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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Merel jabs at Thatcher's body.
Thatcher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merel connects with a body shot that sends Thatcher's belly button to the back.
Thatcher looks winded!
Merel cracks a nice hook into Thatcher's ribs.
Merel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thatchers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Merel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Merel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thatcher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Merel lands a big uppercut and Thatcher crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thatcher looks OK. Merel waves Thatcher back to his feet!#ROC#
Thatcher is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merel lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Thatcher - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Merel!
A relieved looking Mark Merel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Thatcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seppala defends it nicely.
Thatcher shoots in for a double leg but Seppala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to the liver by Seppala. Beautiful body shot.
Seppala lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Seppala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thatcher looks for a takedown but Seppala sprawls well.
Henkka Seppala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Thatcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatcher dodges the punch combination from Seppala.
Seppala cracks Thatcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
A head kick from Seppala lands but Thatcher takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Seppala.
Thatcher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seppala's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Seppala duly obliges. #ROC#
Thatcher is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Seppala knocks Thatcher out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henkka Seppala!
A relieved looking Henkka Seppala thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Viteazul misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Thatcher counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Thatcher is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Viteazul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Viteazul has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Thatcher is trying to keep Viteazul in close.
Viteazul throws a big right hand that misses.
Viteazul throwing strikes but missing.
Viteazul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thatcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viteazul is aware though and is defending well.
Viteazul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Viteazul has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Viteazul advances position into side control!
Thatcher is trying to escape the position but Viteazul is controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thatcher is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thatcher struggling a bit here.
Viteazul controls the position.
Viteazul scoring with punches from side control.
Viteazul is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thatcher will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thatcher taking a bit of punishment here - Viteazul scoring with strikes. #T3#
Viteazul is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thatcher will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Viteazul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thatcher struggling a bit here.
Thatcher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viteazul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Viteazul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Viteazul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thatcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viteazul lands some shots froms side control.
Viteazul remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Viteazul looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Viteazul scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thatcher to see if he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thatcher is trying to get back to half guard.
Viteazul just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mihai Viteazul dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Viteazul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Thatcher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Viteazul's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thatcher is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Viteazul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Viteazul has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Viteazul content to stall in guard here.
Viteazul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Viteazul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Viteazul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thatcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viteazul defends it easily.
Viteazul is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Viteazul forces his way into half guard.
Viteazul lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Viteazul performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Viteazul lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Thatcher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viteazul pulls his head out easily.
Viteazul prevents Thatcher from improving his position.
Viteazul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Viteazul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thatcher trying to control from the bottom.
Viteazul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thatcher can do to turn this around?#T3#
Viteazul stalling.
Viteazul tries to pass to full mount but Thatcher defends it.
Viteazul working Thatcher over with strikes.
Viteazul content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Viteazul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mihai Viteazul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thatcher is trying to control but can't.
Viteazul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Viteazul throws a lazy right hand but Thatcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viteazul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thatcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Thatcher with the counter takedown but Viteazul avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Viteazul!
Viteazul is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Thatcher like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Thatcher from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mihai Viteazul!
During a confident post fight interview, Mihai Viteazul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Viteazul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viteazul's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Viteazul duly obliges.
A left and a right from Viteazul both land. Nice combination.
Thatcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viteazul.
Viteazul throws a right and a left that Thatcher avoids nicely. #CL#
Viteazul has closed the distance and engaged Thatcher in a clinch.
Viteazul lands with a short shot to the head.
Viteazul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thatcher jumps guard but Viteazul stands there with Thatcher around his waist. Thatcher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Viteazul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thatcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viteazul lands a left hand.
Viteazul lands a right hand.
Our sources have told us that Viteazul has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Viteazul scores with a shot to the side of Thatcher's head.
Viteazul is working Thatcher over against the cage.
Viteazul lands an uppercut.
Viteazul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thatcher backwards.
Viteazul pushes Thatcher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viteazul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thatcher takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Thatcher is rocked!
Viteazul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thatcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Viteazul finish him?
Viteazul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viteazul dips a shoulder and cracks Thatcher with a mighty uppercut! Thatcher falls back against the cage and Viteazul unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thatcher is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Viteazul screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mihai Viteazul!
Mihai Viteazul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Nixon.
Nixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thatcher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nixon sprawls and moves away.
Nixon throws a right hand that Thatcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Thatcher also avoids with ease.
Nixon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thatcher on the side of the head.
Thatcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Thatcher attempts a counter takedown but Nixon avoids it well and moves away.
Nixon thuds a left hand into Thatcher's body.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Thatcher's head but Thatcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thatcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Thatcher off the cage and back into range.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thatcher ducks right into an uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thatcher goes for a double leg but Nixon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nixon continues to drive forward.
Nixon throws a monster overhand right that drops Thatcher! Nixon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Nixon!
