PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeb Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falcon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen I'm Awesome as his entrance music. Jeb Russell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Russell
vs
Sackett

167 cm
25
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

169 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear
Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeb Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Falcon Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
Russell is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Russell is out of range.
Russell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sackett swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Russell misses.

Russell has managed to clinch.
Russell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Russell lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Russell landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell tries to land a knee to the head but Sackett blocks with his arms.
Russell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett avoiding damage as Russell throws knees to the body.
Russell tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Russell tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Russell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
Sackett avoiding damage as Russell throws knees to the body.
Sackett stalling against the cage.
Russell misses with a knee strike.
Russell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Russell 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.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
Russell is looking to control Sackett's arms but Sackett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Russell has his back to the cage.
Sackett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Russell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett blocks the elbow strike.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett gets through Russell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Russell's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Sackett has Russell pressed against the cage.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Russell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Russell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
Russell 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 misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from Russell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett looking to stall.
Sackett avoiding damage as Russell throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russell throws an elbow that misses.
Russell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russell tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Russell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
Sackett pushes Russell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett just leaning against Russell, taking a breather.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russells head.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russell landing knees to the body.
Sackett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Russell up against the cage.
Russell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell blocking some punches.
Russell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sackett lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Russell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
Russell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell 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.
Russell is trying to stall.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Falcon Sackett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sackett thows a body shot but no joy.
Russell throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Russell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Russell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sackett pinned against the cage. Sackett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jeb Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russell at a distance.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Russell is just out of range.
Russell walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Sackett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeb Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Russell.
Sackett lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Russell throws a lazy body kick
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Russell misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.
Sackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Russells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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 bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Russell! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Russell is rocked!
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Russell.
Oh Russell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sackett stands up and waves to Russell to follow him.
Russell seems to have got his legs back now.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Russell misses.
Russell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Russell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russell manages to avoid it.
Russell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett throws a jab when Russell was well out of range.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Russell.
Russell looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Russell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Russell knows he should have avoided that one.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Russell is able to avoid easily.
Russell throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sackett wants to slow Russell down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Falcon Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Russell.
Sackett avoiding damage as Russell throws knees to the body.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett lands a left hand.
Russell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Falcon Sackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Russell wants to stall.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russell backwards.

Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett checks a low kick from Russell.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Russell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Russell counters with an outside leg kick.
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Sackett dives in and scores a takedown into Russell's guard.

Russell is working an open guard so Sackett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Falcon 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sackett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Sackett clinches up with Russell and pushes him back against the cage.

Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell wants to clinch up but Sackett keeps it at a distance.
Russell blocks a jab.
Russell tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick by Russell misses
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Russell moves in looking to clinch but Sackett pushes him off.

Sackett shoots in and bounces Russell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Sackett stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell 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.
Russell is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Russell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Russell tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away.
Russell is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Russells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Russell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Russell knows he should have avoided that one.
Russell throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russell tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Russell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell 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.
Russell lands a nice knee to the body.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett trying to stall but Russell improves his position.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett avoiding damage as Russell throws knees to the body.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Sackett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Russell controls the action.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Russell's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russell misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Russell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sackett blocks it with crossed arms.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Russell tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Sackett lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Russell to his knees! Sackett keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Falcon Sackett!
An out of breath Falcon Sackett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.