Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 466 - Gravius vs. Turpin 2
Date: Aug 25, 2016

#R1#
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett works Dzhumagaliev's body with a nice hook.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Dzhumagaliev slips a jab from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a jab.
Dzhumagaliev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dzhumagaliev slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a jab. Dzhumagaliev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett lands a head kick. Dzhumagaliev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev 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.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Sackett misses.
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.
Dzhumagaliev tries to bum rush Sackett with a series of wild strikes but Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sackett's head backwards.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dzhumagaliev's sensitive parts. #T1#
Sackett 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 land body kicks.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dzhumagaliev ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the body shot from Sackett.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Dzhumagaliev moves away and avoids it.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a jab to the head.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett throws a head kick but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dzhumagaliev.
Good work by Dzhumagaliev as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev moves away.#T2#
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Dzhumagaliev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev working aggressively here.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sackett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sackett blocking some punches.
A short left from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev lands an elbow just above Sackett 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Nolan Sackett has been cut.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Dzhumagaliev controls the action.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a knee to the head.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Dzhumagaliev controls his hands.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dzhumagaliev misses with some punches.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice elbow.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a left to the head.
Sackett misses with a body punch. #T4#
Sackett avoids the elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dzhumagaliev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sackett's brow.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Dzhumagaliev.
Still in the clinch, Dzhumagaliev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dzhumagaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Dzhumagaliev moves away and avoids it.
Dzhumagaliev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
A little feinted left hand from Dzhumagaliev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dzhumagaliev takes a step back to recover.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nolan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nolan Sackett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dzhumagaliev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dzhumagaliev throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett cracks Dzhumagaliev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Dzhumagaliev moved away.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Sackett.
Sackett defending well as Dzhumagaliev loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Dzhumagaliev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Nolan Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Dzhumagaliev is out of range.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Dzhumagaliev's belly button to the back.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dzhumagaliev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett misses with a hook. Dzhumagaliev ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD2#
Sackett lands a head kick that stumbles Dzhumagaliev and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzhumagaliev is keeping the position for now.
Oh Dzhumagaliev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett wants to control from the top but Dzhumagaliev keeps moving.
Dzhumagaliev seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dzhumagaliev holds on and takes a little breather.
Sackett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head.
Dzhumagaliev wants to get back to his feet but Sackett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses. Dzhumagaliev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Dzhumagaliev!#REVR#
Sackett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Dzhumagaliev from controlling successfully.
Dzhumagaliev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev throwing strikes from guard but Sackett blocks nicely.
Dzhumagaliev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dzhumagaliev trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dzhumagaliev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sackett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev postures up in Sackett's guard and throws a big left but Sackett blocks it.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow that misses. Sackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dzhumagaliev's guard. Nice move by Sackett!#REVB#
Sackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Dzhumagaliev has wrist control.
Sackett connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dzhumagaliev misses with a few strikes there.
Dzhumagaliev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dzhumagaliev scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Dzhumagaliev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzhumagaliev 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.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dzhumagaliev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dzhumagaliev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dzhumagaliev. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett stuns Dzhumagaliev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Dzhumagaliev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
A telegraphed right hand from Dzhumagaliev misses the target.
Sackett with a nice cross.
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev steps to the side to avoid the strikes 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!
Dzhumagaliev connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Dzhumagaliev off balance momentarily.
Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Dzhumagaliev misses.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Dzhumagaliev ducks down to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett catches Dzhumagaliev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dzhumagaliev throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Dzhumagaliev does it's job there.
Sackett cracks Dzhumagaliev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A jab from Dzhumagaliev misses.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dzhumagaliev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Dzhumagaliev's shoulder, as Dzhumagaliev tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Nice combo by Dzhumagaliev! Oh, that's hurt him - Sackett falls to the canvas and Dzhumagaliev follows him into side control.
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!
Dzhumagaliev working away.
Dzhumagaliev in side control, throwing shots but Sackett defends.
