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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Thornton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cormier loads up on a big right hand but Thornton slips the punch.
Thornton is looking for a counter combo.
Cormier misses with a combination
and Thornton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thornton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A jab from Cormier finds it's way through Thornton's defenses. #CL2#
Cormier drives through and clinches with Thornton against the cage.
Cormier prevents Thornton from breaking the clinch.
Thornton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cormier has him pressed against the cage.
Thornton is trying to break the clinch but Cormier is controlling him.
Thornton is trying to break the clinch but Cormier has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Thornton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2#
Cormier has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cormier moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thornton breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Cormier. #CUT2#
It looks like Emanuel Thornton has been cut.
Cormier throws a series of strikes that have Thornton backpedaling.
#ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!
Cormier is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Thornton hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Cormier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Thornton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Town avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Town.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Town is trying to get an arm triangle but Thornton is defending well. #SUB2#
Town is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Thornton looks calm but he's in trouble here. Town gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Thornton is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Town lets go of the hold and Thornton can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zachary Town!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Jacks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacks.
Thornton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Jacks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thornton stops Jacks from passing to mount.
Thornton isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jacks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thornton to his feet.
Flap Jacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacks tries to clinch but Thornton is having none of it.
Thornton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1##TD2#
Jacks looking to score a takedown here. Thornton is defending well but Jacks drives through and ends up in Thornton's guard.#ES#
Thornton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thornton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Jacks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jacks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thornton pulls Jacks in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thornton pulls Jacks in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacks from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Thornton tries to strike from the bottom.
Thornton is adopting a defensive guard.
Jacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thornton is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A bone on bone clash there as Thornton blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Jacks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thornton to the ground. Jacks is now in Thornton's guard.#ES#
Thornton kicks Jacks off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Jacks with a hook.#ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Emanuel Thornton has been cut.#CL2#
Jacks rushes Thornton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Jacks pulls guard. #SUB2#
Jacks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacks has Thornton pulled in close to control his posture.
Jacks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacks seems keen to control Thornton's posture.
Jacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacks, not yet.
Jacks striking off his back but it's not causing Thornton any problems.
Jacks trying to control the position here.
Jacks looks winded!
Jacks keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Jacks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jacks is looking for a triangle here but Thornton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jacks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thornton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thornton landing strikes.
Jacks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thornton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thornton wants to control but Jacks is keeping him busy.
Thornton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thornton is looking to take a break and control but Jacks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Thornton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacks tries to avoid it but Thornton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacks to the ground. Jacks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jacks tries to counter with a clinch but Thornton shakes him off and moves away.
Jacks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whack! Jacks lands a heavy head kick that drops Thornton. The ref tackles Jacks to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Thornton was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Flap Jacks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Thornton moves out of range easily.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Thornton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thornton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Banner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Thornton dives into side control.
Banner tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Banner trying to get back to his feet but Thornton is in full control for now. #T1#
Thornton is landing with strikes. Banner can't take much more of this.
Thornton lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Banner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner trying to get back to his feet but Thornton is in full control for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
Thornton 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.#T2#
Thornton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Banner is trying to stand back up.
Thornton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Thornton is working the ground and pound. Can Banner escape?#T3#
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
Thornton is landing with strikes. Banner can't take much more of this.
Thornton cracks Banner with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Banner from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Banner is covering up but some of the strikes from Thornton are getting through and doing damage.
Banner is trying to stand back up.
Thornton lands a shot to the body.
Banner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Thornton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Banner trying to get back to his feet but Thornton is in full control for now.
Thornton lands a shot to the head.
Thornton controlling the position well here. Banner rolled but Thornton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Thornton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A head kick by Banner misses #CL#
and Thornton moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Banner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thornton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner is looking to stand back up but Thornton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Banner.
Banner looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Thornton there.
Thornton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner taking some punishment here, with Thornton in his half guard. #T1#
Banner is trying to stand back up but Thornton is controlling him
Thornton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Emanuel Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thornton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thornton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
Thornton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Thornton.
Thornton trying to control the pace. #T2#
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.
Banner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thornton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banner taking some punishment here, with Thornton in his half guard. #SU#
Thornton stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banner working away.
Thornton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Thornton is doing well to control the position and prevent Banner from advancing to side control.
Thornton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thornton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thornton.
Thornton trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thornton controlling Banner's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thornton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Banner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thornton is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Emanuel Thornton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thornton tries to sprawl but Banner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Thornton is defending well.
Banner wants to control but Thornton is keeping him busy.
Thornton controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Banner is just content to waste time from the top position. Thornton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thornton 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 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thornton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thornton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thornton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Thornton connects with a nice short shot to Banner's temple.
Thornton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU#
Thornton stands up from half guard.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Banner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Banner wants to clinch
and Thornton counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Banner dives in and scores a takedown into Thornton's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thornton is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banner is wriggling around but Thornton manages to pass to half guard.