In his post fight interview, Richard Nixon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Abueva misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Thatcher counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Thatcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abueva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thatcher has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Abueva!#SUB2#
Thatcher is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Abueva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Abueva is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Thatcher locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Abueva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Thatcher!
Dan Thatcher took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The champ is here. I'm holding onto this belt for a long time'.
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Event:
GFC 2: Glory
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Thatcher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Januzaj tries to avoid it but Thatcher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Januzaj to the ground. Januzaj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Januzaj lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Januzaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mehdi Januzaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thatcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thatcher has been working on his balance at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Januzaj.
Januzaj plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Thatcher to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Thatcher just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mehdi Januzaj!
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Event:
GFC 1: The Show
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Shield. #TD#
Shield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thatcher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shield tries to stand but Thatcher controls the position and pulls Shield into his guard.
Thatcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shield throwing strikes but missing.
Shield wants to pass the guard but Thatcher is keeping the position.
Shield pushes down on Thatcher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shield controlling the action here.
Shield seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T1#
Shield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thatcher wants to control but Shield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thatcher tries to roll over but Shield keeps him under control.
Shield wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shield looks to land a strike but Thatcher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shield is looking to work some ground and pound but Thatcher has wrist control.#SUB2#
Thatcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shield is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Thatcher working for a triangle but Shield defends it easily.
Thatcher looks winded!
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Shield from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Shield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thatcher to the ground. Shield is now in Thatcher's guard.
Shield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Shield wanted to stand there but Thatcher had control of the position.
Shield trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shield wants to get up but he can't break Thatcher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shield trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
Thatcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shield trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Shield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thatcher's guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving. #SUB2#
Thatcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shield defends it easily.#SUB2#
Thatcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thatcher being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thatcher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Shield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Shield looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Shield from controlling successfully. #T1#
Shield's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Shield drives through with a takedown into Thatcher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thatcher is breathing heavily.
Shield is looking to work some ground and pound but Thatcher has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
Shield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving. #SUB2#
Thatcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Thatcher looking for a guillotine here but Shield defends easily.
Shield trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thatcher can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Shield clinches up with Thatcher and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Shield has Thatcher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shield pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thatcher tumbling to the mat - Shield dives into Thatcher's guard.
Shield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thatcher is keeping the position for now.
Shield is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Thatcher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shield is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thatcher.
Shield fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shield tries to stand but Thatcher is controlling his head.
Shield landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shield taking a breather here.
Thatcher is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Shield dominated that second round.
That's time! Shield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Shield misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Thatcher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Shield is looking for a triangle but Thatcher pushes his legs off easily.
Shield wants to stand and escape but Thatcher is having none of it. #SUB2#
Thatcher has gone for a leg lock! Shield slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thatcher's guard.#REVR#
Shield throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatcher is trying to keep Shield in close.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
Thatcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Shield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thatcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shield has managed to get both his arms back between Thatcher's legs - danger averted.
Shield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shield trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thatcher keeping full guard, as Shield tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thatcher working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shield has passed into half guard!
Shield trying to mount his opponent but Thatcher defends it.
Shield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thatcher!
Shield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Shield controlling his opponent.
Thatcher regains half guard.
Shield tries to stand and escape but Thatcher is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Thatcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shield slows the pace down in half guard.
Walter Shield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Shield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thatcher is just riding it out for now. Shield eventually gives up the hold.
Shield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thatcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dan Thatcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Shield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thatcher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Shield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Shield!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
MaHogOff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Thatcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MaHogOff is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MaHogOff works over Thatcher with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Thatcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MaHogOff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MaHogOff landing some decent shots from guard.
MaHogOff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thatcher's head.
MaHogOff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MaHogOff scoring with some ground and pound.
MaHogOff landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Thatcher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
MaHogOff is working Thatcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MaHogOff lands a couple of digs.
MaHogOff connects with a couple of short punches.
MaHogOff with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Thatcher is rocked!
MaHogOff scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Thatcher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MaHogOff arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Thatcher's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack MaHogOff!
A victorious Jack MaHogOff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AnC 5: McGregaw vs. Jaryoki
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Vidar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Vidar as Thatcher shoots in.
Vidar fails to land with a series of punches.
Vidar throws a one two combo.
Thatcher fails with the takedown
and Vidar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thatcher forces Vidar back against the cage and clinches.
Thatcher tries to pull guard but Vidar won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Thatcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vidar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thatcher avoids it.#T1#
Vidar gets underhooks to prevent Thatcher's takedown attempt.
Vidar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thatcher is looking for a takedown.
Thatcher wants to take the fight to the mat but Vidar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vidar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Thatcher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vidar scores with a knee to the head.
Vidar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thatcher up against the cage.
Vidar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2##BC2#
Vidar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thatcher dives in for a single leg takedown but Vidar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vidar throws out a counter right but Thatcher avoids it with no problem.