The ground and pound from Dzhumagaliev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Sackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sackett defending against the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Dzhumagaliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Sackett tries to improve position but can't.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow but Sackett slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Dzhumagaliev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dzhumagaliev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dzhumagaliev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sackett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dzhumagaliev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev tries to score with some ground and pound. Sackett controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

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 Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nolan Sackett!

Event: Syn 456 - Wein vs. Diego 3
Date: Jul 12, 2016

#R1#
Sackett feints and then cracks Hessler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hessler down.
Hessler misses with a double jab
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett lands a head shot.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hessler's calf.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hessler.
Hessler looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clinton Hessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Hessler scoring well with a low kick there.
Hessler lands with a nice combination. Sackett backs away looking to recover.
Hessler tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
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.
Hessler throws a shot to the body.
Hessler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2#
Sackett steps into range and cracks Hessler with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Hessler flops backwards and Sackett dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Hessler is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hessler 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.
Oh Hessler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hessler wants to improve his position but instead Sackett has moved into half guard.
Sackett wants to take a breather but Hessler is having none of it.
Hessler seems to have got his legs back now.
Hessler gets back to full guard. #T2#
Hessler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sackett is adopting a defensive guard.
Sackett is continuing to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hessler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hessler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hessler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sackett has control of Hessler's left arm, preventing Hessler from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hessler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet. #T3#
Hessler cracks Sackett with a solid left hand.
Hessler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hessler's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett postures up in Hessler's guard and throws a big left but Hessler blocks it. #SUB#
Hessler looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Sackett trying to control but Hessler is working from the bottom.
Sackett preventing the sweep.
Sackett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hessler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sackett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hessler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hessler looking for subs off his back but Sackett has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hessler is trying to control but can't.
Sackett is trying to control. Hessler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sackett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hessler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hessler is looking for a sweep. Sackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hessler is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hessler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hessler looking to control.
Sackett stands and throws Hessler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hessler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
Hessler throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hessler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hessler's knee momentarily.
Hessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Hessler is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hessler misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Hessler 's knee.
Hessler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Hessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hessler tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Hessler misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Hessler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hessler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hessler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hessler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.#T2#
Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Hessler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hessler fails to land with a series of punches.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Hessler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Hessler throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Hessler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Hessler.
Sackett jabs Hessler right on the nose. Hessler blinks but takes it well.
Hessler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Hessler checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Hessler ducks down to avoid it.
Hessler is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hessler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hessler.
Hessler throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hessler looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Hessler avoids it with no problem.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hessler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hessler is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hessler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Hessler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Hessler.
A left lands for Hessler.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hessler, right into the meat.
Sackett cracks Hessler with an open hand slap.
Hessler misses with a hook.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Hessler counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Hessler is out of range.
Hessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hessler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Hessler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good shot there by Hessler.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Hessler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Hessler moved away.
The crowd cheers as Hessler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
Hessler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Hessler throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Hessler does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Hessler shrugs it off though.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett throws a low kick but Hessler moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hessler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hessler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hessler is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt 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!
Hessler misses with a straight left.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Hessler's defenses. #T3#
Hessler throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hessler throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range.
Clinton Hessler is winning the standup battle so far.
Hessler takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Hessler 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.
A big left from Hessler misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hessler.
Hessler throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Hessler's leg. Hessler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hessler moves out of range as Sackett strikes.#T4#
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett throws a leg kick
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Hessler connects with the punch.
Sackett takes a swing at Hessler's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Hessler sees coming a mile off.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Hessler moved out of range.
Hessler tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Hessler punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hessler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Hessler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hessler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Hessler!
An intense looking Clinton Hessler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Boom! '.

Event: Syn 452 - Slinga vs. Turpin 2
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
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.
Sackett tries a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Al-Khaldi moved away.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett wants to slow Al-Khaldi down by chopping away at his legs.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Al-Khaldi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett clobbers Al-Khaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab when Al-Khaldi was well out of range.#T1#
Al-Khaldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al-Khaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al-Khaldi loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Al-Khaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Al-Khaldi slips the punch.
Al-Khaldi lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Al-Khaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett cracks Al-Khaldi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Al-Khaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi lands a body shot.
