Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 566
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Kriel counters with a body kick.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kriel lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Kriel keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett misses the body punch
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett thumps Kriel with a low kick.
Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Sackett gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kriel throws an elbow but misses.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Kriel controls the action.
Kriel misses with an elbow strike.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Kriel blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett dodges an elbow strike from Kriel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kriel tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Kriel blocks it.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kriel.
Kriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Kriel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sackett's brow.
Kriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kriel takes a shot to the head.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Kriel dodges an elbow strike from Sackett.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Kriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett tries a body shot but Kriel blocks it.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Kriel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kriel lands with a left to the head.
Kriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Kriel is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kriel misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett gets through Kriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kriel.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel lands a right hand.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel. #T4#
Kriel can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett tries a body shot but Kriel blocks it.
Kriel has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Kriel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriel scores a nice knee to the body.
Sackett avoiding damage as Kriel throws knees to the body.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Kriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kriel throws an elbow but it misses.
Kriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
Kriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kriel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sackett's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Kriel.
Kriel lands with a right to the head.
Kriel is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kriel lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Kriel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kriel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Sackett misses.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Kriel ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kriel has knocked Sackett down with a huge combo! Kriel steps away and waves a wobbly Sackett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Kriel counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Sackett off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Kriel follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Sackett was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 553
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Sackett throws a jab when Duffy was well out of range.
Duffy tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett swings for the body but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duffy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sackett is defending well for now.
Duffy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sackett blocks it with crossed arms.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Duffy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sackett tries to work over Duffy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Duffy.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett digs a right hand into Duffy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duffy's gas tank.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Duffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duffy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duffy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. #T1#
Duffy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duffy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duffy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Duffy tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Duffy back against the cage.
Duffy's coach down at Dark Corner was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Duffy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Duffy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duffy managing to block the knees to the body from Sackett.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett pushes Duffy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duffy stalls.
Sackett pushes Duffy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duffy tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Sackett misses with an elbow strike.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duffy.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duffy's elbow.
Duffy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duffy.
Duffy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sackett works on Duffy's body with a couple of short punches.
Duffy misses with a punch to the body.
Duffy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duffy blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Duffy is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Duffy controls the action.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duffy.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Duffy.
Duffy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Duffy.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Duffy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duffy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett. #BC2#
Duffy breaks the clinch.
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duffy's sensitive parts. #T4#
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Duffy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duffy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett misses with a shot to the body
and Duffy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Duffy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duffy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett is leaning against Duffy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
A short right from Duffy.
Duffy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Duffy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duffy throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galloway Sackett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Duffy checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Duffy rushes Sackett and presses him up against the cage.
Duffy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duffy blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett missing with knees to the body.
Duffy misses with a punch on the inside.
Duffy can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett digs a right hand underneath Duffy's ribcage. Duffy let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Duffy breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Duffy instigates a clinch.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Duffy on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duffy is trying to stall.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duffy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duffy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duffy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Duffy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett tries to work over Duffy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duffy blocking some punches.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duffy lands an uppercut.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Duffy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Duffy prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Duffy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with the head strike. #T2#
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Duffy lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duffy.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duffy's elbow.
Duffy blocks an uppercut.
Sackett tries to work over Duffy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duffy prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duffy.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Duffy. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Duffy fails to land.
Duffy blocks an uppercut.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duffy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Duffy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Duffy blocks a body shot from Sackett.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett digs a right hand into Duffy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duffy's gas tank.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett gets through Duffy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy scores with a knee to the head.
Duffy lands a body shot.
Duffy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duffy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duffy tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Duffy back against the cage.
Duffy tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Duffy back against the cage.
Duffy lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duffy.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duffy avoiding damage as Sackett throws knees to the body.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Duffy - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Duffy.
Sackett working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Duffy slows down the pace here.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike.
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 Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Duffy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Duffy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Duffy has closed the distance and engaged Sackett in a clinch.
Duffy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Duffy.
Duffy tries to land a knee to the head but Sackett blocks with his arms.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Duffy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Duffy fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duffy.
Sackett tries a body shot but Duffy blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Duffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A short uppercut from Duffy.
Duffy lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Duffy - that landed with a thud.
Duffy is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Duffy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galloway Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duffy pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Duffy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Duffy.
Duffy blocking some punches.
Duffy prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Duffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Duffy throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Duffy avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage. #T2#
Duffy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Duffy controls his hands.
Duffy lands a shot to the body.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett lands a body shot.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Duffy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sackett drives through and clinches with Duffy against the cage.
Duffy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duffy.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carney Duffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duffy blocks a body shot from Sackett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Duffy.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Duffy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Duffy lands a nice uppercut.
Duffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duffy.
Sackett missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Duffy misses with the head strike.
Duffy misses with a punch on the inside.
Duffy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Duffy.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Duffy.
Galloway Sackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duffy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sackett's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sackett tries a body shot but Duffy blocks it.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duffy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Duffy digs a right hand underneath Sackett's ribcage. Sackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duffy lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett tries to work over Duffy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.
Duffy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Duffy.
