PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kegon Saratuwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saratuwari comes to the cage accompanied by Houki Boushi. 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.

Saratuwari
vs
Kincade

178 cm
21
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

162 cm
22
144 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegon Saratuwari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincade throws a leg kick but Saratuwari moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kincade.
Kincade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kincade. Kincade obviously looking to wear him down.
Kincade throws a wild body kick that Saratuwari sees coming a mile off.
Kincade tried to score with a low kick but Saratuwari checks it.
Kincade tries to work over Saratuwari's front leg with a kick but Saratuwari checks it.
Saratuwari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kincade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saratuwari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kincade misses with a low kick.
Kincade checks the leg kick.
Kincade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saratuwari.
Kincade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saratuwari.
Kincade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kincade misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kincade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kincade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saratuwari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saratuwari avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saratuwari misses with a left hand
and Kincade counters with a leg kick.
Kincade misses with a low kick.
Saratuwari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kincade.
Saratuwari checks a low kick from Kincade.
Kincade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kincade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kincade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saratuwari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade lands a leg kick that knocks Saratuwari off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Saratuwari misses its intended target.
Saratuwari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Saratuwari misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saratuwari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kincade tries to work over Saratuwari's front leg with a kick but Saratuwari checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kincade.
Kincade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saratuwari.
Kincade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saratuwari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kincade doesn't manage to clinch there - Saratuwari circles away.
Saratuwari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kincade.

Kincade moves into the clinch.
Kincade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saratuwari up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari throws a punch but it's blocked by Kincade.
Nice elbow from Kincade.
Kincade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saratuwari has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kincade after a bit of a struggle.
Kincade lands a good knee to the midsection. Saratuwari won't want to take too many of those.
Kincade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saratuwari is defending well for now.
Saratuwari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kincade prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kegon Saratuwari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saratuwari throws a head punch that misses.
Saratuwari swings wildly with an uppercut but Kincade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kincade trying to land knees to the body.
Saratuwari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saratuwari working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Kincade.
Saratuwari tries to circle away but Kincade has him pinned against the cage.
Kincade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saratuwari's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Kincade.
Kincade lands a nice uppercut.
Kincade landing knees to the body.
Kincade putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saratuwari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Saratuwari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincade doesn't manage to clinch there - Saratuwari circles away.
Rory Kincade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kincade.
Kincade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saratuwari's calf.
Kincade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kincade rushes Saratuwari and presses him up against the cage.
Saratuwari has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kincade after a bit of a struggle.
Saratuwari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kincade has him pressed against the cage.
Saratuwari tries to break the clinch but Kincade is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Kincade 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.

Kincade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saratuwari throws out a leg kick but Kincade moves out of range and Saratuwari only half commits.
Kincade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saratuwari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kincade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saratuwari. That did some damage!
Rory Kincade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kincade thumps Saratuwari with a low kick.
Kincade wants to slow Saratuwari down by chopping away at his legs.
Saratuwari scores with a one two! Kincade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saratuwari fails with a takedown attempt.
Saratuwari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Kincade closes the distance and clinches.
Kincade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Saratuwari fails to land.
Kincade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saratuwari avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade taking a breather.
Saratuwari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kincade lands a good knee to the midsection. Saratuwari won't want to take too many of those.
Kincade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saratuwari throws a punch but it's blocked by Kincade.
Kincade leaning against his opponent.
Kincade lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Kincade.
Saratuwari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kincade prevents a body shot from Saratuwari.
Kincade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saratuwari has had enough of the clinch but Kincade keeps him there for the moment.
Saratuwari wants a takedown.
Kincade stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kincade.
Nice body punch from Kincade - that landed with a thud.
Saratuwari tries to work over Kincade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Kincade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincade using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saratuwari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saratuwari tries to work over Kincade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kincade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saratuwari managing to block the knees to the body from Kincade.
Kincade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saratuwari up against the cage.
Kincade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saratuwari tries to circle away but Kincade has him pinned against the cage.
Kincade gets underhooks to prevent Saratuwari's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kegon Saratuwari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kincade has Saratuwari pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saratuwari blocks it with crossed arms.
Kincade lands an elbow inside that Saratuwari shrugs off.
Kincade lands an elbow inside.
Kincade scores a nice knee to the body.
Kincade lands an elbow inside that Saratuwari shrugs off.
Saratuwari can't find room to land a body shot as Kincade controls the action.
Rory Kincade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kincade misses with a knee to the head.
Kincade lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Kegon Saratuwari has been cut.
Kincade crunches a lovely knee into Saratuwari's ribcage.
Saratuwari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kincade tries to land knees in the clinch but Saratuwari avoids the damage to the body.
Saratuwari has Kincade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kincade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saratuwari working aggressively here.
Saratuwari is trying to push Kincade away but Kincade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saratuwari has a couple of punches blocked by Kincade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Saratuwari fails to land.
Kincade prevents Saratuwari from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kincade.
Kincade crunches a lovely knee into Saratuwari's ribcage.
Kincade lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Kincade.
Saratuwari misses with a punch on the inside.
Kincade lands a nice knee to the body.
Kincade working Saratuwari over with knees to the body.
Saratuwari struggles to land a body shot inside as Kincade controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade looking to throw knees to the head but Saratuwari is blocking nicely.
Kincade controlling the action here for a moment.
Saratuwari tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Kincade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kegon Saratuwari's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kincade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kincade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saratuwari is out of range.
Kincade cracks the inside of Saratuwari's front leg.
Saratuwari scores with a punch to the head.
Kincade tried to score with a low kick but Saratuwari checks it.
Kincade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saratuwari.
Kincade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Saratuwari misses.
Saratuwari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kincade sprawls well. Kincade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saratuwari gets slowly back to his feet.
Saratuwari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kincade circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kincade.
Saratuwari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kincade. Kincade obviously looking to wear him down.
Kincade misses with a few strikes there.
Kincade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kincade connects with a leg kick. Saratuwari looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kincade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kincade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saratuwari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kincade.
Kincade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rory Kincade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincade is looking to slow Saratuwari down with leg kicks.
Kincade throws a low kick but Saratuwari moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Kincade.
Saratuwari throws an overhand right that lands on Kincade's shoulder, as Kincade tries to avoid the shot.
Saratuwari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kegon Saratuwari. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kincade moves away.
A big right from Saratuwari misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kincade delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Kincade.
A solid body kick from Kincade.
Kincade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kincade is looking to clinch but Saratuwari is avoiding it.
Kincade jabs Saratuwari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kincade. That's going to slow Saratuwari down.
Saratuwari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kincade tries to bum rush Saratuwari with a series of wild strikes but Saratuwari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saratuwari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kincade. Kincade obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saratuwari. That did some damage!
Kincade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saratuwari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kincade can pounce on him.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kincade. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kincade lands a slapping body shot.
Kincade connects with a solid leg kick.
Kincade throws a leg kick that misses.
Kincade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kincade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kincade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saratuwari. That did some damage!
Kincade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kincade tries to work over Saratuwari's front leg with a kick but Saratuwari checks it.
Saratuwari avoids the body shot from Kincade.
Kincade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saratuwari drops his hands momentarily and Kincade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kincade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincade delivers a nice body kick.
Kincade scores with a leg kick.
Kincade is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saratuwari rather than just go for the knockout.
Saratuwari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kincade moves away.
Kincade connects with a leg kick. Saratuwari looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Kincade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Kincade.
Saratuwari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kincade is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kincade lands a slapping body shot.

