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Event:
KOP EXCESS
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Thorne both land. Nice combination.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Thorne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorne ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a double jab
and Thorne counters with a nice body shot.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Thorne moved out of range nicely.
Thorne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Thorne throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Thorne blocks it.
Thorne slips under a jab.
Hawthorne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Hawthorne swings widly with a right hand
letting Thorne counter with a right hand. #ROC#Hawthorne is rocked!
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorne scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorne finish him?#T1#
Thorne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawthorne switches off momentarily and Thorne cracks him with a monster right hand! Hawthorne topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Thorne dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Thorne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kip Thorne!
During a confident post fight interview, Kip Thorne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VFC 102 Schwarzschild vs Welch
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Redd closes the distance and clinches up with Thorne, looking for a takedown. Redd pushes Thorne against the cage but Thorne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redd has been working on his balance at LA Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thorne.
Thorne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorne works the jab nicely.#TD#
Redd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thorne's guard.
Thorne pulls Redd in close to prevent any damage.
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorne is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redd wants to control from the top but Thorne keeps moving.
Thorne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Redd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thorne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Redd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Redd looks for a takedown but Thorne sprawls well.
Redd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kodiyak Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thorne defends well and Redd ends up having to push Thorne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Thorne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redd being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Redd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Redd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2##SUB#
Redd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Thorne is posturing up here but Redd has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Thorne tries to roll out but it's too tight and Thorne has to tap! Slick submission there by Redd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kodiyak Redd!
Kodiyak Redd retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Kodiyak Redd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC 99
Date: Jul 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Brolin loads up on a big right hand but Thorne slips the punch.
Thorne lands a right hook to the body.
Thorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Thorne finds it's target.
Brolin ducks under a wild hook from Thorne.
Thorne sets himself, and Brolin steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorne avoids it this time.
Thorne avoids the head kick by Brolin.
Thorne throwing a counter right hand but Brolin manages to avoid it.
Thorne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been informed that Brolin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Brolin rushes Thorne and presses him up against the cage.
Brolin tries to throw a body punch but Thorne avoids it by throwing Brolin back against the cage.
Thorne can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorne working hard to break the clinch.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorne is trying to break the clinch but Brolin has him pressed against the cage.
Thorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorne pushes Brolin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Thorne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brolin pushes Thorne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorne'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.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Thorne wants to get back to striking at distance but Brolin won't allow it.
Brolin misses with a body punch.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Brolin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
Thorne lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin pushes Thorne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorne lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Thorne misses with a punch to the body.
Thorne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorne prevents a body shot from Brolin.
Nice body punch from Thorne. #T2#
Brolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brolin cracks Thorne with a nice body shot.
Thorne tries to work over Brolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorne.
Thorne can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
Thorne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Thorne tries to circle away but Brolin has him pinned against the cage.
Thorne lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
Brolin tries to work over Thorne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorne takes a shot to the head.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorne's elbow.
Thorne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Thorne misses with a body punch.
Brolin misses with a body punch.
Thorne lands an uppercut.#ROC#Brolin is rocked!
Thorne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorne finish him?
Thorne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorne dips a shoulder and cracks Brolin with a mighty uppercut! Brolin falls back against the cage and Thorne unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brolin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Thorne screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Thorne!
A very excited looking Kip Thorne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
VFC 96 Caruga vs Da Silva Jr
Date: Jul 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Heelan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thorne scores with a body shot.
A jab from Thorne misses.
Thorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heelan scores with a hook to the body. Thorne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heelan throws a lazy right hand but Thorne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heelan misses with a hook to the body
and Thorne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Heelan. Thorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heelan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Heelan.
Heelan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorne moves away.
Heelan throws a right hand that Thorne ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorne also avoids with ease.
Thorne is looking for the big counter here.
Heelan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heelan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thorne. Thorne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heelan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heelan takes a swing at Thorne's ribcage but misses.
Thorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heelan.
Heelan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Thorne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heelan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thorne to counter with a crisp jab.
Heelan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thorne 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.
Thorne throws a right and a left that Heelan avoids nicely.
Heelan misses with a wild body shot.
Thorne 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.
Thorne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thorne scores with a punch to the head.
Heelan lands a nice shot to the body.
Heelan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorne throws a hook but Heelan avoids it easily.
Heelan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heelan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heelan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heelan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorne punishes Heelan's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Thorne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heelan at a distance.
Thorne 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.
