PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurício Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aurelio
vs
Sackett

177 cm
27
165 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

175 cm
28
165 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

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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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurício Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aurelio feinted with a counter takedown.
Sackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A combination from Aurelio does no damage.
Aurelio blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Aurelio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sackett cracks the inside of Aurelio's front leg.
Aurelio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett.
Aurelio scores with a leg kick.
Aurelio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a push kick but Aurelio slaps the foot to one side.
Aurelio attempts a counter takedown but Sackett avoids it well and moves away.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Aurelio moves out of range easily.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Aurelio sees coming a mile off.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aurelio defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett scores with a push kick.
Aurelio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio misses with a straight right.
Sackett wants to slow Aurelio down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Logan Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aurelio has time to react.
Aurelio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick from Aurelio lands but Sackett takes it in his stride.
Sackett jabs Aurelio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Aurelio sees coming a mile off.
Aurelio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Aurelio checks it.
Aurelio lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelio swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aurelio momentarily.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelio avoids the body shot from Sackett.

Sackett rushes Aurelio and presses him up against the cage.
Aurelio prevents the takedown attempt.
Aurelio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aurelio scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aurelio misses with a body shot
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aurelio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Sackett has closed the distance and engaged Aurelio in a clinch.
Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aurelio smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Aurelio slips the punch.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Aurelio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett misses with a low kick.

Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Aurelio slowing the pace effectively.
Aurelio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aurelio.
Aurelio working aggressively here.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Sackett goes for a takedown attempt but Aurelio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maurício Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Sackett.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Aurelio stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aurelio throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aurelio avoids the body shot from Sackett.
A left lands for Sackett.
Aurelio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aurelio lands with a straight right. Sackett didn't see that one coming.
Aurelio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Aurelio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Aurelio's front leg but catches the back leg as Aurelio tries to avoid it.

Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aurelio misses with the head strike.
Aurelio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Sackett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aurelio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Aurelio.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aurelio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aurelio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Logan Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aurelio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sackett tries to clinch but Aurelio moves away

and Aurelio counters with a takedown into side control.
Sackett is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aurelio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Aurelio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sackett keeps working.
Aurelio landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett pushes Aurelio away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aurelio gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aurelio moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio is trying to take his opponent's back.
Aurelio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sackett really wants to buck Aurelio off and get back to his feet.
Aurelio controlling the pace for now.
Sackett looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aurelio trying to control but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett tries to hold on but Aurelio postures up.
Sackett wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aurelio wants to control the pace but Sackett is squirming around nicely.
Sackett really wants to buck Aurelio off and get back to his feet.
Sackett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aurelio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Aurelio postures up.
Aurelio won't allow Sackett to get back to his feet.
Aurelio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aurelio tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sackett pushes Aurelio away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aurelio gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Aurelio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sackett is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aurelio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sackett prevents Aurelio from moving into mount.
Sackett is trying to get back to his feet.

Aurelio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aurelio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sackett is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aurelio has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sackett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aurelio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sackett pushes Aurelio off looking to stand but Aurelio dives back in and keeps control.
Aurelio trying to pass the guard but Sackett defending well.
Sackett is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aurelio trying to mount his opponent but Sackett defends it.

Aurelio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett wants to control but Aurelio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sackett is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurício Aurelio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Aurelio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett falls off balance throwing a combination

so Aurelio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sackett wants to stand and escape but Aurelio is having none of it.
Aurelio trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Aurelio tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard.
Aurelio won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
Sackett wants to stand up but Aurelio is controlling him.
Aurelio trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett is looking to stand up but Aurelio isn't so interested in that idea.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Aurelio from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Sackett has his feet on Aurelio's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Aurelio.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Aurelio saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Aurelio's head but Aurelio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aurelio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aurelio misses with a combination
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Aurelio saw that one coming.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aurelio misses the jab.
Sackett throws a push kick but Aurelio slaps the foot to one side.
Aurelio attempts a counter takedown but Sackett avoids it well and moves away.
Sackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aurelio to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aurelio will feel that in the morning.
Sackett tries to clinch but Aurelio moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Aurelio.
Aurelio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Aurelio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Aurelio.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aurelio throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aurelio swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
Aurelio feinted with a counter takedown.
A left lands for Sackett.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio looks to land a combination. Sackett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A right-left combo lands from Sackett.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Aurelio is out of range.
Aurelio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sackett sprawls and moves away.
Sackett lands a nice hook to Aurelio's body. Aurelio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Aurelio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett throws the left hand but Aurelio avoids the punch easily.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Logan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aurelio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Aurelio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A cross from Sackett lands.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Aurelio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett slips a jab from Aurelio.
Aurelio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Aurelio ducks down to avoid it.
Aurelio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sackett is fending him off so far but Aurelio persists. Nope, Sackett circles away and we're back to standing.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Aurelio moved away.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelio is just out of range.
Aurelio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Aurelio settles back down.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Aurelio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aurelio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackett.
Aurelio lands the left hand.
Aurelio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aurelio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Sackett!