PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Hackenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatton Chantry acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hackenburg
vs
Chantry

184 cm
22
224 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
219 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chantry connects with a jab.

It looks like Christian Hackenburg has been cut.
Chantry shoots and misses

and Hackenburg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chantry's guard.

Hackenburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chantry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hackenburg has managed to get both his arms back between Chantry's legs - danger averted.

Chantry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hackenburg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hackenburg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Chantry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hackenburg defends well.

Chantry is looking for a triangle but Hackenburg pushes his legs off easily.
Hackenburg wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.
Hackenburg lands a couple of digs.
Chantry keeping full guard, as Hackenburg tries to pass.

Chantry working for a triangle but Hackenburg defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hackenburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hackenburg trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.

Chantry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hackenburg is aware though and is defending well.
Hackenburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hackenburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Chantry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hackenburg looking to pass the guard.
Chantry wants to sweep here but Hackenburg controlling him for the moment.
Chantry is trying to hold Hackenburg in close to prevent damage but Hackenburg has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hackenburg is looking to advance position but Chantry won't allow it.
Chantry is looking to escape.
Hackenburg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chantry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chantry trying to hold on to Hackenburg's head to control him but Hackenburg postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chantry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chantry is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry is refusing to be controlled, as Hackenburg sits in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chantry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hackenburg defends well and Chantry ends up having to push Hackenburg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chantry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hackenburg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Christian Hackenburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatton Chantry.

Hackenburg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chantry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hackenburg misses with a body kick.
Hackenburg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chantry's calf.
Tatton Chantry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chantry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hackenburg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chantry somewhat.
Hackenburg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry misses with a takedown

and Hackenburg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chantry won't be happy with that.
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!
Chantry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hackenburg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chantry's head.
Hackenburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chantry keeps working.

Chantry looking for subs from the bottom but Hackenburg mounts him!
Hackenburg landing strikes, looking to finish!

It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chantry manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hackenburg is thwarting Chantry's attempts to control the 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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A solid leg kick lands there for Hackenburg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackenburg.
Hackenburg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hackenburg motions for Chantry to come forward. Hackenburg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chantry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hackenburg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chantry.
Hackenburg tries to score with a low kick but Chantry moves his leg out of the way.
Chantry throws a push kick but Hackenburg slaps the foot to one side.
Chantry misses with a takedown

and Hackenburg counters with a shoot takedown. Chantry fights it but they end up in guard.
Christian Hackenburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatton Chantry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chantry is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackenburg is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chantry.
Chantry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chantry wants to control from the top but Hackenburg keeps moving.
Chantry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Chantry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hackenburg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chantry has Hackenburg in his guard.
Chantry is looking to sweep but instead, Hackenburg has passed into half guard.
Hackenburg is looking to advance position but Chantry won't allow it.
Hackenburg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chantry reverses the position - he's now on top in Hackenburg's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry pushes down on Hackenburg's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Chantry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chantry is looking to take a break and control but Hackenburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Chantry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hackenburg is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chantry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hackenburg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chantry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Chantry is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hackenburg to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Christian Hackenburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hackenburg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chantry forces his way into half guard.
Hackenburg wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hackenburg keeps working.

Chantry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hackenburg tries to get to full guard but Chantry has control of the leg.
Hackenburg trying to control from the bottom.
Hackenburg is looking for a sweep. Chantry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hackenburg manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackenburg pulls Chantry in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Christian Hackenburg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chantry misses with a head kick.
Chantry has his takedown stuffed

and Hackenburg counters with a single leg into guard. Chantry didn't expect that.
Hackenburg distracts Chantry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hackenburg stands and throws Chantry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chantry is trying to improve his position.
Hackenburg lands some shots froms side control.
Hackenburg tries to move to mount but Chantry blocks the move with his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackenburg advances to full mount.
Hackenburg wants to control the pace but Chantry is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chantry in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hackenburg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Chantry is rocked!
Hackenburg lands a big elbow - Chantry is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Chantry is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christian Hackenburg!
An out of breath Christian Hackenburg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.