PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taine Raharuhi (ranked 306 p4p, 38 weight class) and Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 481 p4p, 59 weight class). Bobblehead comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! 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
Bobblehead

180 cm
30
165 lbs
26 - 10 - 4

180 cm
31
163 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

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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 26 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobblehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead misses with a looping right.
Bobblehead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bobblehead. Those never looked like landing.
Bobblehead cracks Raharuhi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobblehead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Bobblehead strikes.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Bobblehead's head but Bobblehead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bobblehead is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bobblehead or perhaps it was just good defense by Raharuhi, which made it look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.

Bobblehead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raharuhi's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead is thwarting Raharuhi's attempts to control the position.
Raharuhi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bobblehead jumps into side control!
Raharuhi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bobblehead.

Bobblehead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raharuhi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobblehead looks up at the clock and then as Raharuhi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bobblehead smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Raharuhi wants to control but Bobblehead postures up.
Bobblehead wants to control but Raharuhi is keeping him busy.
Bobblehead sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Raharuhi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bobblehead working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bobblehead trying to control the action but Raharuhi is working from the bottom.
Bobblehead tries to score with some ground and pound. Raharuhi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bobblehead working the head and body with strikes.

Bobblehead is trying to get an arm triangle but Raharuhi is defending well.
Bobblehead tries to advance to mount but Raharuhi denies him.
Bobblehead creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Raharuhi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bobblehead's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Raharuhi is doing well to control the position and prevent Bobblehead from advancing to side control.
Bobblehead is looking to take a break and control but Raharuhi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobblehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bobblehead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raharuhi is positioning himself well to prevent Bobblehead advancing to mount.
Bobblehead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raharuhi moves into full guard.
Raharuhi pulls Bobblehead in close to his closed guard and prevents Bobblehead from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws a big elbow that misses.
Raharuhi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobblehead is one step ahead there.
Bobblehead connects with a couple of short punches.
Raharuhi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bobblehead trying to control but Raharuhi is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobblehead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bobblehead dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bobblehead misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Bobblehead finds it's target.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bobblehead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Good exchange - Bobblehead coming out on top.
Raharuhi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raharuhi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raharuhi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bobblehead misses with a takedown attempt - Raharuhi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bobblehead throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Bobblehead might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good leg kick by Bobblehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Bobblehead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Bobblehead backs away, Raharuhi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bobblehead defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead takes one to the side of the head.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bobblehead shoots in for a takedown but Raharuhi shows good takedown defense.
Bobblehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Bobblehead misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
Bobblehead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Raharuhi counters with a nice leg kick.
Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobblehead misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi stuffs the takedown.
Taine Raharuhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bobblehead.
Bobblehead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bobblehead misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to score with low kicks.
Raharuhi cracks Bobblehead with an open hand slap.
Bobblehead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Bobblehead's belly button to the back.
Bobblehead tries a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
A shot to the body from Raharuhi misses

and Bobblehead counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Raharuhi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bobblehead is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Raharuhi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Raharuhi.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bobblehead is trying to drag Raharuhi to the mat but Raharuhi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bobblehead avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi working Bobblehead over with knees to the body.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bobblehead.
Bobblehead prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Bobblehead.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi - that landed with a thud.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Bobblehead blocks it.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Bobblehead's ribcage. Bobblehead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobblehead's elbow.
Bobblehead prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.

Bobblehead tightens his grip and picks Raharuhi up, before dumping him to the ground. Raharuhi manages to land in guard.

Raharuhi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobblehead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobblehead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Nice body punch from Bobblehead.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bobblehead lands with a right hand.
Bobblehead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raharuhi is fending him off so far but Bobblehead persists. Nope, Raharuhi circles away and we're back to standing.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bobblehead looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.

Raharuhi moves into the clinch.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bobblehead or not.
Bobblehead scores with a shoulder strike.
Bobblehead throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bobblehead lands with a right hand.
Raharuhi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bobblehead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobblehead.
Bobblehead changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bobblehead takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raharuhi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raharuhi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bobblehead in his tracks.
Bobblehead moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Bobblehead slips the punch.
Bobblehead with a nice cross.
Bobblehead shoots in for a takedown but Raharuhi shows good takedown defense.
Bobblehead misses with a low kick.
Bobblehead misses the jab.
It looked like Raharuhi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bobblehead.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobblehead manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi motions for Bobblehead to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bobblehead scores with a jab. Raharuhi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Bobblehead ducked under it nicely.
Bobblehead misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bobblehead lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bobblehead throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Bobblehead is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobblehead throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there

and Bobblehead counters with a takedown into side control.
Bobblehead working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bobblehead drops an elbow to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Bobblehead throws a strike but Raharuhi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Raharuhi is pulling down on Bobblehead's head. It's preventing any offense from Bobblehead, at least for the moment.
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead is fighting to break Raharuhi's control of his arms but Raharuhi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead is in close to Raharuhi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raharuhi wants to sweep here but Bobblehead controlling him for the moment.
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing.
Raharuhi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bobblehead is stalling in the full guard.
Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raharuhi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raharuhi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raharuhi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raharuhi is pulling down on Bobblehead's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Bobblehead was well out of range.
Raharuhi lands with a good body shot.
Bobblehead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bobblehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi tries to land a leg kick but Bobblehead saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi tries to land a leg kick but Bobblehead saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bobblehead momentarily.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Bobblehead moves out of range.
Bobblehead lands a head shot.
Bobblehead misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bobblehead. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Bobblehead misses with a hook
and Raharuhi counters with a thumping low kick.
Bobblehead throws a front kick that sends Raharuhi stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobblehead keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bobblehead misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobblehead looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bobblehead misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bobblehead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bobblehead has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bobblehead!
After the fight, Bobby Bobblehead was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.