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Event:
EMPIRE FN11
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
Thornton is looking to control Scott's arms but Scott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thornton has his back to the cage.
Thornton misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Thornton's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC2#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Thornton throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Thornton throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Thornton throws a one two combo.
Scott checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thornton.#CL2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton stalling in the clinch but Scott improves position.
Scott gets through Thornton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Craig Thornton has been cut.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Scott lands a right hand.
Scott gets through Thornton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thornton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Scott controlling the action here for a moment.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Scott controls his hands.
#T1#
Scott cracks Thornton with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Thornton.
A nice left hand lands by Scott.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scott lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Thornton is rocked!
Scott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott leaning his opponent against the cage.
Scott unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thornton! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Scott is unloading with more strikes now! Thornton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Scott! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 14: Dangerfield vs Riak
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thornton.
Stack drops his hands momentarily and Thornton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thornton stalks Stack and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stack's face. Stack staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Novak Stack has been cut.
Thornton with a nice cross.#ROC2#Stack is rocked!
Thornton misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Stack counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Stack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Stack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thornton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thornton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Stack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thornton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Stack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thornton wants to control but Stack postures up.#T1##SUB#
Stack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Stack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stack tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thornton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Stack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thornton wants to control but Stack postures up.
Thornton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Stack has hold of Thornton's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Thornton seems comfortable defending it but Stack has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Thornton is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Thornton is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stack couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Novak Stack! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Thornton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thornton misses with a two punch combination.
Trapperson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Thornton is predictable there #TD#
and Trapperson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thornton!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Thornton reaches up around Trapperson's neck trying to control. But Trapperson takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Thornton! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Thornton is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Trapperson celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trappy Trapperson! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Geits, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Geits ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geits was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Geits moves out of range of the leg kick from Thornton.
Thornton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Geits on the side of the head.
Geits shoots for a double leg takedown but Thornton sprawls well. He's pushed Geits's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Thornton misses the target.
Geits changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Geits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Geits was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Geits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Geits was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thornton leaves Geits with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Geits has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses with a hook
and Geits counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thornton throws a jab when Geits was well out of range.
Geits with the counter takedown but Thornton avoids it easily.
Geits ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.#T1#
Geits ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Geits tries to counter it with a takedown but Thornton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Geits moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Geits misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thornton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thornton cracks Geits with a good jab.
Geits walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck for Geits with that takedown attempt.
Craig Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Geits.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thornton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Thornton. Those never looked like landing.
Thornton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Geits shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton misses with a looping right.#T2#
Thornton lands with a right hand.
Geits takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Geits walks into a stiff left hand from Thornton.
Geits slips a jab from Thornton.
Geits wants to land a leg kick but Thornton is out of range.
Thornton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Geits clinches with his opponent.
Thornton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Geits tries to score a body lock takedown but Thornton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Geits wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Thornton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Geits goes for a takedown attempt but Thornton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thornton takes a swing at Geits's ribcage but misses.
Thornton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thornton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Thornton. No joy for Geits on that attempt. #T3#
Thornton connects with a crisp jab.
Geits tries to close the distance and clinch but Thornton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Geits takes one to the side of the head.
Geits takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thornton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Geitss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thornton misses with a straight left.
A jab from Thornton does it's job there.
Craig Thornton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Geits.
Thornton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thornton cracks Geits with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thornton throws an off balance right hand
and Geits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton scores with a hook to the body. Geits takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geits moves away from the strike by Thornton.
Thornton connects with a body shot that sends Geits's belly button to the back.
Geits shoots in but Thornton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thornton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Geits slips a straight right by Thornton.
Geits tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Geits takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thornton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Geits backs up against the cage.
Geits slips under a jab.
Thornton takes a swing at Geits's ribcage but misses.
Thornton dips to his left and cracks Geits with an uppercut!
Thornton thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thornton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thornton lands an overhand right.
Geits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Craig Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton looks to land a right hand but Geits moved out of range.
Geits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
Geits ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Geits with the counter takedown but Thornton avoids it easily.
Geits ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton connects with a nice looking jab.
Thornton missing with a left hand there. Geits was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geits has his takedown stuffed
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton loads up on a big right hand but Geits slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Geits looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geits can do to turn this around?
