PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Hessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nolan Sackett has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nolan Sackett seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Sackett
vs
Hessler

182 cm
29
200 lbs
22 - 3 - 0

190 cm
30
197 lbs
22 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
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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 22 - 3 - 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 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clinton Hessler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hessler lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett tries to clinch but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hessler counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Sackett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Hessler slips the punch.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been informed that Hessler 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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler wants to counter with a clinch but Sackett pushes him away.
Hessler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a hook. Hessler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hessler thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Hessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Hessler walks into a straight right hand from Sackett.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hessler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hessler throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range.

Sackett moves into the clinch.
Hessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hessler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hessler digs a right hand underneath Sackett's ribcage. Sackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hessler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Hessler fails to land.
Hessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Hessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hessler just leaning against Sackett, taking a breather.
Hessler wants to get back to striking at distance but Sackett won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Hessler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Hessler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler checks it.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Hessler moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hessler with a hook.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Hessler off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Hessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Hessler lands a left and a right that sends Sackett crashing to the canvas! Hessler dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett is squirming around, avoiding Hessler's attempts to control the action.
Hessler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hessler misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hessler trying to control but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hessler keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Hessler trying to control the position.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hessler wants to sweep but no luck.

Hessler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sackett passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hessler is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Hessler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sackett tries to clinch up.
Hessler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler checks it.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Hessler's head.
Hessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Hessler checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hessler! But no joy.
Sackett throws a head kick but Hessler moves out of range.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hessler's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries to move into range but Hessler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clinton Hessler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hessler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sackett throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
Hessler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hessler. That's going to slow Sackett down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Sackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hessler just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Hessler down.
Hessler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
Hessler keeps the fight on the outside.
Hessler throws a counter combo.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Hessler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hessler ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Hessler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hessler.
Sackett misses with a shot to the body
and Hessler counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett jabs Hessler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hessler digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hessler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hessler manages to circle out of the way.
Hessler lands a nice looking body shot.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Hessler moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Hessler's leg. Hessler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hessler tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Hessler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hessler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hessler throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hessler scoring well with a low kick there.

Hessler pushes Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sackett wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Sackett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hessler misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hessler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hessler misses with some punches.
Hessler can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Hessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hessler.
A short right from Hessler on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Hessler.
Hessler tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.

Hessler breaks the clinch.
Hessler scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hessler scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hessler swinging wildly here.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Hessler in the body.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Hessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Hessler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Hessler.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
Hessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Hessler stuns Sackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Hessler blocks the leg kick.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler moved away.
Hessler scores with a nice right hand.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hessler blocks the low kick.
Hessler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hessler counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
As Hessler tries to get set, Sackett tries to push him back and clinch up but Hessler manages to avoid the attempt.
Sackett thumps Hessler with a low kick.
Hessler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett is looking to clinch but Hessler is avoiding it.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett swinging wildly here.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hessler throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Hessler jabs at Sackett's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Hessler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sackett thinking.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hessler lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Hessler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Hessler does no damage.

Hessler moves into range and clinches up with Sackett.
Sackett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Hessler blocks an uppercut.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Hessler gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hessler prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Hessler lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett.
Hessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Hessler.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body.
Hessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Hessler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Hessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hessler works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Hessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Hessler blocks it.
Sackett's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!

Hessler breaks the clinch.
Hessler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler checks it.
Hessler is looking to clinch.

Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Hessler looking to slow down the pace here.
Hessler is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Hessler really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Hessler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett closes the distance but Hessler moves to the side
and Hessler counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hessler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Hessler.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Hessler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a low kick but Hessler moves out of range easily.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Hessler. Those never looked like landing.
Hessler swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Hessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sackett tries to clinch but Hessler is having none of it.
Hessler is looking to clinch.
Hessler throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Hessler throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sackett scores with a one two! Hessler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hessler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Hessler moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett backing away here, and Hessler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hessler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hessler scores with a three punch combo!
Hessler is looking to clinch.
A jab from Hessler finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
Hessler tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett with a hook.
Hessler throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Hessler misses.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Hessler is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hessler works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Hessler throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Hessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hessler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hessler counters by moving into the clinch.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hessler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clinton Hessler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Hessler keeps control of Sackett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hessler's elbow.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Hessler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett lands an uppercut.

Hessler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hessler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hessler throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Hessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hessler slips a jab and a cross from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Hessler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Clinton Hessler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hessler throws a good cross that connects.
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Hessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hessler manages to circle out of the way.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Hessler misses with a straight left.

Sackett forces Hessler back against the cage and clinches.
Hessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hessler stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Hessler as he checks the leg kick.
Hessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Hessler misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Hessler slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hessler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
Hessler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hessler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Hessler circles away.
Hessler flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Hessler responds with a good body kick, but Sackett manages to step out the way in time.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hessler misses with a body kick.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett tests Hessler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hessler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Hessler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hessler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hessler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Hessler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hessler throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett tries to bum rush Hessler with a series of wild strikes but Hessler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hessler wants to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch position.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hessler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hessler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hessler slips under a jab.
Clinton Hessler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sackett tries to clinch up
and Hessler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hessler walks straight into a right hand from Sackett - that's dropped him! Sackett jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hessler from any more punishment! Hessler complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nolan Sackett!
In defeat, Clinton Hessler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Legend.'.