PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes to the cage accompanied by She Hates Me. Batista Da Silva has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sackett
vs
Rafael Batista Da Silva

190 cm
34
220 lbs
26 - 11 - 1

186 cm
31
208 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista Da Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sackett circles away.
Sackett misses with the combination.
Batista Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett.
Batista Da Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Batista Da Silva lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.

It looks like Logan Sackett has been cut.
Batista Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.

Sackett drives through with a takedown into Batista Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Batista Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sackett trying to control but Batista Da Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
Sackett throwing strikes from guard but Batista Da Silva blocks nicely.
Sackett is in close to Batista Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Batista Da Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sackett stacks Batista Da Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sackett!
Batista Da Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Batista Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Sackett working the ground and pound from side control.
Sackett working the ground and pound but Batista Da Silva is defending the strikes.
Batista Da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Batista Da Silva pushes Sackett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sackett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sackett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Batista Da Silva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sackett misses with the ground and pound.
Sackett tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sloppy strikes there by Sackett.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Sackett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sackett working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sackett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sackett working the ground and pound but Batista Da Silva is defending the strikes.
Sackett throwing strikes but Batista Da Silva manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sackett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Batista Da Silva connects with a nice short shot to Sackett's temple.
Batista Da Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batista Da Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batista Da Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Batista Da Silva.
Sackett is trying is best to control the position here.
Batista Da Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sackett defending well though.
Batista Da Silva is thwarting Sackett's attempts to control the position.
Batista Da Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sackett is trying to get back to full guard.
Sackett gets full guard.
Batista Da Silva tries to stand but Sackett is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batista Da Silva tries to stand but Sackett is controlling from the bottom.
Batista Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Sackett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sackett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sackett postures up and lands a big shot to Batista Da Silva's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett lands a couple of elbows.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Batista Da Silva has wrist control.
Sackett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Sackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Sackett's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Batista Da Silva throws a nice looking combination but Sackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Sackett gets tackled into the cage by Batista Da Silva. Batista Da Silva maintains the clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a knee to the head.

Batista Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Batista Da Silva has closed the distance and engaged Sackett in a clinch.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batista Da Silva is trying to break free.
Batista Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sackett lands a knee to the head.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Batista Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Batista Da Silva's head.
Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batista Da Silva's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett looking to throw knees to the head but Batista Da Silva is blocking nicely.

Batista Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett with a nice cross.
Nice sprawl there from Sackett as Batista Da Silva shoots in.
Batista Da Silva misses with a combination

and Sackett counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sackett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batista Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Batista Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses.
Batista Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batista Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sackett.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sackett.
Logan Sackett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batista Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sackett.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sackett looking to sit in guard and control but Batista Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Batista Da Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sackett's guard.
Batista Da Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batista Da Silva throws an elbow that misses. Sackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batista Da Silva's guard. Nice move by Sackett!

Batista Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batista Da Silva's head.

Batista Da Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sackett has passed into half guard!
Batista Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Batista Da Silva.
Sackett trying to control but Batista Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Sackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batista Da Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sackett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Batista Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sackett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sackett is in close to Batista Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sackett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Batista Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batista Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batista Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batista Da Silva trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Sackett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Logan Sackett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Batista Da Silva misses with a hook.
Batista Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batista Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Batista Da Silva tries for a takedown but Sackett circles away easily
and Sackett counters with a big head kick but Batista Da Silva shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a head kick that Batista Da Silva semi-blocks.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Batista Da Silva connects with a single shot there.
Batista Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Sackett.
Batista Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Sackett pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batista Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Logan Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batista Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett misses with a double jab.
Batista Da Silva throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Logan Sackett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batista Da Silva blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Batista Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Sackett.
Batista Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Sackett sprawls well. He's pushed Batista Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sackett stuns Batista Da Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista Da Silva throws a combination that misses

and Sackett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett cracks Batista Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Batista Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sackett.
Sackett distracts Batista Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett postures up and lands a big shot to Batista Da Silva's brow.

Sackett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sackett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Logan Sackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sackett is stalling in the full guard.

Batista Da Silva working for a triangle but Sackett defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Batista Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batista Da Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sackett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sackett trying to control but Batista Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Sackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sackett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Logan Sackett.
Batista Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett defending well as Batista Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Batista Da Silva moves out of range.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Batista Da Silva moved out of range.
Batista Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batista Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batista Da Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Sackett slips a jab and a cross from Batista Da Silva.
A clash of legs there as Batista Da Silva blocks the low kick.
Batista Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Sackett!
An out of breath Logan Sackett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.