PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rusman Reyutok (ranked 6139 p4p, 24605 weight class) and Daniel Kattar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Reyutok
vs
Kattar

182 cm
19
180
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
167
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusman Reyutok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Kattar!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reyutok changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kattar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kattar looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Reyutok stands up.
Reyutok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kattar tries to sprawl but Reyutok drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Reyutok escapes and gets back to his feet.
Reyutok shoots in looking for a takedown. Kattar tries to sprawl out of it but Reyutok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kattar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Kattar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Kattar. No joy for Reyutok on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusman Reyutok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reyutok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyutok shoots in but Kattar avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kattar moves into range and clinches up with Reyutok.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyutok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reyutok prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Reyutok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kattar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Reyutok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Reyutok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kattar looks to move to half guard but instead Reyutok has passed into mount! Damn!
Kattar tries to hold on but Reyutok postures up.
Kattar is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reyutok is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Reyutok shoots in for a double leg but Kattar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kattar only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyutok shoots in but Kattar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reyutok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kattar tries to avoid it but Reyutok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kattar to the ground. Kattar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kattar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reyutok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kattar tries to avoid it but Reyutok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kattar to the ground. Kattar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rusman Reyutok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kattar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reyutok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Kattar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kattar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reyutok, pushing him back against the cage.

Reyutok manages to break the clinch.
Reyutok fails with a takedown attempt.
Kattar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kattar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kattar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reyutok with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kattar moves into the clinch.
Kattar prevents Reyutok from breaking the clinch.
Kattar keeps control of Reyutok as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kattar stalling.
Reyutok looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kattar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reyutok to keep the fight standing.

Reyutok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reyutok shoots in for a double leg but Kattar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reyutok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reyutok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kattar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reyutok is looking to control Kattar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reyutok avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Kattar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Reyutok shoots for a double leg takedown but Kattar sprawls well. He's pushed Reyutok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reyutok shoots and misses

and Kattar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daniel Kattar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kattar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kattar is trying to work for a kimura but Reyutok is defending well.
Reyutok trying to control but Kattar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kattar wants to control but Reyutok is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kattar is thwarting Reyutok's attempts to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Kattar forces Reyutok back against the cage and clinches.

Reyutok breaks the clinch.
Reyutok goes for a double leg but Kattar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kattar continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusman Reyutok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kattar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Reyutok breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kattar fails with the takedown.
Reyutok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kattar as he jumps to the side.
Good exchange - Kattar coming out on top.
Reyutok closes the distance and clinches up with Kattar, looking for a takedown. Reyutok pushes Kattar against the cage but Kattar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reyutok fails with the takedown

and Kattar counters by moving into the clinch.
Reyutok has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Reyutok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kattar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reyutok.
Kattar misses with a takedown attempt - Reyutok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reyutok shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kattar has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reyutok is on him like a limpet, forcing Kattar back against the cage.
Kattar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Reyutok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kattar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reyutok.
Kattar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kattar closes the distance and pushes Reyutok back into the cage.

Reyutok breaks the clinch.
Reyutok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kattar rushes Reyutok and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Reyutok breaks from the clinch.
Reyutok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kattar swivels and escapes.
Reyutok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kattar's waist but Kattar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyutok off to one side.

Reyutok gets tackled into the cage by Kattar. Kattar maintains the clinch.
Kattar jumps guard but Reyutok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reyutok wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reyutok wants to break free but Kattar has control.
Reyutok is trying to break the clinch but Kattar has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Kattar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Reyutok takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Kattar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Reyutok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kattar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kattar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reyutok shoots for a takedown but Kattar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kattar shoots in looking for a takedown but Reyutok manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kattar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kattar shoots for a takedown but Reyutok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Reyutok closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reyutok lands in his opponent's guard.
Kattar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kattar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Reyutok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kattar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reyutok's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kattar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kattar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kattar landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Reyutok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Kattar swings around for an armbar but Reyutok sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kattar's guard.
Rusman Reyutok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kattar pulls Reyutok in close to prevent any damage.
Reyutok has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kattar is proving hard to escape from.
Kattar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reyutok is one step ahead there.
Kattar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reyutok has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reyutok stands up.
Kattar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reyutok defends well and Kattar ends up having to push Reyutok into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rusman Reyutok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Kattar.
Reyutok shoots in but Kattar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reyutok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reyutok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kattar tries to avoid it but Reyutok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kattar to the ground. Kattar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniel Kattar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kattar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reyutok fails with the takedown
and Kattar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reyutok fails with a takedown attempt.
Kattar slaps away a takedown attempt from Reyutok, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Reyutok gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kattar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kattar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reyutok is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kattar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Kattar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kattar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Kattar!