PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hong
vs
Sackett

178 cm
24
156 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
165 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoni Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand

and Hong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sackett's guard.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong stays in close to Sackett's body and controls the position.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hong 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.
Sackett has his hands on Hong's head, controlling the position.
Hong postures up in Sackett's guard and throws a big left but Sackett blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong is fighting to break Sackett's control of his arms but Sackett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hong won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
Sackett controlling Hong's posture.
Sackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A clash of legs there as Hong blocks the low kick.
Hong misses with a kick to the body
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackett.
Hong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett is looking to slow Hong down with leg kicks.

Sackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Sackett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Hong blocking some punches.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Sackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hong tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Hong.
Hong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Sackett throws an elbow but it misses.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Sackett tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong blocking some punches.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hong.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong lands a body punch.
Sackett gets through Hong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Hong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett cracks the inside of Hong's front leg.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
and Hong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hong scores with a kick to the body.
Sackett tries to land a body kick

and Hong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sackett's head.
Sackett is trying to maintain the position but Hong is very close to passing his half guard.
Hong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hong.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Hong is controlling well.
Hong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hong trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is trying to maintain the position but Hong is very close to passing his half guard.
Hong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Hong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sackett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hong preventing the sweep.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett wants to sweep here but Hong controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sackett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut

and Hong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hong.
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.
Hong working some strikes from top position.
Sackett has Hong pulled in close to control his posture.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett has Hong pulled in close to control his posture.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
Hong looking to pass the guard.
Hong wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Hong gets tackled into the cage by Sackett. Sackett maintains the clinch.
Hong blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Hong dominated that second round.
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 throws a wild body kick that Hong sees coming a mile off.
Hong looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Logan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Hong.
Hong throws a nice looking combination but Sackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Hong avoids it with no problem.
Hong moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
Hong takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hong digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Hong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Hong tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Logan Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Hong blocks the body kick.
Hong feinted with a counter takedown.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Hong.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Hong throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Hong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Hong.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
Hong wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hong, right into the meat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Hong avoids the body shot from Sackett.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong lands a nice looking body kick.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Sackett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sackett rushes Hong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hong misses with some punches.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong lands a body shot.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett misses with an elbow strike.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Hong on the inside.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Hong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett works on Hong's body with a couple of short punches.
Logan Sackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Sackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hong avoids the elbow strike from Sackett, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hong.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett looking to throw knees to the head but Hong is blocking nicely.
Hong scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong lands a left hand.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antoni Hong.
I think Hong 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antoni Hong!
Antoni Hong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.