barbu.
Barbu misses with a looping right.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbu blocks the body kick.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barbu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barbu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sackett but Sackett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barbu lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Barbu looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Barbu connects with a nice looking jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbu blocks the leg kick.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Barbu.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbu.
Barbu blocks the body kick. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Barbu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
Barbu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Barbu's leg. Barbu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbu lands with a right hand.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Barbu moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sackett momentarily.
Barbu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbu lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Barbu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sackett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barbu tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Barbu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sackett dives on top into guard.#REVR#
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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Barbu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbu avoided it.
Barbu throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Barbu lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett is looking to slow Barbu down with leg kicks.
Barbu misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbu tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett wants to slow Barbu down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
You can see that Barbu has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Barbu checks a low kick from Sackett.
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!
Sackett staying out of range there.
Barbu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbu.
Barbu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbu.#T1#
Barbu fails to land the takedown.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett lands with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sackett throws the left hand but Barbu avoids the punch easily.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett throws a low kick but Barbu avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Barbu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barbu looks to land a combination but Sackett avoids it well.
Barbu lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Barbu's leg but Barbu calmly moves out of range.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbu looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbu lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Barbu as he connects with a hook.
Barbu misses with a takedown attempt - Sackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbu. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Barbu off balance momentarily.
Sackett keeps Barbu at a distance using the push kick.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbu will feel that in the morning.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Barbu off balance momentarily.
Barbu blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Barbu misses.
Barbu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sackett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbu somewhat.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Barbu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett. #T3#
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Barbu saw it coming and moves away.
Barbu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Barbu sees coming a mile off.
Barbu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Barbu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett misses with a double jab.
Barbu throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Barbu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbu avoided it.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbu.
Barbu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
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!
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbu throws out the jab.
Barbu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbu.
Barbu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Barbu ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbu.
Barbu misses with a takedown attempt - Sackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barbu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sackett defends it nicely.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Barbu's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Barbu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbu is able to avoid easily.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbu.
Sackett lands a head kick!
Barbu takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws a low kick but Barbu moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbu misses.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Barbu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbu.
Barbu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sackett's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Barbu moved away.
Barbu cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett. #T1#
Barbu lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Barbu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barbu lands in his opponent's guard.
Barbu advances to half guard.
Sackett is looking to improve his position.
Barbu is pressing down on Sackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sackett is holding on for now.
Barbu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barbu looking to pass the guard.
Barbu keeps trying to improve his position.
Barbu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barbu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sackett reverses the position - he's now on top in Barbu's guard. #T2#
Sackett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barbu is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett preventing the sweep.
Sackett is looking to stand up but Barbu won't let him.
Barbu wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Sackett wanted to stand there but Barbu had control of the position. #SU#
Sackett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Barbu.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Barbu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbu.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbu throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Barbu.
Barbu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Barbu scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Barbu saw that one coming.#T4#
Sackett throws a leg kick but Barbu sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Barbu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbu throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Barbu off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Barbu throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Barbu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sackett at a distance.
Barbu thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Barbu ducks down to avoid it.
Barbu misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Barbu throws a big shot that misses.
Barbu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sackett's waist but Sackett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbu off to one side.
Barbu throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Barbu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Barbu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Benjamin Barbu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Barbu checks the leg kick.
Sackett moves forwards but Barbu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Barbu.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Barbu moved out of range nicely.
Barbu scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Barbu moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Barbu checks a leg kick.
A jab from Barbu misses.
Barbu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Barbu throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbu's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbu is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbu. That snapped Sackett's head back.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Barbu's leg but Barbu calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbu is able to avoid easily.
Barbu looks to land a combination but Sackett avoids it well.
Sackett throws a push kick but Barbu slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Barbu moved away.
A jab from Barbu does it's job there.
A punch combination from Barbu misses.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett throws a low kick but Barbu moves out of range easily.
Barbu throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Barbu goes for a double leg but Sackett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sackett continues to drive forward.
Barbu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Barbu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Barbu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sackett wants it to stay on the feet.
Barbu moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
A leg kick checked by Barbu.#T2#
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barbu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Barbu.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Barbu's belly button to the back.
Barbu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbu lands a glancing blow to the side of Sackett's head.
Barbu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sackett is fending him off so far but Barbu persists. Nope, Sackett circles away and we're back to standing.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Barbu.
Sackett wants to slow Barbu down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Barbu off balance momentarily.
Barbu avoids a kick to the body.
Barbu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a nice body kick.
Barbu checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbu.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbu looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Barbu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Barbu misses with a straight right.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbu throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbu avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbu.
Barbu blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sackett.
Barbu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbu misses with an uppercut.
Barbu misses with a hook.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbu.
Sackett throws a low kick but Barbu moves out of range easily.
Barbu feints the counter takedown.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Barbu.
A jab from Barbu misses.
Barbu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Barbu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Barbu moved away.
Barbu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett slips a jab from Barbu.
Barbu looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbu slips a straight right by Sackett.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Mordecai Sackett made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Museum of Monsters & Madmen and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: LEGACY! 78     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Summers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett moves out of range as Summers throws a body kick.