Thornton misses with a right hand
letting Geits counter with a right hand.
Thornton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geits.
It seemed like Geits was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Geits looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Geits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Geits shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thornton but Thornton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Geits is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thornton takes a swing at Geits's ribcage but misses.
Geits drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thornton defends it well.
Geits shoots in and drives through. Thornton sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Thornton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craig Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Geits.
Thornton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Geits checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Geits takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thornton connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Geits drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Geits misses with a takedown attempt - Thornton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thornton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton scores with a nice strike.
Geits tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thornton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geits somewhat.
Geits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Thornton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Thornton throws a leg kick but Geits sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Geits.
Thornton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Geits's head backwards.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Geits tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Geits has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Geits is looking to clinch but Thornton is avoiding it.
Geits stuns Thornton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geits moves away.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Geits moves away and avoids it.
Craig Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geits on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Thornton there.
Geits is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thornton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Geits.
Thornton clobbers Geits with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target. #T4#
Thornton scores with a sloppy right hand. Geits should have avoided that one.
Thornton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Geits.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton throws the left hand but Geits avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thornton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Geits has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Geits and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Geits drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thornton defends it well.
Geits ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Geits feints the counter takedown.
Geits gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thornton.
Geits displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Pasha Geits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thornton throws a big shot that misses.
Geits moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thornton throws a jab but it's blocked by Geits.
Geits closes the distance and clinches up with Thornton, looking for a takedown. Geits pushes Thornton against the cage but Thornton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thornton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thornton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Geits counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Thornton.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geits moves away.
Geits changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Geits walks into a jab.
Thornton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Geits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Geits takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Thornton misses.
Geits looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thornton scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Geits is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geits will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Geits is still on wobbly legs! Can Thornton finish him?
Thornton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Geits slips under a jab.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Geits got wobbled bad by a big combination! Thornton presses forward with punches and knees until Geits stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Geits closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Thornton!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Thornton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 6
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Kolbeinsson has Thornton up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kolbeinsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thornton slips a jab from Kolbeinsson.
Thornton connects with a right hand. Kolbeinsson shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Mani Kolbeinsson has been cut.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Kolbeinsson takes one to the side of the head.
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
Thornton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thornton tries to land a front kick but Kolbeinsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kolbeinsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kolbeinsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thornton scores with a jab. Kolbeinsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolbeinsson manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolbeinsson misses with a left hand
and Thornton counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kolbeinsson clinches.
Still in the clinch, Kolbeinsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thornton.
#T1##BC2#
Kolbeinsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Thornton's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kolbeinsson slips a straight right by Thornton.
Thornton drops Kolbeinsson with a big left hand! Kolbeinsson is injured, injured bad! Thornton jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Thornton!
Craig Thornton very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA 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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Event:
EMPIRE 3
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Thornton lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Jovani Bianchi has been cut.
Thornton lands a glancing blow to the side of Bianchi's head.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Bianchi moves away and avoids it.
Bianchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bianchi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bianchi misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Bianchi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thornton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bianchi is in Thornton's guard.
Thornton wants to stand and escape but Bianchi is having none of it.
Bianchi connects with a couple of short punches.
Thornton is looking to stand up but Bianchi isn't so interested in that idea.
Bianchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bianchi postures up and lands a big shot to Thornton's brow.
Bianchi is working Thornton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bianchi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bianchi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thornton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bianchi on the ground.
Bianchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Thornton has wrist control.
Thornton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bianchi is controlling him.
Bianchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bianchi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thornton's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bianchi with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Thornton wants to get back to his feet but Bianchi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bianchi.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thornton is looking to stand up but Bianchi isn't so interested in that idea.
Bianchi with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bianchi misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Thornton coming out on top.#TD2#
Bianchi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bianchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bianchi 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. #ES#
Thornton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bianchi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Thornton gets underhooks to prevent Bianchi's takedown attempt.
Bianchi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thornton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bianchi is looking for a takedown.
Craig Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovani Bianchi.
A head punch on the inside from Bianchi fails to land.
Bianchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thornton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jab by Thornton.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Thornton has knocked Bianchi down with a huge combo! Thornton steps away and waves a wobbly Bianchi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Bianchi is rocked!
