PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jem Mace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hungus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hungus
vs
Mace

186 cm
32
183 lbs
24 - 18 - 0

180 cm
31
185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jem Mace!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mace moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Karl Hungus has been cut.
Mace 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.
Mace swats away the attempt to clinch by Hungus.

Oooooh!!! Hungus has knocked Mace down with a huge combo! Hungus steps away and waves a wobbly Mace back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Jem Mace has been cut.
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 pushes Mace up against the cage in a clinch.
Mace wants to get back to striking at distance but Hungus won't allow it.

Mace breaks the clinch.
Mace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hungus dodges the punch combination from Mace.
Mace takes a swing at Hungus's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hungus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Hungus has closed the distance and engaged Mace in a clinch.

Mace breaks from the clinch.
Hungus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mace tries to bum rush Hungus with a series of wild strikes but Hungus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hungus wants to clinch up but Mace keeps it at a distance.
Mace looks to land a combination but Hungus avoids it well.

Hungus has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hungus drags the fight down to the ground.

Hungus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hungus is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mace stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hungus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hungus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hungus moves into range and clinches up with Mace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hungus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hungus lands with a light punch inside.
Mace tries to break the clinch but Hungus is controlling the position.
Hungus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hungus prevents Mace from breaking the clinch.
Mace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hungus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mace wants to break free but Hungus has control.
Mace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hungus.

Mace is rocked!
Hungus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mace.
Mace is still on wobbly legs! Can Hungus finish him?
Hungus misses with the head strike.
Mace seems to have recovered his senses.
Hungus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mace's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hungus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mace backwards.
Hungus has Mace pressed against the cage, preventing Mace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hungus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mace tries to break free but Hungus pushes him back against the cage.
Hungus lands a big right hand that drops Mace! The killer instinct kicks in and Hungus finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hungus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Hungus!
Karl Hungus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Project Mayhem for their support in the buildup to the fight.