PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beck Bom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bom
vs
Sackett

192 cm
26
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beck Bom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Bom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Bom pushes Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sackett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bom lands a jab.

Sackett shoots in and bounces Bom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sackett!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sackett is squirming around, avoiding Bom's attempts to control the action.
Sackett is trying to escape the mount.
Bom tries to control but Sackett wriggling away.
Bom wants to control but instead Sackett manages to regain half guard.
Sackett wants to control but Bom is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sackett keeps working.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Bom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sackett actively working from the bottom here.

Sackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bom wants to pass the guard but Sackett is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sackett looking for submissions off his back.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Bom is controlling well.
Bom wants to take a breather but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bom wants to pass the guard but Sackett is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Bom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sackett is defending against the submission attempts here by Bom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett tries to roll over but Bom keeps him under control.
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 Beck Bom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Sackett tries to sprawl but Bom drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sackett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Sackett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Bom from controlling successfully.

Sackett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bom wants to stand but Sackett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bom is aware though and is defending well.
Bom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sackett's head.

Sackett is looking for a triangle but Bom pushes his legs off easily.

Sackett has an active guard here but Bom has managed to pass into half guard.

Sackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sackett wants to sweep but Bom has passed to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett dodges the ground and pound from Bom.
Sackett is trying to get back to half guard.
Bom wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Bom controlling the position from side mount.
Bom cracks Sackett with a big right hand but Sackett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is trying to improve his position.
Sackett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Bom stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Bom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bom as the two fighters clinch.
Bom is looking to control Sackett's arms but Sackett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bom has his back to the cage.

Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Bom.
Beck Bom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sackett throws the left hand but Bom avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bom fails with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Sackett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sackett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Sackett goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bom turns into him and now he's in Sackett's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sackett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Beck Bom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sackett circles away.

Bom has closed the distance and engaged Sackett in a clinch.
Bom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bom's defenses.
A short right from Sackett.
Bom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sackett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sackett lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Beck Bom has been cut.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sackett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beck Bom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sackett pulls guard successfully.

Sackett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bom passes into side control.
Sackett is trying to improve his position.
Sackett sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bom's back!
Logan Sackett has got the better of the ground game so far.
I really don't envy Bom right now.
Sackett scores with punches to the body.
Sackett is working the ground and pound. Can Bom escape?

Sackett has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sackett. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sackett lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bom hold on?!
Bom trying to control the hands but Sackett breaks the grip.
Sackett is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bom. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sackett lands strikes to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett trying to control momentarily.
Sackett is striking from the back but Bom escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Sackett wants to free his trapped foot but Bom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sackett.

Sackett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sackett wants to take a breather but Bom is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sackett is looking for a kimura here.
Sackett slips a nice elbow through Bom's hands, connecting with Bom's forehead.
Bom tries to kick Sackett off but Sackett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sackett wants to pass the guard but Bom is defending well.
Bom wants to get back to full guard.
Logan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett moves into full mount! Bom won't be happy about that!
Sackett wants to take Bom's back but he can't do it this time.
Beck Bom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sackett working the ground and pound effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bom 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beck Bom!