Sackett jabs Al-Khaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sackett misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight right.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Al-Khaldi avoids it with no problem.
Al-Khaldi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Al-Khaldi moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al-Khaldi 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.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Al-Khaldi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Al-Khaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al-Khaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.#CL#
Al-Khaldi clinches with his opponent.
Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Al-Khaldi slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sackett takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Al-Khaldi's shoulder, as Al-Khaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Al-Khaldi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al-Khaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al-Khaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Al-Khaldi lands with an overhand left.
Al-Khaldi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett scores with a jab. Al-Khaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice body kick.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al-Khaldi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Al-Khaldi keeps Sackett at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Al-Khaldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Al-Khaldi 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#
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick.
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al-Khaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Al-Khaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al-Khaldi's calf.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al-Khaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Al-Khaldi there.
That kick from Al-Khaldi tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al-Khaldi. #T1#
Al-Khaldi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al-Khaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Malik Al-Khaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al-Khaldi throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
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 tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett flicks out a counter leg kick but Al-Khaldi steps away.
Good standup being displayed there by Al-Khaldi as he connects with a hook.
Al-Khaldi jabs at Sackett's body.
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Al-Khaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Al-Khaldi saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi checks it well.
Al-Khaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Al-Khaldi seems unphased.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
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. #T3#
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice head shot.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Al-Khaldi misses its intended target.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sackett misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Al-Khaldi connects with a looping right hand.
A clash of legs there as Al-Khaldi blocks the low kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett misses with a looping left.#CL#
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and clinches.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
A hook to the body from Al-Khaldi.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett wants to break free but Al-Khaldi has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage. #BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Malik Al-Khaldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al-Khaldi. That did some damage!
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
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 blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A combination from Al-Khaldi does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al-Khaldi throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Al-Khaldi only half commits.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Al-Khaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Al-Khaldi saw that one coming. #T1#
Al-Khaldi throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Al-Khaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Al-Khaldi counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Al-Khaldi cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Al-Khaldi does it's job there.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik Al-Khaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Al-Khaldi takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al-Khaldi connects with a right hand. Sackett shakes it off.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away.
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?
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett lands a jab to Al-Khaldi's midsection.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Al-Khaldi scores with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Sackett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al-Khaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely. #T4#
Al-Khaldi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sackett will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Sackett breaks away and moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Sackett tries to keep at a distance but Al-Khaldi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett lands an uppercut.#BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Al-Khaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al-Khaldi 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
Malik Al-Khaldi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 446 -
Date: Jun 02, 2016

#R1#
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Dzhumagaliev off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev pushes Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev working aggressively here.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an elbow over the top.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Sackett avoids the elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev, against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzhumagaliev or not.
Sackett dodges an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
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!#BC2#
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.#T1#
Sackett clobbers Dzhumagaliev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has been cut.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzhumagaliev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sackett cracks the inside of Dzhumagaliev's front leg.
Dzhumagaliev throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Sackett counters with a left hand that sends Dzhumagaliev to the canvas! #ROC#
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses.
Sackett landing some decent shots from guard.
Sackett trying to control but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sackett is controlling him.
Dzhumagaliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sackett.
Sackett looking to sit in guard and control but Dzhumagaliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dzhumagaliev postures up.
Sackett 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.#T3#
Sackett has a closed guard, preventing Dzhumagaliev from standing up.
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Sackett to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good leg kick by Dzhumagaliev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a nice hook to Dzhumagaliev's body. Dzhumagaliev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a double jab
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dzhumagaliev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Nolan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
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#
A leg kick checked by Dzhumagaliev.
As Sackett backs off Dzhumagaliev throws a huge counter combo but Sackett manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
Dzhumagaliev lands a head kick that stumbles Sackett and the fighters go to the mat.
Dzhumagaliev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sackett's guard.
Sackett wants to hit a switch here but Dzhumagaliev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sackett there!
Sackett working to try and regain half guard.
