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Event:
WFC 7:Graves vs Thatcher
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Thatcher drops Graves with a beautiful combination! Graves stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thatcher is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Jose Graves has been cut.
Graves throws a head kick that misses
and Thatcher counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Graves has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Thatcher!
David Thatcher is the new light heavyweight champion!
David Thatcher tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Blast Vegas 5 : Gods and Men
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Thatcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meline moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thatcher scores with a nice right hand.
Meline closes the distance and clinches up with Thatcher, looking for a takedown. Meline pushes Thatcher against the ropes but Thatcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thatcher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Thatcher clinches up with Meline and pushes him back against the ropes.
Thatcher tries to work over Meline's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meline tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meline is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Thatcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Meline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thatcher is looking to control Meline's arms but Meline gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thatcher has his back to the ropes. #TD#
Meline pulls Thatcher into guard.
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.
Meline is trying to control the position but Thatcher postures up.
Meline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thatcher is one step ahead there.
Meline has a closed guard, preventing Thatcher from standing up.
Meline seems keen to control Thatcher's posture.#T1#
Thatcher won't allow Meline to sweep him here.
Meline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Meline holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thatcher lands with a straight right. Meline didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Thatcher drops Meline with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Meline looks back up at him and smiles so Thatcher waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Meline is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Thatcher knocks Meline out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Thatcher!
David Thatcher decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Blast Vegas 2: The Contenders
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Sablic slips a straight right by Thatcher.
Thatcher throws a series of punches but Sablic moves out of range.
Sablic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thatcher can pounce on him.
Thatcher tries to clinch there but Sablic circles away.
Sablic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thatcher throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Sablic counters with a shoot takedown. Thatcher fights it but they end up in guard.
Sablic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sablic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sablic with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sablic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sablic trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sablic landing some decent shots from guard.
Sablic trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sablic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sablic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sablic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Sablic from controlling successfully.
Sablic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sablic throws a big right hand that misses.
Sablic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sablic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sablic throws a big right hand that misses.
Sablic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thatcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sablic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thatcher can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sablic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sablic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sablic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sablic connects with a couple of short punches.
Sablic is looking to work some ground and pound but Thatcher has wrist control.
Sablic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thatcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sablic throws an elbow that misses. Thatcher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sablic's guard. Nice move by Thatcher!#REVB#
Sablic wants to stand up but Thatcher is controlling him. #T3#
Thatcher wanted to stand there but Sablic had control of the position.
Sablic wants to stand up but Thatcher is controlling him.
Thatcher wants to stand but Sablic is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thatcher is standing up over Sablic. Sablic looks to escape but Thatcher dives into side control.
#SU2#
Thatcher has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thatcher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sablic backs up against the ropes.
#CUT2#
It looks like Zoran Sablic has been cut.#TD#
Sablic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sablic working Thatcher over with strikes.
Sablic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thatcher pushes Sablic off looking to stand but Sablic dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sablic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sablic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sablic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Sablic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Sablic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Thatcher thuds his right hand into Sablic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thatcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sablic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thatcher lands a really nice looking cross but Sablic seems unphased.
Sablic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sablic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Thatcher. No joy for Sablic on that attempt.
Thatcher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Sablic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thatcher to the mat! Thatcher manages to get full guard.
Sablic stands up over Thatcher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sablic trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sablic postures up in Thatcher's guard and throws a big left but Thatcher blocks it. #T1#
Sablic postures up in Thatcher's guard and throws a big left but Thatcher blocks it.
Sablic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sablic working some strikes from top position.
Thatcher is looking to stand up but Sablic isn't so interested in that idea.
Sablic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sablic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sablic throws a big elbow that misses.
Sablic trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
Sablic stops Thatcher from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David Thatcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sablic checks a leg kick nicely.
Thatcher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thatcher throws the left hand but Sablic avoids the punch easily.
Sablic is looking to counter punch.
Thatcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Sablic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sablic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thatcher is breathing heavily.
Thatcher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sablics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
David Thatcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thatcher misses with a hook.
Thatcher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thatcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thatcher misses with a hook. Sablic ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Sablic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thatcher is trying to defend but Sablic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sablic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thatcher's head. #T3#
Thatcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sablic.
Sablic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sablic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Thatcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sablic.
Thatcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thatcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sablic working Thatcher over with strikes.
Thatcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sablic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sablic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thatcher is refusing to be controlled, as Sablic sits in half guard. #T4#
Sablic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sablic working over Thatcher with some ground and pound. Thatcher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sablic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Sablic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thatcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sablic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thatcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sablic.
Sablic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sablic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Sablic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Sablic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Sablic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sablic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sablic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Sablic crashes against the mat.
Sablic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sablic grinds an elbow into Thatcher's temple.
Sablic in side control, throwing shots but Thatcher defends.
Sablic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sablic taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sablic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Sablic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sablic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thatcher can do to turn this around?
Thatcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sablic misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Sablic.
Sablic in side control, throwing shots but Thatcher defends.
Thatcher parries the strikes from Sablic easily there. Sablic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thatcher to escape.
Thatcher is not content to let Sablic control the position.
Thatcher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sablic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zoran Sablic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sablic trying to control the action but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
Sablic working the ground and pound.#T2#
Sablic lands some shots froms side control.
Sablic trying to control the action but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
Sablic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sablic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thatcher keeps working.
Thatcher parries the strikes from Sablic easily there. Sablic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thatcher to escape.
Sablic scoring with punches and elbows.
Sablic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thatcher to see if he's OK.#T3#
Thatcher defending against the ground and pound.
Sablic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thatcher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sablic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sablic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sablic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sablic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sablic looks up at the clock and then as Thatcher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sablic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#
Thatcher is rocked!
Sablic trying to control the position but Thatcher is working away.
Thatcher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sablic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thatcher is still in real trouble! Can Sablic finish him?
Sablic trying to control the position but Thatcher is working away.
Thatcher seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Thatcher taking a bit of punishment here - Sablic scoring with strikes.
Thatcher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sablic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sablic working the ground and pound.
Sablic tries to score with some ground and pound. Thatcher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sablic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sablic cracks Thatcher with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thatcher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sablic is looking to take a break and control but Thatcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sablic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thatcher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Sablic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Sablic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sablic.
Sablic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sablic wants to take a breather but Thatcher manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sablic.
Sablic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thatcher's head.
Sablic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sablic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thatcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sablic.
Thatcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thatcher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sablic pushing down on Thatcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Thatcher tries to kick Sablic off but Sablic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sablic stalling.
Thatcher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thatcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sablic.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Sablic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Thatcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sablic.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Sablic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sablic working over Thatcher with some ground and pound. Thatcher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Sablic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thatcher!
Sablic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sablic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sablic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sablic breaks from Thatcher's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sablic loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Thatcher scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sablic land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sablic stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Sablic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Thatcher looks to land a right hand but Picciluna moved out of range.
Picciluna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Thatcher counters by clinching up.
Picciluna can't find room to land a body shot as Thatcher controls the action.
Picciluna misses with a punch to the body.
Picciluna misses with a punch to the body.
Thatcher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Picciluna.
Thatcher just leaning against Picciluna, taking a breather.
Picciluna being controlled against the cage.
Picciluna can't find room to land a body shot as Thatcher controls the action.
Picciluna being controlled against the cage.
Picciluna misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picciluna misses with a body punch.
Thatcher pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thatcher.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thatcher.
#T1#
Thatcher taking a breather.#BC#
Thatcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thatcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Picciluna throws a right hand that Thatcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Thatcher also avoids with ease.
Picciluna scores with a shot to the body.
Thatcher lands a jab to the head.
Thatcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thatcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picciluna.
Thatcher works over Picciluna's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Picciluna has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Thatcher has knocked Picciluna down with a huge combo! Thatcher steps away and waves a wobbly Picciluna back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Picciluna is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picciluna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thatcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Picciluna is still on wobbly legs! Can Thatcher finish him?
Picciluna looks up at the clock. Bad move! Thatcher lands a right hand from hell, dropping Picciluna. Thatcher pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Thatcher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
A combination from Thatcher does no damage.
Kennedy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thatcher digs a good hook to Kennedy's body.
Kennedy is looking to clinch but Thatcher is avoiding it.
#KD2#
Thatcher sends Kennedy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thatcher is motioning to the referee to let Kennedy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Jamie Kennedy has been cut.
Thatcher connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kennedy - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Thatcher!
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