PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shelby Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Mungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hamilton
vs
Mungus

192 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

195 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shelby Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugh Mungus!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton swats away the attempt to clinch by Mungus.
A little feinted left hand from Hamilton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mungus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mungus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Mungus takes the fight into the clinch.
Mungus goes for a takedown attempt but Hamilton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mungus moves in looking to clinch but Hamilton pushes him off.
Hamilton tests Mungus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mungus wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mungus looks for the body kick but Hamilton saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mungus.
Hamilton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hamilton misses.
Hamilton throws a front kick that sends Mungus stumbling back into the cage.
Mungus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamilton pinned against the cage. Hamilton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hamilton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shelby Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Mungus.
A big left from Hamilton misses.
Mungus goes for a double leg but Hamilton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hamilton continues to drive forward.
Hamilton throws a big shot that misses.
Mungus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hamilton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hamilton moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Hamilton.

Hamilton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hamilton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mungus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hamilton throws a looping overhand right but Mungus ducks down to avoid it.
Mungus throws a lazy head kick
and Hamilton counters with a stiff right hand.
Mungus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hamilton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mungus doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hamilton counters by clinching up.
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!
Hamilton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Hamilton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mungus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamilton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hamilton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hamilton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hamilton has his hands on Mungus's head, controlling the position.
Mungus is looking to pass into half guard but Hamilton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hamilton is in guard.

Mungus looks winded!
Hamilton won't allow Mungus to get back to his feet.
Hamilton working some strikes from top position.

Mungus looking for a guillotine here but Hamilton defends easily.
Hamilton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hamilton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mungus is wriggling around but Hamilton manages to pass to half guard.
Hamilton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hamilton is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hamilton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mungus misses with a takedown
and Hamilton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hamilton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mungus moves to clinch but Hamilton breaks away
and Hamilton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mungus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mungus tries to clinch
and Hamilton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mungus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mungus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hamilton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mungus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hamilton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mungus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hamilton counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mungus throws a lazy head kick
and Hamilton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mungus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mungus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Mungus darts in and clinches Hamilton up against the cage.
Mungus tries a body shot but Hamilton blocks it.

Hamilton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mungus tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hamilton manages to move to mount!
Mungus is working to get back to half guard.
Hamilton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mungus looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mungus wants to get back to his feet.
Mungus is breathing heavily.
Mungus is bucking up trying to escape but Hamilton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mungus is bucking up trying to escape but Hamilton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mungus has given up his back here.

Mungus showing good submission defense here.
Mungus prevents Hamilton from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mungus tries to roll but Hamilton sticks to his back.

Hamilton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Can Mungus hold on?! Hamilton is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hamilton missing with strikes from the back.
Mungus surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Mungus wants to control his opponent's hands but Hamilton gets his hands free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mungus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mungus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hamilton's guard. Nice work there by Mungus.
Hamilton is pulling down on Mungus's head to control his posture.
Hamilton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mungus's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Hamilton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hamilton closes the distance and clinches.

Hamilton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hamilton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mungus is looking to stand up but Hamilton won't let him.
Mungus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mungus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mungus is looking to advance position but Hamilton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Mungus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hamilton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mungus is surviving well by controlling Hamilton's body position as best he can.
Hamilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mungus can do to turn this around?
Hamilton manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mungus to take his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mungus is really stuck here.

Mungus is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hamilton gets his way!
Mungus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mungus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamilton gets his hands free as Mungus looks to control.
Hamilton keeps control of the position as Mungus tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hamilton not allowing Mungus to control his hands.

Hamilton looking to break Mungus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mungus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hamilton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hamilton is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mungus up.
Hamilton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mungus fending off the submission attempt from Hamilton.
Mungus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mungus tries to roll but Hamilton sticks to his back.
Mungus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Hamilton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shelby Hamilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Mungus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hamilton's arms.
Mungus rolls, trying to escape but Hamilton keeps control of the position.

Mungus showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hamilton looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamilton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Hamilton!