Duffy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duffy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Duffy misses with a knee to the head.
Duffy working aggressively here.
Sackett digs a right hand into Duffy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duffy's gas tank.
Duffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carney Duffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galloway Sackett!
Galloway Sackett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 552
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Rage's front leg but catches the back leg as Rage tries to avoid it. #TD#
Rage dives in and scores a takedown into Sackett's guard.
Rage postures up in Sackett's guard and throws a big left but Sackett blocks it.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett has momentary wrist control but Rage slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage throws a strike but Sackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rage 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.
Rage working a defensive guard here.
Rage looking for a sweep. Not yet Rage, not yet.
Sackett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Sackett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sackett has managed to get both his arms back between Rage's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Sackett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sackett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rage working for submissions but it's allowed Sackett to get to half guard.
Rage is trying to maintain the position but Sackett is very close to passing his half guard.
Rage gets back to full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sackett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rage 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.
Rage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sackett keeping full guard, as Rage tries to pass.
Rage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rage throws a strike but Sackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sackett preventing the sweep.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sackett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sackett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Rage has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sackett should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rage has tightened it up now! Sackett should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Rage!
Jason Rage was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 551
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1#
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sackett, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Anderson jumps guard but Sackett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Sackett.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Sackett tries to clinch up
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Anderson clinches.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Sackett.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Sackett has him pressed against the cage.
Galloway Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Anderson.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sackett takes a step back to recover.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Anderson motions for Sackett to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Anderson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sackett blocks it well.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sackett throws a quick counter head kick but Anderson was just out of range.#CL2#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sackett, pushing him back against the cage.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a body punch. #T3#
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson jumps guard but Sackett stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sackett did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sackett to regain full guard.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T4#
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Sackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Sackett!#REVR##SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sackett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Sackett defends it easily. #SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Sackett defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Mr Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Sackett shakes him off and moves away.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Anderson throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
And Sackett counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
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!
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.#T2#
Anderson throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anderson throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Anderson motions for Sackett to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Sackett tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily. #CL2#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Sackett.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Sackett had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galloway Sackett dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Sackett lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Anderson avoided it.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Sackett connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson jabs at Sackett's body.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.#CL#
Sackett rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Galloway Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Mr Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett slips under a jab from Anderson.
Sackett motions for Anderson to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Sackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Anderson with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Sackett tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Sackett rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sackett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Mr Anderson has been cut.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Galloway Sackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
Anderson tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett scores with a body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

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 Galloway Sackett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sackett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Galloway Sackett!
Galloway Sackett thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 540
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maanpohja was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.#TD2#
Maanpohja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja seems to be looking for submissions.
Sackett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maanpohja scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Sackett defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sackett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maanpohja.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maanpohja.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Maanpohja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sackett defending well though.
Sackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maanpohja throwing shots but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Maanpohja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sackett is positioning himself well to prevent Maanpohja advancing to mount.
Maanpohja with the ground and pound but Sackett uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sackett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maanpohja.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maanpohja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maanpohja wants to pass the guard but Sackett is keeping the position.
Maanpohja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maanpohja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sackett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Sackett controls Maanpohja momentarily but Maanpohja frees himself.
Maanpohja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sackett is pulling down on Maanpohja's head to control his posture.
Maanpohja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maanpohja throws a big elbow that misses.
Maanpohja is looking to advance position but Sackett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sackett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maanpohja is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Maanpohja sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sackett wants to free his trapped foot but Maanpohja is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sackett is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maanpohja wants to improve his position but Sackett is controlling well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maanpohja with the active half guard here but Sackett passes nicely into side control.
Sackett advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maanpohja is desperately trying to improve his position but Sackett has a good base and remains in mount.
Maanpohja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Maanpohja dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maanpohja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sackett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maanpohja just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Maanpohja shoots in and gets a takedown into Sackett's guard.#SUB2#
Maanpohja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sackett is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maanpohja, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Maanpohja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maanpohja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Sackett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maanpohja has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sackett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maanpohja.#T1#
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja keeps trying to improve his position.
Maanpohja is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maanpohja tries to get to full guard but Sackett has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sackett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Sackett slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sackett pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sackett pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sackett pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
Sackett not doing much here.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position.
Sackett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Maanpohja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maanpohja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sackett is looking to slow Maanpohja down with leg kicks.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maanpohja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Galloway Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good work by Maanpohja as he checks the leg kick.
Maanpohja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett with a hook.
Maanpohja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sackett's waist but Sackett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maanpohja off to one side.
Sackett throws a good cross that connects.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Sackett shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galloway Sackett dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sackett thumps Maanpohja with a low kick.
Sackett throws a nice head kick!
Johannes Maanpohja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Maanpohja wants to take the fight to the mat but Sackett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maanpohja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sackett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sackett working Maanpohja over with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
Sackett working Maanpohja over with knees to the body.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maanpohjas head.
Sackett lands a body punch.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Maanpohja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maanpohja is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Sackett.
Maanpohja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sackett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Galloway Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
Sackett digs a right hand underneath Maanpohja's ribcage. Maanpohja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett lands a left hand.
