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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
McCann dives in and scores a takedown into Thornton's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton is trying to hold McCann in close to prevent damage but McCann has managed to pass into half guard.
McCann scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#
It looks like Vicente Thornton has been cut.
McCann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
McCann is looking for a kimura but Thornton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCann to get the leverage.
McCann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thornton trying to hold on to McCann's head to control him but McCann postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thornton trying to hold on to McCann's head to control him but McCann postures up.
#T1#
McCann controlling the pace.
Thornton is controlling McCann's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thornton trying to control here.
McCann is taking a breather. Thornton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#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.
McCann wants to stand but Thornton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Thornton trying to control from the bottom.
McCann stalling.
Thornton wants to control but McCann is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCann throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Thornton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCann's guard.
McCann is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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#
McCann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thornton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thornton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Thornton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
McCann has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thornton doesn't defend quickly enough and McCann has managed to lock this one up! Can Thornton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McCann on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Madeleine McCann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Carter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Carter tries to pass to full mount but Thornton defends it.
Carter controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Carter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thornton sees it coming and defends easily.
Thornton is concentrating on defense, preventing Carter from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is thwarting Thornton's attempts to control the position.
Thornton desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Carter controlling the action here.
Thornton trying to control but Carter postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Carter is working for a kimura but Thornton is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Thornton looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Carter is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carter lands a nice short elbow.
Carter controlling the pace. #SU2#
Carter stands up out of the half guard.
Carter connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Vicente Thornton has been cut.#CL2#
Carter has closed the distance and engaged Thornton in a clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter shoots in for a double leg but Thornton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carter misses with a combination
#TD#
and Thornton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carter! #SUB#
Thornton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thornton but great work by Carter.#SU2#
Carter decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Carter manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thornton.#T4##CL2#
Carter has closed the distance and engaged Thornton in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Carter drives through and clinches with Thornton against the cage.
#TD2#
Carter decides to pull guard.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Thornton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thornton throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thornton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carter controls the pace.
Thornton looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vicente Thornton'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.
#R2#
Thornton shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thornton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carter lands a brutal head kick. Thornton looks out on his feet and Carter throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rick Carter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Thornton leaves Mccurdy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mccurdy forces Thornton back against the cage and clinches.
Thornton wants a takedown.
Thornton prevents the takedown attempt.
Thornton is trying to pull guard but Mccurdy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccurdy tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccurdy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Vicente Thornton has been cut.
Thornton stuffs the takedown.
Vicente Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Mccurdy.
Mccurdy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thornton defends well and Mccurdy ends up having to push Thornton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mccurdy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thornton as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A head kick misses from Mccurdy.
Mccurdy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thornton pinned against the cage. Thornton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thornton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mccurdy manages to circle out of the way.
Thornton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mccurdy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Mccurdy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thornton breaks from the clinch.
Mccurdy shoots in but no luck this time.
Thornton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mccurdy.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mccurdy as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Mccurdy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thornton tries to avoid it but Mccurdy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thornton to the ground. Thornton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mccurdy looks winded!
Thornton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mccurdy as he jumps to the side.
Mccurdy with a poor takedown
and Thornton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mccurdy thinking.
Thornton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mccurdy pinned against the cage. Mccurdy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mccurdy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3##CL2#
Mccurdy instigates a clinch.
Mccurdy letting Thornton take a breather here.
Mccurdy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thornton walks away with a smile on his face. Mccurdy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mccurdy shoots in and drives through. Thornton sprawls well.
Mccurdy falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Thornton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mccurdy won't be happy with that.
Mccurdy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thornton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4##SUB#
Thornton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mccurdy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mccurdy wants to control but Thornton postures up.
Thornton landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton working away.
The strikes coming from Thornton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Thornton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thornton is putting a hurting on Mccurdy here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Thornton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mccurdy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mccurdy parries the strikes from Thornton easily there. Thornton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mccurdy to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vicente Thornton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Thornton or perhaps it was just good defense by Mccurdy, which made it look bad.
Thornton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mccurdy throws a series of punches but Thornton avoids them all with ease.
Mccurdy misses with a series of wild punches.
Thornton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccurdy shoots for a double leg takedown but Thornton sprawls well. He's pushed Mccurdy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mccurdy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Mccurdy fails with a takedown attempt.