Sackett wants to hold on but Dzhumagaliev pushes him away.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev controlling the position easily from mount. #SU2#
Dzhumagaliev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Dzhumagaliev misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
Nolan Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
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 misses with a left hand
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab to the body
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev obviously looking to wear him down.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett thows a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it
and Dzhumagaliev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Dzhumagaliev. #T3#
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett slips a straight right by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett cracks the inside of Dzhumagaliev's front leg.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Sackett scores with a nice head shot.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy body kick from Sackett
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
Dzhumagaliev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sackett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and pushes Dzhumagaliev back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Sackett forces Dzhumagaliev back against the cage and clinches.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Dzhumagaliev fails to land.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dzhumagaliev gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow but it misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands an elbow inside that Sackett shrugs off.
Dzhumagaliev misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Dzhumagaliev. #T1#
Sackett takes an elbow to the temple.
Sackett trying to land knees to the body.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev tries to break free but Sackett pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow that misses.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett gets through Dzhumagaliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett pushes Dzhumagaliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev can't break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev working aggressively here.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dzhumagaliev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head punch that misses.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dzhumagaliev lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sackett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping right.
Dzhumagaliev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Dzhumagaliev slips the punch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head but Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett cracks the inside of Dzhumagaliev's front leg.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body shot but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs. #T1#
Dzhumagaliev checks a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Sackett throws a nice looking combination but Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a left and a right that stings Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dzhumagaliev. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Jab from Sackett.#T2#
Dzhumagaliev blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Nice body kick from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dzhumagaliev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Dzhumagaliev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sackett if he has to take too many more of those.
Dzhumagaliev delivers a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice head kick!
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body kick.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Dzhumagaliev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab. #T4#
Sackett takes a swing at Dzhumagaliev's ribcage but misses.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Dzhumagaliev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev slips a jab from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett is looking for a counter combo.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dzhumagaliev counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Nikolai Dzhumagaliev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Dzhumagaliev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Dzhumagaliev settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dzhumagaliev. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it.
Dzhumagaliev flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Dzhumagaliev's knee but Dzhumagaliev avoids it well.
Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett checks a low kick from Dzhumagaliev.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Dzhumagaliev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhumagaliev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dzhumagaliev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev lands a body punch.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Dzhumagaliev controls his hands.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzhumagaliev's elbow.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dzhumagaliev blocks it with crossed arms.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett dodges an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dzhumagaliev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dzhumagaliev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sackett with a jab.
Sackett lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and clinches up with Sackett.
Sackett is working Dzhumagaliev over against the cage.#T4#
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dzhumagaliev in his tracks.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Dzhumagaliev
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev with a hook.
Dzhumagaliev takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.
Well Dzhumagaliev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 440 - Supernova VI
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Wein is looking to score with low kicks.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wein tries to keep at a distance but Sackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Wein prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Still in the clinch, Wein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett is working for takedown but Wein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wein tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Wein digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein lands with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Sackett rushes Wein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein. #T4#
Wein misses with a body punch.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein stops a takedown attempt from Sackett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wein blocks a body shot from Sackett.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett works the jab nicely.
Wein tries to clinch up.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wein connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.
Wein checks a low kick from Sackett.
Donk. Wein catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wein's head.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Crunch! Wein slams his shin into Sackett's torso.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett misses with a body kick.#CL#
Sackett has managed to clinch.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein misses with some punches.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilder Wein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wein misses with the head strike. #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 head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett is stalling here.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Wein.
A short left from Wein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
Sackett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein takes a shot to the head.
Wein misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Wein.
Wein digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett blocking some punches.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Sackett tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wein fakes the leg kick and cracks Sackett in the body.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Wein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Wein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Wein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein. #CL#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
Sackett stalling the fight.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wein after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Wein pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Wein lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. #BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Wein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sackett, pushing him back against the cage.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Wein tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wein as Sackett tries to tie him up.
Sackett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Wein misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Wein.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sackett.
Sackett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wein is defending well.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
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!
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Wein tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wein.
Sackett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Wein.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Wein.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein really 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.
#R4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Sackett fails to land with a series of punches.
Wein doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Wein does no damage. #T1#
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Wein drives through and clinches with Sackett against the cage.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Sackett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Wein.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Wein tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Wein is working Sackett over against the cage.