Sackett throws a big uppercut that drops Maanpohja! More strikes from Sackett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maanpohja lies dazed against the cage as Sackett celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galloway Sackett!
After winning the bout, Galloway Sackett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 523
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1#
Sackett takes a swing at Yip's ribcage but misses.
Yip tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yip throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Yip on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yip swinging wildly here.
Yip looks for a takedown but Sackett sprawls well.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yip's calf.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Yip's leg. Yip is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett slips a jab from Yip.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett tries to clinch but Yip is having none of it.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yip on the side of the head.
Yip checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
We've been told by Yip's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Yip moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Yip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yip missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Yip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett moves forwards but Yip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
A combination from Yip does no damage.
Yip lands with an overhand left.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Yip walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett lands a nice hook to Yip's body. Yip takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett tries to clinch up but Yip circles away and keeps his distance.
Yip was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yip loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.#T2#
Yip checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Yip decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sackett's guard.
Yip tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard.
Yip is fighting to break Sackett's control of his arms but Sackett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sackett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yip controls the pace.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yip is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.#T3#
Yip advances position into side control!
Yip wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sackett keeps working. #SUB#
Yip tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yip has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sackett is not content to let Yip control the position. #SUB#
Yip is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sackett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Yip.
Yip trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Yip advances nicely into full mount.
Yip takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Yip dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab by Sackett.
Yip swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Galloway Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yip doesn't seem bothered though.
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Yip throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Yip with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Yip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Yip throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well. #CL2#
Yip tries to keep at a distance but Sackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
Yip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yip blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett. #T1#
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yip misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yip.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett tries a body shot but Yip blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Yip tries to break free but Sackett pushes him back against the cage.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yip takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Yip breaks the clinch.
Yip scores with a body shot.
Yip swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Yip looking to score a takedown here. Sackett is defending well but Yip drives through and ends up in Sackett's guard.#T2#
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!
Sackett trying to control the position.
Yip trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Yip trying to move into half guard but instead Sackett has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Sackett looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Yip is looking for a triangle but Sackett pushes his legs off easily.
Sackett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Yip wants to get back to his feet but Sackett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yip bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sackett's guard. #REVR#
Sackett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sackett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Sackett tries to free his leg and advance position but Yip is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Yip throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sackett uses it to pass to side control.
Yip can't do much from the bottom here.
Yip is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galloway Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yip's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yip throws a body shot but no joy.
Yip backing away here, and Sackett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yip shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sackett as he avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Yip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Yip.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yip.
Yip half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sackett punishes Yip's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yip blocks a jab.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Yip moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yip ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yip lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Yip looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Yip just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Yip misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Yip.
Yip throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Yip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yip.
Sackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
Yip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Yip lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yip is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Yip. #BC#
Yip breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett tests Yip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yip takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett slips a jab from Yip.
Sackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yip on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett tries to clinch but Yip moves away #TD#
and Yip counters with a takedown into side control.
Sackett is not content to let Yip control the position. #SUB#
Yip goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sackett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yip's guard! Nice work there by Sackett! #T3##SUB#
Sackett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sackett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sackett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sackett trying to control but Yip is working from the bottom.
Franky Yip overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Yip 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yip throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Yip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sackett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Yip 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.
Sackett postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galloway 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galloway Sackett!
Galloway Sackett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: T181 - Gold Fusion
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Henderson lands a head shot.
Henderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sackett jabs Henderson right on the nose. Henderson blinks but takes it well.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Henderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Henderson throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Henderson slips a jab from Sackett.
Henderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Henderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Julius Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.#T1#
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henderson lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from Henderson.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson with a nice cross.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Decent striking displayed by Henderson there.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Nice cross by Henderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett slips a straight right by Henderson.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackett.
Henderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Henderson catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Henderson misses.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target. #T3#
Henderson thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Sackett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Henderson. That one must have hurt.
Henderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henderson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henderson.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson wants to clinch.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Henderson lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Henderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters with a body kick.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Henderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett motions for Henderson to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett sets himself, and Henderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Sackett avoids it this time.
A bone on bone clash there as Henderson blocks the leg kick.
Henderson wants to counter with a clinch but Sackett pushes him away.
Henderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Henderson's head.
Sackett throws a series of strikes that have Henderson backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Henderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Henderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Sackett misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sackett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Henderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Sackett lands a head kick!
Henderson looks to clinch
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson misses with a body punch
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Sackett staying out of range there.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sackett counters with a two punch combo.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Henderson lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Henderson wants to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch position.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sackett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Henderson.
Sackett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sackett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sackett won't want to take too many of those.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. #T3#
Henderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson working Sackett over with knees to the body.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sackett is defending well for now.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses.
Sackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sackett.
Sackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sackett is defending well for now.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sackett wants to break free but Henderson has control. #BC#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Henderson clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Sackett wants the takedown. Henderson is fighting it off but Sackett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Henderson's guard against the cage.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Sackett tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Sackett's head.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Henderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Henderson thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Sackett catches Henderson right on the button with a cross.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett sets himself, and Henderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Sackett avoids it this time.
