PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethaward Taufiqurohman (ranked 24997 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Dettman (ranked 4043 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethaward Taufiqurohman looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Taufiqurohman
vs
Dettman

177 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

191 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethaward Taufiqurohman!
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, George Dettman!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Dettman does no damage.
Dettman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taufiqurohman. Taufiqurohman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Ethaward Taufiqurohman has been cut.
Dettman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taufiqurohman slips a jab and a cross from Dettman.
Taufiqurohman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dettman defends well and Taufiqurohman ends up having to push Dettman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dettman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taufiqurohman.
Taufiqurohman is breathing heavily.
Dettman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taufiqurohman.
Nice uppercut lands for Dettman. That snapped Taufiqurohman's head back.
Taufiqurohman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dettman.
Dettman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taufiqurohman shoots in for a double leg but Dettman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethaward Taufiqurohman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dettman misses with a two punch combination.
Dettman misses with a few strikes there.
Taufiqurohman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taufiqurohman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taufiqurohman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dettman.
Dettman throws a right hand that Taufiqurohman ducks under and follows up with a left that Taufiqurohman also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman looks to land a combination. Taufiqurohman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Taufiqurohman is rocked!
Taufiqurohman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dettman defends well and Taufiqurohman ends up having to push Dettman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Taufiqurohman backs off Dettman throws a huge counter combo but Taufiqurohman manages to avoid it all.
Oh Taufiqurohman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dettman throws a series of punches but Taufiqurohman moves out of range.
Dettman misses with a series of wild punches.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Taufiqurohman moves out of range.
Taufiqurohman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dettman swivels and escapes.
Dettman throws a hook but Taufiqurohman blocks it.
Taufiqurohman seems to have got his legs back now.
Taufiqurohman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taufiqurohman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dettman's waist but Dettman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taufiqurohman off to one side.
Dettman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dettman throws a right hand that Taufiqurohman ducks under and follows up with a left that Taufiqurohman also avoids with ease.
Taufiqurohman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taufiqurohman tries a head kick but it misses.
Dettman scores with a one two! Taufiqurohman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Taufiqurohman shoots in for a double leg but Dettman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dettman misses with a few strikes there.

Taufiqurohman gets the takedown into side control.

Taufiqurohman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dettman, who protects the arm well.

