PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Thatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Thatcher is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Experiment III
vs
Thatcher

174 cm
22
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

HARDCORE Fighting Brand

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Russian Experiment III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Experiment III closes the distance and clinches.

Thatcher wants the takedown. Experiment III is fighting it off but Thatcher persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Experiment III's guard against the cage.

Experiment III had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thatcher is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Experiment III Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thatcher's back instead.
I really don't envy Thatcher right now.

Experiment III goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Thatcher escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Experiment III is pressing down on Thatcher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Experiment III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Experiment III working a defensive guard here.
Thatcher looking to pass the guard.
Thatcher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thatcher postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III pulls Thatcher in to control the position.
Experiment III wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thatcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thatcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment III dodges the punch combination from Thatcher.
Experiment III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Experiment III fails with an attempt to clinch.

Experiment III shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Thatcher is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Experiment III pulls his head out easily.
Experiment III thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Experiment III wants to work for an arm triangle but Thatcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Experiment III is breathing heavily.
Experiment III wants to pass to mount but Thatcher is defending the position.
Thatcher moves into full guard.
Thatcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Experiment III.
Experiment III won't allow Thatcher to sweep him here.
Experiment III controlling from the top position.

Experiment III drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Experiment III jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Thatcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Experiment III trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher can't keep his opponent in guard - Experiment III advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Experiment III wants to control but Thatcher is keeping him busy.
Thatcher gets back to full guard.

Thatcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Experiment III can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Thatcher had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Experiment III is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Thatcher Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Experiment III's back instead.

Thatcher is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Experiment III is defending well though. Thatcher let's go of the attempt for now.

Thatcher tightening his grip on Experiment III, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thatcher is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Experiment III rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thatcher seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Experiment III is trying to control but can't.

Thatcher is working for a kimura but Experiment III is defending it quite comfortably.
Experiment III trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Thatcher will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Thatcher misses with a two punch combination.
Experiment III dodges the punch combination from Thatcher.
Experiment III looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Experiment III tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thatcher swivels and escapes.
Thatcher scores with a jab to the body.
Thatcher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Experiment III backs up against the cage.
Experiment III shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thatcher but Thatcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russian Experiment III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thatcher throws a right and a left that Experiment III avoids nicely.
Thatcher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Experiment III backs up against the cage.
Experiment III shoots in but Thatcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thatcher throws a nice looking combination but Experiment III bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Experiment III clinches with his opponent.
Experiment III blocking some punches.
Experiment III drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thatcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Experiment III has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thatcher is trying to keep an underhook but Experiment III manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thatcher is breathing heavily.
Thatcher is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Experiment III is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thatcher is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Russian Experiment III!