PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Dettman (ranked 3626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Barmin (ranked 2746 p4p, 0 weight class). Thaddeus Dettman looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Dettman
vs
Barmin

177 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

185 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thaddeus Dettman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Barmin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Barmin closes the distance and pushes Dettman back into the cage.

Barmin manages to break the clinch.
Dettman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dettman wants it to stay on the feet.

Barmin closes the distance and clinches.

Barmin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dettman uses from the top position.

Barmin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barmin pulls Dettman in close to his closed guard and prevents Dettman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barmin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dettman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barmin seems keen to control Dettman's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dettman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barmin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dettman has managed to get both his arms back between Barmin's legs - danger averted.

Dettman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barmin, up you get!
Dettman swinging wildly here.
Dettman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Barmin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Barmin breaks the clinch.
Dettman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Barmin counters by clinching up.
Dettman is trying to break free.
Dettman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barmin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dettman up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barmin breaks from the clinch.
Dettman fails to land with a series of punches.
Dettman is breathing heavily.

Barmin rushes Dettman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dettman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dettman wants to break free but Barmin has control.

Barmin drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Dettman wanted to stand there but Barmin had control of the position.

Dettman stands up and waves to Barmin to follow him.

Barmin gets a clinch.
Dettman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dettman is trying to break the clinch but Barmin is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barmin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dettman up against the cage.
Dettman tries to break free but Barmin pushes him back against the cage.
Dettman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dettman is trying to break the clinch but Barmin has him pressed against the cage.
Barmin tries for a takedown but Dettman manages to get underhooks.
Barmin fails to pull guard.
Thaddeus Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Barmin.
Barmin keeps control of Dettman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dettman takes a shot to the head.
Dettman tries to break the clinch but Barmin is controlling the position.
Barmin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barmin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barmin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barmin has Dettman pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Barmin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

Barmin pulls Dettman into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman wants to get up but he can't break Barmin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dettman wants to stand and escape but instead Barmin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Barmin stands up from Dettman's guard - Barmin perhaps looking for a knockout.
No joy there for Dettman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Dettman tries to keep at a distance but Barmin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dettman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dettman can't break the clinch.
Dettman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Barmin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barmin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Barmin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barmin clinches with his opponent.
Barmin keeps control of Dettman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barmin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dettman up against the cage.
Dettman has had enough of the clinch but Barmin keeps him there for the moment.
Dettman wants to break the clinch but can't.

Barmin jumps into guard, dragging Dettman to the mat.

Barmin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Barmin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dettman fails to land with a series of punches.
Barmin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barmin looks to land a combination but Dettman avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dettman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barmin.
Barmin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Barmin looks to move away, Dettman throws a big counter combo but Barmin just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barmin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thaddeus Dettman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dettman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barmin shoots in looking for a takedown but Dettman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barmin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dettman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dettman swinging wildly here.
Barmin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barmin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thaddeus Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Barmin.
Dettman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barmin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dettman as he jumps to the side.
Barmin avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barmin throws a head kick that misses.
Barmin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dettman swinging wildly here.
Dettman throws a left and a right that both miss

and Barmin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barmin.
Barmin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barmin can't get the takedown.

Dettman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Barmin moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barmin shoots in looking for a takedown but Dettman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barmin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barmin circles away quickly and effectively.
Dettman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarmin.

Barmin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dettman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dettman can't break the clinch.
Barmin lands a body shot in the clinch.

Barmin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dettman uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman wants to stand but Barmin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barmin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Barmin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barmin pulls Dettman in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barmin is on top in guard.

Dettman wants to stand and escape but Barmin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dettman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barmin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barmin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barmin stops Dettman from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barmin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Barmin clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Barmin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dettman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barmin lands a really nice looking cross but Dettman seems unphased.
Dettman throws a nice looking combination but Barmin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dettman backing away here, and Barmin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barmin shoots in looking for a takedown but Dettman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barmin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barmin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dettman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barmin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dettman looks to land a combination but Barmin avoids it well.
Dettman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barmin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dettman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thaddeus Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Barmin.
Dettman throws a left and a right that both miss

and Barmin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barmin.
Barmin gets through Dettman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dettman stops a takedown attempt from Barmin.
Dettman is trying to push Barmin away but Barmin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dettman wants to get back to striking at distance but Barmin won't allow it.

Barmin jumps guard and drags Dettman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barmin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barmin trying to control the position.
Dettman wants to get up but he can't break Barmin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barmin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dettman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barmin has control of Dettman's left arm, preventing Dettman from doing any damage.
Barmin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dettman wants to stand but Barmin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barmin dodges the punch combination from Dettman.

Barmin clinches up against the cage.
Dettman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Barmin pulls guard effortlessly.
Barmin trying to control the position.
Barmin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dettman manages to get himself to full guard.

Barmin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dettman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barmin stops Dettman from standing up.
Dettman keeping full guard, as Barmin tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman wants to stand up but Barmin is controlling him.
Barmin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barmin prevents Dettman from getting back to his feet.
Barmin controlling from the top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dettman misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Barmin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dettman sprawls well initially but Barmin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barmin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dettman has hold of Barmin's hands but Barmin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Barmin seems content to control.
Barmin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dettman keeps working.
Dettman wants to get back to his feet.
Dettman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barmin wants to pass the guard but Dettman is defending well.
Thaddeus Dettman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Barmin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Dettman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Barmin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barmin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Barmin!