PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Binsar Siregar (ranked 2144 p4p, 3149 weight class) and Carl Kahng (ranked 272 p4p, 380 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Siregar
vs
Kahng

172 cm
24
170
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
180
2 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Binsar Siregar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carl Kahng!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahng misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siregar. Kahng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahng throws out a loose jab but Siregar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siregar fails with a takedown attempt.
Kahng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Siregar counters with a single leg into guard. Kahng didn't expect that.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Kahng keeps moving.
Kahng wants to stand but Siregar is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siregar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar stands up over Kahng, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Siregar 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.
Siregar trying to control but Kahng is working from the bottom.
Siregar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siregar looking to pass the guard.
Siregar throws a big elbow that misses.

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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kahng swings for the body but Siregar moves out of range.
Kahng throws a hook but Siregar blocks it.
A slow jab from Kahng misses its intended target.
Siregar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kahng sprawls and moves away.
Kahng throws a good cross that connects.
Kahng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Siregar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kahng misses with a body punch
and Siregar counters with a one-two to the body.
Siregar moves away from the strike by Kahng.
Siregar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kahng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siregar.
Siregar connects with a single shot there.
Siregar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kahng.
Kahng lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kahng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahng. Siregar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siregar moves out of range as Kahng strikes.
Carl Kahng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahng throws a jab when Siregar was well out of range.
Siregar has his takedown stuffed
and Siregar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siregar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kahng digs a good hook to Siregar's body.
Kahng cracks Siregar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahng misses the target.
Kahng 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.
Siregar shoots in but Kahng avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kahng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siregar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kahng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siregar tries to move into range but Kahng moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kahng moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siregar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahng.
Kahng is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Siregar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kahng connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siregar momentarily.
Kahng throws a lazy right hand but Siregar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Siregar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Siregar trying to control but Kahng is working from the bottom.
Kahng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Kahng dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Siregar moves out of range as Kahng strikes.
Kahng jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Siregar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kahng sprawls well initially but Siregar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kahng wants to get back to his feet.
Siregar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Siregar throwing shots but Kahng is blocking nicely.
Siregar working Kahng over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar is looking to take a break and control but Kahng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siregar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar trying to control from half guard but Kahng is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar 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.
Siregar is pressing down on Kahng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kahng is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Siregar seems content to control.
Binsar Siregar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Siregar is keen to just control but Kahng is a slippery customer.
Siregar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kahng to regain full guard.
Kahng keeping full guard, as Siregar tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

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.
Siregar prevents Kahng from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Kahng misses.
Kahng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siregar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carl Kahng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahng misses with a straight right.
Siregar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Siregar wants to land a leg kick but Kahng is out of range.
Siregar tries to move into range but Kahng moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kahng misses with a hook

and Siregar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kahng's guard.
Kahng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siregar prevents Kahng from getting back to his feet.
Siregar trying to control but Kahng is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siregar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siregar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahng is keeping the position for now.
Siregar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Siregar scores with the left hand. Kahng knows he should have avoided that one.
Siregar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kahng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahng lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahng blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahng throws a good cross that connects.
Siregar moves out of range of the strikes.
Siregar moves away from the strike by Kahng.
Kahng throws a jab when Siregar was well out of range.
Kahng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Siregar throws a hook to the side of Kahng's head but Kahng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Siregar 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siregar looking to pass the guard.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Binsar Siregar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Siregar misses with a left hand
and Kahng counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Siregar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahng as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Siregar misses the target.
Siregar fails with a takedown attempt.
Siregar throws a hook but Kahng blocks it.
Kahng ducks under a wild hook from Siregar.
Kahng throws a hook but Siregar blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar dives in and grabs Kahng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kahng pushes down on Siregar's head and hops out.
Kahng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahng throws a combination. Siregar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kahng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kahng.
A little feinted left hand from Siregar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahng is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Siregar throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kahng to counter with a crisp jab.
Siregar tries to score with a low kick but Kahng moves his leg out of the way.
Siregar ducks under a wild hook from Kahng.
Siregar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kahng throws a body punch but Siregar moves out of range.
Siregar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kahng throws a big shot that misses.
Siregar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kahng swings away with a body shot that misses

and Siregar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kahng is defending against the submission attempts here by Siregar.
Siregar is taking a breather. Kahng says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahng tries to kick Siregar off but Siregar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Siregar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kahng keeps working.
Siregar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Siregar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kahng still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kahng has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
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!

Kahng decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kahng checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Kahng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kahng looks to throw the jab but Siregar is out of range.

Siregar gets a takedown into half guard.
Kahng is staying active underneath Siregar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kahng kicks Siregar off and gets back to his feet.
Kahng looks to throw the jab but Siregar is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Siregar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kahng lands with an uppercut that bounces Siregar off the cage and back into range.
Siregar fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Kahng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahng misses with the combination.
Siregar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kahng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siregar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahng.
Siregar tries to counter with a takedown but Kahng is quick to defend against it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Siregar at a distance.
Kahng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahng slips a jab and a cross from Siregar.
Siregar slips a jab from Kahng.
Siregar tried to counter with a leg kick but Kahng avoided it.
Kahng cracks Siregar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kahng throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Siregar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Siregar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Kahng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kahng has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

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