PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph OByrne (ranked 761 p4p, 96 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 1618 p4p, 199 weight class). Tektas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alexander The Great kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

OByrne
vs
Tektas

175 cm
26
159 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

182 cm
26
163 lbs
11 - 4 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conviction

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph OByrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tektas throws a right hand that misses
and OByrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OByrne staying out of range there.
OByrne throws a leg kick which misses Tektas's front leg but catches the back leg as Tektas tries to avoid it.
Tektas looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
Tektas misses with a straight left.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Tektas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tektas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Tektas there.
OByrne takes a swing at Tektas's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid kick.
OByrne slips a straight right by Tektas.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
Tektas misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas shoots in but no luck this time.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tektas throws a combination that misses
and OByrne counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tektas misses the jab.
OByrne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tektas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tektas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tektas throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
We've been told by OByrne's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tektas swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne throwing a counter right hand but Tektas manages to avoid it.
Tektas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OByrne at a distance.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
OByrne sizes up Tektas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
OByrne scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tektas looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
OByrne is looking to slow Tektas down with leg kicks.
Tektas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OByrne defends it nicely.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne misses with a kick to the body

and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown. OByrne fights it but they end up in guard.
Tektas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tektas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tektas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Tektas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but OByrne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tektas has OByrne in his guard.

Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tektas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
OByrne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tektas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tektas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! OByrne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tektas, into his guard.

Tektas working a defensive guard here.
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 Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

OByrne misses with an uppercut. Tektas saw that one coming.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
OByrne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Tektas's shoulder, as Tektas tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Tektas does no damage.
Tektas misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tektas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
Tektas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OByrne, right into the meat.
Tektas defending well as OByrne loads up on a big left hand.
Tektas connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. OByrne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tektas misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
A jab from Tektas misses.
Tektas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tektas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
Tektas with the counter takedown but OByrne avoids it easily.
Tektas throws out a loose jab but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Tektas blocks the leg kick.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
OByrne throws a push kick but Tektas slaps the foot to one side.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
Tektas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OByrne throws a head kick but Tektas moves out of range.
Tektas throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
Tektas looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from OByrne misses the target.
OByrne connects with the punch.
OByrne stuns Tektas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tektas's sensitive parts.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tektas shoots in and bounces OByrne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but OByrne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tektas.
OByrne keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully.
Tektas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OByrne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tektas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OByrne 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tektas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OByrne swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OByrne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
OByrne jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
OByrne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tektas throws a shot from downtown. OByrne moves away and avoids it.
Tektas blocks a low kick nicely.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Tektas.
OByrne half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OByrne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tektas.
OByrne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tektas is defended easily by OByrne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Demetrius Tektas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from OByrne.
Tektas misses with a lunging right hand
and OByrne counters with a body kick.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
Tektas misses with a jab to the body
and OByrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph OByrne is winning the standup battle so far.
Tektas misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from OByrne misses the target.
Tektas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tektas throws out a loose jab but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OByrne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by OByrne.
OByrne throws a shot to the body.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
OByrne thuds his right hand into Tektas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
OByrne thuds his right hand into Tektas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crunch! OByrne slams his shin into Tektas's torso.
Tektas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tektas moves out of range as OByrne throws a body kick.
OByrne throws a body punch but Tektas moves out of range.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tektas jabs OByrne right on the nose. OByrne blinks but takes it well.
Tektas scores with a jab to the jaw.
OByrne scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tektas slips under a jab from OByrne.
Tektas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Tektas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OByrne.
Tektas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
OByrne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tektas with the counter takedown but OByrne avoids it easily.
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Tektas scores with a four punch combination!
OByrne keeps Tektas at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Tektas misses.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Tektas.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Tektas.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne lands a nice looking body shot.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
Tektas throws an off balance right hand
and OByrne counters with a nice uppercut.
OByrne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tektas misses the jab.
OByrne throws a body punch but Tektas moves out of range.
OByrne tries to land a front kick but Tektas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne misses with a straight left.
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Tektas backs away, OByrne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tektas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OByrne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Demetrius Tektas had this to say: 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.