PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Sackett
vs
Saades

182 cm
26
200 lbs
19 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
192 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saades throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
A shot to the body from Saades misses
and Sackett counters with a good low kick that Saades was not able to check.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Saades counters with a solid body kick.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saades.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Saades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Saades misses

and Sackett moves into the clinch.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Saades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saades lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Saades is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Saades misses with a punch to the body.
Saades working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saades works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saades can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saades tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Saades as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett digs a right hand into Saades's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saades's gas tank.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Saades lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saades has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sackett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saades tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Saades lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades misses with the head strike.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
Saades pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett works on Saades's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Saades.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Sackett tries to work over Saades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Saades has clasped his hands together around Sackett's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sackett is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saades thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saades is looking to take a break and control but Sackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sackett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saades misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Saades dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Saades takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saades ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saades throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett clobbers Saades with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sackett slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Saades has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Saades works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saades.
Saades misses the shot to the body.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saades was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Saades.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Saades avoids it.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saades scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Saades slips the punch.
Saades looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Saades saw it coming and moves away.
Saades tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett stuns Saades with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sackett thuds his shin into the meat of Saades's side.
Sackett slips under a jab from Saades.
Saades looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Saades misses with a low kick.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Saades swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saades manages to avoid it.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Saades.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick
and Saades counters with a nice body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saades.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
and Saades makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saades just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saades.
Saades with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Saades moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Saades throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Saades throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.

Sackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saades, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saades wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Saades.
Sackett tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Saades lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nolan Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Saades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Saades lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Saades blocking some punches.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saades struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saades scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Sackett is trying to break the clinch but Saades is controlling him.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saades displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sackett up against the cage.
Saades lands with a short shot to the head.
Saades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saades misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nolan Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Sackett tries to clinch but Saades is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saades! But no joy.
Saades slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett tries to clinch but Saades moves out of range.
Saades feints a counter leg kick.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saades misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Saades.
Sackett defending well as Saades loads up on a big left hand.
Saades moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saades. Saades obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Saades misses with a body shot.
Saades connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saades with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Sackett closes the distance but Saades moves to the side
enabling Saades to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett is looking to slow Saades down with leg kicks.
Saades shoots and misses
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett lunges at Saades with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saades's hand.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saades.
Saades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Saades counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saades moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Saades counters with a leg kick.
Saades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saades is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Saades.
Sackett throws a jab when Saades was well out of range.
Saades misses with a low kick as Sackett jumps back.
Saades throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saades.
Saades tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett swings for the body but Saades moves out of range.
Saades tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saades ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Saades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett slips a straight right by Saades.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Saades counters with a good, hard body kick but Sackett shrugs it off.
Saades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Saades in the body.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saades circles away quickly and effectively.
Octavio Saades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saades looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Sackett tries to clinch up but Saades circles away and keeps his distance.
Saades goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
Saades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
Saades lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saades smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Saades misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Saades.
Sackett misses with a series of wild punches.
Saades takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Octavio Saades just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A nice inside leg kick there by Saades. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Saades's head.
Saades lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett pushes Saades away with a front kick.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saades is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Sackett moves out of range as Saades throws a body kick.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saades was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Saades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett scores with a three punch combo!
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saades. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saades looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saades throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sackett darts in and clinches Saades up against the cage.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saades has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.

Saades breaks the clinch.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saades takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
It appears Sackett was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Saades.
Sackett pushes Saades away with a front kick.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Saades's shoulder, as Saades tries to avoid the shot.
Saades scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saades checks a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Saades let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett wants to slow Saades down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Sackett darts in and clinches Saades up against the cage.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Saades.
Come on Saades - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sackett working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Saades is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saades is trying to maintain a safe position but Sackett gets an underhook and turns Saades into the cage.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saadess head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saades.
Saades stalling in the clinch.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saades's elbow.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
Sackett pushes Saades back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett lands a shot to the body.
Saades is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Saades is trying to break free.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saades tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Saades misses with the head strike.

Saades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saades throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett is looking to counter the offense by Saades and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saades misses with a body kick.
Sackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saades manages to circle out of the way.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Sackett had his way with Octavio Saades in that round.
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. This is the final round!

Saades tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Saades counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Saades moved out of range nicely.
Sackett throws a body punch but Saades moves out of range.
Saades tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Saades settles back down.
Sackett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Saades saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett slips a straight right by Saades.

Sackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Saades lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Saades controls his hands.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Saades blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Saades lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Saades creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Saades.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett tries to work over Saades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saades tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Saades's head.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Saades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sackett breaks the clinch.
Saades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Saades takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saades looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Saades fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Saades misses the target.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Saades throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saades moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Saades shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saades takes a kick to the side of the head.

Saades is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saades is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saades checks a leg kick nicely.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saades lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Saades throws a big counter head kick but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Saades seems to have recovered his senses.
Saades gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Saades scores with a hook.
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett backing away here, and Saades unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saades ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saades has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sackett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nolan Sackett!
The defeated Octavio Saades had this to say: 'Getting to the final against a future legend was enough of a win for this guy!'.