PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reza Katebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ring Vinayagamoorthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinayagamoorthy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Soul Captain Band - Taistelun arvoinen . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ring Vinayagamoorthy enters the ring!

Katebi
vs
Vinayagamoorthy

175 cm
25
165 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

165 cm
27
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reza Katebi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ring Vinayagamoorthy!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katebi.
Katebi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinayagamoorthy.
Katebi throws the left hand but Vinayagamoorthy avoids the punch easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vinayagamoorthy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vinayagamoorthy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vinayagamoorthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vinayagamoorthy thuds a left hand into Katebi's body.
Katebi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Katebi scores with the left hand. Vinayagamoorthy knows he should have avoided that one.
Ring Vinayagamoorthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katebi misses the shot to the body.
Vinayagamoorthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Katebi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katebi misses the jab.
Katebi throws a body punch but Vinayagamoorthy moves out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Vinayagamoorthy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy misses the shot to the body.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a looping right.
Vinayagamoorthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Katebi rather than just go for the knockout.
A cross from Vinayagamoorthy lands.
Katebi looks for the body kick but Vinayagamoorthy saw that one coming.
Katebi punishes Vinayagamoorthy's body with a nice straight punch.
Vinayagamoorthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinayagamoorthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Katebi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Katebi tries to keep at a distance but Vinayagamoorthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katebi blocks an uppercut.
Vinayagamoorthy blocking some punches.
Vinayagamoorthy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katebi has a couple of punches blocked by Vinayagamoorthy.
Katebi is looking to control Vinayagamoorthy's arms but Vinayagamoorthy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Katebi has his back to the ropes.
Vinayagamoorthy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katebi misses with a punch on the inside.
Katebi has a couple of punches blocked by Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a shoulder strike.
Vinayagamoorthy has Katebi pressed against the ropes.
Vinayagamoorthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Katebi prevents it.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Vinayagamoorthy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinayagamoorthy has Katebi pressed against the ropes.
Katebi tries a body shot but Vinayagamoorthy blocks it.
Katebi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vinayagamoorthy is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vinayagamoorthy fails to land.
Katebi tries a body shot but Vinayagamoorthy blocks it.
Vinayagamoorthy gets through Katebi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Vinayagamoorthy has picked Katebi up - he's going for a ride! Vinayagamoorthy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Katebi tries to roll over but Vinayagamoorthy keeps him under control.
Katebi trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Katebi is looking for a sweep. Vinayagamoorthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vinayagamoorthy wants to take a breather but Katebi is having none of it.
Vinayagamoorthy lands strikes from half guard.
Katebi is trying to maintain the position but Vinayagamoorthy is very close to passing his half guard.
Katebi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy is thwarting Katebi's attempts to control the position.
Katebi wants to improve his position but Vinayagamoorthy is controlling well.
Vinayagamoorthy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Vinayagamoorthy trying to mount his opponent but Katebi defends it.
Katebi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vinayagamoorthy trying to control but Katebi is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katebi wants to sweep here but Vinayagamoorthy controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vinayagamoorthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ring Vinayagamoorthy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vinayagamoorthy lands a body shot.
Vinayagamoorthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Katebi avoids it really well and circles away.
Vinayagamoorthy fails with the takedown.
Katebi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Katebi throws a looping overhand right but Vinayagamoorthy ducks down to avoid it.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Katebi misses with an uppercut.
Vinayagamoorthy swings for the body but Katebi moves out of range.

Vinayagamoorthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Katebi is pressing down on Vinayagamoorthy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vinayagamoorthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vinayagamoorthy landing some decent shots from guard.
Katebi is looking to sweep but instead, Vinayagamoorthy has passed into half guard.
Vinayagamoorthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vinayagamoorthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katebi tries to roll over but Vinayagamoorthy keeps him under control.
Katebi is working hard here to advance position.
Katebi trying to control from the bottom.
Katebi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vinayagamoorthy scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy with the ground and pound but Katebi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vinayagamoorthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katebi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vinayagamoorthy manages to get himself to full 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!
Vinayagamoorthy trying to control the position here.
Katebi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katebi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinayagamoorthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vinayagamoorthy has his hands on Katebi's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vinayagamoorthy is on top in guard.

Vinayagamoorthy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Katebi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vinayagamoorthy is looking to defend but Katebi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vinayagamoorthy! Katebi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vinayagamoorthy taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reza Katebi!