Vicente Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Mccurdy.
Mccurdy is breathing heavily.
Mccurdy shoots in but no luck this time.
Sean Mccurdy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thornton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thornton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thornton wants it to stay on the feet.
Mccurdy throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Thornton counters by clinching up.
Thornton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mccurdy trying to control the position but instead, Thornton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mccurdy into the cage.
Thornton has Mccurdy pushed against the cage.#T2#
Thornton stalling the fight.
#BC#
Thornton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sean Mccurdy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Thornton tries to keep at a distance but Mccurdy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mccurdy is pressed up against the cage. Thornton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mccurdy down to the mat. Mccurdy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mccurdy shoots in but Thornton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mccurdy shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Mccurdy. No joy for Thornton on that attempt.
Mccurdy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Mccurdy shoots for a takedown but Thornton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thornton goes for a double leg but Mccurdy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mccurdy continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Mccurdy has managed to clinch.
Thornton looking for a takedown.
Thornton is trying to break free.
Thornton slows down the pace here.
Mccurdy is trying to stall.
Thornton is trying to break the clinch but Mccurdy has him pressed against the cage.
Thornton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccurdy has him pressed against the cage.#T4##TD#
Thornton has hold of one of Mccurdy's legs. Mccurdy is fighting the takedown attempt but Thornton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Thornton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Mccurdy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thornton is aware though and is defending well.
Thornton scoring with some ground and pound.
Thornton landing with the ground and pound.
Thornton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mccurdy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thornton is working Mccurdy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mccurdy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thornton chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thornton is in close to Mccurdy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Thornton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vicente Thornton's cut.
That's time! Thornton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mccurdy misses with a wild combination.
Vicente Thornton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thornton blocks a leg kick.
Thornton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mccurdy shoots in but no luck this time.
Mccurdy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thornton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mccurdy.
Thornton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mccurdy tries to avoid it but Thornton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mccurdy to the ground. Mccurdy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thornton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mccurdy.
Thornton attempts a counter takedown but Mccurdy avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mccurdy moves into the clinch.
Mccurdy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Thornton jumps guard.
#SUB#
Thornton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mccurdy is aware though and is defending well.
Thornton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mccurdy.
Thornton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mccurdy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Thornton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mccurdy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mccurdy is trying to work for a kimura but Thornton is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccurdy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thornton pushes Mccurdy off looking to stand but Mccurdy dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Thornton wants to control but Mccurdy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton is concentrating on defense, preventing Mccurdy from advancing position.
Vicente Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mccurdy is working for a submission of some sort.
Mccurdy controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Thornton stuffs the takedown.
Vicente Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Mccurdy.#CL2#
Mccurdy darts in and clinches Thornton up against the cage.#BC#
Thornton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mccurdy pushes Thornton up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Thornton jumps guard and drags Mccurdy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thornton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mccurdy is one step ahead there.
Thornton is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Mccurdy wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thornton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mccurdy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sean Mccurdy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vicente Thornton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mccurdy throws a wild body kick that Thornton sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Mccurdy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thornton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Thornton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 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.
Thornton misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Black counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thornton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Black keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thornton's efforts to push away.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thornton prevents it.
Black jumps guard but Thornton stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Thornton jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Thornton throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thornton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thornton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Thornton looking for subs off his back but Black has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SU2#
Black stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Thornton misses with a takedown
and Black counters with a left and a right that stings Thornton. #T2#
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Black tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Thornton's head and hops out.
Black tries to counter with a clinch but Thornton shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thornton is defended easily by Black.
Black steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thornton.#T3#
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Thornton has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Black is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thornton is defending well.
Black letting Thornton take a breather here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thornton looking to slow down the pace here.
Thornton is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Black gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thornton regains guard.
Thornton looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thornton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Thornton is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Black gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thornton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thornton off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Black dominated that round.
That's time! Thornton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Black stuffs the takedown.
Black with the counter takedown but Thornton avoids it easily.