Vidar with a hook.
No luck for Thatcher with that takedown attempt.
Thatcher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vidar counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Vidar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thatcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Vidar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thatcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thatcher sets himself, and Vidar steps forward looking for the clinch! Thatcher avoids it this time.
Thatcher closes the distance and clinches up with Vidar, looking for a takedown. Thatcher pushes Vidar against the cage but Vidar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thatcher sets himself, and Vidar steps forward looking for the clinch! Thatcher avoids it this time.
Vidar misses with the combination.
Vidar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Thatcher counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Vidar throws Thatcher to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thatcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Thatcher shoots in looking for a takedown. Vidar tries to sprawl out of it but Thatcher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vidar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Vidar misses.
Thatcher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vidar.
Vidar stuns Thatcher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Thatcher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vidar is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Vidar dominated that round.
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##TD#
Vidar gets caught flat footed, as Thatcher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Thatcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thatcher looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Thatcher drops back looking for a leg! Vidar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vidar manages to kick Thatcher off! Thatcher jumps back into Vidar's guard. #SUB#
Thatcher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thatcher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatcher stops Vidar from standing up.
Vidar keeping full guard, as Thatcher tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Thatcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vidar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thatcher stops Vidar from standing up. #SUB#
Thatcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thatcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Vidar is retaining full guard.
Thatcher won't allow Vidar to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vidar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thatcher moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thatcher is defended easily by Vidar.
Vidar feints the counter takedown.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thatcher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vidar defends well and Thatcher ends up having to push Vidar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vidar wants to counter with a clinch but Thatcher pushes him away.
Thatcher takes one to the side of the head.
Thatcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vidar.
#TD#
Thatcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thatcher stands and throws Vidar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Thatcher is trying to get an arm triangle but Vidar is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB#
Thatcher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vidar has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Thatcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vidar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dan Thatcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thatcher prevents Vidar from escaping the position.#SUB#
Thatcher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vidar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vidar tries to escape but Thatcher is in control. #SUB#
Thatcher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vidar wants to get back to his feet but Thatcher drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Thatcher is trying to get an arm triangle but Vidar is defending well.
Vidar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Thatcher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thatcher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vidar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thatcher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thatcher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Thatcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vidar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Thatcher dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##TD#
Thatcher gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Thatcher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thatcher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vidar is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thatcher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Vidar bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Thatcher drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thatcher tries for a takedown but Vidar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vidar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Thatcher counters with a shoot takedown. Vidar fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Thatcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vidar wants to stand up but Thatcher is controlling him. #SUB#
Thatcher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thatcher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Thatcher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thatcher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Thatcher drops back looking for a leg! Vidar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vidar manages to kick Thatcher off! Thatcher jumps back into Vidar's guard.
Vidar is looking to stand up but Thatcher isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Vidar pushes Thatcher off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vidar stuffs the takedown attempt from Thatcher. Thatcher gets slowly back to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Vidar shoots in and bounces Thatcher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Thatcher looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vidar is defending well. Thatcher quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vidar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Thatcher celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Thatcher!
Dan Thatcher retains his middleweight title!
Dan Thatcher looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The champ is here. I'm holding onto this belt for a long time'.
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Event:
AnC: Russian Nights 1
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Reynolds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thatcher is trying to defend but Reynolds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Thatcher looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Reynolds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thatcher defends it well.
Thatcher is trying to maintain the position but Reynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
Thatcher gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thatcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.
Our spies down at at Annihilation Academy inform us that Thatcher has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully. #T1#
Thatcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reynolds's guard. #REVB#
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet. #SUB2#
Thatcher drops back looking for a leg! Reynolds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reynolds manages to kick Thatcher off! Thatcher jumps back into Reynolds's guard. #SUB2#
Thatcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Thatcher pushing down on Reynolds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Thatcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reynolds is just riding it out for now. Thatcher eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Reynolds trying to control from the bottom.
Reynolds looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reynolds tries to roll over but Thatcher keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Thatcher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Reynolds is defending against the submission attempts here by Thatcher.
Reynolds is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thatcher jumps into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Thatcher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reynolds has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Thatcher has an Americana. Reynolds didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thatcher is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thatcher hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dan Thatcher!
Dan Thatcher is the new middleweight champion!
Dan Thatcher looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The champ is here. I'm holding onto this belt for a long time'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Thatcher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thatcher lands in his opponent's guard.
Thatcher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatcher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Thatcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Thatcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Grant is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thatcher connects with a decent elbow.
Thatcher is looking to take a break and control but Grant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thatcher lands a few punches from side control.
Thatcher cracks Grant with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thatcher's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Thatcher! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Grant has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Thatcher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Thatcher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Thatcher has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can French defend it? Thatcher steps over the head and cranks it - French is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Thatcher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Thatcher!
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