Henderson misses with a leg kick.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Henderson cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sackett under the eye.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Henderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Julius Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Julius Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sackett on the side of the head.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Henderson's legs.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range. #T3#
Good shot there by Henderson.
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.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Sackett thumps Henderson with a low kick.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett moves out of range as Henderson throws a body kick.
Galloway Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Henderson misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a body kick that stops Henderson in his tracks momentarily.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Henderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Sackett's head.
Henderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henderson jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Henderson!
Julius Henderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: T180
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Huber loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Huber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Huber.
Sackett throws a low kick but Huber avoids it.#CL#
Huber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Huber.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huber backwards.
Sackett trying to stall but Huber improves his position.
Sackett misses with a knee strike.
Huber throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett tries to work over Huber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huber tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hubers head. #T1#
Huber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Huber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett tries to score a body lock takedown but Huber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huber.
Sackett tries to work over Huber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huber is defending well.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sackett throws an elbow but misses.
Huber lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Huber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Huber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huber misses with a punch to the body.
Huber blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Good body shot from Huber.
Huber tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Huber blocks it.
Huber presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett takes a shot to the head. #T2#
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!
Huber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Huber.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huber.
Huber working aggressively here.
Huber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Huber.
Huber keeps control of Sackett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Huber cracks Sackett with a nice body shot.
Huber gets underhooks to prevent Sackett's takedown attempt.
Hans Huber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galloway Sackett.
Stalling in the clinch from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Huber.
A head punch on the inside from Huber fails to land.
Huber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Huber digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body.
Huber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Huber working aggressively here.
Sackett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huber is defending well.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Huber misses with some punches.
Huber lands a shoulder strike.
Huber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Huber.
A shot in the inside from Huber.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Huber cracks Sackett with a nice body shot.
Huber misses with a punch to the body.
Huber gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huber can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Huber blocks with his arms.
Huber throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Huber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Huber has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Huber lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Huber.
Huber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Huber blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Huber on the inside.
Huber presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huber works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Huber lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Huber lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Sackett is rocked!
A short uppercut from Huber.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Huber finish him?
Nice body punch from Huber - that landed with a thud.
Huber tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Huber.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Huber lands with a light punch inside.
Huber creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sackett with a big uppercut! Sackett tries to clinch up but Huber pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sackett to the mat! Sackett covers up and Huber unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hans Huber!
Hans Huber 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.

Event: CEC 498
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Alvado lands a big head kick that sends Sackett tumbling to the mat! Alvado takes a step backwards and waves Sackett back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Sackett is rocked!
A jab from Sackett misses.
Alvado went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado.
Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Alvado has been cut.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Alvado staying out of range there.#T1#
Alvado staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a body punch
and Sackett counters with a nice body shot.
Alvado misses with a double jab
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
Alvado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sackett will feel that in the morning.
Alvado lands a nice looking body kick.
Sackett tries to clinch
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Alvado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
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!
Alvado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvado lands the left hand.
Sackett misses with a two punch combination.
Alvado throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sackett counters with a one-two to the body.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Sackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett digs a right hand underneath Alvado's ribcage. Alvado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado lands a left hand. #BC2#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Alvado.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvado. Alvado obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.#T4#
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sackett punishes Alvado's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Alvado saw it coming and moves away.
Alvado scores with a nice head shot.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado checks a low kick from Sackett.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Alvado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Alvado batters Sackett with a massive right followed by a huge left! Sackett is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Alvado lands a final crushing right hand to drop Sackett to the mat with a gruesome thud! Alvado is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pablo Alvado!
Pablo Alvado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 496
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Blomsten moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab when Blomsten was well out of range.
Blomsten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Blomsten counter with a right hand.
Blomsten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Blomsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Galloway Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Blomsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Blomsten swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blomsten throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blomsten.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Blomsten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blomsten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blomsten looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blomsten.#T1#
Sackett avoids the body shot from Blomsten.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blomsten defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Blomsten throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
Blomsten avoids a kick to the body.
Blomsten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett moves to clinch but Blomsten breaks away
and Blomsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blomsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Blomsten is out of range.
Blomsten throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Blomsten moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Blomsten misses with a straight right.
Blomsten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett lands a head kick. Blomsten smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blomsten just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Sackett tries to bum rush Blomsten with a series of wild strikes but Blomsten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Blomsten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Blomsten misses with a hook to the body
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Blomsten swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blomsten was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sackett throws a lazy body kick
letting Blomsten counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blomsten!
Blomsten lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Sackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blomsten doesn't seem phased though.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
Blomsten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sackett on the side of the head.
Blomsten misses the jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blomsten. #SUB#
Blomsten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sackett tries to bench press Blomsten off him but Blomsten keeps the position.
Sackett prevents Blomsten from moving into mount.
Sackett wants to control but Blomsten postures up.#T4#
Blomsten advances to mount.
Blomsten lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sackett hang on?
Sackett told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
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!
Sackett is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Blomsten unloads with some shots from mount but Sackett bucks and avoids them well.
Sackett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blomsten throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sackett because Blomsten loaded up on that one.