Thornton fails with the takedown.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thornton defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Thornton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thornton defends it well.#T1#
Thornton closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Thornton pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thornton with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Black moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thornton tries to control but Black manages to take his back.#SU2#
What's going on here? Black has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Thornton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Thornton misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Black counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Black is trying to trip Thornton. He has hold of a leg but Thornton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Black persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Black stands up from Thornton's guard - Black perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thornton doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Black counters with a crisp one two that drops Thornton! Black thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thornton to his feet! Thornton is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!#T3#
Thornton has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Black is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thornton can't fight it off and eventually Black manages to take the fight to the floor. Thornton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thornton is looking to stand back up but Black counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thornton.
Christian Black has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR##SU2#
Black escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vicente Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton shoots and misses
and Black counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Thornton badly! He tries to strike back but Black puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Thornton out cold! Oh man, Thornton will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christian Black!
After the fight, Christian Black was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Ellis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matt Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for Thornton on that attempt.
Ellis throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Ellis drives through with a takedown into Thornton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thornton is trying to keep Ellis in close.
#SUB2#
Ellis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ellis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thornton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ellis defends it easily.
Ellis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Ellis works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ellis is working for a submission of some sort.
Thornton trying to control from the bottom.
Ellis is trying to control. Thornton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ellis is trying to work for a kimura but Thornton is defending well.
Ellis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thornton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thornton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thornton wants to control but Ellis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Ellis circles away easily
and Ellis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Ellis gets a double leg takedown into Thornton's guard.
Thornton is pulling down on Ellis's head to control his posture.
Thornton has a closed guard, preventing Ellis from standing up. #T3#
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis stays in close to Thornton's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ellis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ellis looks winded!
Ellis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
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.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Ellis postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ellis as Thornton shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thornton gets a double leg takedown into Ellis's guard.#ES2#
Ellis has his feet on Thornton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thornton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ellis dives in for a single leg takedown but Thornton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thornton has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ellis! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ellis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ellis lands a leg kick that knocks Thornton off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Ellis has closed the distance and engaged Thornton in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ellis has Thornton up against the cage in a clinch.
Thornton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ellis is defending well.#TD2#
Ellis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thornton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ellis drops back looking for a leg! Thornton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thornton manages to kick Ellis off! Ellis jumps back into Thornton's guard.
Thornton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Ellis advances position into side control!
Ellis trying to control the position but Thornton is working away.
Thornton is looking to reverse the position.
Ellis working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ellis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton is trying to control Ellis's posture but Ellis avoids 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ellis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thornton keeps working.
Thornton struggling a bit here.
Ellis trying to control the position but Thornton is working away. #SU2#
Ellis stands up.
Ellis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thornton circles away.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Thornton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Ellis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thornton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ellis.
Vicente Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ellis.
Ellis throws a leg kick #TD#
and Thornton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ellis!
Ellis tries to improve position but can't.
Ellis struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Thornton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thornton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Thornton scoring with punches from side control.
Thornton misses with the ground and pound.
Thornton throwing strikes but Ellis manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Thornton is looking to regain half guard here but Ellis keeps moving and retains side control.
Thornton is trying to control Ellis's posture but Ellis avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Ellis decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Ellis has managed to clinch.
Thornton is trying to break the clinch but Ellis has him pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ellis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thornton taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ellis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ellis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thornton.
Ellis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thornton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ellis tries to avoid it but Thornton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ellis to the ground. Ellis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thornton shoots in and drives through. Ellis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown but Thornton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Thornton. No joy for Ellis on that attempt.
As Ellis looks to move away, Thornton throws a big counter combo but Ellis just gets out of the way.
Ellis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thornton avoids it really well and circles away.
Thornton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ellis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thornton. #T1##CL2#
Ellis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thornton, pushing him back against the cage.
Ellis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thornton to keep the fight standing.
Ellis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thornton walks away with a smile on his face. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but Ellis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ellis shoots in for a double leg but Thornton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thornton tries to clinch there but Ellis circles away.
Ellis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thornton swivels and escapes.#T2##CL#
Thornton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thornton has had enough of the clinch but Ellis keeps him there for the moment.
Thornton stalling the fight.
Ellis is trying to pull guard but Thornton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thornton.
Thornton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Thornton.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Thornton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Thornton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ellis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ellis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Ellis lands a right hand.
Ellis has Thornton pressed against the cage, preventing Thornton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ellis tries for a takedown but Thornton manages to get underhooks.
Thornton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thornton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thornton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ellis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thornton jumps guard but Ellis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ellis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thornton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ellis is keeping busy.