Wein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Wein prevents a body shot from Sackett.
A short right from Sackett on the inside. #TD#
Sackett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Wein manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sackett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Wein lands an uppercut.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Wein counters with a thumping low kick.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wein lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Wein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Wein cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wein lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Sackett.
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Wein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Sackett pushes Wein up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Wein lands a right hand.
Wein has Sackett pressed against the cage, preventing Sackett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wein working aggressively here.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Wein.
Wein misses with some punches.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wein scores with a jab.
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Wein.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sackett moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Wein darts in trying to clinch
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Wein defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and pushes Wein back into the cage.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
A hook to the body from Wein.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wein lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Wein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
A right hand to the body from Wein.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
Wein lands a left hand.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a knee strike.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wein is pressed up against the cage. Sackett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wein down to the mat. Wein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wein throws a nice looking combination but Sackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Wein catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!
Wilder Wein is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 433 - MW Mania Semi's
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Falcao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett misses the jab.
Falcao throws a big counter head kick but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Falcao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sackett is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Falcao is out of range.
Esquiva Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Falcao lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sackett's knee momentarily.
Falcao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falcao.
Sackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Falcao walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.#T1#
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Falcao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sackett is looking to slow Falcao down with leg kicks.
Falcao just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Falcao tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Falcao counters with an outside leg kick.
Falcao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Falcao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falcao circles away quickly and effectively.
Falcao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
A good leg kick by Falcao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Falcao walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 Falcao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Falcao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Falcao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcao feints a jab promting Sackett to slip. Falcao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sackett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Falcao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Falcao looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Falcao throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falcao throws a head kick that half lands.
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Falcao's corner calls for a 1-2. Falcao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Falcao scores with a spinning back kick!
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falcao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sackett clinches up with Falcao and pushes him back against the cage.
Falcao lands an uppercut.
Falcao struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Falcao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcao moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Falcao.
Falcao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett walks into a straight right hand from Falcao.
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Falcao pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esquiva Falcao 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#
Falcao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcao takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Falcao drops Sackett with a beautiful combination! Sackett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Falcao is looking for the KO!
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sackett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Falcao - the referee stops the clock and Sackett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Falcao. Sackett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Falcao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao lands with a cross.
Falcao throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Falcao misses.
Sackett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Falcao falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Sackett counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Falcao struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcao's elbow.
Falcao misses with some punches.
Falcao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falcao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Falcao blocks an uppercut.
Falcao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Falcao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falcao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Falcao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Falcao manages to break the clinch.
Falcao swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Sackett scores with a kick to the body.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Falcao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Falcao's belly button to the back.
Falcao misses with a looping right.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcao.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Falcao.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
As Falcao backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Falcao sees coming a mile off.
Falcao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Falcao jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Falcao lands a jab to the head.
Falcao keeps the fight on the outside.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Falcao's front leg but catches the back leg as Falcao tries to avoid it.
Falcao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Falcao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcao.
Falcao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Falcao misses.
Falcao tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcao cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Sackett.#KD#
Sackett lands a big uppercut and Falcao crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Falcao looks OK. Sackett waves Falcao back to his feet!#ROC#
Falcao is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Esquiva Falcao has been cut.
Jab, jab by Falcao - just one landing.
Falcao is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Falcao looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sackett lands a right hand from hell, dropping Falcao. Sackett pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nolan Sackett!

Event: Syn 429 - MW Mania Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1#
Corll lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Corll shoots in but no luck this time.
Corll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Corll scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Sackett gets caught napping as Corll dives in and scores a takedown. Sackett manages to retain guard.
Sackett trying to control the position.
Corll sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sackett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sackett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Corll is refusing to be controlled, as Sackett sits in half guard.
Corll controlling the position for now.
Corll is trying to get back to full guard.
Sackett wants to take a breather but Corll is having none of it.
Corll regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corll seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Corll looking for a sweep. Not yet Corll, not yet. #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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sackett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Corll.
Corll seems keen to control Sackett's posture.
Sackett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sackett won't allow Corll to sweep him here.