#T3#
Banner pushes Thornton off looking to stand but Thornton dives back in and keeps control.
Thornton working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thornton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banner pushes Thornton off looking to stand but Thornton dives back in and keeps control.
Thornton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
Thornton drops an elbow to the side of Banner's head.
Thornton working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banner is trying to stand up here but Thornton is controlling him well.
Thornton slows the pace down in half guard.
Banner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thornton scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU#
Thornton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thornton appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Thornton gets caught napping as Banner dives in and scores a takedown. Thornton manages to retain guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Thornton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emanuel Thornton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thornton working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Thornton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thornton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Thornton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Thornton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crockett is trying to defend but Thornton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crockett wants to improve his position but Thornton is controlling well.
Thornton trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crockett is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crockett is pressing down on Thornton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Thornton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thornton postures up in Crockett's guard and throws a big left but Crockett blocks it.
Crockett working a defensive guard here.
Crockett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crockett has a closed guard, preventing Thornton from standing up.
Thornton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crockett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crockett wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thornton is now in half guard.
Crockett is trying to maintain the position but Thornton is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crockett tries to roll over but Thornton keeps him under control.
Thornton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Crockett controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thornton throws a nice looking combination but Crockett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crockett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Crockett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thornton's guard.
Crockett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thornton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crockett trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Thornton pulls Crockett in close to prevent any damage.
Thornton has a closed guard, preventing Crockett from standing up.
Crockett trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thornton has control of Crockett's left arm, preventing Crockett from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crockett walks into a stiff left hand from Thornton.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crockett throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Thornton counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Crockett sneaks out the side door and pushes Thornton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Crockett looks winded!#TD2#
Crockett feints and as Thornton raises his hands in defense, Crockett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crockett won't allow Thornton to sweep him here.
Crockett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crockett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thornton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crockett wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Crockett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Crockett looking to score a takedown here. Thornton is defending well but Crockett drives through and ends up in Thornton's guard.
Thornton has Crockett pulled in close to control his posture.
Crockett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thornton pulls Crockett in to control the position.
Crockett 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.
Thornton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crockett wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Thornton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thornton controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Thornton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thornton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crockett is trying to maintain the position but Thornton is very close to passing his half guard.
Thornton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crockett is breathing heavily.
Crockett wants to improve his position but Thornton is controlling well.
Thornton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Thornton throws a strike but Crockett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crockett controlling the position.
Jesse Crockett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thornton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crockett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thornton postures up in Crockett's guard and throws a big left but Crockett blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Crockett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thornton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thornton wants to improve his position but Crockett is controlling well.
#T3#
Crockett trying to control from half guard but Thornton is working away. #SUB2#
Crockett is looking for a kimura here.
Crockett trying to control from Thornton's half guard. Thornton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thornton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thornton pulls Crockett in close to prevent any damage.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Crockett from controlling successfully. #ES#
Thornton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Thornton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Crockett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crockett is looking to take a break and control but Thornton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thornton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thornton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Crockett is looking for a kimura here.
Thornton is concentrating on defense, preventing Crockett from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse Crockett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Thornton gets a takedown into half guard.
Thornton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crockett trying to control here.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thornton in particular looking to stall.
Crockett is trying to maintain the position but Thornton is very close to passing his half guard.
Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crockett's head.
Crockett tries to get to full guard but Thornton has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Crockett drives through with a takedown into Thornton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Crockett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Crockett wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Thornton pulls Crockett in close to his closed guard and prevents Crockett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crockett trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Crockett being controlled here momentarily.
Crockett trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Crockett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thornton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thornton has Crockett pulled in close to control his posture.
Crockett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thornton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thornton has his hands on Crockett's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Crockett from controlling successfully.
Thornton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crockett's guard. #REVR#
Thornton throwing strikes from guard but Crockett blocks nicely.
Crockett working a defensive guard but Thornton passes into half guard.
Emanuel Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Crockett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Thornton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crockett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesse Crockett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Show drives through and clinches with Thornton against the cage.
Show stalls.
Thornton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thornton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thornton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thornton tries to break free but Show pushes him back against the cage.
Thornton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thornton working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Show - that landed with a thud.
Show keeps control of Thornton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton is trying to break the clinch but Show is controlling him.
Show missing with knees to the body.
Show manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Show - that landed with a thud.
#T1##BC2#
Show escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Show instigates a clinch.
Thornton is trying to force a seperation but Show has the dominant position.#BC2#
Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Show tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton attempts a counter takedown but Show avoids it well and moves away.
Thornton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Show.
Thornton trying to remain calm as Show controls from the top position.
Show looks up at the clock and then as Thornton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Show smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thornton tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Show wants to stand but Thornton has his arm trapped. #T2#
Thornton tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Show is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thornton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thornton shrugs it off.
