PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Kahng (ranked 3972 p4p, 3969 weight class) and Rona Gonna Get Onya (ranked 458 p4p, 457 weight class). The key to victory for Carl Kahng has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kahng
vs
Gonna Get Onya

180 cm
23
180
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
185
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Kahng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rona Gonna Get Onya!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonna Get Onya lands the left hand.
Kahng ducks right into an uppercut from Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya throws a looping overhand right but Kahng ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Gonna Get Onya with that takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kahng.
Kahng throws a jab when Gonna Get Onya was well out of range.
Kahng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonna Get Onya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Gonna Get Onya has Kahng up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahng has had enough of the clinch but Gonna Get Onya keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Gonna Get Onya fails to land.
Kahng blocks a body shot from Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gonna Get Onya cracks Kahng with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to drag Kahng to the mat but Kahng just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kahng wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonna Get Onya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahng is trying to break the clinch but Gonna Get Onya is controlling him.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gonna Get Onya fails to land.

Gonna Get Onya wants the takedown. Kahng is fighting it off but Gonna Get Onya persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kahng's guard against the cage.
Gonna Get Onya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gonna Get Onya wants to control from the top but Kahng keeps moving.
Gonna Get Onya passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gonna Get Onya wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kahng, who protects the arm well.

Gonna Get Onya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Gonna Get Onya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonna Get Onya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Gonna Get Onya tries for a kimura but Kahng is defending well.

Gonna Get Onya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kahng is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya tries to advance to mount but Kahng instead regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to control the action in half guard but Kahng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Gonna Get Onya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonna Get Onya is keen to just control but Kahng is a slippery customer.
Kahng pushes Gonna Get Onya off looking to stand but Gonna Get Onya dives back in and keeps control.

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.

Kahng is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonna Get Onya.
Kahng looks like he's trying to stand up.

Kahng is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonna Get Onya.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gonna Get Onya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rona Gonna Get Onya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gonna Get Onya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kahng ducks under a wild hook from Gonna Get Onya.
Kahng just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Gonna Get Onya misses.
Gonna Get Onya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahng.
Gonna Get Onya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kahng looks to land a left hand but Gonna Get Onya moved out of range nicely.
Kahng throws a lazy right hand but Gonna Get Onya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kahng defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahng stuffs the takedown.
Carl Kahng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
Kahng leaves Gonna Get Onya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rona Gonna Get Onya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahng walks into a straight right hand from Gonna Get Onya.
Nice shot by Kahng.
Gonna Get Onya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Rona Gonna Get Onya has been cut.
Kahng throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonna Get Onya on the side of the head.
Kahng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Kahng.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahng misses the target.
Kahng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonna Get Onya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Kahng as he connects with a hook.
Gonna Get Onya blocks a jab.
Carl Kahng is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonna Get Onya was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahng.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kahng darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kahng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonna Get Onya moves away.
Gonna Get Onya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Gonna Get Onya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kahng is just riding it out for now. Gonna Get Onya eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Gonna Get Onya is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kahng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kahng is not content to let Gonna Get Onya control the position.

Gonna Get Onya is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kahng has one foot on Gonna Get Onya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonna Get Onya as he connects with a hook.
Gonna Get Onya misses with an uppercut. Kahng saw that one coming.
Kahng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonna Get Onya moves away.
Gonna Get Onya connects with a crisp jab.
Kahng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gonna Get Onya gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Gonna Get Onya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kahng is trying to defend but Gonna Get Onya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kahng manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gonna Get Onya keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonna Get Onya tries to throw a body punch but Kahng avoids it by throwing Gonna Get Onya back against the cage.
Kahng wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonna Get Onya won't allow it.
Gonna Get Onya swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahng wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonna Get Onya has a couple of punches blocked by Kahng.
Kahng is trying to break the clinch but Gonna Get Onya is controlling him.
Gonna Get Onya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Gonna Get Onya drags the fight down to the ground.
Kahng trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonna Get Onya's guard.
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 Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut.
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!

Gonna Get Onya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kahngs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kahng scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gonna Get Onya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kahng scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kahng as he connects with a hook.

Gonna Get Onya drives through with a takedown into Kahng's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonna Get Onya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahng is keeping the position for now.

Gonna Get Onya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kahng manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gonna Get Onya has Kahng in his guard.

Gonna Get Onya controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahng trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonna Get Onya's guard.
Gonna Get Onya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kahng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kahng stands up from Gonna Get Onya's guard - Kahng perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kahng bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonna Get Onya's head backwards.
Gonna Get Onya throws a good cross that connects.
Gonna Get Onya has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circling - Kahng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonna Get Onya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kahng on the side of the head.
Gonna Get Onya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gonna Get Onya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gonna Get Onya throws a shot from downtown. Kahng moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya scores with a nice right hand.
Kahng moves out of range of the strikes.
Kahng throwing a counter right hand but Gonna Get Onya manages to avoid it.
Kahng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahng works the jab nicely.
Gonna Get Onya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kahng finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonna Get Onya's head.
Gonna Get Onya walks into a stiff left hand from Kahng.

Gonna Get Onya shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kahng's guard.
Gonna Get Onya passes into half guard.
Gonna Get Onya is looking to advance position but Kahng won't allow it.

Gonna Get Onya is working for a submission of some sort.

Gonna Get Onya seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gonna Get Onya moves nicely into side control.
Kahng is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Gonna Get Onya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Gonna Get Onya goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kahng has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gonna Get Onya but great work by Kahng.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya keeps Kahng under control for a moment.
Kahng working away.
Gonna Get Onya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonna Get Onya gets back to half guard.
Kahng wants to stand up but Gonna Get Onya has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kahng is thwarting Gonna Get Onya's attempts to control the position.

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 Carl Kahng.
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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!