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Event:
UVC 19 Bear VS Thatcher
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Bear wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Bear.
Thatcher looks winded!
Bear lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Thatcher out cold! Thatcher is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teddy Bear!
Teddy Bear is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Teddy Bear said 'Jamal Thatcher! You have something that belongs to me, and I'm coming to get it!
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Event:
UVC 14 Darrow VS Ethan
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Svendettee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thatcher attempts a counter takedown but Svendettee avoids it well and moves away.
Svendettee throws a nice looking combination but Thatcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Svendettee has eaten all the pies!
Svendettee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Svendettee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Svendettee looks to land a right hand but Thatcher moved out of range.
Thatcher attempts a counter takedown but Svendettee avoids it well and moves away.
Svendettee lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svendettee misses with a looping right.
Thatcher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Svendettee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Thatcher counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Thatcher lands an elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Kolten Svendettee has been cut.
Thatcher tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thatcher taking a breather here.
Thatcher with the ground and pound but Svendettee regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Thatcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, if Thatcher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thatcher prevents Svendettee from improving his position.
Thatcher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svendettee is looking to control Thatcher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Svendettee avoid being mounted?
Svendettee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thatcher. #T2#
Svendettee is looking to control Thatcher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Svendettee avoid being mounted?
Svendettee tries to roll over but Thatcher keeps him under control.
Thatcher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Svendettee regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Svendettee has his foot on Thatcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thatcher works his way back into a safe position though.
Thatcher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thatcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Svendettee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thatcher content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Svendettee working a defensive guard here.
Thatcher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Svendettee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Svendettee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Svendettee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Svendettee keeping moving, preventing Thatcher from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Svendettee connects with a right hand. Thatcher shakes it off.#T4#
Svendettee throws a right and a left that Thatcher avoids nicely.
Svendettee throws a right hand that Thatcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Thatcher also avoids with ease.
Svendettee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thatcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Svendettee.
Thatcher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Svendettee sprawls and moves away.
Svendettee misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svendettee catches Thatcher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolten Svendettee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kolten Svendettee'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.
#R2#
Svendettee misses with the combination.
Svendettee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thatcher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kolten Svendettee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svendettee dips to his left and cracks Thatcher with an uppercut!
Thatcher slips a jab and a cross from Svendettee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svendettee looks to throw the jab but Thatcher is out of range.
Thatcher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Svendettee sprawls and moves away.
Svendettee falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Thatcher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Svendettee wants to sweep here but Thatcher controlling him for the moment.
Thatcher chips away with some ground and pound.
Thatcher wants to control from the top but Svendettee keeps moving.
Thatcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svendettee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thatcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thatcher content to stall in guard here.
Thatcher throws an elbow that misses. Svendettee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thatcher's guard. Nice move by Svendettee!#REVB#
Svendettee trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
Svendettee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Svendettee throws a big right hand that misses.
Svendettee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Svendettee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Svendettee wants to control for a moment but Thatcher uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Svendettee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Svendettee is trying to control the action in half guard but Thatcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thatcher is trying to stand.
Svendettee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Svendettee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Svendettee is stalling here. Thatcher is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Svendettee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thatcher has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Svendettee tries to buck Thatcher off but Thatcher is having none of it.
Svendettee keeps trying to improve his position.
Thatcher misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thatcher working away.
Thatcher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Svendettee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thatcher lands a few punches from side control.
Thatcher in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thatcher is looking to take a break and control but Svendettee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svendettee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Svendettee is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on Thatcher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jamal Thatcher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kolten Svendettee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Svendettee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Thatcher.
Svendettee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thatcher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Svendettee misses with a combination
#TD#
and Thatcher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svendettee is doing well to control the position and prevent Thatcher from advancing to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thatcher connects with a nice short shot to Svendettee's temple. #T1#
Thatcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thatcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svendettee defending well though.
Still in half guard, Thatcher seems content to control.
Svendettee is not content to let Thatcher control the position.
Svendettee is trying to get back to full guard.
Svendettee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thatcher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#
That has opened up Kolten Svendettee's cut even more.
Svendettee manages to get to full guard.
Thatcher lands a couple of digs.
Thatcher throwing strikes from guard but Svendettee blocks nicely.
Thatcher is in close to Svendettee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jamal Thatcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thatcher passes into half guard. #T2#
Svendettee is trying is best to control the position here.
Thatcher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Svendettee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Thatcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thatcher stalling.
Svendettee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thatcher.
Thatcher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Svendettee is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Thatcher controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Svendettee is out! Thatcher gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamal Thatcher!
Jamal Thatcher is the new super heavyweight champion!
The defeated Kolten Svendettee had this to say: 'F*** that guy he's on roids'.
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Event:
UVC 11 Bear VS Diaz
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Feiter darts in looking for a takedown but Thatcher gets double underhooks and turns Feiter into the cage.
Thatcher leaves Feiter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Feiter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thatcher swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soma Feiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feiter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thatcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Feiter tries for a takedown but Thatcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thatcher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feiter darts in looking for a takedown but Thatcher gets double underhooks and turns Feiter into the cage.
Thatcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Soma Feiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feiter shoots in but no luck this time.
Thatcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Feiter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thatcher tries to avoid it but Feiter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thatcher to the ground. Thatcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thatcher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Feiter defends it well.
Feiter is breathing heavily.#T1#
Feiter shoots in for a takedown but Thatcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Feiter with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Thatcher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thatcher.
Thatcher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Feiter's head.
Thatcher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thatcher lands a couple of elbows.
Thatcher 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.
Thatcher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Feiter's head.
Thatcher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thatcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Feiter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thatcher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Feiter being controlled here, momentarily.
Thatcher's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thatcher chips away with some ground and pound.
Thatcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Feiter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thatcher tries to avoid it but Feiter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thatcher to the ground. Thatcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Feiter dives in and grabs Thatcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thatcher pushes down on Feiter's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Feiter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Feiter or perhaps it was just good defense by Thatcher, which made it look bad.
And Thatcher tries to counter it with a takedown but Feiter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Feiter.
And Thatcher tries to counter it with a takedown but Feiter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Thatcher. No joy for Feiter on that attempt. #T4#
Feiter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thatcher defends it nicely.
Thatcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Feiter shoots in looking for a takedown but Thatcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Feiter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thatcher feints the counter takedown.
Feiter shoots in but Thatcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thatcher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Feiter defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feiter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Thatcher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thatcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Feiter. Feiter gets slowly back to his feet.
Feiter doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Thatcher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thatcher content to control rather than advance.
Thatcher throwing shots but Feiter is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatcher controlling the action here.
Thatcher with the ground and pound but Feiter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thatcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Thatcher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thatcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Feiter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thatcher working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thatcher controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thatcher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thatcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thatcher postures up in Feiter's guard and throws a big left but Feiter blocks it.
Thatcher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thatcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Feiter has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soma Feiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feiter has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Thatcher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Feiter won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing good reports from Feiter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thatcher working the head with strikes.
Thatcher is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
The ground and pound from Thatcher seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thatcher working away.
Thatcher in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thatcher working the head and body with strikes.
Thatcher cracks Feiter with a big elbow.
Thatcher connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Feiter some visible discomfort.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Feiter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thatcher connects with a decent elbow.
Thatcher is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Feiter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thatcher looks up at the clock and then as Feiter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thatcher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thatcher just content to control the position.
Thatcher is chipping away with strikes.
Thatcher is chipping away with strikes.
Feiter taking a bit of punishment here - Thatcher scoring with strikes.
Thatcher cracks Feiter with a big right hand but Feiter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thatcher scoring with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thatcher moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Thatcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Feiter closes the distance and clinches up with Thatcher, looking for a takedown. Feiter pushes Thatcher against the cage but Thatcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thatcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Feiter shoots in for a takedown but Thatcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thatcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Feiter shoots in looking for a takedown. Thatcher tries to sprawl out of it but Feiter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thatcher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thatcher with the counter takedown but Feiter avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soma Feiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feiter has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Thatcher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Feiter won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatcher working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thatcher is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Feiter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Feiter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thatcher working the head with strikes.
Thatcher working the ground and pound.
Thatcher is putting a hurting on Feiter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Feiter seems a little lost for a moment, as Thatcher dominates the positioning.
Thatcher is putting a hurting on Feiter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Feiter is trying to control Thatcher's posture but Thatcher avoids it.
Thatcher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Thatcher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thatcher lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Feiter down.
Feiter seems a little lost for a moment, as Thatcher dominates the positioning.
Thatcher cracks Feiter with a big right hand but Feiter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Feiter is trying to escape the position but Thatcher is controlling the position.
Thatcher working the head with strikes.
Thatcher staying calm.
Feiter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Feiter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Feiter down.
Thatcher advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Thatcher.
Jamal Thatcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thatcher is landing with some decent strikes but Feiter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thatcher breaks from Feiter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Thatcher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
Thatcher working Feiter over with strikes here.
Thatcher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thatcher landing punches.
Thatcher content just to control the position here.
Thatcher avoids the attempt from Feiter to control.
Thatcher controlling the position easily from mount.
Thatcher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Thatcher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thatcher is landing with some decent strikes but Feiter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thatcher looking to control but Feiter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thatcher cracks Feiter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Feiter taking shots to the head.
Feiter tries to hold on but Thatcher pushes him away.
Thatcher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thatcher lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feiter tries to hold on but Thatcher postures up.
Thatcher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soma Feiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Thatcher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thatcher lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Thatcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thatcher 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Thatcher!
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Event:
DARE WARLORDS
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Thatcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Thatcher dives in and scores a takedown into Gazelle's guard.
Gazelle keeping moving, preventing Thatcher from controlling successfully.
Gazelle controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gazelle is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gazelle stops Thatcher from standing up.
Gazelle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazelle stopping the sweep attempt from Thatcher.
Thatcher managing to control the position. #T1#
Gazelle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thatcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gazelle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gazelle throws a big elbow that misses.
Gazelle tries to free his leg and advance position but Thatcher is retaining full guard.
Thatcher wants to sweep here but Gazelle controlling him for the moment.
