PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chitavake Cheetah (ranked 25296 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Dettman (ranked 3697 p4p, 392 weight class). Chitavake Cheetah could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thaddeus Dettman's chin.

Cheetah
vs
Dettman

167 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chitavake Cheetah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thaddeus Dettman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dettman misses with a double jab.

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

Cheetah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheetah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thaddeus Dettman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheetah swings for the body but Dettman moves out of range.
Dettman throws a right and a left that Cheetah avoids nicely.
Cheetah is looking to counter the offense by Dettman and move into the clinch.
Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cheetah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dettman circles away quickly and effectively.
Dettman misses with a few strikes there.
Dettman misses with a two punch combination.
Cheetah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dettman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Cheetah rushes Dettman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dettman can't break the clinch.
Cheetah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dettman is defending well.
Cheetah is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chitavake Cheetah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dettman can't break the clinch.
Dettman tries to break the clinch but Cheetah is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cheetah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Cheetah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dettman, pushing him back against the cage.
Dettman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dettman tries to break the clinch but Cheetah is controlling the position.
Cheetah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cheetah leaning against his opponent.
Dettman is trying to break the clinch but Cheetah has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dettman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dettman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dettman is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheetah has double underhooks.
Cheetah tries to pull guard but Dettman holds him up against the cage and eventually Cheetah drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Cheetah breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dettman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Dettman. Those never looked like landing.
Dettman misses with a double jab

and Cheetah counters by moving into the clinch.
Dettman looks winded!
Dettman is trying to break free.

Cheetah manages to break the clinch.
Dettman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cheetah wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Cheetah instigates a clinch.
Dettman is trying to break the clinch but Cheetah is controlling him.
Cheetah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dettman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Cheetah.
Cheetah manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cheetah for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cheetah misses with a punch to the body.
Dettman working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman working hard to break the clinch.
Cheetah is pushing Dettman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cheetah prevents Dettman from breaking the clinch.
Dettman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dettman working hard to break the clinch.

Cheetah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dettman misses with a double jab.
Cheetah tries for a takedown but Dettman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dettman tries to bum rush Cheetah with a series of wild strikes but Cheetah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cheetah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cheetah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dettman tries to avoid it but Cheetah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dettman to the ground. Dettman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dettman misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman throws a right and a left that Cheetah avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dettman.

Cheetah has Dettman up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheetah missing with knees to the body.
Cheetah has Dettman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dettman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Cheetah manages to break the clinch.

Cheetah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dettman is trying to break the clinch but Cheetah has him pressed against the cage.
Dettman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dettman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Dettman breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dettman misses with a combination

and Cheetah moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chitavake Cheetah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cheetah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cheetah dives in and grabs Dettman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dettman pushes down on Cheetah's head and hops out.
Dettman throws a counter combo.
Dettman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheetah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cheetah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheetah circles away quickly and effectively.
Dettman misses with a double jab.
Cheetah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Cheetah clinches up with Dettman and pushes him back against the cage.
Cheetah is trying to drag Dettman to the mat but Dettman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dettman has had enough of the clinch but Cheetah keeps him there for the moment.

Cheetah drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dettman tries to stand but Cheetah is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheetah tries to strike from the bottom.
Dettman is breathing heavily.

Cheetah is working an open guard so Dettman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cheetah dives in and grabs Dettman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dettman pushes down on Cheetah's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chitavake Cheetah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheetah tries for a takedown but Dettman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dettman throws a right hand that Cheetah ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheetah also avoids with ease.
Cheetah feinted with a counter takedown.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Cheetah moves out of range.
Cheetah is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dettman.
Dettman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheetah.
Dettman misses with a double jab.
Cheetah throws a body punch but Dettman moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Dettman. No joy for Cheetah on that attempt.
Cheetah dives in for a single leg takedown but Dettman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dettman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cheetah counters by clinching up.
Cheetah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dettman's elbow.

Cheetah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dettman misses with a few strikes there.
Dettman misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cheetah.
Dettman lands with a nice combination. Cheetah backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheetah throws a series of punches but Dettman moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dettman.
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dettman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cheetah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dettman avoids it really well and circles away.
Cheetah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thaddeus Dettman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cheetah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dettman is trying to stand.
Cheetah wants to free his trapped foot but Dettman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dettman is trying to stand back up but Cheetah is controlling him
Dettman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cheetah.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cheetah stops Dettman from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cheetah fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheetah slips a jab and a cross from Dettman.
Dettman misses with a series of wild punches.

Cheetah instigates a clinch.
Cheetah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dettman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dettman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cheetah throws a big counter combination but Dettman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chitavake Cheetah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheetah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dettman as he jumps to the side.
Dettman is looking for the big counter here.
Dettman swinging wildly here.
Cheetah cracks the inside of Dettman's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thaddeus Dettman 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dettman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheetah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dettman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cheetah.
Dettman looks to land a combination but Cheetah avoids it well.
Cheetah fails with the takedown.
Dettman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheetah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Cheetah darts in and clinches Dettman up against the cage.
Dettman is trying to push Cheetah away but Cheetah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Cheetah jumps guard and drags Dettman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cheetah has a closed guard, preventing Dettman from standing up.
Cheetah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dettman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dettman throws a right and a left that Cheetah avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheetah tries for a takedown but Dettman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chitavake Cheetah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Dettman misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cheetah or perhaps it was just good defense by Dettman, which made it look bad.
Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheetah circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheetah throws a big counter combination but Dettman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cheetah shoots in and drives through. Dettman sprawls well.
Dettman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cheetah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thaddeus Dettman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Dettman misses.
Dettman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cheetah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Cheetah closes the distance and pushes Dettman back into the cage.
Dettman prevents the takedown attempt.
Dettman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dettman tries to break the clinch but Cheetah is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cheetah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dettman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Cheetah backs off Dettman throws a huge counter combo but Cheetah manages to avoid it all.
Dettman misses with a double jab.

Cheetah moves into range and clinches up with Dettman.
Dettman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dettman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cheetah working Dettman over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheetah stalling against the cage.
Cheetah keeps control of Dettman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dettman tries to circle away but Cheetah has him pinned against the cage.
Dettman is trying to force a seperation but Cheetah has the dominant position.
Dettman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Cheetah jumps into guard, dragging Dettman to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman is looking to stand up but Cheetah won't let him.
Dettman preventing the sweep.
Cheetah has a closed guard, preventing Dettman from standing up.
Cheetah is trying to keep Dettman in close.
Dettman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cheetah's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cheetah controls Dettman momentarily but Dettman frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dettman throws a right hand that Cheetah ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheetah also avoids with ease.
A combination from Dettman does no damage.
Cheetah shoots in for a double leg but Dettman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dettman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cheetah fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheetah shoots for a double leg takedown but Dettman sprawls well. He's pushed Cheetah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Dettman.
Cheetah tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dettman manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheetah misses with a two punch combination.
Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheetah circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Cheetah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dettman throws a right hand that Cheetah ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheetah also avoids with ease.
Dettman throws a nice looking combination but Cheetah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Dettman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dettman 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddeus Dettman!