PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Albodean (ranked 2708 p4p, 2032 weight class) and Bart Detweiler (ranked 303 p4p, 231 weight class). Albodean comes into the arena with I ain't worried - One Republic blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Albodean
vs
Detweiler

185 cm
22
190
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
21
192
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Albodean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Detweiler!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albodean misses with a few strikes there.
Detweiler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Detweiler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Albodean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Detweiler.
Detweiler moves out of range as Albodean strikes.
Albodean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Detweiler moves away.
Detweiler missing with a left hand there. Albodean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Detweiler misses.
Albodean takes one to the chin there.
Detweiler misses with a body shot.
Detweiler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Albodean sprawls well. Albodean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Detweiler gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Detweiler shoots in and drives through. Albodean sprawls well.
A bone on bone clash there as Albodean blocks the leg kick.
Albodean cracks Detweiler with a good jab.
Detweiler misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Detweiler tries to land a front kick but Albodean steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Detweiler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Albodean.
Nice defenses there by Detweiler.
A right-left combo lands from Albodean.

It looks like Bart Detweiler has been cut.
Albodean looks to land a left hand but Detweiler moved out of range nicely.
Nick Albodean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Detweiler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Albodean is looking for a sweep.

Detweiler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Albodean 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.
Detweiler working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albodean tries to buck Detweiler off but Detweiler is having none of it.
Albodean is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Detweiler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Detweiler tries to move to mount but Albodean blocks the move with his legs.
Detweiler is looking to take a break and control but Albodean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Detweiler scores with punches from side control.
Albodean throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Albodean sneaks back into half guard.
Albodean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Albodean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler throwing strikes from guard but Albodean blocks nicely.
Albodean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Detweiler manages to get himself to full guard.

Detweiler wants to sweep here but Albodean controlling him for the moment.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Detweiler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albodean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Albodean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Detweiler is keeping the position for now.

Albodean content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Detweiler has locked up a guillotine! Detweiler's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Albodean is holding on here and Detweiler must be using up a lot of energy. Albodean has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Detweiler gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bart Detweiler!
During a confident post fight interview, Bart Detweiler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Nick Albodean spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.