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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Zapputo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parmalee Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey Zapputo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Parmalee Sackett's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Zapputo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parmalee Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapputo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Zapputo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
An inside leg kick from Zapputo misses.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zapputo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Zapputo wants to clinch.
Sackett lands with a cross.
It looks like Mickey Zapputo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zapputo blocks the body kick.
Zapputo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zapputo dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Zapputo tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice combination there by Sackett.
Parmalee Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett cracks Zapputo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Zapputo throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Zapputo sees coming a mile off.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Zapputo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zapputo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zapputo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zapputo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zapputo looks to throw a body kick
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Mickey Zapputo's cut is getting worse.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zapputo dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
It looks like Parmalee Sackett has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sackett!
Zapputo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapputo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Zapputo checks it.
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zapputo counters with a leg kick.
Sackett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zapputo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Zapputo counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Zapputo misses with a body shot.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Zapputo blocks a leg kick.
Zapputo moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zapputo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A right-left combo lands from 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 looks to land a body kick but Zapputo moved away.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Zapputo is out of range.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Zapputo moves away and avoids it.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zapputo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parmalee Sackett dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sackett misses with a low kick as Zapputo jumps back.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zapputo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zapputo tries to clinch but Sackett moves away
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Zapputo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Zapputo with an uppercut!
Zapputo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Zapputo checks a low kick from Sackett.
Zapputo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Zapputo closes the distance and pushes Sackett back into the cage.
Sackett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Zapputo is looking to control Sackett's arms but Sackett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zapputo has his back to the cage.
Zapputo tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Sackett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zapputo misses with a knee strike.
Sackett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Zapputo.
Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zapputo smiles and moves away.
Sackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zapputo ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Zapputo counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapputo clinches up with Sackett and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Zapputo - that landed with a thud.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Zapputo.
Zapputo cracks Sackett with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapputo landing knees to the body.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but Zapputo has him pressed against the cage.
Mickey Zapputo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parmalee Sackett.
Zapputo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Zapputo lands a good knee to the midsection. Sackett won't want to take too many of those.
Zapputo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zapputo pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mickey Zapputo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sackett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zapputo obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapputo lands a nice knee to the body.
Zapputo misses with a body punch.
Zapputo missing with knees to the body.
Zapputo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zapputo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zapputo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zapputo taking a breather.
Zapputo scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett fails to pull guard.
Zapputo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zapputo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sackett jumps guard but Zapputo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zapputo uses from the top position.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Zapputo from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapputo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're going to have a standup here because Mickey Zapputo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zapputo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zapputo throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Zapputo counters with a body kick that stops Sackett in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Zapputo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zapputo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zapputo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zapputo counters with an outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapputo moves away.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Zapputo moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zapputo throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Zapputo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sackett throws a body kick the misses
and Zapputo counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
Zapputo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zapputo takes one on the button.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Zapputo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett throws a push kick but Zapputo slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett moves out of range as Zapputo strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Zapputo's shoulder, as Zapputo tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Zapputo tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett wants to slow Zapputo down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zapputo throws a big shot that misses.
Zapputo missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zapputo is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs.
Zapputo 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapputo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zapputo there as he acknowledges the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Zapputo blocks the leg kick.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapputo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Zapputo moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zapputo counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Zapputo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zapputo throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Zapputo.
Good exchange - Sackett coming out on top.
Sackett throws a lazy body kick
and Zapputo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zapputo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zapputo throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Zapputo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick lands from Zapputo.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Zapputo checks it.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Zapputo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zapputo walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Parmalee 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parmalee Sackett!
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hype
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