PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taine Raharuhi (ranked 203 p4p, 27 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 1159 p4p, 141 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! On his way into the cage it seems that Taine Raharuhi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Taine Raharuhi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Raharuhi
vs
Tektas

180 cm
26
165 lbs
20 - 6 - 2

182 cm
29
163 lbs
15 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 20 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tektas is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Tektas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tektas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Tektas slips the punch.
Tektas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Tektas.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tektas slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Tektas throws a body kick.
Raharuhi tried to counter with a leg kick but Tektas avoided it.
Raharuhi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tektas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
A clash of legs there as Tektas blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there

and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown. Raharuhi fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tektas throwing strikes from guard but Raharuhi blocks nicely.
Tektas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tektas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raharuhi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tektas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tektas is fighting to break Raharuhi's control of his arms but Raharuhi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raharuhi wants to control the position but Tektas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tektas wants to control but Raharuhi is keeping him busy.
Raharuhi keeping control of the position.
Nice strikes from Tektas there.
Raharuhi is looking to improve his position.
Tektas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raharuhi is refusing to be controlled, as Tektas sits in half guard.
Tektas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Raharuhi to regain full guard.
Raharuhi is trying to hold Tektas in close to prevent damage but Tektas has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Raharuhi is staying active underneath Tektas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raharuhi trying to control but Tektas postures up.
Raharuhi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tektas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tektas's back!
Tektas trying to control the action but Raharuhi just sinks the hooks in.
Raharuhi controlling well, preventing Tektas from escaping the position.
Raharuhi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Raharuhi is looking to control Tektas but Tektas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Tektas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Raharuhi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tektas turns into Raharuhi and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas throwing strikes from guard but Raharuhi blocks nicely.

Tektas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raharuhi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raharuhi has escaped and now he's on top!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demetrius Tektas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice body punch from Tektas.
Tektas misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Raharuhi does no damage.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tektas swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Tektas tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tektas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raharuhi. Raharuhi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Raharuhi finds it's way through Tektas's defenses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tektas.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Tektas ducks down to avoid it.
Tektas thinks about the counter body kick.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Tektas knows he should have avoided that one.
Tektas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tektas misses with the body kick
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tektas. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tektas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tektas scores with the left hand. Raharuhi knows he should have avoided that one.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Raharuhi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tektas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tektas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demetrius Tektas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tektas misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Tektas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raharuhi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tektas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tektas swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Tektas checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tektas is out of range.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tektas's hands.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Tektas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Tektas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Tektas's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi thuds his right hand into Tektas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tektas misses with a body kick.
Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Tektas tries to counter with a clinch but Raharuhi shakes him off and moves away.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Tektas was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tektas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tektas.
Tektas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Tektas looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Tektas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tektas checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tektas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raharuhi wants to get back to his feet but Tektas is dominant here and he's now got Raharuhi's back!
Tektas controlling well, preventing Raharuhi from escaping the position.
Tektas controlling from the back.
Demetrius Tektas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raharuhi trying to control the position but Tektas manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Tektas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tektas missing with strikes from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tektas's guard. Nice work there by Raharuhi.
Tektas working a defensive guard but Raharuhi passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas is trying to maintain the position but Raharuhi is very close to passing his half guard.
Raharuhi is trying to control the action in half guard but Tektas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tektas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raharuhi is working away from the top position though.
Raharuhi is looking to advance position but Tektas won't allow it.
Tektas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raharuhi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raharuhi's back!
Will Tektas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Raharuhi rolls, trying to escape but Tektas keeps control of the position.
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.
Raharuhi wants to control his opponent's hands but Tektas gets his hands free.
Raharuhi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tektas punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tektas keeps control of the position as Raharuhi tries to break free.
Raharuhi turns into Tektas and is now in his guard.
Raharuhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tektas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raharuhi 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas has his hands on Raharuhi's head, controlling the position.

Raharuhi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raharuhi is pushing down on Tektas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tektas is fighting to maintain full guard but Raharuhi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tektas is looking to control Raharuhi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tektas avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Tektas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raharuhi pushes down on Tektas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tektas is trying to maintain the position but Raharuhi is very close to passing his half guard.
Tektas moves into full guard.
Raharuhi 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas is trying to keep Raharuhi in close.
Raharuhi trying to control but Tektas is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taine Raharuhi.
I think Raharuhi 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Demetrius Tektas had this to say: 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.