Craig Thornton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton tries a head kick but it misses.
Bianchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bianchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Thornton finish him?
Bianchi avoids the body shot from Thornton.
A punch combination from Thornton misses.
Bianchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Thornton misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Bianchi feints and as Thornton raises his hands in defense, Bianchi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thornton wriggles free and stands up.
Thornton misses with a few strikes there.
Bianchi misses with a hook. Thornton ducked under it nicely.
Thornton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thornton throws out a loose jab but Bianchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bianchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bianchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Bianchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bianchi throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range. #T3#
Thornton moves away from the strike by Bianchi.
Thornton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton connects with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Jovani Bianchi's cut even more.
Thornton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thornton stuns Bianchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bianchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Bianchi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thornton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bianchi is in Thornton's guard.
Bianchi looks winded!
Thornton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bianchi is controlling him. #ES#
Thornton pushes Bianchi off and gets back to his feet.
Bianchi takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bianchi avoids the body shot from Thornton.
#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bianchi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thornton did well to prevent Bianchi getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton tries to kick Bianchi off but Bianchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thornton is staying active underneath Bianchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Bianchi prevents Thornton from standing back up.
Bianchi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thornton wants to get back to his feet.
Bianchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bianchi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thornton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bianchi.
Bianchi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thornton is looking to escape.
Bianchi winds up and cracks Thornton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bianchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thornton defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton is trying to stand up here but Bianchi is controlling him well.
Bianchi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thornton is trying to stand back up but Bianchi is controlling him
Bianchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bianchi slips a nice elbow through Thornton's hands, connecting with Thornton's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jovani Bianchi'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 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a head kick.
Thornton slips a jab from Bianchi.
Bianchi throws a hook but Thornton avoids it easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Thornton has knocked Bianchi down with a huge combo! Thornton steps away and waves a wobbly Bianchi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bianchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Thornton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Thornton! Bianchi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Thornton!
Craig Thornton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Kipper walks into a straight right hand from Thornton.
Kipper ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kipper.
Thornton throws a big counter combination but Kipper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thornton tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Kipper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thornton!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kipper working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SU2#
Kipper decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thornton lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kipper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thornton looks to land a body kick but Kipper moved away.
Thornton scores with the left hand. Kipper knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thornton connects with a jab.
A big right from Thornton misses.
Thornton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kippers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kipper looks winded!
Thornton tests Kipper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kipper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kipper wants to counter the offense by Thornton and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Thornton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kipper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kipper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kipper or perhaps it was just good defense by Thornton, which made it look bad.
Kipper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kipper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thornton misses with a double jab.
Craig Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kipper takes one on the button.
Kipper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thornton.
Thornton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thornton lands a nice shot to the body.
Craig Thornton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kipper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thornton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kipper tries to avoid it but Thornton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kipper to the ground. Kipper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Thornton.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thornton is looking to slow Kipper down with leg kicks.
Thornton throws a series of punches but Kipper moves out of range.
Thornton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kipper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thornton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kipper wants to counter the offense by Thornton and move into the clinch position.
Sloppy strikes from Thornton. Those never looked like landing.
Kipper checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch combination from Thornton misses.
Thornton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thornton cracks a nice hook into Kipper's ribs.
Thornton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kipper circles away quickly and effectively.
Thornton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thornton misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Kipper moves out of range of the body kick.
Kipper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice jab there from Thornton.
Kipper ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton throws a right and a left that Kipper avoids nicely.
Thornton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thornton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thornton clobbers Kipper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thornton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kipper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thornton.
Thornton swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kipper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thornton looks to land a combination. Kipper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thornton is looking to chop away at Kipper's legs. #T4#
Thornton misses with a looping right.
Thornton lands a really nice looking cross but Kipper seems unphased.
Thornton avoids the head kick by Kipper.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kipper is just out of range.
Kipper moves out of range of the body kick from Thornton.
Kipper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thornton throws out a loose jab but Kipper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Thornton. Those never looked like landing.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thornton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kipper tries to move into range but Thornton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Kipper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thornton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thornton is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kipper.
Kipper moves out of range of the body kick.
Thornton shoots in looking for a takedown. Kipper tries to sprawl out of it but Thornton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kipper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thornton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thornton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thornton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kipper back to the cage. Thornton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thornton scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kipper blocks the leg kick.
