PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hungus comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Lotus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye of the tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Hungus
vs
Lotus

186 cm
36
183 lbs
30 - 25 - 0

186 cm
39
183 lbs
28 - 39 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Hungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 39 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hungus misses with a body shot.
Hungus avoids the head kick by Lotus.
Lotus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lotus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Hungus instigates a clinch.
Lotus is looking to break free of the clinch but Hungus has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hungus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lotus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hungus scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hungus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hungus keeps control of Lotus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hungus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lotus after a bit of a struggle.
Hungus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lotus's elbow.
Hungus has Lotus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lotus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hungus misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Lotus controls his hands.

Hungus breaks the clinch.

Lotus takes the fight into the clinch.
Hungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Lotus controls his hands.
Hungus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lotus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Hungus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hungus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Hungus tightens his grip and picks Lotus up, before dumping him to the ground. Lotus manages to land in guard.
Lotus is trying to keep Hungus in close.
Hungus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Lotus 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lotus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hungus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lotus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hungus.

Lotus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hungus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hungus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lotus is trying to keep Hungus in close.
Hungus is looking to work some ground and pound but Lotus has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus is looking to pass into half guard but Lotus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lotus is in guard.

Hungus looking for a guillotine here but Lotus defends easily.
Hungus wants to sweep here but Lotus controlling him for the moment.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hungus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hungus trying to keep a closed guard but Lotus is proving a slippery customer.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hungus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lotus wants to stand and escape but instead Hungus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lotus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lotus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hungus is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Lotus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lotus trying to keep a closed guard but Hungus is proving a slippery customer.
Hungus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hungus with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hungus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lotus dives on top into guard.

Hungus looking for a sweep. Not yet Hungus, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hungus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hungus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lotus scores with a sloppy right hand. Hungus should have avoided that one.
Hungus throws a lazy uppercut

and Lotus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lotus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lotus tries to stand but Hungus is controlling from the bottom.
Lotus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hungus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hungus throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Hungus is trying to keep Lotus in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus is fighting to break Hungus's control of his arms but Hungus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lotus wants to control from the top but Hungus keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karl Hungus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Hungus.
Hungus misses with an attempted mid kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lotus.
Lotus taking a breather here.
Lotus wants to control but Hungus is keeping him busy.
Hungus is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus manages to get back to half guard.

Lotus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hungus wants to control but Lotus is keeping busy.
Hungus is looking to improve his position.
Lotus is thwarting Hungus's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Lotus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lotus stalling away here and it's allowed Hungus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lotus looking to pass the guard.
Lotus content to stall in guard here.

Lotus has gone for a leg lock! Hungus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lotus's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Lotus keeps moving.
Hungus is really struggling to control Lotus but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Hungus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lotus is trying to control the position but Hungus postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hungus wants to control from the top but Lotus keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lotus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Lotus is looking to clinch.

Lotus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hungus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hungus is retaining full guard.

Lotus stands and steps away. Hungus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Hungus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus trying to hold on to Hungus's head to control him but Hungus postures up.
Hungus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lotus defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus is nestled in close to Lotus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lotus wants to get back to full guard.
Hungus trying to control from Lotus's half guard. Lotus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hungus looking to sit in guard and control but Lotus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hungus is retaining full guard.
Hungus trying to strike off his back.

Hungus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lotus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lotus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hungus keeping moving, preventing Lotus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus has Lotus pulled in close to control his posture.
Lotus wants to control from the top but Hungus keeps moving.
Hungus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lotus's guard.

Lotus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hungus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Lotus working for a triangle but Hungus defends it easily.
Lotus trying to keep a closed guard but Hungus is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Lotus keeps moving.
Lotus trying to control the position here.
Lotus is trying to control the position but Hungus postures up.
Hungus landing with the ground and pound.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Lotus keeps moving.
Hungus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tommy Lotus has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lotus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hungus is one step ahead there.
Lotus is still trying to improve position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hungus misses with a takedown attempt - Lotus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hungus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hungus wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lotus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hungus counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karl Hungus.
I think Hungus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hungus!
An out of breath Karl Hungus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.