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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Dettman (ranked 6808 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Temirov (ranked 24932 p4p, 0 weight class). Thaddeus Dettman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 cm
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158 lbs
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182 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 2 - 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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruslan Temirov! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dettman throws a combination that misses and Temirov counters with a right hand to the body. Temirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Temirov scores with a shot to the body.
Temirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dettman is breathing heavily. Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Temirov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Dettman throws a series of punches but Temirov avoids them all with ease. Dettman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Temirov counters by clinching up. Dettman prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dettman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Temirov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dettman's efforts to push away. Temirov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Temirov effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dettman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dettman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Temirov. Thaddeus Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Temirov. Temirov pushes Dettman up against the cage in a clinch. Dettman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dettman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dettman throws a nice looking combination but Temirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Temirov clinches. Temirov has Dettman pushed against the cage. Dettman is trying to force a seperation but Temirov has the dominant position. Dettman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dettman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Temirov keeps control of Dettman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Temirov pulls Dettman into guard.
Temirov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dettman is one step ahead there. Temirov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Dettman wanted to stand there but Temirov had control of the position. Temirov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dettman is one step ahead there. Temirov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dettman defends well. Dettman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Temirov darts in and clinches Dettman up against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Temirov.
Temirov jumps guard.
Dettman wants to get up but he can't break Temirov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Temirov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dettman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Temirov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Temirov. Dettman tries to break the clinch but Temirov is controlling the position. Temirov 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Temirov breaks from the clinch.
Dettman misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Dettman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Temirov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Temirov moves into the clinch. Temirov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dettman just stands there and leans against the cage. Dettman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Temirov jumps guard but Dettman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Dettman is trying to break the clinch but Temirov has him pressed against the cage. Dettman is looking to break free of the clinch but Temirov has double underhooks. Temirov keeps control of Dettman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Temirov looking for a takedown. Thaddeus Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Temirov. Dettman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Temirov jumps guard and drags Dettman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Temirov has a closed guard, preventing Dettman from standing up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Temirov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dettman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Temirov is proving hard to escape from. Dettman wants to stand and escape but instead Temirov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Temirov trying to control but Dettman is working from the bottom. Temirov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Temirov content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dettman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Temirov is controlling him. Temirov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Temirov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dettman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Some wild striking there from Dettman.
Dettman fails to land with a series of punches.
Temirov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dettman defends well and Temirov ends up having to push Dettman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Thaddeus Dettman is winning the standup battle so far. Temirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Temirov throws a series of strikes that have Dettman backpedaling.
Dettman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temirov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Temirov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dettman as he avoids it easily. Temirov shoots in for a double leg but Dettman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dettman tries to bum rush Temirov with a series of wild strikes but Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Thaddeus Dettman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dettman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Temirov counters with a one-two to the body. Dettman throws a series of punches but Temirov moves out of range. Temirov lands a nice looking body shot.
Dettman tries to keep at a distance but Temirov has taken the fight into the clinch. Dettman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Temirov has him pressed against the cage. Dettman is pressed up against the cage. Temirov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dettman down to the mat. Dettman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Dettman misses with a double jab.
Temirov tries to land a front kick but Dettman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dettman looks to land a combination but Temirov avoids it well. Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Temirov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Temirov pushes Dettman up against the cage in a clinch. 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! Temirov has Dettman pressed against the cage, preventing Dettman from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Temirov jumps guard but Dettman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Dettman is trying to break free. Temirov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dettman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dettman misses with a series of wild punches.
Dettman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Temirov counters with a two punch combo. Dettman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dettman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dettman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dettman looks to land a combination but Temirov avoids it well. Temirov takes the fight into the clinch. Dettman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Temirov dives in and scores a takedown into Dettman's guard. Dettman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Temirov controls the pace. Temirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dettman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Temirov advances position into side control! Temirov stands up and beckons Dettman to his feet. Dettman misses with a double jab.
Dettman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Temirov. Dettman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Temirov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Temirov is leaning against Dettman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Temirov tries to pull guard but Dettman forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Temirov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dettman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dettman wants to get back to striking at distance but Temirov won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dettman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Temirov.
Temirov wants a takedown.
Thaddeus Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Temirov. Temirov jumps guard but Dettman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Dettman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dettman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Temirov. Dettman misses with the combination.
Temirov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dettman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Temirov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dettman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dettman misses with the combination.
Temirov tries to counter by closing the distance. Dettman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Temirov counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Temirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Temirov lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Dettman misses. Temirov wants to counter the offense by Dettman and move into the clinch position. This has been an exciting period of action! Temirov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dettman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Temirov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dettman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dettman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temirov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dettman swinging wildly here.
Thaddeus Dettman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Temirov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dettman misses with a two punch combination.
Dettman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Temirov counters with a series of strikes. Dettman will be more careful next time no doubt. Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Temirov circles away quickly and effectively. Temirov shoots in and drives through. Dettman sprawls well. Sloppy strikes from Dettman. Those never looked like landing. Temirov shoots in for a takedown but Dettman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dettman misses with a double jab.
Dettman throws a right and a left that both miss. Temirov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Temirov moves into the clinch successfully.
Dettman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dettman throws a nice looking combination but Temirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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! Temirov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dettman sprawls well. He's pushed Temirov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Temirov dodges the punch combination from Dettman.
Temirov shoots in for a takedown but Dettman shows good takedown defense. Dettman misses with a double jab.
Temirov clinches. Dettman breaks from the clinch.
Temirov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dettman sprawls well. Dettman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Temirov gets slowly back to his feet. Dettman scores with a three punch combo!
Thaddeus Dettman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ruslan Temirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Temirov slips a jab and a cross from Dettman.
And that's the end of the fight! Thaddeus Dettman showed his dominance in that final round. I think Temirov 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
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