PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes into the arena with She Hates Me blaring out of the sound system. Azevedo has chosen I'm a Soldier, I'm a Fighter as his entrance music. Logan Sackett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hugo Azevedo's chin.

Sackett
vs
Azevedo

190 cm
25
220 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

185 cm
27
216 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Real Fighters Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Azevedo moves out of range.
Azevedo slips under a jab.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Azevedo throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Azevedo only half commits.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
Azevedo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Azevedo.
Sackett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Azevedo is fending him off so far but Sackett persists. Nope, Azevedo circles away and we're back to standing.
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Azevedo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sackett is fending him off so far but Azevedo persists. Nope, Sackett circles away and we're back to standing.
Azevedo throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.

Sackett clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Azevedo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett has Azevedo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Azevedo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett is working Azevedo over against the cage.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Azevedo manages to break the clinch.
Azevedo misses the shot to the body.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Azevedo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo.
Azevedo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Azevedo keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Azevedo counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Azevedo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azevedo just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sackett as he avoids it easily.

Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Azevedo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.

Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Azevedo's waist but Azevedo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sackett off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Azevedo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azevedo throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Azevedo blocks a head kick by Sackett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo.
Azevedo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Azevedo circles away.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Azevedo's legs.
Azevedo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett digs a good hook to Azevedo's body.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Azevedo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo.
Azevedo dives in and grabs Sackett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sackett pushes down on Azevedo's head and hops out.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Azevedo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Logan Sackett has been cut.
Sackett defending well as Azevedo loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Azevedo off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azevedo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azevedo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azevedo tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.

Sackett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sackett lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Azevedo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sackett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azevedo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Logan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Logan Sackett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Azevedo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azevedo's head.
Azevedo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Sackett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sackett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azevedo!
Azevedo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sackett throwing strikes here but Azevedo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Azevedo tries to reverse the position but Sackett maintains control.
Sackett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Azevedo is in a horrible position here. Sackett smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sackett prevents Azevedo from getting the reversal.
Azevedo tries to hold on but Sackett pushes him away.
Sackett wants to control the pace but Azevedo is squirming around nicely.
Sackett throwing strikes but Azevedo bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Azevedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sackett is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Azevedo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sackett is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Azevedo passes Sackett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azevedo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Azevedo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sackett keeps working.
Azevedo working the head and body with strikes.
Azevedo is thwarting Sackett's attempts to control the position.
Azevedo is looking to stall here but Sackett recovers full guard.
Sackett pulls Azevedo in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azevedo stands up over Sackett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sackett wants to sweep here but Azevedo controlling him for the moment.
Sackett working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azevedo won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Logan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Logan Sackett's cut.
That's time! 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.

Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but Sackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo lands with a nice body punch.

Azevedo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sackett was covering up waiting for the punch and Azevedo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Azevedo stopping the sweep attempt from Sackett.

Sackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azevedo is aware though and is defending well.
Azevedo won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
Logan Sackett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azevedo throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azevedo is trying to control. Sackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azevedo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Azevedo prevents Sackett from improving his position.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard but Sackett defending well.
Azevedo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Azevedo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sackett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Azevedo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sackett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Azevedo wants to take a breather but Sackett is having none of it.
Hugo Azevedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is pressing down on Sackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sackett is holding on for now.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Azevedo.
Sackett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azevedo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azevedo's back!
Sackett trying to control momentarily.
Azevedo breaks Sackett's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sackett working a defensive guard here.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Azevedo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo lands a couple of elbows.
Sackett can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Azevedo slows the pace down in half guard.
Azevedo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sackett is looking to improve his position.
Sackett moves into full guard.
Azevedo preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo distracts Sackett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Azevedo lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo landing some decent shots from guard.
Azevedo trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Azevedo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azevedo is trying to control. Sackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sackett tries to roll over but Azevedo keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Azevedo 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Sackett!
After the big win, Logan Sackett made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Real Fighters Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.