Show looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thornton wants to hold on but Show pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Show controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Show looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thornton tries to control Show's body but Show pushes him off. Thornton squirms to his side and now Show has his back! #T3##SUB2#
Show has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Thornton is in real trouble here. Show gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Thornton is tapping out! Show wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Horror Show!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Thornton tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thornton has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Thornton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thornton manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Thornton's guard.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Silva wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
Thornton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Thornton blocks nicely.
Thornton is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva 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.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thornton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thornton counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Thornton's guard.#ES#
Thornton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Thornton is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva 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.
Thornton controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #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.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva wants to stand but Thornton is controlling his arm.
Thornton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Thornton wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Silva has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Thornton's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Thornton is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joao Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Thornton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ansome tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thornton throws a big right hand that misses.
Thornton preventing the sweep.
Ansome is adopting a defensive guard.
Ansome utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ansome trying to keep a closed guard but Thornton is proving a slippery customer.
Thornton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton throws a big elbow that misses.
Thornton postures up.
Thornton preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton is fighting to break Ansome's control of his arms but Ansome is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thornton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thornton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Ansome doesn't manage to clinch there - Thornton circles away.
Ansome misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Ansome rushes Thornton and presses him up against the cage.
Thornton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Thornton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Thornton.
Thornton sets himself, and Ansome steps forward looking for the clinch! Thornton avoids it this time.
Ansome throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thornton.
Thornton trying to control the position but Ansome is working away.
Ansome tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thornton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thornton throws a strike aimed at the side of Ansome's head but Ansome avoids it well.
Ansome tries to buck Thornton off but Thornton is having none of it.
Thornton working the ground and pound but Ansome is defending the strikes.
Thornton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ansome on the ground.
Thornton is looking to take a break and control but Ansome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ansome is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Thornton is looking to take a break and control but Ansome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Thornton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Thornton lands a nice forearm strike.
Thornton landing a few strikes.
Ansome manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thornton's best efforts.
Ansome moves into full guard.
Ansome is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ansome trying to mount his opponent but Thornton defends it.
Ansome looks winded!#T4#
Thornton is trying to get back to full guard.
Ansome thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thornton's head.
Thornton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ansome.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ansome in particular looking to stall.
Ansome wants to control but Thornton is keeping him busy.
Ansome prevents Thornton from improving his position.
Thornton wants to control but Ansome is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ansome prevents Thornton from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ansome is working for a submission of some sort.
Ansome is keen to just control but Thornton is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Thornton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ansome gets caught flat footed, as Thornton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ansome is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ansome passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Thornton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ansome.
Thornton is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ansome lands a big shot there that rocks Thornton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ansome unloads with some shots from mount but Thornton bucks and avoids them well.
Thornton tries to hold on but Ansome pushes him away. #SUB2#
Ansome wants to finish this one by submission but Thornton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ansome. #T1##SUB2#
Ansome is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thornton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thornton shrugs it off.
Ansome is breathing heavily.
Ansome avoids the attempt from Thornton to control.
Thornton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ansome tries to control but Thornton wriggling away.
Thornton can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ansome looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ansome lands a big shot there that rocks Thornton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Ansome has hold of Thornton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thornton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ansome trying to control but Thornton is having none of it. #T2#
Ansome lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thornton is squirming around, avoiding Ansome's attempts to control the action.
Ansome avoids the attempt from Thornton to control.
Ansome fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton tries to hold on but Ansome postures up.
Ansome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ansome fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ansome lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Ansome is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thornton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thornton!
Ansome lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Ansome from controlling successfully.
Thornton working a defensive guard here.
Thornton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ansome is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Ansome 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. #SUB2#
Ansome drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ansome jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ansome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thornton is keeping the position for now.
Thornton trying to control the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ansome is pushing down on Thornton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thornton is fighting to maintain full guard but Ansome has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ansome is looking for a kimura here.
Thornton is controlling Ansome's trapped leg to prevent Ansome from advancing to side control.
Thornton tries to get to full guard but Ansome has control of the leg.
Ansome is thwarting Thornton's attempts to control the position.
Ansome wants to pass the guard but Thornton is defending well.
Thornton trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Ansome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ansome shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thornton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ansome slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thornton is trying to control Ansome's posture but Ansome avoids it. #SUB2#
Ansome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thornton has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Thornton is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ansome fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thornton wants to control but Ansome postures up.
Dan Ansome has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ansome wants to control but Thornton is keeping him busy.
Thornton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Ansome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ansome lands some shots froms side control.
Ansome lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thornton can't do much from the bottom here.
Ansome advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Thornton wants to control but Ansome is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ansome has hold of Thornton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thornton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Thornton has left one of his arms exposed and Ansome doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Thornton screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Ansome!
Dan Ansome very nearly forgot to thank RAGS of a RONIN amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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