Sackett throws a low kick but Summers moves out of range easily.
Summers tries to land a body kick
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Summers 's knee.
Summers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Summers's knee but Summers avoids it well.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Summers saw that one coming.
Summers throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett punishes Summers's body with a nice straight punch.
Summers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Summers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sackett lunges at Summers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Summers's hand.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Summers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers misses with a body kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett lands a head kick!
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Summers connects with a nice looking jab.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Summers saw that one coming.
Summers moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Summers scores with a body shot.
Summers misses with a low kick.
Summers lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Summers slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Summers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Summers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Summers misses with a low kick.
Summers darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Summers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Summers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sackett.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Summers's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Summers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Summers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Summers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Summers throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Summers avoids it with no problem.
Summers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Summers doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Sackett misses.
It looked like Summers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Summers. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Summers connects with the punch.
Summers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Summers blocks the body kick.
Summers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett thuds a left hand into Summers's body.
Summers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by Summers as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Summers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Summers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Summers takes one on the button.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Summers's head but Summers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Summers throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Summers looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Summers ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Sackett lands a nice hook to Summers's body. Summers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett swinging wildly here.
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Summers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Summers misses with a hook.
Sackett throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Summers misses the target.
Summers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Summers.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Summers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sackett just manages to avoid it.
Summers misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch.
Sackett throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Summers slips under a jab.
Summers tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Summers throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Summers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Summers looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Sackett throws a jab when Summers was well out of range.
Sackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Summers cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Summers slips under a jab from Sackett.#T1#
Sackett slips a jab from Summers.
Summers scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Summers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Summers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Summers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett lands a jab to Summers's midsection.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Summers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch.
Summers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sackett defends it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Summers might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Summers blocks a leg kick.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett lands with a nice body kick.
Summers scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Summers misses.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Summers.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Summers throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Summers is out of range.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily.
Summers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Summers tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Summers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Sackett with a hook.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett throws a push kick but Summers slaps the foot to one side.
Summers throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Summers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Summers misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Summers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Summers moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Summers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Summers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Summers. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett with a hook.#T4#
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Summers. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Summers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Summers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Summers.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Summers misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Summers throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sackett checks a low kick from Summers.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Summers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Summers counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Summers in his tracks.
Summers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Summers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Summers. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Summers checks a leg kick nicely.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Summers moves away and avoids it.
Summers moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Summers.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Summers off the cage and back into range.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Summers counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett lands with a hook. Summers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Summers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Summers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Summers counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Summers avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Summers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Summers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett swings for the body but Summers moves out of range.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Summers's knee but Summers avoids it well.
Summers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett thumps Summers with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Summers down.
Summers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Summers misses with the body kick
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Summers's knee momentarily.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Summers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Sackett follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Summers wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Summers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett takes a swing at Summers's ribcage but misses.
Summers looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Summers counters with a left and a right that stings Sackett.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Summers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett misses with a double jab.
Summers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Summers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Summers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Summers takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Summers misses the shot to the body.
Summers throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Summers checks a leg kick.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Summers.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Summers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Summers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Summers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Sackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Summers doesn't seem phased though.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Sackett throws a hook but Summers blocks it.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Summers sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Summers, right into the meat.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Summers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Summers.
Sackett throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily.
Summers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Summers lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Summers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Summers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Summers motions for Sackett to come forward. Summers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mordecai Sackett just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A jab from Sackett misses.
Summers thinks about countering with a body kick.
Summers connects with a single shot there.
Summers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Summers moves away and avoids it.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Summers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Summers throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Summers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Summers loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett moves out of range as Summers throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
Summers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a hook. Summers ducked under it nicely.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Summers sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Summers looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Sackett feints and then cracks Summers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Summers down.
Sackett moves out of range as Summers strikes.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
Summers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sackett will feel that in the morning.
Summers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Summers on the side of the head.
Sackett takes a swing at Summers's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Summers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Summers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Summers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Summers throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Summers's leg but Summers calmly moves out of range.
Summers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sackett works Summers's body with a nice hook.
Summers throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Summers moved out of range nicely.
Summers throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Summers thuds his shin into the meat of Sackett's side.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett throws the left hand but Summers avoids the punch easily.
Summers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Summers cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Summers misses with a double jab.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Summers lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackett.
Summers throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett needs to keep his hands up - Summers had a free shot at his head there.
Summers takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Summers.
A decent looking cross lands there for Summers.
Sackett cracks Summers with a good jab.
Summers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Summers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett.
Summers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Summers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Summers slips a jab from Sackett.
A shot to the body from Summers misses
and Sackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Summers thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Summers thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Sackett cracks Summers with a good jab.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Summers counters with a body kick that stops Sackett in his tracks momentarily.
Summers with a hook.
Summers fakes the leg kick and cracks Sackett in the body.
Summers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Summers misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Sackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Summers doesn't seem phased though.