Ellis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Thornton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ellis pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Ellis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ellis is looking to stand up but Thornton isn't so interested in that idea.
Ellis is pulling down on Thornton's head to control his posture.
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matt Ellis has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Ellis pushes Thornton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thornton enables Ellis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thornton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Ellis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ellis 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Ellis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 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.
Thornton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strange is fending him off so far but Thornton persists. Nope, Strange circles away and we're back to standing.
Strange feints the counter takedown.
Strange looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Thornton closes the distance and clinches up with Strange, looking for a takedown. Thornton pushes Strange against the cage but Strange circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strange wants to counter with a clinch but Thornton pushes him away.
Strange should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thornton misses with a takedown attempt - Strange sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton shoots for a double leg takedown but Strange sprawls well. He's pushed Thornton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thornton.
And Strange tries to counter it with a takedown but Thornton pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##TD#
Thornton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thornton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strange blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thornton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thornton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Strange to regain full guard.
Thornton throwing strikes from guard but Strange blocks nicely.
Thornton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thornton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thornton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thornton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thornton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strange has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Thornton stopping the sweep attempt from Strange.
Thornton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thornton is working Strange over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thornton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strange works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thornton throws a strike but Strange rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thornton has his hands on Strange's head, controlling the position.
Strange postures up.
Strange trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thornton wants to sweep here but Strange controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton has his hands on Strange's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Thornton trying to control the position.
Thornton has control of Strange's left arm, preventing Strange from doing any damage.
Strange scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thornton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Strange thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strange won't allow Thornton to sweep him here.
Thornton looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strange with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Strange is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thornton trying to keep a closed guard but Strange is proving a slippery customer.
Strange content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strange trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Strange postures up.
Strange wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thornton throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Strange counters with a single leg into guard. Thornton didn't expect that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Strange 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.
Strange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Strange dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vicente Thornton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thornton darts in looking for a takedown but Strange gets double underhooks and turns Thornton into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Strange misses.#TD#
Thornton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Thornton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Strange has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thornton but great work by Strange.
Thornton regains half guard.
Strange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thornton is doing well to control the position and prevent Strange from advancing to side control.
Strange wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thornton keeps working.
Vicente Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton is looking for a sweep. Strange is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Strange looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Thornton is defending against the submission attempts here by Strange.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Strange is trying to work for a kimura but Thornton is defending well.
Thornton wants to control but Strange is keeping busy.
Thornton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#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.
Thornton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strange.
Thornton scores with a few weak punches.
Thornton is looking for a sweep. Strange is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Strange is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thornton sees it coming and defends easily.
Thornton trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Strange is looking for a kimura here.
Thornton trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Strange takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Strange lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Strange lands a nice short elbow.
Thornton trying to control from the bottom.
Thornton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strange is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Strange maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thornton could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Strange has cracked it and Thornton is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Strange!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Strange!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ducati moves into the clinch.
Thornton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thornton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Ducati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thornton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ducati tries to avoid it but Thornton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ducati to the ground. Ducati escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Ducati's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Ducati looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thornton!
Thornton is trying to control Ducati's posture but Ducati avoids it.
Thornton trying to remain calm as Ducati controls from the top position.#SU2#
Ducati decides to stand back up. Ducati steps back and let's Thornton get back to his feet.#CL2#
Ducati has closed the distance and engaged Thornton in a clinch.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Ducati.
Thornton just leaning against Ducati, taking a breather.
Thornton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ducati is keeping busy.
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#
Ducati turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1#
Ducati controls the position.
Ducati tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Thornton is trying to control Ducati's posture but Ducati avoids it.
Ducati gets to mount! Thornton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Thornton throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ducati. What's that going to do exactly?
Ducati controlling from mount. #T2#
Ducati with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Vicente Thornton has been cut.
Ducati connects with a bit shot that sees Thornton covering up! More strikes from Ducati and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ducati is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ducati!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Tremor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tremor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thornton.
Thornton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Thornton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tremor's guard.#SUB2#
Tremor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thornton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Thornton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Thornton throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thornton's guard. #REVB#
Tremor wants to get up but he can't break Thornton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Thornton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thornton has Tremor pulled in close to control his posture.
Tremor is looking to stand up but Thornton won't let him.
Tremor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Thornton is adopting a defensive guard.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Tremor postures up.
