PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmonray Flauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Hackenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Hackenburg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Flauta
vs
Hackenburg

185 cm
29
205 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

184 cm
24
224 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Flauta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Hackenburg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flauta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hackenburg sprawls well. Hackenburg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flauta gets slowly back to his feet.
Hackenburg tries to land a leg kick but Flauta saw it coming and moves away.
Hackenburg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hackenburg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flauta.
Hackenburg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hackenburg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flauta has been working on his balance at Demon's Elite Gym (9 Elite), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hackenburg.
Hackenburg throws a lazy head kick

and Flauta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hackenburg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hackenburg keeping moving, preventing Flauta from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hackenburg holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackenburg looking for a sweep. Not yet Hackenburg, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hackenburg controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Christian Hackenburg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Flauta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flauta misses with a takedown
and Hackenburg counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmonray Flauta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flauta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackenburg.
Flauta misses with a low kick as Hackenburg jumps back.
Hackenburg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hackenburg throws a push kick but Flauta slaps the foot to one side.
Hackenburg tries a low kick but Flauta avoids it.
Flauta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hackenburg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Flauta really felt that one!

Hackenburg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flauta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackenburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flauta is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hackenburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flauta can't keep his opponent in guard - Hackenburg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hackenburg tries to pass to full mount but Flauta defends it.
Hackenburg moves into full mount! Flauta won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flauta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hackenburg wants to take a breather but Flauta is having none of it.
Hackenburg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flauta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Flauta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hackenburg.
Flauta is looking to control Hackenburg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flauta avoid being mounted?
Hackenburg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flauta wants to improve his position but Hackenburg is controlling well.
My spies in Ballas Only inform me that Hackenburg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hackenburg is taking a breather. Flauta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hackenburg wants to pass to mount but Flauta is defending the position.
Hackenburg is trying to control the action in half guard but Flauta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hackenburg wants to pass to mount but Flauta is defending the position.
Flauta is trying to maintain the position but Hackenburg is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flauta checks a low kick from Hackenburg.
Flauta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hackenburg counters with an inside leg kick.
Flauta shoots in looking for a takedown but Hackenburg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flauta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dmonray Flauta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hackenburg is looking to slow Flauta down with leg kicks.
Hackenburg throws a low kick but Flauta avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Hackenburg.
Flauta shoots for a double leg takedown but Hackenburg sprawls well. He's pushed Flauta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmonray Flauta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flauta checks the leg kick.
Flauta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hackenburg's waist but Hackenburg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flauta off to one side.
Hackenburg throws the kick towards the body but Flauta avoids it.

Flauta gets a takedown into half guard.
Hackenburg is holding on to half guard well.

Flauta wants to work for an arm triangle but Hackenburg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg is controlling Flauta's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Flauta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flauta with the ground and pound but Hackenburg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Flauta throws an elbow that misses. Hackenburg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flauta's guard. Nice move by Hackenburg!
Flauta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hackenburg passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flauta is not content to let Hackenburg control the position.
Hackenburg landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackenburg cracks Flauta with a big right hand but Flauta just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hackenburg passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Flauta!
Hackenburg with the ground and pound from mount.
Hackenburg raining down shots from the mount!

Flauta is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg drops a big elbow. That's hurt Flauta! More shots from Hackenburg and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Hackenburg!
A very excited looking Christian Hackenburg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.