PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegon Saratuwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kincade might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Good Rats. Saratuwari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Houki Boushi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kincade
vs
Saratuwari

162 cm
25
144 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

178 cm
24
175 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Happy Pills

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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegon Saratuwari!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincade looks to land a right hand but Saratuwari moved out of range.
Kegon Saratuwari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kincade. That's going to slow Saratuwari down.
Kincade scores with a leg kick.
Kincade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saratuwari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saratuwari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kincade.
Kincade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saratuwari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kincade can pounce on him.
Kincade is looking to clinch but Saratuwari is avoiding it.
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 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kincade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kincade scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saratuwari. That did some damage!
Kincade digs a good body shot into Saratuwari's ribs.
A jab from Saratuwari finds it's way through Kincade's defenses.
Kincade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kincade.
A punch combination from Kincade misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kincade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saratuwari in his tracks.
Kincade slips a straight right by Saratuwari.
Kincade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saratuwari's sensitive parts.

Saratuwari shoots in and bounces Kincade off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saratuwari wants to pass the guard but Kincade is keeping the position.
Saratuwari trying to control but Kincade is working from the bottom.
Saratuwari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kincade is trying to control the position but Saratuwari postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kincade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saratuwari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saratuwari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kincade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saratuwari manages to get himself to full guard.

Saratuwari manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saratuwari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kincade moves out of range as Saratuwari strikes.
Kincade moves away from the strike by Saratuwari.
Saratuwari misses with an uppercut.
Saratuwari blocks a leg kick.
Kincade misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade misses with a straight right.
Kincade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saratuwari.
Kincade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kincade. That's going to slow Saratuwari down.
A nice combination there by Saratuwari.
Kincade staying out of range there.
Saratuwari throws a right hand that misses
and Kincade counters with a good low kick that Saratuwari was not able to check.
Kincade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saratuwari.
Kincade moves out of range as Saratuwari strikes.
Saratuwari dips to his left and cracks Kincade with an uppercut!
Kincade looks to land a right hand but Saratuwari moved out of range.
Kincade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saratuwari moves out of range as Kincade throws a body kick.
Rory Kincade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kincade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saratuwari.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saratuwari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kincade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saratuwari 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.
Kincade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saratuwari checks the leg kick.
Kincade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saratuwari catches Kincade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saratuwari throws a leg kick but Kincade checks it.
Kincade slips under a jab from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari lands with an uppercut that bounces Kincade off the cage and back into range.
Kincade throws a leg kick
and Saratuwari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Saratuwari scores a takedown into full mount!
Saratuwari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saratuwari wants to take his opponent's back but instead Kincade manages to regain half guard.
Kincade tries to get to full guard but Saratuwari has control of the leg.
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 Rory Kincade will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kincade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kincade wants to slow Saratuwari down by chopping away at his legs.
Saratuwari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saratuwari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saratuwari throws a leg kick that misses.
Saratuwari throws an off balance right hand
and Kincade counters with a nice body shot.
Saratuwari throws a solid leg kick but Kincade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saratuwari.
Saratuwari shoots for a double leg takedown but Kincade sprawls well. He's pushed Saratuwari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kincade, as that shot connected.
Rory Kincade is winning the standup battle so far.
Saratuwari checks a leg kick.
Kincade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kincade.
Kincade throws a low kick, looking for Saratuwari's leg but Saratuwari calmly moves out of range.
Kincade misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kincade.
Kincade throws out a leg kick but Saratuwari moves out of range and Kincade only half commits.
Kincade with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kincade - that will leave a mark!
Saratuwari checks a low kick from Kincade.
Kincade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saratuwari moves out of range of the leg kick from Kincade.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kincade here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Saratuwari misses with a takedown attempt - Kincade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saratuwari misses with an uppercut
and Kincade counters with a body kick that stops Saratuwari in his tracks momentarily.
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.
Saratuwari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kincade. Kincade obviously looking to wear him down.
Saratuwari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kincade scores with a hook.
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?
Saratuwari is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kincade throws the kick towards the body but Saratuwari avoids it.
Saratuwari throws a lazy uppercut
and Kincade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saratuwari throws a hook but Kincade blocks it.
Kincade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saratuwari throws a lazy uppercut
and Kincade counters with a low kick, right behind Saratuwari 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saratuwari shoots in and gets a takedown into Kincade's guard.
Kincade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kincade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saratuwari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kincade managing to control the position.
Kincade is trying to control the position but Saratuwari postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincade lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saratuwari!
Saratuwari is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade looking to control but Saratuwari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kincade avoids the attempt from Saratuwari to control.
Saratuwari is in a horrible position here. Kincade smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Saratuwari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade working Saratuwari over with strikes here.
Saratuwari is desperately trying to improve his position but Kincade has a good base and remains in mount.
Kincade wants to control the pace but Saratuwari is squirming around nicely.
Saratuwari wants to hold on but Kincade pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade trying to control but Saratuwari is having none of it.
Kincade looking to finish Saratuwari with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saratuwari!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Kincade dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Saratuwari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saratuwari swings for the body but Kincade moves out of range.
Saratuwari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saratuwari takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saratuwari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kincade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kincade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kincade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kincade.
Saratuwari keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincade cracks a nice hook into Saratuwari's ribs.
Saratuwari throws a body punch but Kincade moves out of range.
Kincade scores with a hook to the body. Saratuwari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kincade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saratuwari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kincade lands a leg kick that knocks Saratuwari off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari looks to land a combination but Kincade avoids it well.
Saratuwari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good work by Kincade as he checks the leg kick.
Kincade throws a solid leg kick but Saratuwari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kincade.
Kincade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saratuwari takes a step back to recover.
Kincade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saratuwari. That did some damage!
Kincade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kincade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saratuwari's sensitive parts.
Saratuwari has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kincade.
Saratuwari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kincade at a distance.
Saratuwari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kincade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kincade is looking to score with low kicks.
Kincade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kincade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Saratuwari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kincade on his heels. He'll look to pass Kincade's guard now, I'm sure.
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 working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saratuwari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saratuwari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kegon Saratuwari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kegon Saratuwari has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kincade has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Saratuwari 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 Kincade.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Saratuwari is looking to take a break and control but Kincade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kincade tries to buck Saratuwari off but Saratuwari is having none of it.
Saratuwari working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kincade keeps working.
Kincade is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kincade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saratuwari moves into full mount!
Saratuwari fails to move to back control.
Kincade regains half guard.
Kincade is pressing down on Saratuwari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kincade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari tries to free his leg and advance position but Kincade is retaining full guard.
Kincade lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saratuwari!
Saratuwari wants to hold on but Kincade pushes him away.
Saratuwari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kincade wants to control the pace but Saratuwari is squirming around nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Kincade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kincade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rory Kincade!

Rory Kincade wins by unanimous decision!
Rory Kincade managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition, into his post fight interview.