PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hungus comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hungus
vs
Mouse

186 cm
29
183 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

180 cm
26
182 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Sydney BEAST Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hungus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hungus moves out of range as Mouse throws a body kick.
Hungus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mouse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hungus throws a front kick aimed at Mouse's knee but Mouse avoids it well.
Mickey Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hungus.

Hungus forces Mouse back against the cage and clinches.
Mouse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hungus after a bit of a struggle.
Mouse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hungus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Hungus gets control of Mouse's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hungus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mouse throws a big elbow that misses.
Hungus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mouse lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Hungus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mouse defends well.
Mouse makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hungus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mouse is one step ahead there.
Hungus throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hungus trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mouse lands a couple of digs.

Hungus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hungus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mouse throws a big elbow that misses.
Mouse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hungus's head.

Mouse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hungus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mouse has managed to get both his arms back between Hungus's legs - danger averted.
Hungus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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!

Hungus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mouse scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mouse makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mouse postures up in Hungus's guard and throws a big left but Hungus blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hungus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mouse throws a big right hand that misses.

Hungus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mouse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hungus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mouse has managed to get both his arms back between Hungus's legs - danger averted.
Mouse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Hungus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hungus looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.

Mouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hungus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mouse defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hungus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mouse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hungus's head.
Mouse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hungus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mouse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mouse is pushing down on Hungus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hungus is fighting to maintain full guard but Mouse has managed to sneak the leg through.

Hungus manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mouse shoots in and drives through. Hungus sprawls well.
Karl Hungus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Mouse.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Mouse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hungus is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Mouse there.
Hungus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mouse lands with a punch from half guard.
Hungus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mouse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse working over Hungus with some ground and pound. Hungus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Hungus looking for submissions off his back.
Mouse passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hungus!
Mouse lands a big shot there that rocks Hungus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hungus flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hungus regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mouse connects with a nice short shot to Hungus's temple.
Mouse drops an elbow to the side of Hungus's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hungus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hungus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mouse.
Hungus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mouse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Mouse dominated that round.
That's time! Hungus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hungus throws a series of punches but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse throws a push kick but Hungus slaps the foot to one side.
Mouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hungus moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hungus.
Mouse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hungus swivels and escapes.

Hungus drives through and clinches with Mouse against the cage.
Mouse is working for takedown but Hungus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hungus tries to work over Mouse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hungus effectively controlling the action here.
Hungus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mouse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hungus prevents it.
Karl Hungus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Mouse.
Hungus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hungus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mouse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hungus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hungus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hungus lands a hook that snaps the head of Mouse backwards.

Hungus decides to pull guard.
Hungus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mouse is one step ahead there.
Hungus throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Hungus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mouse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hungus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Hungus has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mouse scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mouse is working Hungus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hungus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mouse is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hungus looking to land elbow strikes but Mouse uses the position to regain half guard.
Mouse is trying to stand.
Hungus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hungus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hungus prevents Mouse from improving his position.

Hungus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mouse sees it coming and defends easily.

Hungus seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mouse.
Mouse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mouse wants to stand and escape but Hungus is having none of it.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Mouse keeps moving.
Hungus throws a strike but Mouse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mouse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hungus's head.
Mouse chips away with some ground and pound.
Hungus looking to control.

Hungus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mouse doesn't defend quickly enough and Hungus has managed to lock this one up! Can Mouse escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hungus on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karl Hungus!
Karl Hungus retains his welterweight title!
Karl Hungus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sydney BEAST Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.