Summers lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Summers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett tries to move into range but Summers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alex Summers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Summers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Summers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Summers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Summers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Summers throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Summers.
Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Summers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Summers catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Summers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sackett with a nice cross.
Sackett wants to slow Summers down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Summers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Summers loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Summers. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Summers throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Summers. That did some damage!
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Summers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Summers misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Summers.
Summers throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Summers throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.
Summers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Summers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Summers.
Nice shot lands for Summers.
Summers thows a body kick. Sackett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from Summers.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Summers ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
An attempted straight right counter from Summers misses the target.#T2#
Summers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Summers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Summers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Summers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Summers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Sackett slips a jab and a cross from Summers.
Summers misses the shot to the body.
Summers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Summers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Summers scores with a nice body kick.
Summers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
Sackett throws a jab when Summers was well out of range.
Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Summers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Summers blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett throws a jab when Summers was well out of range.
Summers half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Summers's head but Summers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Summers.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Summers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Summers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alex Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Summers's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Summers as he checks the leg kick.
Summers gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Summers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Summers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs.
Sackett works Summers's body with a nice hook.
Sackett connects with a body shot.
Summers misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett sizes up Summers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Summers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
A good leg kick by Summers.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Summers throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Summers with a body shot.
Summers looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Summers.
Well Sackett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett is the new welterweight champion!
Mordecai Sackett made sure to mention his sponsor, Museum of Monsters & Madmen in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GKNY 76 - Sackett v Markovic 2     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Markovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Markovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Markovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Markovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sackett is looking for a sweep.
Markovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Markovic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Markovic working the strikes but Sackett uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Markovic is pressing down on Sackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sackett is holding on for now.
Sackett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Markovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Markovic's back!
Sackett lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sackett 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.
Markovic is in bad spot here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett punches Markovic on the ear.
Markovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Markovic is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sackett off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1#
Sackett lands a shot to the body.
Sackett lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Markovic hold on?!
Markovic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sackett working the head and body with strikes.
Sackett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Markovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Markovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
Sackett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Markovic's head.
Markovic trying to control the position.
Markovic wants to hit a switch here but Sackett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Markovic there!
Sackett lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Sackett lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett lands a big shot there that rocks Markovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Markovic is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Sackett loads up with a big shot that hurts Markovic! He's pulled Sackett in close but Sackett has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Markovic survive? More strikes from Sackett and Markovic is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett retains his welterweight title!
Mordecai Sackett took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Milo Markovic was interviewed post fight and said 'No shame in losing to the best, back to the drawing board...'.

 

Event: GKNY 63 - Sackett V Murhaa II     
Date:   Apr 07, 2016
#R1#
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a body kick.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice combination there by Murhaa.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Jab by Sackett.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Murhaa's head back.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murhaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Murhaa has managed to clinch.
Murhaa misses with the head strike. #T2#
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Murhaa is stalling here.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Murhaa. #BC#
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Sackett swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand.
Murhaa moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Murhaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Murhaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sackett rather than just go for the knockout.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Murhaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
And Sackett counters with a quick kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Murhaa blocks the low kick.
Sackett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Murhaa's head back.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Murhaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett tries to land a body kick
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Sackett.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phol Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murhaa slips under a jab from Sackett.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murhaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett misses with a series of wild punches.
Murhaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
As Murhaa backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sackett takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Sackett throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murhaa avoids it.
Sackett connects with a body shot.#T1#
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Sackett throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Murhaa blocks the low kick.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Sackett.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
Sackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Sackett jabs Murhaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
Murhaa ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Murhaa drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sackett jabs at Murhaa's body.#T3#
Murhaa stuns Sackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Murhaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Sackett misses with a jab to the body
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Sackett.
Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Murhaa misses.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
A cross from Sackett lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Murhaa defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Murhaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murhaa will feel that in the morning.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
And Sackett counters with a quick kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Murhaa misses with a straight right. #T1#
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Sackett thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sackett throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sackett counters with a good, hard body kick but Murhaa shrugs it off. #T2#
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!
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett wants to slow Murhaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Murhaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Murhaa throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Murhaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Murhaa down.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murhaa throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Murhaa with a nice cross.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa throws a lazy body kick
and Sackett counters with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Murhaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters with a good low kick that Murhaa was not able to check.
Murhaa defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Murhaa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mordecai Sackett did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murhaa's calf.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Sackett cracks Murhaa with an open hand slap.
Murhaa takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Murhaa throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.#T1#
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Sackett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett scores with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Murhaa jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Sackett counters with a quick kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett wants to slow Murhaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett motions for Murhaa to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
Sackett defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Murhaa dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett lands with a cross.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Murhaa blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Murhaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a body shot.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Murhaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
Sackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett.
Sackett with a hook.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Murhaa moves his leg out of the way.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
You can see that Murhaa has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Phol Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from Murhaa.
Sackett lands with a hook. Murhaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murhaa momentarily.
Sackett throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
A cross from Murhaa lands.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murhaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Sackett misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Murhaa.
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhaa swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett retains his welterweight title!
Mordecai Sackett really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Museum of Monsters & Madmen logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Phol Murhaa stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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