PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byung Soo Choi (ranked 3940 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shik Jang (ranked 24817 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shik Jang was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Soo Choi
vs
Jang

178 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byung Soo Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shik Jang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A head kick misses from Choi.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Jang scoring well with a low kick there.
Choi throws a head kick that misses
and Jang counters with a one-two to the body.

Jang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Choi is looking to get back to is feet but Jang passes into side control.
Choi wants to get back to his feet but Jang drags him back down.
Choi being controlled for a moment.
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!
Jang tries to score with some ground and pound. Choi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Choi is avoiding damage well.
Choi being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi tries to escape but Jang is in control.
Jang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Choi bucks up and tries to throw Jang off but instead Jang has got his back!
Jang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jang tries to get the hooks in deep but Choi pushed the leg off.
Choi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Choi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jang gets his way!
Choi is trying to get back to his feet but Jang has full control of the position and if anything, Choi has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Choi is trying to get back to his feet but Jang has full control of the position and if anything, Choi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jang misses with a punch to the head.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Choi is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Jang off. It looks like it's working - Jang slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Choi displaying calm under pressure there.
Jang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Choi is fending him off so far but Jang persists. Nope, Choi circles away and we're back to standing.
Choi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Choi misses with a double jab
and Jang counters with a series of strikes. Choi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Byung Soo Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi scores with a head kick.
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!
Jang shoots for a double leg takedown but Choi sprawls well. He's pushed Jang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Jang tries to counter it with a takedown but Choi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Jang.
Byung Soo Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jang showed some decent athleticism there.
Choi tries to kick Jang off in order to stand up. Jang Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Choi is trying to buck Jang off.

Jang stands up and beckons Choi to his feet.
No luck for Jang with that takedown attempt.
Byung Soo Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shik Jang.
Jang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Choi.

Jang darts in and clinches Choi up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jang is trying to pull guard but Choi has him pressed against the cage.
Jang is trying to stall.

Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jang swings for the body but Choi moves out of range.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Jang clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Choi to keep the fight standing.
Choi wants to get back to striking at distance but Jang won't allow it.

Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Choi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jang circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Choi misses.
Jang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Choi sprawls well. Choi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jang gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shik Jang will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jang shoots for a takedown but Choi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Jang closes the distance and clinches up with Choi, looking for a takedown. Jang pushes Choi against the cage but Choi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jang blocks a head kick by Choi.
Jang tries to clinch but Choi is having none of it.

Choi gets tackled into the cage by Jang. Jang maintains the clinch.
Choi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang jumps guard but Choi stands there with Jang around his waist. Jang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Byung Soo Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shik Jang.
Choi tries to break free but Jang pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jang looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.

Choi manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Choi scores with a head kick.
Jang shoots in for a takedown but Choi shows good takedown defense.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Jang scores with a leg kick.
Jang misses with a wild combination.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jang wants to counter with a clinch but Choi pushes him away.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang closes the distance and clinches up with Choi, looking for a takedown. Jang pushes Choi against the cage but Choi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Choi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jang fails with a takedown attempt.
Choi throws a head kick but Jang moves out of range.
Jang shoots for a double leg takedown but Choi sprawls well. He's pushed Jang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Choi throws a head kick but Jang moves out of range.
Jang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Choi is not content to let Jang control the position.
Choi pushes Jang off looking to stand but Jang dives back in and keeps control.

Jang decides to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Choi wants it to stay on the feet.
Jang shoots in for a takedown but Choi shows good takedown defense.
Jang throws a looping overhand right but Choi ducks down to avoid it.
Jang blocks a head kick by Choi.
Choi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jang.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Choi throws a head kick but Jang moves out of range.
Jang avoids the head kick by Choi.
Jang throws a head kick but Choi moves out of range.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick

and Jang moves into the clinch.

Choi breaks the clinch.
Jang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choi defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Choi avoids it really well and circles away.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Choi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.

Jang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Choi wants to break free but Jang has control.

Jang drags the fight down to the ground.
Choi is looking to stand up but Jang won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byung Soo Choi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Choi.

Jang closes the distance and clinches.

Jang breaks the clinch.
Choi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Choi wants it to stay on the feet.
Jang avoids the head kick by Choi.
Jang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Choi tries to avoid it but Jang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Choi to the ground. Choi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Choi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang avoids the head kick by Choi.
Jang feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jang closes the distance and clinches up with Choi, looking for a takedown. Jang pushes Choi against the cage but Choi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Byung Soo Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shik Jang.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jang can do to turn this around?
Choi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Choi's waist but Choi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jang off to one side.
Jang fails to land the takedown.
Jang misses with a takedown attempt - Choi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Choi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Choi - just one landing.
Jang avoids the head kick by Choi.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Jang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choi defends it nicely.
Choi misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick

and Jang moves into the clinch.
Choi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jang stalling in the clinch but Choi improves position.
Jang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Choi tries to circle away but Jang has him pinned against the cage.

Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Byung Soo Choi is winning the standup battle so far.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Choi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Choi.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Jang avoids the head kick by Choi.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi lands a two punch combo.
Jang goes for a double leg but Choi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Choi continues to drive forward.
Jang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Choi misses with a head kick.
Jang tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi throws a combination that misses
and Jang counters with a left and a right that stings Choi.
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!
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.

Jang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shik Jang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Choi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Choi wants to get back to his feet but Jang is dominant here and he's now got Choi's back!
Jang has Choi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jang just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Choi is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byung Soo Choi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Choi 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byung Soo Choi!