Kincade instigates a clinch.
Kincade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Kincade really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kegon Saratuwari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kincade throws a leg kick that misses.
Kincade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kincade lands with a thumping leg kick.

Kincade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saratuwari is trying to drag Kincade to the mat but Kincade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kincade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saratuwari backwards.
Kincade lands a knee to the head.
Saratuwari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Kincade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kincade.
Saratuwari tries to circle away but Kincade has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kincade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saratuwari takes an elbow to the temple.
Saratuwari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kincade unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saratuwari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saratuwari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kincade lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kincade as the two fighters clinch.
Saratuwari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saratuwari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saratuwari wants to take the fight to the mat but Kincade manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kegon Saratuwari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saratuwari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kincade has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kincade.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kincade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saratuwari looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari throws a head punch that misses.
Saratuwari has Kincade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kincade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kincade.
Kincade blocking some punches.
Kincade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saratuwari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincade presses Saratuwari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kincade lands a knee to the body.
Kincade lands a body punch.
Kincade lands a nice shot to the body.
Kincade landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kincade.
Saratuwari tries to break the clinch but Kincade is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kincade taking a breather.
Saratuwari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kincade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saratuwari looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kincade lands a shot to the body.
Kincade landing knees to the body.
Kincade lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saratuwari is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kincade.
Kincade with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kincade.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saratuwari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kincade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kincade crunches a lovely knee into Saratuwari's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincade lands a good knee to the midsection. Saratuwari won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kincade.

Saratuwari breaks from the clinch.
Saratuwari checks a leg kick.
Saratuwari defending well as Kincade loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade scores with a nice body kick.
Kincade throws a leg kick that misses.
Kincade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Kincade dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kegon Saratuwari's cut.
That's time! Saratuwari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kincade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saratuwari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kincade avoids it really well and circles away.
Kincade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saratuwari moves away from the strike by Kincade.
Kincade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kincade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saratuwari.

Kincade clinches up against the cage.
Kincade keeps control of Saratuwari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kincade taking a breather.
Kincade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kincade stops a takedown attempt from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Saratuwari fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Kincade.
Kincade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saratuwari throws a punch but it's blocked by Kincade.
Saratuwari struggles to land a body shot inside as Kincade controls his hands.
Kincade blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saratuwari.
A short right from Saratuwari on the inside.
Kincade lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Kincade.
Kincade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saratuwari.
Kincade missing with knees to the body.

Saratuwari lands a takedown into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kincade pulls Saratuwari in close to prevent any damage.
Kegon Saratuwari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rory Kincade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Saratuwari is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kincade is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kincade has escaped and now he's on top!
Kincade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Saratuwari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Saratuwari keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari controls Kincade momentarily but Kincade frees himself.
Kincade passes Saratuwari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Saratuwari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saratuwari is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saratuwari wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade trying to control the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rory Kincade was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kincade defending well as Saratuwari loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saratuwari misses with a wild body shot.
Kincade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saratuwari.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Kincade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kincade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Rory Kincade!

Rory Kincade wins by unanimous decision! Rory Kincade retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rory Kincade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.