Corll has Sackett pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sackett jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Corll bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Corll.#T3#
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Corll misses the target.
Corll throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nolan Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corll. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corll lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corll misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Corll avoided it.#T4#
Corll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Corll.
Sackett scores with a push kick.
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!
Corll moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Corll throws a leg kick that misses.
Corll fails with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Corll 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 wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Corll dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Corll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corll tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corll tries to work over Sackett's front leg with a kick but Sackett checks it.
Corll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corll scores with a shot to the body.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corll misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Sackett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Corll scores with a head kick. Sackett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Corll's head. #T1#
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Sackett. No joy for Corll on that attempt.
Corll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Corll.
Corll looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Corll is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Corll. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Corll throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Corll.
Corll tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Corll avoids it.
Corll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corll checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corll manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Corll.
Corll lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Corll shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sackett as he avoids it easily. #T3#
A big left from Sackett misses.
Dean Corll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Corll.
Corll looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Corll buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Corll misses.
Corll misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Corll 's knee.
Corll getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corll takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corll circles away quickly and effectively.
Corll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Sackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corll.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Corll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A lazy body kick from Corll
and Sackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Corll really felt that one!
Corll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett is looking to slow Corll down with leg kicks.
Corll 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 Corll off to one side.
Nolan Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Corll.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Sackett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Corll pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Corll settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sackett with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Corll's head but Corll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corll gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corll misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.#T1#
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett moves out of range as Corll throws a body kick.
Corll throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corll misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corll thinking.
Corll throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Corll.
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 Corll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett leaves Corll with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corll.#T2#
Corll shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Corll checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Corll should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Corll changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sackett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see that Corll has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Corll is trying to ground and pound but Sackett uses the momentary lack of control by Corll to regain half guard.
Corll prevents Sackett from improving his position.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sackett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Corll wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Sackett keeping full guard, as Corll tries to pass.
Sackett 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.
Corll is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Corll throws a big elbow that misses. #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.
Sackett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corll manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corll trying to control the position.
Sackett won't allow Corll to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corll is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sackett pulls Corll in close to prevent any damage.
Corll throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nolan Sackett did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
That kick from Corll tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Corll down.
Corll throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Corll defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Corll shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sackett pinned against the cage. Sackett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corll's calf.#T1#
Corll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corll throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Corll in the body.
Corll misses with a looping right.
Sackett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Corll cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Corll. #T2#
Corll gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corll's sensitive parts.
Corll connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Corll's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
Corll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Corll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corll misses the body punch
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Corll misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sackett!
Corll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corll plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Corll throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Corll throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Corll stumbling back into the cage.
Corll is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.#T4#
Sackett jabs Corll right on the nose. Corll blinks but takes it well.
Corll throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters with a big right hand! Oh Corll is in trouble here! Sackett follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nolan Sackett!

Event: Syn 425 - Middleweight Mania
Date: Mar 14, 2016

#R1#
Hessler lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett tries to clinch but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hessler counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Sackett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Hessler slips the punch.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been informed that Hessler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler wants to counter with a clinch but Sackett pushes him away.
Hessler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a hook. Hessler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hessler thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Hessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat. #T1#
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Hessler walks into a straight right hand from Sackett.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hessler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hessler throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range. #CL#
Sackett moves into the clinch.
Hessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hessler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hessler digs a right hand underneath Sackett's ribcage. Sackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hessler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Hessler fails to land.
Hessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Hessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hessler just leaning against Sackett, taking a breather.
Hessler wants to get back to striking at distance but Sackett won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Hessler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Hessler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler checks it.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Hessler moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hessler with a hook.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Hessler off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Hessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Hessler lands a left and a right that sends Sackett crashing to the canvas! Hessler dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett is squirming around, avoiding Hessler's attempts to control the action.
Hessler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hessler misses with a head shot.#T4#
Sackett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hessler trying to control but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hessler keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Hessler trying to control the position.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hessler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hessler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sackett passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hessler is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Hessler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Hessler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler checks it.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Hessler's head.
Hessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Hessler checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hessler! But no joy.
Sackett throws a head kick but Hessler moves out of range.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hessler's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries to move into range but Hessler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clinton Hessler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hessler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sackett throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
Hessler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hessler. That's going to slow Sackett down. #T1#
Sackett staying out of range there.
Sackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hessler just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Hessler down.
Hessler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
Hessler keeps the fight on the outside.
Hessler throws a counter combo.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Hessler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hessler ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Hessler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hessler.
Sackett misses with a shot to the body
and Hessler counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett jabs Hessler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hessler digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hessler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hessler manages to circle out of the way.
Hessler lands a nice looking body shot.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Hessler moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Hessler's leg. Hessler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hessler tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Hessler.#T3#
Hessler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hessler throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hessler scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Hessler pushes Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sackett wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Sackett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hessler misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hessler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Hessler misses with some punches.
Hessler can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Hessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hessler.
A short right from Hessler on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Hessler.
Hessler tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it. #BC2#
Hessler breaks the clinch.
Hessler scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hessler scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hessler swinging wildly here.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Hessler in the body.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Hessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Hessler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Hessler.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
Hessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Hessler stuns Sackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Hessler blocks the leg kick.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler moved away.
Hessler scores with a nice right hand.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Hessler blocks the low kick.
Hessler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hessler counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
As Hessler tries to get set, Sackett tries to push him back and clinch up but Hessler manages to avoid the attempt.
Sackett thumps Hessler with a low kick.
Hessler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett is looking to clinch but Hessler is avoiding it.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett swinging wildly here.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hessler throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Hessler jabs at Sackett's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Hessler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sackett thinking.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hessler lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Hessler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Hessler does no damage. #CL2#
Hessler moves into range and clinches up with Sackett.
Sackett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Hessler blocks an uppercut.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Hessler gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hessler prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Hessler lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett.
Hessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Hessler.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body.
Hessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Hessler. #T4#
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Hessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hessler works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Hessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Hessler blocks it.
Sackett's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Hessler breaks the clinch.
Hessler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler checks it.
Hessler is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Hessler looking to slow down the pace here.
Hessler is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Hessler really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Hessler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett closes the distance but Hessler moves to the side
and Hessler counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hessler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Hessler.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Hessler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Sackett throws a low kick but Hessler moves out of range easily.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Hessler. Those never looked like landing.
Hessler swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Hessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sackett tries to clinch but Hessler is having none of it.
Hessler is looking to clinch.
Hessler throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Hessler throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sackett scores with a one two! Hessler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hessler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Hessler moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett backing away here, and Hessler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hessler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hessler scores with a three punch combo!
Hessler is looking to clinch.
A jab from Hessler finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
Hessler tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett with a hook.
Hessler throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Hessler misses.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Hessler is out of range. #T3#
Hessler works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Hessler throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Hessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hessler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Hessler counters by moving into the clinch.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hessler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clinton Hessler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Hessler keeps control of Sackett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hessler's elbow.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Hessler. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Hessler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hessler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hessler throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Hessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hessler slips a jab and a cross from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Hessler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Clinton Hessler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hessler throws a good cross that connects.
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Hessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hessler manages to circle out of the way.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Hessler misses with a straight left. #CL#
Sackett forces Hessler back against the cage and clinches.
Hessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow. #T1#
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hessler stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Hessler as he checks the leg kick.
Hessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Hessler misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Hessler slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hessler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
Hessler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hessler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Hessler circles away.
Hessler flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Hessler responds with a good body kick, but Sackett manages to step out the way in time.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hessler misses with a body kick.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett tests Hessler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hessler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Hessler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hessler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hessler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.#T3#
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Hessler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hessler throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett tries to bum rush Hessler with a series of wild strikes but Hessler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hessler wants to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch position.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hessler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hessler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hessler slips under a jab.
Clinton Hessler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sackett tries to clinch up
and Hessler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hessler walks straight into a right hand from Sackett - that's dropped him! Sackett jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hessler from any more punishment! Hessler complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

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

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