Taufiqurohman is trying to get an arm triangle but Dettman is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taufiqurohman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taufiqurohman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Dettman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taufiqurohman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dettman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taufiqurohman somewhat.
Dettman is looking for the big counter here.
A nice combination there by Dettman.
Dettman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taufiqurohman avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman misses with a few strikes there.
Taufiqurohman has a takedown stuffed.
Taufiqurohman throws a head kick that misses.
Dettman swinging wildly here.
Taufiqurohman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dettman swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Dettman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dettman misses with a hook.
Dettman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dettman misses with a wild combination.
Dettman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dettman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dettman wants it to stay on the feet.
Dettman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dettman misses with a two punch combination.
George Dettman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dettman stuffs the takedown attempt from Taufiqurohman. Taufiqurohman gets slowly back to his feet.
Dettman looks to land a combination. Taufiqurohman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taufiqurohman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taufiqurohman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dettman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taufiqurohman somewhat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dettman connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taufiqurohman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dettman defends it nicely.
Dettman unleashes a big counter combination but Taufiqurohman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dettman swinging wildly here.
Taufiqurohman shoots for a double leg takedown but Dettman sprawls well. He's pushed Taufiqurohman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taufiqurohman shoots in for a double leg but Dettman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taufiqurohman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dettman as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Dettman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethaward Taufiqurohman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dettman misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Dettman misses the target.
Ethaward Taufiqurohman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dettman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taufiqurohman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dettman is fending him off so far but Taufiqurohman persists. Nope, Dettman circles away and we're back to standing.
Dettman misses with the combination.
Dettman swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Dettman.
George Dettman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taufiqurohman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dettman.
Dettman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dettman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethaward Taufiqurohman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Dettman misses.
Dettman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Dettman does no damage.
It looked like Taufiqurohman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dettman misses with a few strikes there.
Taufiqurohman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Taufiqurohman.
Dettman swinging wildly here.
Dettman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dettman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taufiqurohman has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Dettman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taufiqurohman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dettman.
Taufiqurohman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dettman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taufiqurohman somewhat.
Dettman throws a counter combo.
Taufiqurohman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dettman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taufiqurohman somewhat.
Taufiqurohman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dettman defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taufiqurohman slips a jab and a cross from Dettman.
Taufiqurohman attempts a counter takedown but Dettman avoids it well and moves away.
Dettman misses with a double jab.
Taufiqurohman fails with the takedown.
A slow jab from Dettman misses its intended target.
Dettman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dettman wants it to stay on the feet.
Taufiqurohman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taufiqurohman tries to counter with a takedown but Dettman is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Taufiqurohman.
Dettman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dettman misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taufiqurohman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taufiqurohman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dettman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taufiqurohman.
Taufiqurohman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dettman swivels and escapes.
Dettman fails to land with a series of punches.
Taufiqurohman misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taufiqurohman has a takedown stuffed.
Dettman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taufiqurohman.
Taufiqurohman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Ethaward Taufiqurohman's cut is getting worse.
Taufiqurohman looks for a takedown but Dettman sprawls well.
Taufiqurohman dives in for a single leg takedown but Dettman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dettman works over Taufiqurohman's head and body with a nice combination.
Dettman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dettman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dettman wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dettman as Taufiqurohman shoots in.
Taufiqurohman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dettman tries to bum rush Taufiqurohman with a series of wild strikes but Taufiqurohman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Taufiqurohman does no damage.
Taufiqurohman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dettman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taufiqurohman throws a sloppy head kick and Dettman moves out of range easily.
Dettman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taufiqurohman fails with a takedown attempt.
Taufiqurohman slips a straight right by Dettman.
Taufiqurohman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Dettman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taufiqurohman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taufiqurohman.
Taufiqurohman blocks a jab.
Taufiqurohman closes the distance and clinches up with Dettman, looking for a takedown. Taufiqurohman pushes Dettman against the cage but Dettman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dettman looks to land a left hand but Taufiqurohman moved out of range nicely.
Dettman misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Dettman as Taufiqurohman shoots in.
Dettman throws the left hand but Taufiqurohman avoids the punch easily.
Dettman throws a nice looking combination but Taufiqurohman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Dettman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethaward Taufiqurohman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Taufiqurohman tries for a takedown but Dettman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dettman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taufiqurohman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taufiqurohman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dettman.
Taufiqurohman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taufiqurohman defending well as Dettman loads up on a big left hand.
Taufiqurohman misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Dettman.
Dettman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dettman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taufiqurohman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethaward Taufiqurohman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taufiqurohman slips under a jab.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Taufiqurohman avoids them all with ease.
Taufiqurohman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dettman as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taufiqurohman has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taufiqurohman attempts a counter takedown but Dettman avoids it well and moves away.
Taufiqurohman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Taufiqurohman backs off Dettman throws a huge counter combo but Taufiqurohman manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Dettman. No joy for Taufiqurohman on that attempt.
Dettman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taufiqurohman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dettman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taufiqurohman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dettman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taufiqurohman throws out the jab.
Dettman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taufiqurohman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taufiqurohman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dettman as he avoids it easily.
Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taufiqurohman circles away quickly and effectively.
Dettman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dettman wants it to stay on the feet.
Taufiqurohman shoots in but Dettman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Taufiqurohman avoids them all with ease.
Dettman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taufiqurohman.
Taufiqurohman slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taufiqurohman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dettman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Taufiqurohman avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taufiqurohman goes for a double leg but Dettman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dettman continues to drive forward.
Dettman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taufiqurohman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dettman's waist but Dettman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taufiqurohman off to one side.
Taufiqurohman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dettman.
Taufiqurohman slips a jab and a cross from Dettman.
Taufiqurohman fails with a takedown attempt.
Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taufiqurohman circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Dettman as Taufiqurohman shoots in.
Taufiqurohman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taufiqurohman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Dettman misses.
Taufiqurohman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dettman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dettman throws a counter combo.
A combination from Dettman does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taufiqurohman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taufiqurohman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dettman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taufiqurohman darts in looking for a takedown but Dettman gets double underhooks and turns Taufiqurohman into the cage.
Dettman misses with the combination.
Dettman misses with a two punch combination.
Taufiqurohman shoots for a double leg takedown but Dettman sprawls well. He's pushed Taufiqurohman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taufiqurohman goes for a double leg but Dettman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dettman continues to drive forward.
Dettman looks to throw the jab but Taufiqurohman is out of range.
Dettman lands a jab-cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taufiqurohman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dettman throws a nice looking combination but Taufiqurohman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taufiqurohman misses with a takedown attempt - Dettman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dettman looks to land a combination but Taufiqurohman avoids it well.
Dettman looks to land a combination but Taufiqurohman avoids it well.
Taufiqurohman misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Dettman. Those never looked like landing.
Taufiqurohman catches Dettman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dettman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taufiqurohman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taufiqurohman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Taufiqurohman moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Dettman. No joy for Taufiqurohman on that attempt.
Taufiqurohman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dettman's waist but Dettman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taufiqurohman off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dettman, as that shot connected.
Dettman stuffs the takedown attempt from Taufiqurohman. Taufiqurohman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ethaward Taufiqurohman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Dettman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taufiqurohman circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Dettman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dettman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

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