PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hackl (ranked 1256 p4p, 3039 weight class) and Colin McDudley (ranked 169 p4p, 384 weight class). McDudley has chosen Devil's Dance Floor as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hackl
vs
McDudley

181 cm
23
200
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
209
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Hackl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin McDudley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDudley instigates a clinch.
McDudley is working Hackl over against the cage.
McDudley takes a shot to the head.
Hackl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDudley.
Hackl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDudley lands with a light punch inside.
McDudley can't find room to land a body shot as Hackl controls the action.
McDudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackl wants to break free but McDudley has control.
Hackl tries a body shot but McDudley blocks it.
McDudley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackl blocks an uppercut.
McDudley lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McDudley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDudley working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for McDudley.
McDudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDudley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackl backwards.
Hackl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDudley has him pressed against the cage.
Hackl throws a head punch that misses.
Hackl can't find room to land a body shot as McDudley controls the action.
McDudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hackl.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackl.
Hackl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hackl.
McDudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDudley lands with a light punch inside.
Hackl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDudleys head.
McDudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackl misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for McDudley.
McDudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hackl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from McDudley on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDudley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDudley lands a right hand.
Hackl tries to work over McDudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDudley.
A right hand to the body from McDudley.
Hackl has had enough of the clinch but McDudley keeps him there for the moment.
Hackl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackl blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from McDudley.
McDudley has a couple of punches blocked by Hackl.
McDudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackl.
Hackl lands a shoulder strike.
McDudley working aggressively here.
McDudley tries to work over Hackl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDudley presses Hackl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hackl misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackl tries a body shot but McDudley blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hackl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDudley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDudley throws a head punch that misses.
McDudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hackl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackl wants to break free but McDudley has control.
A head punch on the inside from McDudley fails to land.
McDudley lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from McDudley.
Hackl is trying to break the clinch but McDudley has him pressed against the cage.
Hackl blocking some punches.
McDudley lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackl backwards.
A short left from McDudley.
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!
McDudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hackl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDudley blocking some punches.
Hackl misses with a punch to the body.
McDudley misses with a body punch.
Hackl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDudley lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDudley.
Hackl working aggressively here.
McDudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackl blocks an uppercut.
Hackl wants to break free but McDudley has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDudley.

Hackl manages to break the clinch.

McDudley rushes Hackl and presses him up against the cage.
McDudley lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin McDudley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hackl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackl throws a shot from downtown. McDudley moves away and avoids it.
McDudley tries to clinch up but Hackl circles away and keeps his distance.
McDudley moves out of range of the leg kick from Hackl.
McDudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackl throws a sloppy body shot
and McDudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDudley moves out of range as Hackl strikes.
Hackl throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McDudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Hackl's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hackl misses with a hook.
Hackl throws a jab when McDudley was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackl throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hackl tries a head kick but it misses.

McDudley has managed to clinch.
A short right from McDudley.
McDudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDudley.
Hackl blocking some punches.
McDudley scores with a hook to the body.
McDudley pushes Hackl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hackl misses with a punch on the inside.
McDudley lands a body shot.
Hackl tries to throw a body punch but McDudley avoids it by throwing Hackl back against the cage.
Hackl tries a body shot but McDudley blocks it.
Colin McDudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDudley prevents Hackl from breaking the clinch.
McDudley lands a right hand.
Hackl throws a head punch that misses.
Hackl tries to throw a body punch but McDudley avoids it by throwing Hackl back against the cage.
McDudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackl.
McDudley misses with a short punch on the inside.

Hackl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McDudley moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hackl scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McDudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDudley pushes Hackl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Hackl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackl looks to throw the jab but McDudley is out of range.
McDudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackl throws out a loose jab but McDudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDudley scores with a jab to the jaw.

McDudley rushes Hackl and presses him up against the cage.
McDudley misses with a punch on the inside.
McDudley working aggressively here.
McDudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackl misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hackl tries to stall but McDudley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hackl misses with a body punch.
Hackl prevents a body shot from McDudley.
McDudley blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackl.
McDudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackl.
McDudley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDudley pushes Hackl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for McDudley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDudley scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by McDudley.
Hackl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDudley lands an uppercut.
Hackl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackl is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McDudley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDudley.
McDudley throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hackl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDudley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hackl backwards.
McDudley lands with a left to the head.

Hackl is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Hackl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Hackl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from McDudley.
Hackl blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDudley misses with the head strike.
McDudley is working Hackl over against the cage.
McDudley pushes Hackl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackl.
Hackl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackl blocking some punches.
McDudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackl.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackl.
Hackl blocks an uppercut.
McDudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hackl blocking some punches.
Hackl seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDudley.
McDudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackl backwards.
Hackl tries to work over McDudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDudley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hackl with a big uppercut! Hackl tries to clinch up but McDudley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hackl to the mat! Hackl covers up and McDudley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colin McDudley!
Colin McDudley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Darvin Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.