Sackett tries to reverse the position but Blomsten maintains control.
Sackett squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB#
Blomsten wants to finish this one by submission but Sackett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blomsten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arto Blomsten dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blomsten scores with a decent looking hook.
Blomsten throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Blomsten scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.
Blomsten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Blomsten misses
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It looks like Blomsten has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A shot to the body from Blomsten misses
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Blomsten lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Sackett throws a hook but Blomsten blocks it.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blomsten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from Blomsten.
Blomsten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Sackett backs away, Blomsten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Blomsten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blomsten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blomsten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blomsten slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the body from Sackett misses
and Blomsten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Blomsten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Blomsten keeps it at a distance.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blomsten in his tracks.
Blomsten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blomsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Blomsten with a jab.#T2#
Blomsten swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett tries to bum rush Blomsten with a series of wild strikes but Blomsten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blomsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Blomsten.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Blomsten avoids a kick to the body.
Blomsten misses with a body shot.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blomsten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Blomsten as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blomsten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blomsten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Blomsten looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming. #T3#
Sackett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Blomsten.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Blomsten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Blomsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Blomsten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Blomsten drives through with a takedown into Sackett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blomsten wants to pass the guard but Sackett is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blomsten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Blomsten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blomsten wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Blomsten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sackett looking to control.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Blomsten from controlling successfully.
Blomsten controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Sackett pushes Blomsten off and gets back to his feet.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Blomsten throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Blomsten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Sackett slips a straight right by Blomsten.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blomsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Blomsten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blomsten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blomsten connects with a looping right hand.
Blomsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Blomsten.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Blomsten is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blomsten moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blomsten digs a good hook to Sackett's body.
Blomsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.#T1#
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blomsten.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blomsten.
Blomsten is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
Sackett throws a hook but Blomsten avoids it easily.
Blomsten looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blomsten walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Blomsten throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sackett was covering up waiting for the punch and Blomsten finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Sackett uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett misses with a looping right.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Blomsten. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Blomsten looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blomsten slips a jab from Sackett.
Blomsten looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Blomsten swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blomsten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blomsten misses with a straight left.
Blomsten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sackett as he jumps to the side. #T3##CL2#
Sackett clinches with his opponent.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blomsten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Blomsten on the inside.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blomsten misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blomsten lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blomsten avoids it.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blomsten tries to circle away but Sackett has him pinned against the cage.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Blomsten avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Blomsten controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Blomsten. #BC2#
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Sackett misses the jab.
Blomsten throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Blomsten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Blomsten tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blomsten was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Blomsten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sackett momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blomsten. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett misses with a body punch
and Blomsten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Galloway Sackett.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Galloway Sackett!
Galloway Sackett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 491
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Marsden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marsden with a body shot.
Marsden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marsden moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marsden staying out of range there.
Marsden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marsden. That did some damage!
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?
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Marsden defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsden throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marsden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marsden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Galloway Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marsden.
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Sackett.
Marsden slips under a jab from Sackett.
Marsden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
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!
A jab from Sackett misses.
Marsden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Sackett jabs at Marsden's body.
Sackett misses the jab.
Marsden throws a quick counter head kick but Sackett was just out of range.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marsden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sackett takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Marsden misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Marsden misses
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marsden in his tracks. #T3#
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Marsden counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Marsden connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sackett. Those never looked like landing.
Marsden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsden.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Marsden tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett lands a two punch combo.
Marsden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Sackett.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Marsden moves out of range easily.
Marsden quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Sackett tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Marsden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sackett taking some punishment here, with Marsden in his half guard.
Marsden works his way into side control. #SUB#
Marsden tries for a kimura but Sackett is defending well.
Marsden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Marsden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marsden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sackett's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galloway Sackett dominated that round.
That's time! Marsden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marsden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sackett circles away.
Marsden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Sackett instigates a clinch.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden looking to slow down the pace here.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Marsden.
Sackett is working Marsden over against the cage.#TD#
Marsden drags the fight down to the ground.
Sackett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sackett tries to stand but Marsden is controlling from the bottom.
Sackett controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Sackett gets to his feet. Marsden looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Marsden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sackett.#T2#
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marsden. Marsden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marsden connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Marsden only half commits.
Marsden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Marsden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Marsden. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Marsden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Marsden scores with a spinning back kick!
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marsden under the eye.
Sackett slips a straight right by Marsden.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Sackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marsden to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Marsden's ribs.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Marsden throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sackett avoids it.#T4#
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marsden takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Sackett jabs Marsden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marsden scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett misses with the combination.
Marsden throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galloway Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sackett cracks Marsden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Marsden moved out of range nicely.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett throws a good cross that connects.
Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marsden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Marsden knows he should have avoided that one.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Marsden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett cracks Marsden with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Marsden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Sackett as he connects with a hook.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett slips a straight right by Marsden.
Sackett throws a hook but Marsden avoids it easily.
Galloway Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett misses with a body punch
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Marsden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Marsden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marsden fails with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Brandon Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galloway Sackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sackett cracks Marsden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsden throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab.
