PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hungus comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hungus
vs
Poe

186 cm
33
183 lbs
26 - 18 - 0

185 cm
23
182 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hungus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cameron Poe!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hungus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poe pinned against the cage. Poe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poe tries to work over Hungus's front leg with a kick but Hungus checks it.
Poe scores with a decent looking hook.
Hungus looks for a takedown but Poe sprawls well.
Hungus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poe defends it nicely.
Poe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Hungus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poe scores with a jab to the body.
Poe scores with a jab.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poe as he jumps to the side.

Hungus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Poe tries to roll over but Hungus keeps him under control.
Poe wants to control but Hungus is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus drops an elbow to the side of Poe's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hungus is trying to work for a kimura but Poe is defending well.
Hungus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Poe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hungus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poe has his hands clasped together around Hungus's back. He's all about the action.
Hungus working the head and body with strikes.
Hungus 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 lands with a punch from half guard.
Poe is trying to stand up here but Hungus is controlling him well.
Poe trying to control but Hungus postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poe defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hungus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hungus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hungus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hungus not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Hungus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hungus working Poe over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hungus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poe tries to roll over but Hungus keeps him under control.
We've been hearing that Hungus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hungus misses with a head shot. Poe uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Poe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hungus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hungus throws an elbow that misses. Poe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hungus's guard. Nice move by Poe!

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

Hungus working for submissions but it's allowed Poe to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hungus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poe pulls his head out easily.
Poe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hungus keeps working.
Hungus tries to kick Poe off in order to stand up. Poe Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hungus is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poe taking a breather here.
Hungus is pushing Poe's head away, looking to escape. Poe manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hungus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hungus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poe swivels and escapes.
Poe thuds his shin into the meat of Hungus's side.
Poe connects with a solid leg kick.
Hungus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hungus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poe can pounce on him.
Poe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Hungus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hungus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hungus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Poe avoids it really well and circles away.

Hungus gets a clinch.
Hungus is looking to control Poe's arms but Poe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hungus has his back to the cage.

Hungus gets control of Poe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hungus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Poe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hungus keeping full guard, as Poe tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe trying to control but Hungus is working from the bottom.
Poe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cameron Poe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hungus shoots in but Poe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poe as he jumps to the side.
Poe scores with a body shot.
Poe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hungus doesn't seem bothered though.
Hungus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poe lands the left hand.
Poe slaps away a takedown attempt from Hungus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hungus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poe. Poe obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cameron Poe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hungus fails with the takedown.

Poe clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hungus.
Poe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Poe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poe misses with a body punch.
Poe throws an elbow but it misses.
Poe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poe misses with an elbow over the top.
Hungus fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe tries a body shot but Hungus blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Poe.
Poe lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hungus.
Poe looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Hungus drags the fight down to the ground.
Hungus working a defensive guard but Poe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hungus is trying to buck Poe off.
Hungus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poe trying to control the action but Hungus is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungus wants to get back to his feet.
Hungus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poe wants to stand but Hungus has his arm trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hungus tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Poe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hungus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Poe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hungus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hungus.
Hungus tries for a takedown but Poe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hungus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poe defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Hungus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Poe closes the distance and pushes Hungus back into the cage.
Poe misses with an elbow strike.
Hungus blocks an elbow strike.
Poe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hungus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poe misses with a body punch.
Hungus takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Karl Hungus has been cut.
Poe misses with a punch to the body.
Poe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hungus's defenses.
Hungus blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Poe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hungus.
Hungus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poe lands a damaging elbow.
Poe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Poe misses with a punch to the body.
Poe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Poe.
Hungus blocking some punches.
Poe lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Poe.
Hungus jumps guard but Poe stands there with Hungus around his waist. Hungus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poe.
Hungus prevents a body shot from Poe.
Poe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Poe.
Poe gets through Hungus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hungus fails to pull guard.
Hungus blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poe.
Poe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poe misses with a punch to the body.
Hungus can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poe tries to throw a body punch but Hungus avoids it by throwing Poe back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus fails to pull guard.
Poe lands a damaging elbow.
Hungus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poe throws an elbow that misses.
Hungus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hungus is trying to pull guard but Poe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hungus avoids a wild elbow strike from Poe.
Poe unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hungus! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Poe is unloading with more strikes now! Hungus drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Poe!
Cameron Poe is the new welterweight champion!
Cameron Poe thanked the fans post fight for their support.