PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Kahng (ranked 1473 p4p, 2022 weight class) and Jisoo Oh (ranked 194 p4p, 271 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kahng
vs
Oh

180 cm
26
180
5 - 4 - 1

179 cm
25
175
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fantasy Threads

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 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carl Kahng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh dives in for a single leg takedown but Kahng sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kahng throws a nice looking combination but Oh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh shoots in looking for a takedown but Kahng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kahng displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oh.
Carl Kahng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Oh fails with a takedown attempt.
Kahng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh shoots in looking for a takedown but Kahng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Oh scores with a takedown into Kahng's guard.
Kahng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kahng wants to stand but Oh is controlling the position.
Oh controlling from the top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kahng takes a swing at Oh's ribcage but misses.
Oh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Oh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kahng manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oh throws a big elbow that misses.
Oh stays in close to Kahng's body and controls the position.
It looks like Oh might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kahng wants to stand but Oh is controlling the position.
Oh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kahng swings for the body but Oh moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oh staying out of range there.
Kahng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oh was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahng.
Oh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kahng lands a jab to Oh's midsection.

Oh gets the takedown into side control.
Kahng bucks up and tries to throw Oh off but instead Oh has got his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kahng trying to get back to his feet but Oh is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh controlling the position well here. Kahng rolled but Oh kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carl Kahng will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oh slips a straight right by Kahng.
Oh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kahng avoids it really well and circles away.
Jisoo Oh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Kahng. No joy for Oh on that attempt.
Kahng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahng slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.
Kahng missing with a left hand there. Oh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh moves out of range of the strikes.
Kahng connects with a nice looking jab.

Oh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kahng quickly recovers to half guard.
Oh with the ground and pound but Kahng uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kahng wants to stand but Oh is controlling the position.
Oh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kahng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oh can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kahng kicks Oh off and gets to his feet.
Kahng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahng throws a lazy right hand but Oh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh with a poor takedown
and Kahng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carl Kahng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.

Oh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Oh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kahng is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh lands with a punch from half guard.
Kahng is looking to escape.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kahng throws a hook but Oh avoids it easily.
Kahng stuffs the takedown attempt from Oh. Oh gets slowly back to his feet.
Kahng misses with a body shot.
Oh misses with a takedown attempt
and Kahng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Oh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kahng on his heels. He'll look to pass Kahng's guard now, I'm sure.
Oh is stalling in the full guard.
Kahng wants to stand and escape but Oh is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh won't allow Kahng to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Kahng dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jisoo Oh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kahng misses with a looping right.
Oh has his takedown stuffed
and Kahng counters with a nice uppercut.

Oh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kahng!
Kahng tries to escape but Oh is in control.
Kahng tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kahng is squirming around, avoiding Oh's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahng wants to get back to his feet.
Oh landing strikes from the mount.
Oh throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jisoo Oh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kahng taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh throwing strikes but Kahng bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Kahng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Oh manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Oh.
Oh has had enough of the clinch but Kahng keeps him there for the moment.
Oh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kahng's efforts to push away.

Oh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahng swings widly with a right hand

and Oh counters with a takedown into side control.
Oh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
More stalling from Oh.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Oh.
Carl Kahng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh prevents Kahng from escaping the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kahng. No joy for Oh on that attempt.
Oh fails with a takedown attempt.
Carl Kahng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Oh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahng as he avoids it easily.
Oh walks into a straight right hand from Kahng.
Oh blocks a jab.
Kahng with a nice cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahng misses with a body shot.

Kahng gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oh to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kahng kicks Oh off and gets to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Kahng showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kahng 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Kahng!