Thatcher is pulling down on Gazelle's head. It's preventing any offense from Gazelle, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gazelle trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Gazelle shoots in and gets a takedown into Thatcher's guard.
Gazelle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thatcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gazelle is one step ahead there.
Thatcher managing to control the position.
Gazelle preventing the sweep.
Gazelle is fighting to break Thatcher's control of his arms but Thatcher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gazelle throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thatcher has control of Gazelle's left arm, preventing Gazelle from doing any damage.
Thatcher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gazelle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thatcher scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gazelle.
Gazelle tries for a takedown but Thatcher circles away easily
and Thatcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Gazelle shoots for a double leg takedown but Thatcher sprawls well. He's pushed Gazelle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Gazelle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gazelle is breathing heavily.#T4#
Gazelle shoots and misses
and Thatcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gazelle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gazelle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gazelle avoids the body shot from Thatcher.
It looked like Gazelle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gazelle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thatcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Thatcher as Gazelle shoots in.
Nigel Gazelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thatcher cracks Gazelle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown but Thatcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thatcher unleashes a big counter combination but Gazelle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gazelle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!#TD2#
Thatcher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gazelle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thatcher cracks Gazelle with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Thatcher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thatcher connects with a jab.
Gazelle tries to clinch up.#CL#
Gazelle pushes Thatcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Gazelle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gazelle letting Thatcher take a breather here.
Gazelle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thatcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Gazelle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thatcher regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazelle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thatcher has control of Gazelle's left arm, preventing Gazelle from doing any damage.
Gazelle 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.#SUB2#
Thatcher looking for a guillotine here but Gazelle defends easily.
#T1#
Gazelle stops Thatcher from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gazelle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gazelle trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thatcher holds on and takes a little breather.
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully.
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.#SUB#
Gazelle has gone for a leg lock! Thatcher slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gazelle's guard.#REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gazelle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thatcher is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thatcher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thatcher wants to control from the top but Gazelle keeps moving.
Gazelle is trying to control the position but Thatcher postures up.
Thatcher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thatcher is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nigel Gazelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Thatcher swings for the body but Gazelle moves out of range.
Thatcher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gazelle's hands.
Gazelle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thatcher swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Thatcher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gazelle's guard.
Thatcher 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.
Gazelle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thatcher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Gazelle working a defensive guard but Thatcher manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thatcher scoring with punches from side control.
Gazelle stops Thatcher from passing to mount.
Jamal Thatcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thatcher is looking to take a break and control but Gazelle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thatcher working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thatcher grinds an elbow into Gazelle's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Thatcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gazelle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thatcher is fending him off so far but Gazelle persists. Nope, Thatcher circles away and we're back to standing.
Gazelle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thatcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Gazelle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Thatcher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gazelle did well to prevent Thatcher getting side control.
Gazelle pushes Thatcher off but Thatcher dives into side control.
Thatcher is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thatcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gazelle down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thatcher scores with punches from side control.
Thatcher controlling from side mount. #T1#
Thatcher working the ground and pound from side control.
Thatcher cracks Gazelle with a big elbow.
Gazelle is being controlled here.
Thatcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gazelle keeps working.
Thatcher lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gazelle is not content to let Thatcher control the position.
Gazelle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thatcher tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thatcher is working Gazelle over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Thatcher working the body and head with strikes.
Thatcher trying to control the position but Gazelle is working away.
Gazelle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thatcher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gazelle wants to control but Thatcher postures up.
Gazelle being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gazelle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gazelle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thatcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Gazelle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD2#
Thatcher feints and as Gazelle raises his hands in defense, Thatcher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thatcher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nigel Gazelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thatcher with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Thatcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thatcher winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Thatcher!
Nigel Gazelle was interviewed post fight and said '.....'.
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Event:
DARE 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Thatcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Darcy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thatcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thatcher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by Darcy.
Darcy swings for the body but Thatcher moves out of range.
Darcy scores with the left hand. Thatcher knows he should have avoided that one.
Thatcher throws a jab when Darcy was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Darcy. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Darcy rushes Thatcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darcy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darcy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Darcy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darcy digs a good hook to Thatcher's body.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Darcy has knocked Thatcher down with a huge combo! Darcy steps away and waves a wobbly Thatcher back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Jamal Thatcher has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Darcy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thatcher sprawling to the canvas! Thatcher rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Darcy finish him?!
#ROC#
Thatcher is rocked!#T1#
Thatcher misses with a left hand #CL#
and Darcy moves into the clinch.
Darcy looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Darcy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Darcy lands a left and a right that send Thatcher crashing to the mat, dazed. Darcy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thatcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Darcy finish him?
Thatcher circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Darcy. Thatcher falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Darcy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fredrick Darcy!
Post fight, Fredrick Darcy stared into the camera and said 'For God and Country!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Thatcher scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Donte Deleon has been cut.
Thatcher connects with a single shot there.
Thatcher throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Deleon's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Thatcher dives in looking to finish as Deleon flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Thatcher's strikes! Thatcher is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Deleon's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Deleon was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Thatcher!
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