PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Hackenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoltan Soljernitskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soljernitskin has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. Zoltan Soljernitskin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hackenburg
vs
Soljernitskin

184 cm
23
224 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
32
218 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Cripplers Corner
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Hackenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoltan Soljernitskin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soljernitskin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hackenburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Soljernitskin moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Soljernitskin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hackenburg stops a takedown attempt from Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin tries to pull guard but Hackenburg won't allow it.

Hackenburg breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackenburg. That's going to slow Soljernitskin down.
Good leg kick by Hackenburg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hackenburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soljernitskin 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.
Soljernitskin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackenburg manages to avoid it.
Hackenburg keeps the fight on the outside.
Zoltan Soljernitskin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackenburg slips under a jab from Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hackenburg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soljernitskin throws a right and a left that Hackenburg avoids nicely.
Hackenburg is looking to slow Soljernitskin down with leg kicks.
Hackenburg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soljernitskin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackenburg can pounce on him.
Soljernitskin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hackenburg avoids it really well and circles away.
Christian Hackenburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoltan Soljernitskin.
Hackenburg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch there but Hackenburg circles away.
Soljernitskin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hackenburg tries to work over Soljernitskin's front leg with a kick but Soljernitskin checks it.
Soljernitskin wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hackenburg - that will leave a mark!

Hackenburg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soljernitskin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hackenburg is in Soljernitskin's guard.
Our spies down at at Main Event Gym inform us that Soljernitskin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hackenburg wants to control from the top but Soljernitskin keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackenburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg wants to control from the top but Soljernitskin keeps moving.
Soljernitskin keeping full guard, as Hackenburg tries to pass.
Hackenburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Soljernitskin has wrist control.
Hackenburg forces his way into half guard.
Hackenburg works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg trying to control the action but Soljernitskin is working from the bottom.
Hackenburg is trying to move to mount but Soljernitskin reverses beautifully and ends up in Hackenburg's guard.
Hackenburg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soljernitskin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackenburg is pulling down on Soljernitskin's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin throws an elbow that misses. Hackenburg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soljernitskin's guard. Nice move by Hackenburg!

Soljernitskin has his foot on Hackenburg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hackenburg works his way back into a safe position though.
Soljernitskin trying to keep a closed guard but Hackenburg is proving a slippery customer.
Hackenburg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hackenburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Soljernitskin is retaining full guard.
Hackenburg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Hackenburg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Soljernitskin scores with a hook.
Hackenburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackenburg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hackenburg counters with a thumping low kick.
Soljernitskin scores with a jab. Hackenburg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Soljernitskin throws a hook but Hackenburg avoids it easily.
A head kick by Soljernitskin misses
and Hackenburg counters with an outside leg kick.
Soljernitskin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hackenburg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zoltan Soljernitskin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackenburg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hackenburg feints and then cracks Soljernitskin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soljernitskin down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackenburg is looking to slow Soljernitskin down with leg kicks.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch but Hackenburg moves out of range.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch up but Hackenburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Hackenburg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hackenburg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Soljernitskin takes the fight into the clinch.
Soljernitskin wants a takedown but no success here.

Hackenburg breaks the clinch.
Soljernitskin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hackenburg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hackenburg slips a jab from Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch there but Hackenburg circles away.
Hackenburg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soljernitskin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hackenburg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soljernitskin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hackenburg momentarily.
Soljernitskin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hackenburg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soljernitskin is breathing heavily.
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!
Soljernitskin misses with a wild body shot.
Soljernitskin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hackenburg circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackenburg is just out of range.
Hackenburg throws a leg kick which misses Soljernitskin's front leg but catches the back leg as Soljernitskin tries to avoid it.
Hackenburg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch but Hackenburg moves out of range.
Hackenburg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hackenburg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackenburg thows a body kick. Soljernitskin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Soljernitskin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackenburg.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soljernitskin's sensitive parts.
Hackenburg feints and then cracks Soljernitskin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soljernitskin down.

Soljernitskin gets caught flat footed, as Hackenburg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hackenburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Soljernitskin is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hackenburg passes Soljernitskin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hackenburg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hackenburg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hackenburg passes to side control.
Soljernitskin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hackenburg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg looking to finish Soljernitskin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Soljernitskin!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackenburg wants to control the pace but Soljernitskin is squirming around nicely.
Hackenburg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soljernitskin?
Hackenburg looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hackenburg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Hackenburg dominated that second round.
That's time! Hackenburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hackenburg scores with a leg kick.

Soljernitskin closes the distance and clinches.
Soljernitskin looking for a takedown.
Soljernitskin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hackenburg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hackenburg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soljernitskin.
Hackenburg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soljernitskin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hackenburg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Soljernitskin misses.
Hackenburg is looking to slow Soljernitskin down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Hackenburg.
Soljernitskin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hackenburg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hackenburg throws a leg kick but Soljernitskin checks it.
Hackenburg 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.
Hackenburg scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soljernitskin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soljernitskin throws a shot from downtown. Hackenburg moves away and avoids it.
Hackenburg throws a solid leg kick but Soljernitskin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hackenburg.
Jab, jab by Soljernitskin - just one landing.
Hackenburg throws a low kick, looking for Soljernitskin's leg but Soljernitskin calmly moves out of range.
Hackenburg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soljernitskin misses with the combination.
Soljernitskin throws a head kick that misses.
Soljernitskin misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackenburg. That's going to slow Soljernitskin down.
Hackenburg blocks a head kick by Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hackenburg lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hackenburg.
Soljernitskin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackenburg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackenburg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soljernitskin. That did some damage!
Hackenburg lands a leg kick that knocks Soljernitskin off balance momentarily.
Hackenburg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hackenburg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Hackenburg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hackenburg.

Hackenburg feints and as Soljernitskin raises his hands in defense, Hackenburg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hackenburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hackenburg is working Soljernitskin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hackenburg stands and throws Soljernitskin's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg cracks Soljernitskin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hackenburg working the body and head with strikes.
Hackenburg laying and praying for a moment but Soljernitskin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hackenburg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soljernitskin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hackenburg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Soljernitskin!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soljernitskin?
Hackenburg landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soljernitskin is bucking up trying to escape but Hackenburg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soljernitskin tries to hold on but Hackenburg postures up.
Zoltan Soljernitskin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hackenburg landing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Hackenburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hackenburg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Hackenburg!
A victorious Christian Hackenburg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.