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. Kegon Saratuwari has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Saratuwari
vs
Kincade

178 cm
22
175 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

162 cm
23
144 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown 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 11 - 4 - 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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saratuwari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kincade.
Kincade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kincade tries a low kick but Saratuwari avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kincade.
Saratuwari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kincade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kincade connects with a body shot that sends Saratuwari's belly button to the back.
Kincade slips under a jab from Saratuwari.
Kincade throws out a leg kick but Saratuwari moves out of range and Kincade only half commits.
Saratuwari avoids the body shot from Kincade.
Kincade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saratuwari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Kincade instigates a clinch.

Saratuwari has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kincade clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Kincade is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kincade tries to escape but Saratuwari has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade trying to control the action but Saratuwari just sinks the hooks in.

Saratuwari working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Saratuwari working for the choke.
Saratuwari doesn't have the hooks in and Kincade manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saratuwari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kincade stays in close to Saratuwari's body and controls the position.
Saratuwari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Saratuwari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kincade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kincade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kincade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Saratuwari keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kincade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Saratuwari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saratuwari seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Saratuwari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kincade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saratuwari keeping moving, preventing Kincade from controlling successfully.

Saratuwari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Saratuwari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kincade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari looking to control.

Kincade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saratuwari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kincade has managed to get both his arms back between Saratuwari's legs - danger averted.
Saratuwari can't keep his opponent in guard - Kincade advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Saratuwari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincade pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Saratuwari looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kegon Saratuwari will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kincade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kincade punishes Saratuwari's body with a nice straight punch.
Kincade avoids the body shot from Saratuwari.
Kincade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kincade.
Saratuwari stuns Kincade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saratuwari. Kincade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kincade lands a leg kick that knocks Saratuwari off balance momentarily.
Saratuwari takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kincade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kincade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saratuwari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kincade tries to clinch but Saratuwari moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Saratuwari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari moves out of range of the body kick from Kincade.
Kincade misses the shot to the body.
Saratuwari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kincade throws a push kick but Saratuwari slaps the foot to one side.
Kincade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saratuwari is out of range.
Kincade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kincade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kincade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kincade slaps away a takedown attempt from Saratuwari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kincade tries to land a leg kick but Saratuwari saw it coming and moves away.
Saratuwari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saratuwari blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Saratuwari.
Kincade is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saratuwari rather than just go for the knockout.
Kincade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Kincade gets caught flat footed, as Saratuwari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saratuwari tries to free his leg and advance position but Kincade is retaining full guard.

Kincade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kincade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saratuwari trying to control but Kincade is working from the bottom.
Kegon Saratuwari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saratuwari slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kincade keeps working.
Kincade is trying to maintain the position but Saratuwari is very close to passing his half guard.

Saratuwari is working for an americana but Kincade has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Saratuwari was thinking about the submission.
Kincade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saratuwari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincade swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Saratuwari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kincade dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kincade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kincade won't allow Saratuwari to sweep him here.
Kincade forces his way into half guard.
Kincade trying to control the action but Saratuwari is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saratuwari has hold of Kincade's hands but Kincade slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saratuwari wants to get back to full guard.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kincade lands with a kick to the ribs.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saratuwari.
Saratuwari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saratuwari misses with a wild body shot.
Kincade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saratuwari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kincade doesn't manage to clinch there - Saratuwari circles away.
Kincade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saratuwari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kincade can pounce on him.
Saratuwari checks the leg kick.
Kincade tries to close the distance and clinch but Saratuwari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kincade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saratuwari as Kincade tries to tie him up.
Saratuwari wants to get back to striking at distance but Kincade won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saratuwari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kincade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saratuwari wants a takedown.
Saratuwari tries to break free but Kincade pushes him back against the cage.
Saratuwari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kincade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kegon Saratuwari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Kincade as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kincade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kincade lands a good knee to the midsection. Saratuwari won't want to take too many of those.
Saratuwari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kincade's elbow.
Kincade lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saratuwari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kincade lands a right hand.
Kincade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kincade. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saratuwari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kincade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kincade misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kincade.
Kincade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saratuwari can't get the takedown.
Kincade crunches a lovely knee into Saratuwari's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Kincade trying to land knees to the body.
Kincade missing with knees to the body.
Kincade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saratuwari cracks Kincade with a nice body shot.
Saratuwari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kincade has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade lands an elbow just above Saratuwari 's eye.
Kincade blocks a body shot from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kincade lands an elbow inside that Saratuwari shrugs off.
Kincade lands a nice elbow.
Kincade is pushing Saratuwari up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kincade stalling in the clinch but Saratuwari improves position.
Kincade lands a damaging elbow.
Saratuwari misses with some punches.
Kincade lands a shoulder strike.
Saratuwari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kincade prevents it.
Saratuwari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kincade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saratuwari is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade lands a knee to the body.
Kincade misses with a knee strike.
Saratuwari misses with the head strike.
Rory Kincade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kincade lands an elbow inside.
Kincade lands a nice shot to the body.
Saratuwari looking to slow down the pace here.
Kincade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saratuwari or not.
Saratuwari looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saratuwari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kincade lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Kegon Saratuwari has been cut.
Saratuwari tries to score a body lock takedown but Kincade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kincade lands a nice knee to the body.
Saratuwari tries to circle away but Kincade has him pinned against the cage.
Kincade is working Saratuwari over against the cage.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kincade has closed the distance and engaged Saratuwari in a clinch.