Sackett misses with a series of wild punches.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Marsden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Marsden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marsden dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
Marsden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marsden throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marsden.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
Sackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galloway Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sackett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galloway Sackett!
Galloway Sackett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Brandon Marsden had this to say: 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.

Event: CEC 488
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Spectre closes the distance and clinches.
Spectre misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Spectre lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Spectre.
Spectre blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Spectre misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett gets through Spectre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Spectre lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spectre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spectre throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Spectre.
Spectre cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Sackett tries to move into range but Spectre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett lands a two punch combo.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Sackett.
Spectre digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
As Sackett backs off Spectre throws a huge counter combo but Sackett manages to avoid it all.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Spectre.
Spectre takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Spectre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spectre fails to land the takedown.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Spectre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spectre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Spectre's head. #T2#
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Spectre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spectre under the eye.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Spectre saw that one coming.
Sackett throws a good cross that connects.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Spectre throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spectre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spectre lands with a right hand.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Spectre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sackett wants to control but Spectre is keeping busy. #T3#
Spectre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Spectre is controlling well.
Spectre slips a nice elbow through Sackett's hands, connecting with Sackett's forehead.
Sackett is trying to stand up here but Spectre is controlling him well.
Spectre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spectre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spectre is trying to control. Sackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spectre stops Sackett from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Sackett is looking to improve his position.
Sackett pushes Spectre off looking to stand but Spectre dives back in and keeps control.
Spectre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sackett won't allow Spectre to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Spectre's head but Spectre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spectre unleashes a big counter combination but Sackett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spectre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spectre throws a sloppy body shot
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Spectre just misses with a punch to the body.
Spectre scores with a shot to the body.
Spectre throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Spectre dominated 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.
#R2#
Spectre moves to clinch but Sackett breaks away
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body.
Spectre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.#CL2#
Spectre closes the distance and clinches.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spectre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spectre takes a shot to the head.
Sackett lands a shot to the body.
Spectre has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Spectre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Spectre's head. #BC#
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Spectre takes one to the side of the head.
Spectre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Spectre.
It appears Sackett was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spectre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A cross from Spectre lands.#T1#
Spectre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there #TD2#
and Spectre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Sackett has one foot on Spectre's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Serge Spectre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spectre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spectre! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Sackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spectre doesn't seem phased though.
Spectre throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spectre misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spectre swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Spectre counters with a single leg into guard. Sackett didn't expect that.
Sackett managing to control the position.
Spectre wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving. #T2#
Spectre throws a big elbow that misses.
Spectre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sackett is trying to control the position but Spectre postures up.
Spectre trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett working a defensive guard here.
Spectre throws an elbow that misses. Sackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spectre's guard. Nice move by Sackett!#REVR##T3#
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spectre is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Spectre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sackett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spectre being controlled here, momentarily.
Spectre working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Spectre has his foot on Sackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sackett works his way back into a safe position though.
Spectre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Spectre looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Spectre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Spectre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett tries to stand but Spectre is controlling from the bottom.
Spectre working a defensive guard here.
Sackett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Spectre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Spectre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galloway Sackett dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Spectre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spectre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body.
Spectre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackett.
Nice uppercut there from Spectre.
Sackett with a hook.
Donk. Spectre catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Spectre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spectre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Spectre scores with a takedown into Sackett's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spectre won't allow Sackett to sweep him here. #T1#
Spectre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett seems keen to control Spectre's posture.
Spectre landing with the ground and pound.
Sackett working a defensive guard but Spectre manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sackett tries to buck Spectre off but Spectre is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sackett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here.
Spectre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Spectre controlling the position from side mount.
Sackett pushes Spectre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Spectre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sackett is trying to control Spectre's posture but Spectre avoids it. #T3#
Sackett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sackett is in trouble now - Spectre has advanced to mount!
A nice elbow there by Spectre.
Sackett tries to hold on but Spectre postures up.
Sackett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sackett tries to hold on but Spectre postures up.
Sackett can't escape the position. #T4#
Spectre trying to control but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sackett is working hard here to advance position.
Sackett wants to control but Spectre is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Spectre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spectre 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Spectre!
Serge Spectre was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 484
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Sackett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Sackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Musashi wants the takedown. Sackett is fighting it off but Musashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sackett's guard against the cage.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
Sackett is controlling Musashi's posture.
Sackett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Sackett is keeping the position.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Musashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard. #T2#
Sackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sackett wants to stand and escape but Musashi is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Galloway Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Musashi throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Musashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sackett misses with a body punch
letting Musashi counter with a right hand. #T3#
Musashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Musashi.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Musashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Musashi thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Sackett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Musashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Musashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Musashi throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi is looking for the big counter here.
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Musashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett misses the body punch
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
Musashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Musashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Musashi lands with a hook. Sackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Musashi takes one on the button.
Musashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Musashi keeps it at a distance.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
Musashi throws an overhand right that drops Sackett like a sack of potatoes! Musashi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Musashi!
An intense looking Ryu Musashi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'So you decided to not fly to the fight but just magically pop up here with full energy? Nice.'.

