PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Hackenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Hatred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatred is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Soulfly - Pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hackenburg
vs
Hatred

184 cm
27
224 lbs
12 - 4 - 2

188 cm
28
210 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

KAISER
GREEN!160

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 12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Hackenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Hatred!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackenburg is looking to score with low kicks.
Hackenburg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hatred missing with a left hand there. Hackenburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Hackenburg moves into the clinch.
Hatred can't find room to land a body shot as Hackenburg controls the action.
Hatred works on Hackenburg's body with a couple of short punches.
Hatred throws a head punch that misses.
Hackenburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hatred throws a head punch that misses.
Hackenburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatred.
Hatred tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackenburg's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hatred creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatred tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatred.
Hackenburg blocks an uppercut.
Hatred struggles to land a body shot inside as Hackenburg controls his hands.

Hackenburg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatred is looking to sweep but instead, Hackenburg has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hatred reverses the position - he's now on top in Hackenburg's guard.
Hatred sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hatred trying to control but Hackenburg is working from the bottom.
Hackenburg keeping full guard, as Hatred tries to pass.
Hackenburg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hatred trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackenburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hackenburg 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.
Hackenburg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hatred preventing the sweep.
Hackenburg has his hands on Hatred's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatred stopping the sweep attempt from Hackenburg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hatred takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackenburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackenburg throws a big shot that misses.
Hackenburg throws a front kick that sends Hatred stumbling back into the cage.
Hatred jabs at Hackenburg's body.
Hackenburg goes for a double leg but Hatred avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hatred continues to drive forward.
Hatred tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Hatred pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatred tries a low kick but Hackenburg avoids it.
Hackenburg jabs Hatred to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Hackenburg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hatred's half guard.
Hackenburg prevents Hatred from improving his position.
Hackenburg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackenburg wants to pass to mount but Hatred is defending the position.
Hackenburg working the head and body with strikes.
Hackenburg prevents Hatred from improving his position.
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 Christian Hackenburg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hatred thuds his right hand into Hackenburg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hatred fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackenburg manages to avoid it.
Hackenburg scores with a punch to the head.
Hatred misses with a hook

and Hackenburg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hackenburg.
Hatred is trying to hold Hackenburg in close to prevent damage but Hackenburg has managed to pass into half guard.
Hackenburg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hackenburg trying to control but Hatred is having none of it.
Hackenburg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg breaks from Hatred's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hackenburg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hackenburg trying to control but Hatred is having none of it.
Hatred is looking to improve his position but Hackenburg isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg raining down shots from the mount!
Hackenburg wants to control the pace but Hatred is squirming around nicely.
Hatred tries to hold on but Hackenburg postures up.
Hatred is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hackenburg dominating with strikes here.
Hackenburg throws some wild stikes that Hatred manages to avoid easily.
Hatred is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred regains half guard.
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 lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hatred trying to hold on to Hackenburg's head to control him but Hackenburg postures up.
Hatred won't allow Hackenburg to pass to mount.
Hackenburg is working hard here to advance position.
Hatred trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hackenburg uses his free foot to push down on Hatred's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hatred.
Hackenburg wants to control the pace but Hatred is squirming around nicely.
Hatred avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hackenburg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatred is squirming around, avoiding Hackenburg's attempts to control the action.
Hackenburg thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Hackenburg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hatred tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hackenburg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hackenburg takes a swing at Hatred's ribcage but misses.
Hackenburg avoids a kick to the body.
Hatred throws a leg kick but Hackenburg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hackenburg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hatred is fending him off so far but Hackenburg persists. Nope, Hatred circles away and we're back to standing.
Hackenburg slips under a jab from Hatred.
Hatred connects with a body shot that sends Hackenburg's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackenburg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatred throws a lazy right hand but Hackenburg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackenburg slips a jab from Hatred.
Hatred throws out a loose jab but Hackenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatred fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hackenburg is out of range.
A good leg kick by Hackenburg.

Hatred closes the distance and pushes Hackenburg back into the cage.
Hackenburg gets through Hatred's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hatred throws a head punch that misses.
Hackenburg throws an elbow but it misses.
Hackenburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatred can do to turn this around?
Hatred misses with some punches.
Hatred fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hatred scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hatred throws a head punch that misses.
Hackenburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hatred is trying to stall.
Hatred throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackenburg.
Hackenburg lands with a left to the head.
Christian Hackenburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatred throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackenburg.
Hackenburg blocking some punches.
Hatred is leaning against Hackenburg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hatred misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hatred lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatred fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Max Hatred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hackenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hatred misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hatred fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatred.
Hatred lands with a short shot to the head.
Hatred fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hatred working hard to break the clinch.
Hatred misses with a body punch.
Max Hatred seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hatred misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackenburg blocking some punches.
Hatred is stalling here.
Hatred misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hatred throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackenburg.
Hatred wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hackenburg lands a body shot.
Hatred tries to throw a body punch but Hackenburg avoids it by throwing Hatred back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatred doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackenburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hatred can't find room to land a body shot as Hackenburg controls the action.
Hatred misses with some punches.
Hackenburg lands an uppercut.
Hatred lands an uppercut.
Hatred misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatred doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackenburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hatred misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatred tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatred tries to work over Hackenburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackenburg misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Hatred comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hackenburg 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Hackenburg!
After winning the bout, Christian Hackenburg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.