Kipper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kipper tries to counter with a clinch but Thornton shakes him off and moves away.
Thornton cracks Kipper with an open hand slap.
Craig Thornton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thornton throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Kipper moves into the clinch.
Thornton is trying to push Kipper away but Kipper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kipper tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Thornton.
Kipper is breathing heavily.
Thornton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Kipper has picked Thornton up - he's going for a ride! Kipper dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1##ES#
Thornton kicks Kipper off and gets back to his feet.
Kipper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Thornton does no damage.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thornton throws a series of strikes that have Kipper backpedaling.
Thornton is looking to land body kicks.
Thornton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thornton looks to land a combination but Kipper avoids it well.
Kipper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton digs a good hook to Kipper's body.
Kipper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kipper can do to turn this around?
Thornton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thornton scores with a decent looking hook.
Thornton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Thornton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thornton with a hook.
Thornton scores with a shot to the body.
Thornton stalks Kipper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kipper's face. Kipper staggers backwards, shaken.
Thornton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thornton throws a hook but Kipper avoids it easily.
Thornton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Thornton.
Kipper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kipper moves forwards but Thornton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thornton tries to bum rush Kipper with a series of wild strikes but Kipper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thornton!
Thornton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thornton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kipper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thornton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thornton throws a wild body kick that Kipper sees coming a mile off.
Kipper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Thornton does no damage.
Craig Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kipper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kipper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thornton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thornton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Kipper on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kipper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thornton throws a series of punches but Kipper moves out of range.
Thornton throws a chopping leg kick but Kipper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kipper is looking for the big counter here.
Thornton throws a right and a left that Kipper avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Thornton. Those never looked like landing.
Kipper dodges the punch combination from Thornton.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kipper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton works the jab nicely.
Thornton scores with a nice right hand.
Kipper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thornton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thornton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kipper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thornton fails to land with a series of punches.
Thornton misses with a two punch combination.
Kipper takes one to the chin there.
Kipper just misses with a punch to the body.
Kipper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thornton looks to land a combination. Kipper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the liver by Thornton. Beautiful body shot.
Thornton throws a front kick aimed at Kipper's knee but Kipper avoids it well.
Thornton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kipper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kipper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Decent striking displayed by Thornton there.#T1#
Thornton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Thornton does no damage.
Kipper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thornton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton tries to land a leg kick but Kipper saw it coming and moves away.
Thornton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kipper slips a jab and a cross from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a double jab.
Thornton throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kipper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kipper.
Kipper prevents Thornton from getting back to his feet.
Thornton keeping full guard, as Kipper tries to pass.
Kipper stops Thornton from standing up. #T2#
Kipper controlling from the top position.
Kipper won't allow Thornton to get back to his feet.
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.
The crowd cheers as Thornton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kipper doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton lands a really nice looking cross but Kipper seems unphased.
Thornton throws a leg kick that misses.
Kipper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thornton throws a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Kipper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Thornton as he connects with a hook.
Thornton scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton lands a nice shot that snaps Kipper's head back.
#T3#
Thornton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kipper ducks right into an uppercut from Thornton.
Kipper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thornton.
A jab from Thornton finds it's way through Kipper's defenses.
Thornton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kipper is out of range.
Thornton throws a body punch but Kipper moves out of range.
Thornton throws a combination. Kipper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Kipper walks into a jab.
Thornton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thornton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kipper manages to avoid it.
Thornton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thornton lands a glancing blow to the side of Kipper's head.#T4#
A nice combination there by Thornton.
Thornton cracks Kipper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kipper is just out of range.
Thornton cracks a nice hook into Kipper's ribs.
Thornton lands a slapping body shot.
Thornton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kipper checks a low kick from Thornton.
Thornton digs a good body shot into Kipper's ribs.
Thornton lands a really nice looking cross but Kipper seems unphased.
Thornton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kipper. Kipper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Thornton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thornton fails to land with a series of punches.
Reece Kipper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Thornton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kipper moves out of range as Thornton throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Thornton!
Craig Thornton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bondi MMA, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Reece Kipper stepped up to the mic, saying 'i tired my hardest, i will get back in the gym and be back.'. |
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