PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincade has chosen Good Rats as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Arvanitidis
vs
Kincade

169 cm
28
155 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

162 cm
27
144 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Kincade!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincade shoots in but no luck this time.
Kincade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Arvanitidis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kincade manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kincade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kincade wants to sweep but no luck.

Arvanitidis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arvanitidis with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kincade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arvanitidis defends well.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Kincade keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis trying to move into half guard but instead Kincade has managed to sweep!
Kincade postures up and lands a big shot to Arvanitidis's brow.
Kincade slips nicely into half guard.
Kincade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincade pulls his head out easily.
Arvanitidis is staying active underneath Kincade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincade wants to free his trapped foot but Arvanitidis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kincade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kincade is looking to take a break and control but Arvanitidis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kincade seems to be looking for submissions.
Arvanitidis is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kincade in particular looking to stall.
Arvanitidis pushes Kincade off looking to stand but Kincade dives back in and keeps control.
Kincade tries to pass to full mount but Arvanitidis defends it.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Kincade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kincade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arvanitidis tries to roll over but Kincade keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincade is looking to take a break and control but Arvanitidis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kincade controlling the pace.
Kincade is thwarting Arvanitidis's attempts to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Kincade or perhaps it was just good defense by Arvanitidis which made him look bad.
Jannis Arvanitidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Kincade.
Arvanitidis shoots in looking for a takedown. Kincade tries to sprawl out of it but Arvanitidis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kincade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kincade counters with a right hand to the body.

Kincade decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arvanitidis is trying to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to his feet.
Arvanitidis is looking to improve his position.
Kincade is keen to just control but Arvanitidis is a slippery customer.
Kincade works his way into full mount!
Arvanitidis tries to reverse the position but Kincade maintains control.
Arvanitidis regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis is trying to stand back up but Kincade is controlling him
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!

Arvanitidis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arvanitidis pushes Kincade off looking to stand but Kincade dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arvanitidis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kincade.
Arvanitidis tries to kick Kincade off but Kincade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kincade prevents Arvanitidis from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arvanitidis's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis is looking to escape.

Kincade is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arvanitidis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kincade.
Arvanitidis is looking to control Kincade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arvanitidis avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rory Kincade will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kincade has Arvanitidis up against the cage in a clinch.
Kincade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kincade wants a takedown.

Arvanitidis manages to break the clinch.
Arvanitidis misses with a few strikes there.
Arvanitidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kincade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jannis Arvanitidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kincade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Arvanitidis tries to roll over but Kincade keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis 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.

Arvanitidis is looking for a triangle but Kincade pushes his legs off easily.
Kincade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arvanitidis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.
Kincade postures up and lands a big shot to Arvanitidis's brow.
Rory Kincade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Kincade from controlling successfully.
Arvanitidis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kincade.

Arvanitidis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.
Kincade throws a big elbow that misses.
Kincade wants to pass the guard but Arvanitidis is keeping the position.
Arvanitidis 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.

Arvanitidis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kincade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arvanitidis keeping full guard, as Kincade tries to pass.
Kincade pushing down on Arvanitidis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arvanitidis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arvanitidis.
Kincade wants to pass the guard but Arvanitidis is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arvanitidis's head.
Arvanitidis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kincade landing with the ground and pound.
Kincade landing with the ground and pound.
Kincade slips nicely into half guard.
Arvanitidis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arvanitidis.

Arvanitidis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Arvanitidis 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.
Kincade scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arvanitidis 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.
Arvanitidis wants to sweep here but Kincade controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kincade connects with a couple of short punches.
Kincade postures up and lands a big shot to Arvanitidis's brow.
Kincade sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arvanitidis's guard.
Arvanitidis is looking to get back to is feet but Kincade passes into side control.
Kincade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arvanitidis keeps working.
Arvanitidis is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis is working hard here to advance position.
Kincade tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arvanitidis's legs.
Kincade working the ground and pound.
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.
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.

Arvanitidis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arvanitidis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kincade avoids it really well and circles away.
Arvanitidis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kincade.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kincade.

Kincade is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arvanitidis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arvanitidis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arvanitidis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kincade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kincade's back!

Kincade defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arvanitidis's arms.

Arvanitidis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arvanitidis looking for the RNC.

Kincade is in a bad position with Arvanitidis working for a choke. Kincade manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Kincade lands a couple of digs.
Kincade works over Arvanitidis with some ground and pound from guard.
Kincade sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arvanitidis's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis gets full guard.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to his feet but Kincade passes into half guard.
Arvanitidis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kincade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kincade's back!
Arvanitidis struggling to land strikes to the head as Kincade covers up.
Kincade tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kincade gets back to half guard.
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!
Arvanitidis moves nicely into side control.
Kincade is trying to get back to half guard.
Kincade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arvanitidis working the ground and pound but Kincade is defending the strikes.
Kincade is looking to regain half guard here but Arvanitidis keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade can't do much from the bottom here.

Arvanitidis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincade, who protects the arm well.
Kincade is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis lands some shots froms side control.
Kincade can't do much from the bottom here.

Arvanitidis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Arvanitidis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kincade has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arvanitidis but great work by Kincade.
Arvanitidis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kincade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arvanitidis is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jannis Arvanitidis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Arvanitidis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kincade tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arvanitidis is in Kincade's guard.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Kincade is working from the bottom.

Kincade looking for subs off his back but Arvanitidis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kincade wants to control the action here but instead Arvanitidis manages to pass to full mount!

Arvanitidis is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kincade is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jannis Arvanitidis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jannis Arvanitidis thanked Backyard Fighting for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).