Thornton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #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.
Tremor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thornton is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tremor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tremor throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Tremor throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tremor!
Tremor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tremor lands a body shot.
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.#T3#
Tremor throws a wild body kick that Thornton sees coming a mile off.
Tremor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tremor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thornton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tremor throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thornton attempts a counter takedown but Tremor avoids it well and moves away.
Thornton blocks the body kick.
Tremor throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kiko Tremor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tremor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thornton blocks the body kick.
Tremor throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tremor connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Vicente Thornton has been cut.
Tremor looks winded!
Tremor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Thornton counters with a single leg into guard. Tremor didn't expect that. #T4##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tremor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thornton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thornton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton works over Tremor with some ground and pound from guard.
Tremor 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 working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thornton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton postures up in Tremor's guard and throws a big left but Tremor blocks it.
Thornton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Tremor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thornton uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Thornton tries for a kimura but Tremor is defending well.
Check out the look on Thornton'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.
A close round but Kiko Tremor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vicente Thornton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thornton shoots in looking for a takedown. Tremor tries to sprawl out of it but Thornton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tremor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thornton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thornton attempts a counter takedown but Tremor avoids it well and moves away.
Tremor is looking to land body kicks.
Tremor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tremor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thornton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tremor throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Tremor misses
and Thornton counters with a right hand to the body.
Tremor throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Thornton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tremor's guard.
Tremor trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Thornton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thornton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tremor looking for a sweep. Not yet Tremor, not yet.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tremor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tremor is breathing heavily.
Thornton is looking to work some ground and pound but Tremor has wrist control.
Vicente Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tremor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thornton is in close to Tremor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thornton working some strikes from top position.
Thornton chips away with some ground and pound.
Thornton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Tremor looking for a guillotine here but Thornton defends easily.
Thornton is working Tremor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Thornton preventing the sweep.
Tremor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thornton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thornton connects with a couple of short punches.
Tremor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thornton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tremor is trying to keep Thornton in close.
Thornton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Thornton throws a big elbow that misses.
Thornton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tremor wants to sweep but no luck.
Thornton is in close to Tremor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tremor wants to sweep but no luck.
Thornton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thornton throws a strike but Tremor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tremor preventing the sweep.
Thornton looking to control.
Thornton has his hands on Tremor's head, controlling the position.
Tremor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SUB#
Thornton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Tremor postures up. #SU2#
Tremor gets to his feet - Thornton follows without any prompting.
Tremor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thornton avoids the head kick by Tremor.
Tremor misses with a head kick.
Tremor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thornton throws a counter high kick but Tremor was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Thornton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vicente Thornton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tremor tries to land a front kick but Thornton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thornton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremor sprawls and moves away.
Tremor slaps away a takedown attempt from Thornton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tremor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thornton blocks it well.
Tremor throws a leg kick #TD#
and Thornton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tremor has momentary wrist control but Thornton slips an elbow through the middle.
Tremor is trying to control the position but Thornton postures up.
Thornton stops Tremor from standing up.
Thornton postures up in Tremor's guard and throws a big left but Tremor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton works over Tremor with some ground and pound from guard.
Thornton landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Tremor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thornton defends it easily.
Thornton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Thornton working some strikes from top position.
Thornton throws a strike but Tremor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tremor wants to stand but Thornton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thornton has Tremor pulled in close to control his posture.
Tremor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thornton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Thornton blocks the low kick.
Thornton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tremor.
Tremor looks to land a body kick but Thornton moved away.#T3#
Tremor wants to slow Thornton down by chopping away at his legs.
Tremor throws out a leg kick but Thornton moves out of range and Tremor only half commits.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thornton shoots in for a double leg but Tremor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kiko Tremor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tremor misses with a body kick.
Tremor is looking to land body kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Tremor as Thornton shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton checks a leg kick.
Thornton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Thornton blocks the leg kick.
Thornton avoids the head kick by Tremor.
#T4#
Tremor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tremor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thornton is looking to counter the offense by Tremor and move into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Thornton blocks the low kick.
Kiko Tremor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton checks a leg kick.
Tremor tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tremor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thornton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tremor tries to avoid it but Thornton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tremor to the ground. Tremor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tremor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tremor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiko Tremor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tremor 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiko Tremor!
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