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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yance Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orange comes into the arena with Bob Seger- Turn the Page blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sackett's choice of entrance music: Snoop Dogg - Vato. 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yance Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orange works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Orange throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Orange's ribs.
We've been told by Orange's head coaches at Demon's stand up gym, LOP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orange checks a leg kick.
Orange lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Orange fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Orange swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett feints and then cracks Orange's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orange down.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Orange misses with a hook.
Orange tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orange ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Orange digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orange checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange throws a head kick that misses
and Sackett counters with an inside leg kick.
Orange throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jake Orange has been cut.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orange.
Orange lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orange will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Orange uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yance Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orange has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Orange moved out of range.
Orange throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Orange throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Orange fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orange counters with an inside leg kick.
Orange gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett tries to break the clinch but Orange is controlling the position.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Orange is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sackett is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orange to the mat. Orange regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sackett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orange works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sackett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orange wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Orange avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sackett trying to control but Orange is working from the bottom.
Sackett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sackett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sackett throws an elbow but Orange slips to the side and avoids it well.
Orange regains half guard.
Orange is staying active underneath Sackett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Sackett there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orange trying to hold on to Sackett's head to control him but Sackett postures up.
Orange tries to roll over but Sackett keeps him under control.
Sackett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Sackett.
Orange avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sackett.
Sackett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sackett trying to control from half guard but Orange is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett controlling the action here.
Orange trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yance Sackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
That's time! Orange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sackett catches Orange with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Orange.
Sackett closes the distance and clinches up with Orange, looking for a takedown. Sackett pushes Orange against the cage but Orange circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orange tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orange finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orange missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Orange.
Sackett jabs Orange right on the nose. Orange blinks but takes it well.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orange throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orange.
Orange chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Orange dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Sackett feints and then cracks Orange's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orange down.
Orange throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Jake Orange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Orange connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett thumps Orange with a low kick.
Orange throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orange is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orange's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett fails with a takedown attempt.
Sackett throws the left hand but Orange avoids the punch easily.
Orange misses with a body punch
and Sackett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sackett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orange works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orange is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sackett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orange trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orange controlling the position well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Orange.
Sackett sizes up Orange with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Orange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orange. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Orange gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orange, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Orange steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sackett. That one must have hurt.
Orange misses with a looping left.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sackett checks a low kick from Orange.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
Orange throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orange takes one to the chin there.
Sackett moves out of range as Orange throws a body kick.
Sackett misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orange misses with the combination.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yance Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
That's time! Orange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Orange moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sackett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orange to the ground. Sackett is now in Orange's guard.
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orange is keeping the position for now.
Orange looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett postures up in Orange's guard and throws a big left but Orange blocks it.
Orange keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sackett postures up.
Orange tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orange holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sackett postures up in Orange's guard and throws a big left but Orange blocks it.
Orange avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orange manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard.
Orange trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Orange.
Orange throws a shot to the body.
Sackett scores with a head kick.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orange checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Orange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orange with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Orange checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Orange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Nice body kick from Orange.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Sackett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orange pinned against the cage. Orange gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Orange scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Orange counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Orange moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Orange saw it coming and moves away.
Orange lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orange.
Orange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orange connects with a nice looking jab.
Orange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yance Sackett just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Orange looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orange throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett lands with a straight right. Orange didn't see that one coming.
Orange misses the shot to the body.
Orange misses with a low kick as Sackett jumps back.
Sackett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orange tries to avoid it but Sackett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orange to the ground. Orange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orange tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Orange slips a jab from Sackett.
Orange lands a glancing blow to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orange sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orange takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett walks into a straight right hand from Orange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orange throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Orange finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett keeps Orange at a distance using the push kick.
Orange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orange throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orange.
Orange stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orange sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sackett somewhat.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jake Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yance Sackett.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett throws a jab when Orange was well out of range.
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 attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orange looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett tries to work over Orange's front leg with a kick but Orange checks it.
Sackett shoots in looking for a takedown. Orange tries to sprawl out of it but Sackett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orange manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orange fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orange finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Yance Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Orange swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Orange jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orange is able to avoid easily.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Orange throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orange tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orange is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orange scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orange throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Orange shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orange.
Orange misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Orange.
Orange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Orange's leg but Orange calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange had his way with Yance Sackett in that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
That's time! Orange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A low kick from Orange misses
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Orange moves his leg out of the way.
Orange throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orange.
Orange misses with a looping right.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Orange throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Orange swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Orange moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Orange is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orange thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Orange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Orange moved away.
Orange takes one on the button.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from Orange.
Sackett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Orange's guard.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orange swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orange manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Orange looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sackett can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sackett is squirming around, avoiding Orange's attempts to control the action.
Orange controlling from mount.
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!
Orange avoids the attempt from Sackett to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sackett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orange tries to control but Sackett wriggling away.
Jake Orange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Orange has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
Orange connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange lands with a good body shot.
Orange lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orange avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Orange lands a lovely overhand right.
Orange throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Orange thumps Sackett with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orange checks a leg kick.
Orange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Orange moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Orange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yance Sackett!
Yance Sackett very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Everything 7$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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