PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Hackenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Perkele's choice of entrance music: Perkele . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hackenburg
vs
Perkele

184 cm
26
224 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

188 cm
28
211 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Hackenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyry Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Hackenburg moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Hackenburg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Perkele tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkele throws a leg kick

and Hackenburg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Perkele's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hackenburg looking to sit in guard and control but Perkele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hackenburg pulls Perkele in close to prevent any damage.
Perkele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perkele stopping the sweep attempt from Hackenburg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pyry Perkele wasn't active enough on the ground.
Perkele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hackenburg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Hackenburg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hackenburg pushing down on Perkele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hackenburg is trying to control the action in half guard but Perkele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Perkele trying to control but Hackenburg postures up.
Hackenburg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Perkele reverses the position - he's now on top in Hackenburg's guard.
Perkele passes Hackenburg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackenburg tries to roll over but Perkele keeps him under control.
Perkele passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hackenburg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Perkele content to stall in guard here.
Hackenburg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackenburg trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele wants to control from the top but Hackenburg keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hackenburg trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Hackenburg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perkele has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hackenburg is looking to slow Perkele down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Hackenburg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hackenburg misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
Hackenburg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Hackenburg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Perkele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hackenburg ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hackenburg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hackenburg misses with a straight right.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackenburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Hackenburg moved out of range nicely.
Perkele cracks Hackenburg with a good jab.
Hackenburg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perkele sizes up Hackenburg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perkele fakes the leg kick and cracks Hackenburg in the body.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackenburg.
Perkele tries to clinch but Hackenburg is having none of it.
Hackenburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Hackenburg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele lands an overhand right.
Perkele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hackenburg is out of range.
Hackenburg moves out of range as Perkele throws a body kick.
Hackenburg misses with a looping right.
Perkele lands with a slapping head kick.
Hackenburg lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hackenburg misses its intended target.
Hackenburg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Hackenburg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hackenburg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hackenburg - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pyry Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackenburg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackenburg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hackenburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Perkele tries to clinch there but Hackenburg circles away.
Hackenburg stuns Perkele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hackenburg throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele lands a nice looking body kick.
Perkele stuns Hackenburg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick.
Hackenburg throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackenburg misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hackenburg. That did some damage!
Hackenburg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Perkele.
Hackenburg is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Perkele blocks the low kick.
Hackenburg walks into a straight right hand from Perkele.
Hackenburg moves out of range as Perkele strikes.

Perkele clinches up against the cage.
Perkele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackenburg is trying to break the clinch but Perkele is controlling him.
Hackenburg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hackenburg can't break the clinch.
Hackenburg blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackenburg wants to break free but Perkele has control.
Hackenburg avoids the elbow strike from Perkele, against the cage.
Perkele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perkele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Hackenburg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Perkele clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hackenburg is controlling the position but Perkele somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Perkele gets full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Perkele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hackenburg throws a leg kick but Perkele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Perkele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hackenburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele tries a low kick but Hackenburg avoids it.
Perkele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hackenburg will feel that in the morning.
Hackenburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Pyry Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackenburg throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.

Hackenburg shoots in and bounces Perkele off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Christian Hackenburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perkele keeping moving, preventing Hackenburg from controlling successfully.
Perkele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hackenburg wants to pass the guard but Perkele is keeping the position.
Perkele is pulling down on Hackenburg's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hackenburg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hackenburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkele is keeping the position for now.
Hackenburg trying to control but Perkele is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele lands a jab to the nose.
Perkele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hackenburg thuds his right hand into Perkele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perkele cracks Hackenburg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pyry Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Perkele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perkele cracks the inside of Hackenburg's front leg.
Perkele throws a jab when Hackenburg was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hackenburg gets the takedown into side control.
Hackenburg wants to control but Perkele is keeping him busy.
Perkele is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hackenburg off and has taken his back!

Hackenburg fending off the submission attempt from Perkele.
Perkele trying to control momentarily.
Hackenburg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele trying to control the action but Hackenburg is working from the bottom.
Hackenburg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hackenburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Hackenburg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele has a hand on Hackenburg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hackenburg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Christian Hackenburg did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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!

Hackenburg stuns Perkele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hackenburg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perkele but Perkele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perkele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hackenburg throws a body kick that misses.
Perkele lands a lovely overhand right.
Hackenburg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Hackenburg off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Perkele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackenburg doesn't seem phased though.
Perkele misses with a two punch combination.
Hackenburg has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele throws a body punch but Hackenburg moves out of range.
Hackenburg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hackenburg's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackenburg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perkele connects with a body shot that sends Hackenburg's belly button to the back.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hackenburg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Perkele.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Hackenburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele is looking to slow Hackenburg down with leg kicks.
Perkele lands with a cross.
Christian Hackenburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackenburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Hackenburg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Hackenburg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Perkele lands the left hand.
Hackenburg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Perkele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hackenburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkele slips a jab from Hackenburg.
Pyry Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackenburg.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Hackenburg's head but Hackenburg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele throws a wild body kick that Hackenburg sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Perkele.
Perkele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackenburg slips a jab from Perkele.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Hackenburg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perkele defends well and Hackenburg ends up having to push Perkele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Hackenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Perkele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele missing with knees to the body.
Perkele lands an elbow just above Hackenburg 's eye.
Hackenburg tries to break the clinch but Perkele is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Perkele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hackenburg's brow.
Perkele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perkele throws an elbow but misses.
Hackenburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkele tries to stall but Hackenburg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Perkele keeps control of Hackenburg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pyry Perkele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 38:38
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 38:38
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 38:38

The fight is ruled a draw!