Event: CEC 479
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
Machado scores with a one two! Sackett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sackett.
Machado lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Herbs in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado jabs Sackett right on the nose. Sackett blinks but takes it well.
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!
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Machado moved away.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it.
Machado misses the jab.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Machado avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Machado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Sackett jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sackett misses with a jab to the body
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machado moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Sackett shakes him off and moves away.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
Nice shot by Sackett.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado wants to clinch.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machado's head backwards.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Sackett feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Machado counters by clinching up.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Sackett shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sackett misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sackett.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Galloway Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Sackett lands.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Machado misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado tries to bum rush Sackett with a series of wild strikes but Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch.
Machado with a nice cross.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sackett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a two punch combination.
Machado avoids the body shot from Sackett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Machado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Machado looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Machado's head back.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Machado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sackett takes an elbow to the temple.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards. #ROC#
Machado is rocked!
Sackett blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sackett tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Machado. #T3#
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Machado blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Sackett.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards. #BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
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!
A big left from Machado misses.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Machado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett scores with a jab. Machado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado scores with a head kick.
Machado tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Sackett lands a big head kick that sends Machado tumbling to the mat! Sackett takes a step backwards and waves Machado back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Machado misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett drops Machado with a big left hand! Machado is injured, injured bad! Sackett jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galloway Sackett!
Galloway Sackett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 472
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Il Sung throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
A cross from Il Sung lands.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there #TD#
and Il Sung counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Sackett throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sackett. Those never looked like landing.
Il Sung throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sackett enables Il Sung to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sackett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Il Sung is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.#SUB#
Il Sung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sackett pulls Il Sung in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Il Sung from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Il Sung is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sackett holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing good reports from Il Sung's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Il Sung is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.
Sackett pulls Il Sung in to control the position.
Il Sung pushing down on Sackett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sackett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Il Sung is working away from the top position though.
Sackett keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Il Sung wants to pass to mount but Sackett is defending the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Sackett kicks off Il Sung and gets to his feet.
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Il Sung circles away quickly and effectively.
Il Sung feinted with a counter takedown.
Sackett misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Il Sung counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Il Sung landing with the ground and pound.
Il Sung is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Il Sung wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Il Sung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Il Sung 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 wants to stand up but Il Sung is controlling him. #T3#
Il Sung cracks Sackett with a solid left hand.
Sackett pulls Il Sung in close to prevent any damage.
Il Sung is looking to pass into half guard but Sackett pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sackett is in guard.#REVB#
Sackett wants to control from the top but Il Sung keeps moving.
Sackett won't allow Il Sung to sweep him here.
Il Sung keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Il Sung trying to keep a closed guard but Sackett is proving a slippery customer.
Sackett trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Sackett wants to stand and escape but instead Il Sung has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Il Sung wants to pass the guard but Sackett is keeping the position.
Sackett trying to control the position here.
Il Sung stops Sackett from standing up.
Il Sung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sackett is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Il Sung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sackett wants to sweep here but Il Sung controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Il Sung at a distance.
Sackett lands a jab.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Il Sung's leg but Il Sung calmly moves out of range.
Sackett throws a push kick but Il Sung slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
Sackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Il Sung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Il Sung trying to work for an americana but Sackett has managed to regain full guard.
Il Sung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Il Sung wants to pass the guard but Sackett is keeping the position.
Sackett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim Il Sung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Il Sung stays in close to Sackett's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Il Sung drops back looking for a leg! Sackett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sackett manages to kick Il Sung off! Il Sung jumps back into Sackett's guard.
Il Sung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Il Sung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Il Sung postures up and lands a big shot to Sackett's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sackett is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sackett looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Il Sung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Sackett wants to control from the top but Il Sung keeps moving. #SUB#
Sackett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Il Sung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sackett has managed to get both his arms back between Il Sung's legs - danger averted.
Sackett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sackett preventing the sweep.
Sackett tries to free his leg and advance position but Il Sung is retaining full guard.
Sackett wanted to stand there but Il Sung had control of the position.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Il Sung keeps moving. #T3#
Sackett looking to pass the guard.
Il Sung is trying to keep Sackett in close.
Il Sung keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Il Sung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sackett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Il Sung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Galloway Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Il Sung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sackett is fending him off so far but Il Sung persists. Nope, Sackett circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sackett throws the left hand but Il Sung avoids the punch easily.
Sackett punishes Il Sung's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
Il Sung misses with a wild body shot.
Il Sung lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Il Sung moves away.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Il Sung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Il Sung.
Sackett keeping full guard, as Il Sung tries to pass.
Il Sung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Il Sung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Il Sung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Il Sung swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Il Sung takes the fight into the clinch.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Il Sung blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett lands a left hand.
Il Sung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Il Sung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Il Sung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett tries a body shot but Il Sung blocks it.
Il Sung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Il Sung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Il Sung avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Il Sung blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Il Sung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
Il Sung tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body. #T1##BC#
Il Sung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett slips under a jab from Il Sung.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett checks a low kick from Il Sung.
Il Sung throws a sloppy body shot
and Sackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Il Sung thinking.
