PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Hackenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Miloshevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miloshevich's choice of entrance music: Kosovskiy front. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hackenburg
vs
Miloshevich

184 cm
27
224 lbs
13 - 4 - 2

185 cm
37
217 lbs
30 - 18 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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GREEN!160
Zipp Zapp

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 13 - 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 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoran Miloshevich!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackenburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackenburg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miloshevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Miloshevich throws the left hand but Hackenburg avoids the punch easily.
Hackenburg slips a jab from Miloshevich.
Hackenburg attempts a counter takedown but Miloshevich avoids it well and moves away.
Hackenburg scores with a nice strike.
Hackenburg looks for a takedown but Miloshevich sprawls well.
Miloshevich cracks Hackenburg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackenburg misses with a low kick.
Miloshevich moves in looking to clinch but Hackenburg pushes him off.
Donk. Miloshevich catches Hackenburg right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miloshevich moves in looking to clinch but Hackenburg pushes him off.
Miloshevich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hackenburg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackenburg throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Miloshevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackenburg throws a leg kick but Miloshevich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miloshevich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hackenburg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miloshevich counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Christian Hackenburg has been cut.
Miloshevich scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackenburg should have avoided that one.
Hackenburg shoots in looking for a takedown but Miloshevich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hackenburg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hackenburg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miloshevich. Hackenburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackenburg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miloshevich sprawls and moves away.
Hackenburg dives in and grabs Miloshevich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miloshevich pushes down on Hackenburg's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Hackenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miloshevich misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Miloshevich misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackenburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miloshevich moves away.
Miloshevich blocks a leg kick.
Miloshevich tries to counter by closing the distance.

Miloshevich moves into the clinch successfully.

Miloshevich jumps guard.
Hackenburg slips nicely into half guard.
Miloshevich wants to improve his position but Hackenburg is controlling well.
Miloshevich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich is pressing down on Hackenburg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miloshevich has momentary wrist control but Hackenburg slips an elbow through the middle.
Hackenburg advances to half guard.
Hackenburg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hackenburg wants to pass the guard but Miloshevich is defending well.
Miloshevich is looking to escape.
Hackenburg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hackenburg cracks Miloshevich with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miloshevich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hackenburg wants to control from the top but Miloshevich keeps moving.
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 throws an elbow that misses. Miloshevich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hackenburg's guard. Nice move by Miloshevich!

Hackenburg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Miloshevich working a defensive guard here.
Hackenburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Miloshevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Miloshevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Hackenburg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hackenburg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hackenburg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zoran Miloshevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miloshevich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hackenburg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hackenburg tries a low kick but Miloshevich avoids it.
Christian Hackenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackenburg cracks Miloshevich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but Hackenburg is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hackenburg throws a body punch but Miloshevich moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miloshevich tries to clinch there but Hackenburg circles away.
Miloshevich throws out a loose jab but Hackenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miloshevich throws a series of punches but Hackenburg avoids them all with ease.
Miloshevich tries to bum rush Hackenburg with a series of wild strikes but Hackenburg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hackenburg attempts a counter takedown but Miloshevich avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Miloshevich misses its intended target.
Miloshevich throws a hook but Hackenburg blocks it.
Hackenburg misses with a body kick.
Miloshevich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hackenburg slips under a jab from Miloshevich.
Hackenburg takes a swing at Miloshevich's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Miloshevich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hackenburg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miloshevichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackenburg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but Hackenburg moves out of range.
Hackenburg has a takedown stuffed.
Miloshevich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miloshevich moves away from the strike by Hackenburg.
Hackenburg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miloshevich tries to clinch up but Hackenburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Miloshevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackenburg attempts a counter takedown but Miloshevich avoids it well and moves away.
Hackenburg throws a leg kick but Miloshevich checks it.
Miloshevich's corner calls for a 1-2. Miloshevich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miloshevich misses with an uppercut

and Hackenburg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miloshevich won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackenburg happy to just control the position for now.
Hackenburg cracks Miloshevich with a big right hand but Miloshevich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg throwing strikes but Miloshevich manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hackenburg keeping his opponent close.
Hackenburg struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg tries to improve position but can't.
Hackenburg manages to get back to half guard.
Hackenburg is trying to get back to full guard.
Miloshevich wants to pass the guard but Hackenburg is defending well.
Hackenburg trying to control but Miloshevich postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Hackenburg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Hackenburg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Miloshevich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miloshevich swivels and escapes.
Hackenburg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackenburg.
Hackenburg attempts a counter takedown but Miloshevich avoids it well and moves away.
Miloshevich misses with a hook. Hackenburg ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miloshevich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackenburg.
Hackenburg throws a leg kick but Miloshevich checks it.
Miloshevich moves out of range as Hackenburg throws a body kick.
Hackenburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miloshevich throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hackenburg scores with a takedown into Miloshevich's guard.
Hackenburg content to stall in guard here.
Hackenburg looking to pass the guard.
Hackenburg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hackenburg connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich keeping full guard, as Hackenburg tries to pass.
Hackenburg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miloshevich manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Hackenburg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hackenburg wants to sweep here but Miloshevich controlling him for the moment.
Hackenburg trying to keep a closed guard but Miloshevich is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hackenburg passes to full mount!
Miloshevich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miloshevich is trying to escape the mount.
Hackenburg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg working Miloshevich over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackenburg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miloshevich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hackenburg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hackenburg avoids the attempt from Miloshevich to control.
Miloshevich gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Miloshevich kicks off Hackenburg and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miloshevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Hackenburg there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Hackenburg showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown 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.