PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hungus has chosen Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Hungus

183 cm
41
185 lbs
32 - 26 - 2

186 cm
34
187 lbs
27 - 22 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Vitor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hungus!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Hungus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hungus is defending well.
Hungus just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.

Hungus jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hungus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Hungus keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

Hungus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Hungus wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hungus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie 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.
Hungus working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hungus actively working from the bottom here.
Hungus is looking to improve his position.
Hungus wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hungus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hungus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hungus is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Hungus gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hungus's head.
Gracie passes Hungus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hungus is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hungus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hungus defending well though.
Hungus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hungus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Hungus scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gracie is looking for a way out.
Hungus is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hungus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hungus trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hungus throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gracie!
Hungus has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hungus avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Hungus seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie tries to roll over but Hungus keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gracie is not content to let Hungus control the position.

Hungus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Hungus seems content to control.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hungus scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hungus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hungus gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Hungus in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hungus tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hungus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Hungus lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Hungus sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Hungus is controlling the pace.
Hungus lands with a punch from half guard.
Hungus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hungus works his way into full mount!
Hungus landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Hungus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hungus lands a couple of good shots and Gracie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hungus is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Hungus let's go of the attempt for now.
Hungus is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie covers up after that shot from Hungus.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Hungus to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hungus doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Hungus looking to control.
Hungus 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.
Gracie postures up in Hungus's guard and throws a big left but Hungus blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie won't allow Hungus to sweep him here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hungus keeps moving.

Hungus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Hungus pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hungus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hungus keeps moving.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hungus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Karl Hungus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hungus keeps moving.

Hungus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hungus is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hungus 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hungus throws a body kick that misses.

Hungus pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Hungus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hungus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Hungus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hungus postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gracie has his foot on Hungus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hungus works his way back into a safe position though.
Hungus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hungus is aware though and is defending well.
Hungus passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
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!
Gracie has hold of Hungus's hands but Hungus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hungus drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hungus scores with a couple of nice shots.

Hungus is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hungus lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Hungus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hungus stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vitor Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hungus is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hungus preventing the sweep.
Hungus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hungus from controlling successfully.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hungus cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Hungus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Hungus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hungus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hungus taking shots to the head.
Hungus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hungus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hungus has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hungus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hungus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hungus's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!

Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hungus is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!

Hungus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hungus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hungus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Hungus pushes his legs off easily.
Karl Hungus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hungus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Hungus.
Well Hungus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hungus!
Post fight, Karl Hungus stared into the camera and said 'I've had 50 fights and Ich just fought a Gracie, my idol, my inspiration to take up BJJ and fighting all those years ago. I think it is perfect time to call it ein today. Thank you. It was ein honor.'.