PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Miles (ranked 3470 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Dettman (ranked 4107 p4p, 0 weight class). Thaddeus Dettman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Miles
vs
Dettman

180 cm
25
157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thaddeus Dettman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dettman, pushing him back against the cage.
Dettman has had enough of the clinch but Miles keeps him there for the moment.
Dettman wants to break free but Miles has control.
Miles misses with a knee to the head.
Dettman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miles has him pressed against the cage.
Miles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dettman's efforts to push away.
Miles has Dettman pressed against the cage, preventing Dettman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dettman wants to get back to striking at distance but Miles won't allow it.
Dettman wants to get back to striking at distance but Miles won't allow it.
Dettman is trying to push Miles away but Miles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miles jumps guard but Dettman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dettman is trying to break the clinch but Miles is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Miles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dettman throws a left and a right that both miss

and Miles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miles.
Miles jumps guard but Dettman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dettman wants to break free but Miles has control.
Dettman can't break the clinch.
Dettman can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles prevents Dettman from breaking the clinch.
Dettman is trying to force a seperation but Miles has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Miles gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dettman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dettman keeping full guard, as Miles tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miles prevents Dettman from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dettman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miles scores with a jab.
Dettman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miles.
Dettman throws a right and a left that Miles avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Miles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dettman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miles counters with a left and a right that stings Dettman.
Dettman looks winded!
Dettman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thaddeus Dettman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dettman stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dettman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dettman wants to stand up but Miles is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dettman keeping full guard, as Miles tries to pass.
Dettman wants to stand and escape but Miles is having none of it.
Miles is looking to work some ground and pound but Dettman has wrist control.
Miles stops Dettman from standing up.
Miles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dettman keeping full guard, as Miles tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dettman misses with a wild combination.
Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dettman tries to break free but Miles pushes him back against the cage.
Dettman is trying to break the clinch but Miles is controlling him.
Miles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dettman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miles has Dettman pressed against the cage, preventing Dettman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dettman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miles tries to score a body lock takedown but Dettman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miles jumps guard but Dettman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dettman after a bit of a struggle.
Dettman tries to break the clinch but Miles is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Miles breaks from the clinch.
Dettman throws a nice looking combination but Miles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dettman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miles somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Miles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Left hook, right uppercut from Dettman.
Dettman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Miles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Miles pulls guard effortlessly.
Dettman wants to stand but Miles has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Miles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles has a closed guard, preventing Dettman from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dettman is one step ahead there.
Miles pulls Dettman in to control the position.
Miles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miles tries to get out of the position.
Dettman wanted to stand there but Miles had control of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Miles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dettman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miles asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dettman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dettman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Miles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dettman is trying to break the clinch but Miles has him pressed against the cage.
Miles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dettman smiles and moves away.
Thaddeus Dettman seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles punishes Dettman's body with a nice straight punch.

Miles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dettman tries to escape but Miles is in control.

Miles has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miles. Dettman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Dettman.
Miles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dettman as he jumps to the side.
Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thaddeus Dettman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman throws a right and a left that Miles avoids nicely.

Dettman gets tackled into the cage by Miles. Miles maintains the clinch.
Dettman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miles has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Miles as the two fighters clinch.
Miles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dettman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dettman is trying to break the clinch but Miles is controlling him.
Miles is working for takedown but Dettman is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dettman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Miles breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dettman misses with a few strikes there.
Dettman misses with the combination.

Miles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miles lands in his opponent's guard.
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 Jonathan Miles will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dettman throws a right and a left that Miles avoids nicely.
Dettman dodges the punch combination from Miles.

Miles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Dettman kicks Miles off and gets back to his feet.
Miles slips a jab and a cross from Dettman.
Miles darts in looking for a takedown but Dettman gets double underhooks and turns Miles into the cage.
Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miles throws a counter high kick but Dettman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles dodges the punch combination from Dettman.

Dettman gets caught flat footed, as Miles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman wants to stand up but Miles is controlling him.
Miles content to stall in guard here.
Miles stops Dettman from standing up.

Miles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dettman, up you get!
Dettman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Miles moves into the clinch.
Miles scores with a nice hook to the head.

Miles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dettman throws a right and a left that Miles avoids nicely.

Miles moves into the clinch.
Miles is working for takedown but Dettman is calmly controlling the position for now.

Dettman breaks the clinch.
Jonathan Miles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dettman tries to bum rush Miles with a series of wild strikes but Miles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Miles moves into the clinch.
Dettman is trying to break free.

Miles breaks the clinch.
Dettman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miles counters with a nice body shot.

Miles feints and as Dettman raises his hands in defense, Miles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dettman has his feet on Miles's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Miles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dettman.

Miles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles is keen to just control but Dettman is a slippery customer.
Dettman is trying to stand.
Miles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dettman on the ground.
Miles is controlling the pace.
Dettman is trying to stand up here but Miles is controlling him well.
Dettman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miles.
Miles is taking a breather. Dettman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miles is pressing down on Dettman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dettman is holding on for now.

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.
Dettman is trying to stand.
Miles trying to control the action but Dettman is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Miles seems content to control.
Dettman tries to kick Miles off but Miles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Dettman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dettman wants to stand and escape but Miles is having none of it.

Dettman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dettman misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thaddeus Dettman.
I think Miles 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Miles!