PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Whoomp There it is. Orlando Sackett looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Lundgren
vs
Sackett

195 cm
19
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
261 lbs
12 - 14 - 1

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dolph Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Sackett looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A low kick from Lundgren is predictable there
and Sackett counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett closes the distance and clinches up with Lundgren, looking for a takedown. Sackett pushes Lundgren against the cage but Lundgren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lundgren looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lundgren throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Lundgren.
Lundgren missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lundgren misses with a looping right.
Lundgren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lundgren lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lundgren throws out the jab.
Lundgren throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Lundgren.
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!
Lundgren scores with a decent looking hook.
Lundgren swinging wildly here.
Lundgren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lundgren looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
A big right from Lundgren misses.
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lundgren takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Lundgren misses.
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lundgren throws a big shot that misses.
Lundgren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lundgren 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.
Lundgren scores with a hook.
Lundgren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lundgren is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs.
Lundgren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren misses with a looping right.

Lundgren drops Sackett with a beautiful combination! Sackett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lundgren is looking for the KO!

Sackett is rocked!
Lundgren tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Dolph Lundgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren lands with a right hand.
Lundgren throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Lundgren.
Nice uppercut there from Lundgren.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Lundgren misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Lundgren. Beautiful body shot.
Lundgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Lundgren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lundgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lundgren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lundgren throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Lundgren misses with a few strikes there.
Lundgren closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from Lundgren misses.
Sackett stuffs the takedown attempt from Lundgren. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Lundgren misses.
Lundgren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Sackett defending well as Lundgren loads up on a big left hand.
Lundgren misses the jab.
Lundgren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from Lundgren.
Lundgren throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lundgren.
Lundgren throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Lundgren connects with a right hand. Sackett shakes it off.
Lundgren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lundgren tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lundgren throws out the jab.
Lundgren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lundgren throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lundgren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lundgren cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lundgren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgren cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lundgren.
Lundgren throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lundgren.
A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lundgren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lundgren scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lundgren throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Lundgren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sackett at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lundgren scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lundgren tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Lundgren.
A slow jab from Lundgren misses its intended target.
Lundgren 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.

Dolph Lundgren 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.

Lundgren lands with a straight right. Sackett didn't see that one coming.
Lundgren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lundgren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lundgren.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Lundgren.
Lundgren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lundgren throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Lundgren.
Lundgren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lundgren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lundgren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lundgren misses the jab.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lundgren throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Lundgren.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lundgren.
Lundgren misses the jab.
Lundgren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Lundgren throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lundgren catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lundgren thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lundgren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Lundgren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lundgren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sackett pinned against the cage. Sackett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sackett moves forwards but Lundgren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lundgren throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Lundgren - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lundgren misses the target.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lundgren.
Lundgren throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Lundgren connects with a single shot there.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lundgren.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sackett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Lundgren keeps it at a distance.
Lundgren misses with a left hand

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
so Sackett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgren wants to stand and escape but Sackett is having none of it.

Lundgren has an active guard here but Sackett has managed to pass into half guard.
Sackett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lundgren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lundgren wants to get back to his feet.
Lundgren is working to get back to half guard.
Lundgren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sackett on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lundgren tries to reverse the position but Sackett maintains control.
Lundgren wants to control but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett prevents Lundgren from getting the reversal.
Lundgren wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sackett.
Lundgren wants to get back to his feet.
Sackett trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lundgren looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lundgren is trying to get back to his feet but Sackett has full control of the position and if anything, Lundgren has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lundgren is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sackett gets his way!
Sackett trying to control momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lundgren looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolph Lundgren dominated that second round.
That's time! Lundgren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lundgren connects with a body shot.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lundgren misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett slips under a jab from Lundgren.
A big left from Lundgren misses.
Lundgren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lundgren missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lundgren jabs Sackett right on the nose. Sackett blinks but takes it well.
Lundgren lands with a cross.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Lundgren finish him?
Lundgren throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett seems to have recovered his senses.
Lundgren looks to land a combination but Sackett avoids it well.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lundgren.
Lundgren misses with a few strikes there.
Lundgren connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sackett slips under a jab from Lundgren.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lundgren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren just misses with a punch to the body.
Dolph Lundgren is winning the standup battle so far.
Lundgren lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into rage.
Decent striking displayed by Lundgren there.
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lundgren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lundgren misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a nice body kick.

Lundgren closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sackett did well to prevent Lundgren getting side control.
Lundgren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lundgren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sackett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundgren wants to stand but Sackett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lundgren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett is trying to control the position but Lundgren postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.
Lundgren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lundgren wanted to stand there but Sackett had control of the position.
Lundgren throws and elbow that misses. Sackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lundgren's guard. Nice move by Sackett!
Lundgren trying to keep a closed guard but Sackett is proving a slippery customer.
Lundgren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sackett is controlling him.

Sackett 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.
Lundgren wants to improve his position but instead Sackett has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren pushes Sackett off looking to stand but Sackett dives back in and keeps control.
Sackett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lundgren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Sackett seems to be working for a kimura but Lundgren defends the submission attempt.
Lundgren is trying to stand.
Lundgren trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lundgren wants to stand back up but Sackett manages to pass into side control.
Orlando Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lundgren striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Sackett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lundgren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lundgren is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Sackett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lundgren is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lundgren pushes Sackett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sackett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dolph Lundgren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lundgren, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolph Lundgren!