PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Striker Grappling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jubal Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jubal Sackett has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Grappling
vs
Sackett

180 cm
28
175 lbs
23 - 8 - 1

190 cm
26
181 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Striker Grappling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jubal Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett misses with a hook. Grappling ducked under it nicely.
Grappling cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Sackett is looking to slow Grappling down with leg kicks.
Sackett shoots for a takedown but Grappling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grappling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grappling swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
Sackett throws a low kick but Grappling avoids it.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Grappling in the body.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Grappling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Grappling's legs.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Grappling throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.
Grappling looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Grappling misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grappling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grappling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grappling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striker Grappling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett slips under a jab from Grappling.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grappling throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grappling.
Grappling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.

Sackett gets a clinch.
Grappling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grappling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.

Grappling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grappling.
Grappling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grappling feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grappling. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grappling swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grappling.
Grappling throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as Grappling blocks the low kick.
Grappling connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grappling manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grappling with a nice cross.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Grappling's legs.
Grappling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grappling.
Grappling tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grappling scores with a jab.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grappling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grappling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
Striker Grappling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappling works over Sackett's head and body with a nice combination.
A clash of legs there as Grappling blocks the low kick.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grappling goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Grappling shrugs it off though.
Sackett punishes Grappling's body with a nice straight punch.
Grappling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Grappling moved out of range nicely.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grappling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Grappling throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grappling misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grappling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappling throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Grappling with an uppercut!
A low kick from Grappling is predictable there
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grappling smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grappling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Grappling connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett slips a jab and a cross from Grappling.
Grappling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Grappling blocks the body kick.
Grappling will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grappling is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grappling throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Grappling avoids it.
Grappling throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of 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 Striker Grappling will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown but Grappling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grappling misses the shot to the body.
Sackett throws a body punch but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling checks a low kick from Sackett.
Grappling slips under a jab from Sackett.
Grappling's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sackett under the eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grappling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grappling blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grappling is out of range.
Grappling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
Grappling scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Grappling finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
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 scoring well with a low kick there.
Grappling checks a low kick from Sackett.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grappling.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Grappling scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grappling.
Good leg kick by Grappling there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Grappling sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grappling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett connects with a right hand. Grappling shakes it off.
Grappling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Grappling throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grappling cracks Sackett with an open hand slap.
Grappling misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Grappling finds it's target.
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 it's checked well by Grappling.
Sackett lands with a straight right. Grappling didn't see that one coming.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Grappling's leg but Grappling calmly moves out of range.
Sackett throws the left hand but Grappling avoids the punch easily.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Grappling counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grappling 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 closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grappling's guard.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
Grappling managing to control the position.
Sackett postures up.
Grappling keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett wants to get up but he can't break Grappling's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grappling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sackett tries to stand but Grappling is controlling from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grappling fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Striker Grappling is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Grappling there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grappling lands a body shot.
Grappling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Grappling tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grappling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett misses with a takedown attempt - Grappling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Striker Grappling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubal Sackett.
Sackett tries to clinch but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling checks the leg kick.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grappling on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Sackett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grappling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Grappling lands with a left to the head.
Grappling throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grappling backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grappling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jubal 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.

That kick from Grappling tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grappling scores with a one two! Sackett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grappling blocks the body kick.
Sackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grappling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Grappling looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grappling. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grappling scores with a head kick. Sackett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
Sackett shoots in but no luck this time.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grappling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grappling, as that shot connected.
Grappling lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett throws a head kick but Grappling moves out of range.
Sackett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grappling moves away.
That kick from Grappling tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grappling lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sackett takes a step back to recover.
Grappling throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett shoots in for a double leg but Grappling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grappling is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grappling.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grappling connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.
Grappling 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.
Grappling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grappling feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Sackett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grappling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grappling.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grappling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grappling pushes Sackett away with a front kick.
Grappling delivers a nice body kick.
Grappling lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Grappling throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Grappling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grappling connects with the punch.
Sackett fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker Grappling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubal Sackett.
Grappling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grappling connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Grappling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grappling's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sackett under the eye.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grappling misses the jab.
Grappling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grappling lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett misses with a shot to the body
and Grappling makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sackett really felt that one!
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grappling checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grappling. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grappling scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.

Sackett is rocked!
Grappling lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Grappling.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Grappling finish him?
Look low, kick high! Grappling uses the oldest trick in the book to send Sackett tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Grappling is absolutely delighted - when Sackett wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Striker Grappling!
Striker Grappling retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Striker Grappling thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.