PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatzu Hayoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Whoomp There it is as his entrance music. Hatzu Hayoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hayoki
vs
Sackett

183 cm
23
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
261 lbs
16 - 15 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hatzu Hayoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayoki throws a body kick the misses

and Sackett counters with a takedown into side control.

Sackett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hayoki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hayoki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sackett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hayoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Hayoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sackett pulls his head out easily.
Hayoki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sackett manages to pass to mount!
Hayoki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hayoki tries to improve his position but instead Sackett has taken his back!
Sackett is hanging on to Hayoki's back as he tries to escape.

Sackett has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sackett scores with punches to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayoki is really stuck here.
Sackett is working the ground and pound. Can Hayoki escape?

It looks like Hatzu Hayoki has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Hayoki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Sackett working for a choke but Hayoki is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hayoki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sackett has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hayoki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sackett tries to keep control of the position but Hayoki is staying busy.
Hayoki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hayoki actively working from the bottom here.
Hayoki is breathing heavily.
Hayoki tries to get to full guard but Sackett has control of the leg.
Hayoki is working hard here to advance position.
Sackett working Hayoki over with strikes.

Sackett moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hayoki.

Sackett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Sackett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayoki has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayoki tries to bench press Sackett off him but Sackett keeps the position.

Sackett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hayoki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sackett cracks Hayoki with a big right hand but Hayoki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hayoki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Sackett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hayoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sackett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sackett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hayoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sackett pulls his head out easily.

Hayoki actively working from the bottom here.
Sackett wants to pass to mount but Hayoki is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hayoki 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hatzu Hayoki'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.

Sackett lands a front kick.
Hayoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orlando Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sackett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hayoki sprawls well initially but Sackett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hayoki wants to get back to full guard.
Hayoki trying to get back to full guard but Sackett takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Sackett working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hayoki turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sackett off and cradles Hayoki's limp body as Sackett celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Orlando Sackett!