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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Reilly gets caught flat footed, as Thornton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reilly controls Thornton momentarily but Thornton frees himself.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thornton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reilly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thornton sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thornton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Thornton preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Thornton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Thornton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reilly did well to prevent Thornton getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton is pressing down on Reilly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reilly is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Thornton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reilly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thornton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thornton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thornton is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Thornton seems to be looking for submissions.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Reilly trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Thornton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reilly.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Thornton tries to keep at a distance but Reilly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reilly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thornton tries to clinch but Reilly is having none of it.
Reilly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thornton's waist but Thornton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reilly off to one side.
Reilly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thornton avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elisha Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Thornton tries a head kick but it misses.
Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jeff Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Reilly gets caught flat footed, as Thornton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thornton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton wants to stand but Reilly is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Thornton 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##TD2#
Thornton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reilly's guard.
Thornton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thornton wants to improve his position but Reilly is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Thornton looking for submissions off his back.
Reilly tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thornton controls his leg.
Thornton is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thornton actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thornton wants to improve his position but Reilly is controlling well.
Reilly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thornton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thornton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Reilly jumps into side control!
Reilly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thornton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reilly.
#T3##SU#
Reilly stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice takedown defense from Thornton. No joy for Reilly on that attempt. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reilly enables Thornton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reilly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reilly seems keen to control Thornton's posture.
Reilly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Thornton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jeff Thornton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reilly is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Reilly trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Thornton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Thornton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thornton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reilly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Thornton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Reilly's face as Thornton controls the position.
Thornton tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Thornton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Thornton working the strikes but Reilly uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Reilly is staying active underneath Thornton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thornton content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thornton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thornton duly obliges.
Thornton throws a push kick but Reilly slaps the foot to one side.
Thornton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Thornton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reilly is trying to control the position but Thornton postures up. #SUB2#
Thornton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reilly dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Thornton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Thornton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reilly is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Reilly working some strikes from top position.
Reilly distracts Thornton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reilly trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Reilly postures up.
Reilly wanted to stand there but Thornton had control of the position. #SU#
Reilly stands up from Thornton's guard - Reilly perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Thornton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thornton throwing strikes from guard but Reilly blocks nicely.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thornton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reilly is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton is looking to work some ground and pound but Reilly has wrist control.
Elisha Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Thornton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reilly trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Thornton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thornton 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Thornton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Thornton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franks did well to prevent Thornton getting side control.
Thornton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franks keeps working.
Franks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thornton is looking to stall here but Franks recovers full guard.
Thornton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Thornton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Franks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thornton has Franks in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thornton working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Franks 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.
Franks stands up over Thornton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Franks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thornton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thornton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thornton! #REVB#
Thornton trying to control the position but Franks is working away.
Franks is trying to buck Thornton off.
Franks is being controlled here. #T2#
Thornton looking to control but instead Franks has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Thornton wants to stand up but Franks is controlling the position.
Thornton trying to pass the guard but Franks defending well.
Franks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Thornton wants to control but Franks is keeping him busy. #T3#
Franks is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Franks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thornton trying to control the action but Franks is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Thornton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franks!#ES#
Franks throws Thornton to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Thornton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton misses with a head shot. Franks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Franks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thornton postures up in Franks's guard and throws a big left but Franks blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Thornton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Franks, up you get! #CL2#
Thornton rushes Franks and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mohammed Franks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Thornton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Franks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thornton.
Thornton tries to free his leg and advance position but Franks is retaining full guard.
Thornton wants to stand and escape but instead Franks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Franks trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Franks gets to his feet - Thornton follows without any prompting. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Thornton.
Franks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Franks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thornton.
Jeff Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Thornton has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Thornton manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
A head kick by Thornton misses
and Franks counters with a left and a right that stings Thornton.
Franks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thornton swivels and escapes.
Thornton with the counter takedown but Franks avoids it easily.#TD2#
Thornton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thornton wants to pass to mount but Franks is defending the position.
Thornton stalling away here and it's allowed Franks to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thornton wants to stand and escape but instead Franks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Thornton is looking to stand up but Franks isn't so interested in that idea.
Franks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
Thornton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Franks off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thornton stuffs the takedown attempt from Franks. Franks gets slowly back to his feet.
Thornton throws a sloppy head kick and Franks moves out of range easily. #T4#
Franks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thornton. Thornton obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Franks gets caught napping as Thornton dives in and scores a takedown. Franks manages to retain guard.
Thornton is breathing heavily.
Franks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thornton is looking to pass into half guard but Franks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Franks is in guard.#REVR#
Franks forces his way into half guard.
Thornton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franks content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Thornton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Franks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Thornton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Franks is trying to control Thornton's posture but Thornton avoids it. #SUB2#
Thornton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thornton but great work by Franks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton is not content to let Franks control the position.
Franks slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Thornton.#T1#
Thornton tries to hold on but Franks postures up.
Mohammed Franks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Thornton to take his back!#SUB#
Franks working for the choke. #SUB#
Thornton is trying to defend against the choke here but Franks has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Franks Tightens the hold and Thornton taps out furiously! Franks displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mohammed Franks!
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