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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Detweiler (ranked 1010 p4p, 962 weight class) and James Spencer (ranked 129 p4p, 123 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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11 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm
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23 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bart Detweiler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Detweiler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spencer counters with a right hand to the body.
Detweiler shoots in but Spencer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Detweiler throws a right hand that misses
and Spencer counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Spencer as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Bart Detweiler has been cut.
Spencer throws a leg kick which misses Detweiler's front leg but catches the back leg as Detweiler tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Detweiler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spencer.
Spencer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Detweiler misses with a straight left.
Detweiler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Detweiler backing away here, and Spencer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer lands a jab to Detweiler's midsection.
Detweiler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spencer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spencer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spencer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Detweiler.
Detweiler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Detweiler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Spencer swats away the attempt to clinch by Detweiler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Detweiler cracks Spencer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Detweiler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bart Detweiler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Detweiler connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Detweiler misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Detweiler misses the target.
Spencer connects with a body shot.
Spencer looks to land a right hand but Detweiler moved out of range.
Detweiler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spencer's hands.
Spencer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spencer scores with a nice strike.
Spencer scores with a shot to the body.
Detweiler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Detweiler looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Spencer thinks about the counter body kick.
Detweiler misses with a low kick.
Spencer flicks out a counter leg kick but Detweiler steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler throws a big shot that misses.
Spencer connects with a body shot that sends Detweiler's belly button to the back.
Detweiler misses with an uppercut.
Detweiler works Spencer's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer checks a leg kick.
Spencer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Detweiler rather than just go for the knockout.
Spencer lands with a shot to the body.
Detweiler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spencer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Spencer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bart Detweiler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Detweiler is just out of range.
Nice cross by Spencer.
Detweiler throws a solid leg kick but Spencer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Detweiler.
Spencer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spencer digs a good body shot into Detweiler's ribs.
Detweiler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spencer tries a low kick but Detweiler avoids it.
Detweiler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Detweiler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spencer cracks Detweiler with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer thuds his shin into the meat of Detweiler's side.
Detweiler moves forwards but Spencer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spencer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bart Detweiler's cut is getting worse.
Detweiler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Detweiler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spencer throws a shot to the body.
Detweiler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Detweiler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Detweiler tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands with a hook. Detweiler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Detweiler misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Detweiler closes the distance and pushes Spencer back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Detweiler misses with an elbow over the top.
Detweiler breaks the clinch.
Detweiler clinches with his opponent.
Detweiler lands with a short shot to the head.
Spencer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Detweiler.
Detweiler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Detweiler throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely.
Spencer lands a nice hook to Detweiler's body. Detweiler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Detweiler blocks the leg kick.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Detweiler was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Detweiler is just out of range.
Detweiler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spencer cracks Detweiler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spencer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Detweiler to stand back up!
Detweiler is rocked!
Bart Detweiler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Spencer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Detweiler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Detweiler at a distance.
Detweiler seems to have got his legs back now.
Detweiler slips a straight right by Spencer.
Detweiler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Detweiler tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Detweiler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Detweiler swinging wildly here.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Detweiler.
Spencer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bart Detweiler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spencer lands a jab to Detweiler's midsection.
Detweiler doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Detweiler with a body shot.
Spencer cracks a nice hook into Detweiler's ribs.
Spencer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spencer lands a nice hook to Detweiler's body. Detweiler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Spencer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer lands a big uppercut and Detweiler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Detweiler looks OK. Spencer waves Detweiler back to his feet!
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!
Detweiler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spencer lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer slips under a jab from Detweiler.
Spencer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Spencer as he connects with a hook.
Spencer cracks a nice hook into Detweiler's ribs.
Detweiler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spencer checks it well.
Spencer takes a swing at Detweiler's ribcage but misses.
James Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer cracks a nice hook into Detweiler's ribs.
Detweiler clinches up against the cage.
Bart Detweiler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Detweiler lands a hook that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Detweiler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Detweiler swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Detweiler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Detweiler goes for a double leg but Spencer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spencer continues to drive forward.
Spencer gets through Detweiler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeez, Bart Detweiler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Detweiler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spencer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spencer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
A jab from Detweiler misses.
Spencer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spencer tries to land a leg kick but Detweiler saw it coming and moves away.
Spencer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spencer tries to bum rush Detweiler with a series of wild strikes but Detweiler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Detweiler tried to counter with a leg kick but Spencer avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler wants to clinch
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bart Detweiler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Spencer!
Post fight, an emotional James Spencer said 'Hope he’s alright- his skull 💀 cracked like a wee egg .'.
Bart Detweiler spoke after the fight, saying 'The Athletic Commission just announced my opponent has tested positive for PEDs, so this fight will be declared a No-Contest. Big up to those of us who still fight clean!'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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