PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kegon Saratuwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busy Signal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saratuwari comes into the arena with Houki Boushi blaring out of the sound system. Signal has chosen Busy Signal - Smoke Some High Grade as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Saratuwari
vs
Signal

178 cm
22
175 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
179 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegon Saratuwari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Busy Signal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saratuwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Signal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saratuwari's waist but Saratuwari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Signal off to one side.
No luck for Signal with that takedown attempt.
Signal slips under a jab.
Saratuwari lands a nice shot to the body.
Signal shoots in looking for a takedown but Saratuwari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Signal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kegon Saratuwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busy Signal.
Saratuwari misses with a straight left.
Signal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saratuwari defends it nicely.
Signal ducks under a wild hook from Saratuwari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Saratuwari misses the target.
Saratuwari throws a hook but Signal blocks it.
Saratuwari misses with an uppercut.
Signal shoots in for a takedown but Saratuwari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Signal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saratuwari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saratuwari. Signal does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari throws a hook but Signal blocks it.
Saratuwari swings for the body but Signal moves out of range.
Saratuwari looks to throw the jab but Signal is out of range.
Signal slips under a jab from Saratuwari.
Signal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saratuwari looks to clinch

and Signal counters with a single leg into guard. Saratuwari didn't expect that.
Signal controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saratuwari trying to keep a closed guard but Signal is proving a slippery customer.
Saratuwari can't keep his opponent in guard - Signal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saratuwari is trying to stand.
Saratuwari is trying to get back to full guard.
Saratuwari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Signal.
Signal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saratuwari's head.
Saratuwari is pressing down on Signal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saratuwari keeping moving, preventing Signal from controlling successfully.
Saratuwari has his hands on Signal's head, controlling the position.

Saratuwari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Signal trying to control the position from guard on top but Saratuwari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signal tries to free his leg and advance position but Saratuwari is retaining full guard.
Saratuwari keeping moving, preventing Signal from controlling successfully.
Signal looking to pass the guard.
Saratuwari wants to sweep here but Signal controlling him for the moment.
Signal trying to control but Saratuwari is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Busy Signal hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Signal closes the distance and clinches up with Saratuwari, looking for a takedown. Signal pushes Saratuwari against the cage but Saratuwari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Busy Signal will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Saratuwari misses with an uppercut. Signal saw that one coming.

Saratuwari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saratuwari works on Signal's body with a couple of short punches.
Saratuwari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saratuwari stops a takedown attempt from Signal.
Saratuwari tries to work over Signal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saratuwari blocking some punches.

Signal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saratuwari regains guard immediately.

Saratuwari pushes Signal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Saratuwari lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signal shoots for a takedown but Saratuwari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari lands with an overhand left.
Saratuwari throws a big shot that misses.
Kegon Saratuwari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Signal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Signal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Signal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saratuwari tries to avoid it but Signal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saratuwari to the ground. Saratuwari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kegon Saratuwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busy Signal.
Saratuwari misses with a body shot.
Saratuwari leaves Signal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saratuwari misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Signal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Signal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saratuwari looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Signal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saratuwari keeps working.

Saratuwari actively working from the bottom here.
Saratuwari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Signal is working for a kimura but Saratuwari is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Signal is keen to just control but Saratuwari is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saratuwari looking for submissions off his back.
Saratuwari trying to control but Signal postures up.
Signal is trying to control. Saratuwari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saratuwari wants to control but Signal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Signal prevents Saratuwari from improving his position.
Signal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Signal lands with a punch from half guard.
Busy Signal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Signal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari is pressing down on Signal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Saratuwari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Signal defends it easily.
Signal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saratuwari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Signal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Signal trying to control the position from guard on top but Saratuwari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Signal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Saratuwari is looking for a triangle but Signal pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saratuwari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Saratuwari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kegon Saratuwari will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saratuwari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Signal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saratuwari sprawls well. Saratuwari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Signal gets slowly back to his feet.
Saratuwari misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saratuwari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saratuwari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari thuds a left hand into Signal's body.
Saratuwari misses with a looping right.
Saratuwari looks to land a left hand but Signal moved out of range nicely.
Kegon Saratuwari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saratuwari scores with a sloppy right hand. Signal should have avoided that one.
Signal with a poor takedown
and Saratuwari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Signal has a takedown stuffed.
Kegon Saratuwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busy Signal.
Good standup being displayed there by Saratuwari as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saratuwari connects with a solid leg kick.
Signal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saratuwari circles away.
Saratuwari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Signal shoots in for a double leg but Saratuwari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saratuwari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Saratuwari catches Signal right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari misses with a looping right.
Signal has a takedown stuffed.
Saratuwari throws a low kick but Signal moves out of range easily.
Signal swats away the attempt to clinch by Saratuwari.
Signal shoots in looking for a takedown but Saratuwari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Signal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saratuwari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Saratuwari.
Signal shoots and misses
enabling Saratuwari to counter with a crisp jab.
Saratuwari tests Signal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saratuwari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saratuwari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Signal.
Signal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kegon Saratuwari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saratuwari 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Kegon Saratuwari!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kegon Saratuwari!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kegon Saratuwari!

Kegon Saratuwari wins by unanimous decision!
Kegon Saratuwari thanked the fans post fight for their support.