Saratuwari works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kincade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saratuwari preventing the sweep.
Saratuwari wants to control from the top but Kincade keeps moving.
Saratuwari won't allow Kincade to sweep him here.
Kincade pulls Saratuwari in close to prevent any damage.
Saratuwari looking to sit in guard and control but Kincade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Saratuwari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kincade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Saratuwari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kincade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saratuwari trying to control the position.
Kincade sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade distracts Saratuwari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kincade tries to free his leg and advance position but Saratuwari is retaining full guard.
Kincade is stalling in the full guard.
Kincade wants to pass the guard but Saratuwari is keeping the position.

Saratuwari looking for a guillotine here but Kincade defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade postures up.

Saratuwari has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kincade is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saratuwari.
Kincade wants to control but Saratuwari is keeping him busy.
Saratuwari sneaks back into half guard.
Kincade prevents Saratuwari from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saratuwari trying to control but Kincade postures up.
Saratuwari won't allow Kincade to pass to mount.
Kincade lands strikes from half guard.
Kincade is trying to control. Saratuwari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kincade scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saratuwari tries to roll over but Kincade keeps him under control.
Saratuwari is concentrating on defense, preventing Kincade from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rory Kincade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kegon Saratuwari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Saratuwari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kincade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saratuwari throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kincade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kincade tries to land knees in the clinch but Saratuwari avoids the damage to the body.
Kincade lands a good knee to the midsection. Saratuwari won't want to take too many of those.

Saratuwari has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kincade is trying to keep an underhook but Saratuwari manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kincade is trying to get back to full guard.
Kincade trying to control from the bottom.
Saratuwari trying to control from half guard but Kincade is working away.

Saratuwari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kincade is pressing down on Saratuwari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade trying to keep a closed guard but Saratuwari is proving a slippery customer.
Saratuwari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kincade is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kincade is on top in guard.
Saratuwari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kincade is one step ahead there.
Kincade is in close to Saratuwari's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Saratuwari keeps moving.
Kincade cracks Saratuwari with a solid left hand.
Saratuwari wants to sweep but no luck.

Saratuwari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kincade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kincade trying to control but Saratuwari is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kincade trying to control but Saratuwari is working from the bottom.
Kincade won't allow Saratuwari to sweep him here.

Rory Kincade has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Saratuwari tries to keep at a distance but Kincade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kincade missing with knees to the body.
Kincade landing knees to the body.
Saratuwari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saratuwari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade lands a shot to the body.
Kincade lands an elbow that stopped Saratuwari in his tracks for a moment.
Saratuwari wants to break free but Kincade has control.
Saratuwari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kincade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kincade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saratuwari is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kincade content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saratuwari is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kincade is pressed up against the cage. Saratuwari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kincade down to the mat. Kincade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kegon Saratuwari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saratuwari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kincade was well out of range. Poor timing from Saratuwari.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kincade lands with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Kincade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kincade 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rory Kincade!

Rory Kincade wins by unanimous decision! Rory Kincade retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Rory Kincade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.