PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannes Hellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galloway Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hellberg
vs
Sackett

189 cm
20
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannes Hellberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Galloway Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett defending well as Hellberg loads up on a big left hand.
Hellberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hellberg checks a leg kick.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hellberg is out of range.
Sackett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hellberg.
Nice defenses there by Hellberg.
Hellberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett throws a push kick but Hellberg slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hellberg throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Hellberg darts in looking for a takedown but Sackett gets double underhooks and turns Hellberg into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannes Hellberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett gets underhooks to prevent Hellberg's takedown attempt.
Hellberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellberg tries for a takedown but Sackett manages to get underhooks.
Sackett has Hellberg pressed against the cage, preventing Hellberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sackett has Hellberg pressed against the cage, preventing Hellberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sackett is stalling here.
Hellberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Hellberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hellberg is able to avoid easily.
Sackett throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Hannes Hellberg has been cut.
Sackett throws a low kick but Hellberg avoids it.
Hellberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hannes Hellberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two 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!
Hellberg looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Hellberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hellberg takes one to the side of the head.

Hellberg is rocked!
Hellberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Oh Hellberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hellberg.
Hellberg dives in and grabs Sackett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sackett pushes down on Hellberg's head and hops out.
Hellberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hellberg is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Hellberg clobbers Sackett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Hellberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hellberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sackett is looking to improve his position.
Hellberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett taking some punishment here, with Hellberg in his half guard.
Hellberg throwing shots but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hellberg.
Hellberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hellberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hellberg working Sackett over with strikes.
Sackett is trying to maintain the position but Hellberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Hellberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sackett's head.
Hellberg thows a huge punch but Sackett dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sackett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hellberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hellberg drops an elbow to the side of Sackett's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sackett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hellberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hellberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hellberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sackett keeps working.
Hellberg throwing shots but Sackett is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hellberg wants to take a breather but Sackett is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannes Hellberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannes Hellberg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sackett throws a head kick that Hellberg semi-blocks.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Hellberg moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.

Hannes Hellberg's cut is getting worse.
Hellberg dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellberg. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hellberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Hellberg misses with a straight right.

Hellberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hellberg showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hellberg thows a huge punch but Sackett dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hellberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hellberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sackett defending well though.
Hellberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hellberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sackett defending well though.
Hellberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hellberg drops an elbow to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hellberg seems to be working for a kimura but Sackett defends the submission attempt.
Hellberg is trying to control. Sackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hellberg throwing shots but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Sackett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hellberg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hellberg passes Sackett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hellberg wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hellberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hellberg is looking to advance position but Sackett won't allow it.
Hellberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hellberg is pressing down on Sackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sackett is holding on for now.
Sackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hellberg thows a huge punch but Sackett dodges it nicely.
Hellberg trying to advance position but Sackett counters by regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett has momentary wrist control but Hellberg slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.
Hellberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard.
Hellberg looking to sit in guard and control but Sackett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hellberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sackett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellberg has a closed guard, preventing Sackett from standing up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sackett working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Hellberg is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sackett rolls with it to try and escape but Hellberg cranks on the arm and Sackett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hannes Hellberg!
A relieved looking Hannes Hellberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.