PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Kaczynski (ranked 3591 p4p, 22258 weight class) and Kane Underbridge (ranked 367 p4p, 503 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kaczynski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bombs of Death - Anthrax. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kaczynski
vs
Underbridge

173 cm
21
155
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
169
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ted Kaczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Underbridge!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaczynski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaczynski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaczynski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaczynski tries to clinch
and Underbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Kaczynski's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaczynski keeps the fight on the outside.
Underbridge tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaczynski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ted Kaczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaczynski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice jab there from Underbridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczynski tries to clinch up but Underbridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaczynski shoots for a double leg takedown but Underbridge sprawls well. He's pushed Kaczynski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Kaczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Underbridge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Underbridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kaczynski after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underbridge wants a takedown.
Underbridge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaczynski prevents it.
Underbridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaczynski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaczynski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Underbridge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Underbridge doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaczynski circles away.
As Underbridge looks to move away, Kaczynski throws a big counter combo but Underbridge just gets out of the way.
Kaczynski with a poor takedown
and Underbridge counters with a series of strikes. Kaczynski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kaczynski shoots in and drives through. Underbridge sprawls well.
Underbridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaczynski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaczynski tries to clinch
and Underbridge counters with a head kick.
Kane Underbridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaczynski has his takedown stuffed
and Underbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Kaczynski is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Underbridge avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaczynski tries to clinch up
and Underbridge counters with a series of strikes. Kaczynski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Kaczynski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaczynski fails with the takedown.
Kaczynski seems to have got his legs back now.
Underbridge avoids the head kick by Kaczynski.
Kaczynski misses with a takedown attempt - Underbridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Underbridge tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski misses with a takedown
and Underbridge counters with a series of strikes. Kaczynski will be more careful next time no doubt.

Underbridge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaczynski is trying to pull guard but Underbridge has him pressed against the cage.
Underbridge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Underbridge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Underbridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaczynski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Underbridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Kaczynski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaczynski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Underbridge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Underbridge.
Underbridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Kaczynski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaczynski wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underbridge tries for a takedown but Kaczynski manages to get underhooks.
Kaczynski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Underbridge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Underbridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaczynski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaczynski wants a takedown.

Underbridge has hold of one of Kaczynski's legs. Kaczynski is fighting the takedown attempt but Underbridge gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Underbridge is standing up over Kaczynski. Kaczynski looks to escape but Underbridge dives into side control.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kaczynski wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Underbridge has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kaczynski's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kaczynski is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Underbridge!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kane Underbridge!
Ted Kaczynski spoke after the fight, saying 'The Industrial Revolution and it’s consequences have been a disaster for the human race.'.