Il Sung takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Il Sung tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett tests Il Sung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett misses with a hook. Il Sung ducked under it nicely.
Sackett throws a leg kick #TD#
and Il Sung counters with a single leg into guard. Sackett didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett can't keep his opponent in guard - Il Sung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Ground and pound from Il Sung. #SUB#
Il Sung is trying to work for a kimura but Sackett is defending well.
Il Sung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Il Sung is trying to control the action in half guard but Sackett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kim Il Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett won't allow Il Sung to pass to mount.
Sackett is positioning himself well to prevent Il Sung advancing to mount.
Il Sung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sackett is trying to stand back up but Il Sung is controlling him
Sackett is trying to get back to full guard.
Il Sung trying to mount his opponent but Sackett defends it. #T3#
Sackett pushes Il Sung off looking to stand but Il Sung dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Il Sung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sackett sees it coming and defends easily.
Sackett trying to control from the bottom.
Sackett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Il Sung haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Il Sung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galloway Sackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Sackett is defending against the submission attempts here by Il Sung. #SUB#
Il Sung is trying to work for a kimura but Sackett is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sackett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sackett.
Il Sung preventing the sweep.
Il Sung throwing strikes but missing.
Il Sung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sackett has momentary wrist control but Il Sung slips an elbow through the middle.
Il Sung is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.
Sackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Il Sung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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 Kim Il Sung.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Galloway Sackett!
A relieved looking Galloway Sackett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kim Il Sung spoke after the fight, saying 'Eat my feces you filthy capitalist dog!'.

Event: CEC 469
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griffiths cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griffiths 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 throws a leg kick which misses Griffiths's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffiths tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Sackett. No joy for Griffiths on that attempt.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Griffiths fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett with a nice cross.
Griffiths tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it.#CL2#
Griffiths takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land.
A short right from Griffiths.
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!
Griffiths misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Griffiths misses with a straight right.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sackett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffiths somewhat.
Sackett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Herbs in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths throws out a powerful jab.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griffiths is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths tries to clinch up.
Sackett throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Sackett jabs Griffiths to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Griffiths's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.#T3#
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Griffiths moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffiths throws a series of punches but Sackett avoids them all with ease.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Sackett.
Griffiths lands a glancing blow to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett backing away here, and Griffiths unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Griffiths catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths throws a front kick that sends Sackett stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Galloway Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Griffiths.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett tries to bum rush Griffiths with a series of wild strikes but Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Griffiths. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Sackett. No joy for Griffiths on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Griffiths takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffiths.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Galloway 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.
#R2#
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephen Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Griffiths closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sackett did well to prevent Griffiths getting side control.#ES#
Sackett has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Griffiths is on him like a limpet, forcing Sackett back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Griffiths lands an uppercut.
Griffiths prevents a body shot from Sackett.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffiths.
Sackett blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Griffiths makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griffiths lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Griffiths.
Sackett blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Sackett.
Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stephen Griffiths seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffiths tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffiths creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Griffiths lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it. #T2#
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett cracks Griffiths with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griffiths tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Griffiths.#T3#
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffiths should have avoided that one.
Griffiths slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Griffiths throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Sackett tries to move into range but Griffiths moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffiths lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Sackett jabs at Griffiths's body.
Griffiths defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Griffiths throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Griffiths tries to work over Sackett's front leg with a kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffiths.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett can't do much from the bottom here.
Sackett is looking to regain half guard here but Griffiths keeps moving and retains side control.
Sackett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett is taking a breather. Griffiths says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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 Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffiths dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffiths! But no joy.
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Griffiths looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Griffiths motions for Sackett to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths is looking to score with low kicks.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Griffiths closes the distance but Sackett moves to the side
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Griffiths is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Griffiths circles away.
Griffiths takes one on the button.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Griffiths moved away.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Griffiths wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stephen Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab by Sackett.
Galloway Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Sackett tries to bum rush Griffiths with a series of wild strikes but Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffiths scores with a nice head shot.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Sackett jumps back.
A combination from Griffiths does no damage.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths. #T3#
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffiths obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Galloway Sackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sackett takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Griffiths's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffiths at a distance.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sackett momentarily. #T4#
Sackett throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griffiths has time to react.
A lazy body kick from Griffiths
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.

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 Galloway Sackett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sackett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Galloway Sackett!
Galloway Sackett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 463
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Jho takes one on the button.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jho lands with a slapping head kick.
Devil Jho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jho.
Jho looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Jho moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jho. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jho throws a combination. Sackett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sackett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jho takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Devil Jho has been cut.
Jho takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sackett forces Jho back against the cage and clinches.
Sackett is pressed up against the cage. Jho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sackett down to the mat. Sackett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jho takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Jho shoots in but no luck this time.
Jho misses with a kick to the body.
Jho misses with a body kick.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jho.
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Jho.
Sackett stuns Jho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett tests Jho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Sackett counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jho! He's just covering up as Sackett starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galloway Sackett!
A very excited looking Galloway Sackett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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