Tobey Heelan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorne scores with a hook to the body. Heelan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heelan misses with a body punch
and Thorne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorne throws a combination. Heelan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thorne throws an overhand right that lands on Heelan's shoulder, as Heelan tries to avoid the shot.
Heelan throwing a counter right hand but Thorne manages to avoid it.
Heelan throws a sloppy body shot
and Thorne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heelan throws a series of punches but Thorne avoids them all with ease.
Heelan is breathing heavily.
Heelan throws a right hand that misses
and Thorne counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Heelan is rocked!
Thorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Heelan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Thorne counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Heelan! He's just covering up as Thorne starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Thorne!
Kip Thorne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Thorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall ducks right into an uppercut from Thorne.
Thorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall is looking to counter the offense by Thorne and move into the clinch.
Hall moves out of range as Thorne strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorne. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Thorne is quick to defend against it.
Thorne misses with an uppercut.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Thorne blocks the leg kick.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorne.#T1#
Thorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorne 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.#CL#
Hall rushes Thorne and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Hall manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thorne defends well.
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.
Thorne content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Thorne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thorne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall trying to control the position.
#T3#
Thorne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Hall working for submissions but it's allowed Thorne to get to half guard.
Thorne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Thorne controlling the action here.
Thorne trying to advance position but Hall counters by regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kip Thorne will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hall rather than just go for the knockout.
Thorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thorne swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
A big right from Thorne misses.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Thorne breaks away and moves out of range.
Thorne throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Thorne tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Thorne manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hall instigates a clinch.
Thorne can't break the clinch.
Thorne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Hall pulls guard effortlessly.
Thorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Thorne is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hall has his foot on Thorne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thorne works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Thorne trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Thorne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thorne is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thorne is sitting in close to Hall's body. Hall has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thorne is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thorne is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Brolin looks to land a combination but Thorne avoids it well.
Brolin throws a hook but Thorne avoids it easily.
Josh Brolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brolin throws an off balance right hand
letting Thorne counter with a right hand.
Brolin's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brolin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thorne moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thorne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brolin.
Thorne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thorne blocks a head kick by Brolin.
Brolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thorne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorne cracks Brolin with a good jab.
Thorne slips a straight right by Brolin.
Thorne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thorne cracks Brolin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Brolin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thorne pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Brolin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Thorne!
During a confident post fight interview, Kip Thorne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TR68
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Thorne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crosser misses with a body shot
and Crosser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like John Crosser has been cut.#CL#
Crosser rushes Thorne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crosser presses Thorne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorne can't break the clinch.
Crosser lands with a left to the head.
Crosser prevents a body shot from Thorne. #BC#
Crosser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crosser dodges the punch combination from Thorne.
#CL#
Crosser gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Crosser breaks from the clinch.
Crosser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorne moves away.
Thorne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Crosser moves into range and clinches up with Thorne.
Crosser pushes Thorne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crosser creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crosser throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thornes head. #BC#
Crosser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crosser closes the distance but Thorne moves to the side
and Crosser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Crosser moves into the clinch.
Crosser working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorne scores with a shot to the side of Crosser's head.
Thorne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorne leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crosser digs a right hand into Thorne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorne's gas tank.
Thorne tries to stall but Crosser uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thorne looking to stall.
Thorne has Crosser pressed against the cage.
Crosser lands a shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crosser - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thorne can't find room to land a body shot as Crosser controls the action.
Crosser working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crosser lands a nice uppercut.
Crosser lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crosser lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorne backwards. #T2#
Thorne misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Crosser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorne catches Crosser with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crosser tries to clinch
enabling Thorne to counter with a crisp jab.
Crosser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crosser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Crosser has closed the distance and engaged Thorne in a clinch.
Crosser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Crosser manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Crosser closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thorne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Crosser.
Thorne misses with some punches.
Crosser keeps control of Thorne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crosser lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
Thorne tries to break free but Crosser pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Crosser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorne lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Crosser gets a clinch. #T3#
Thorne struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosser controls his hands.
Crosser lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crosser creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crosser lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Thorne. #BC#
Crosser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Crosser.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thorne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosser lands an uppercut.
Crosser lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thorne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Crosser scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosser lands a body shot.
Thorne looks winded!
Crosser lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crosser digs a right hand underneath Thorne's ribcage. Thorne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crosser working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crosser lands a left hand.
Crosser lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Nice body punch from Crosser - that landed with a thud.
Crosser pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosser.
Crosser lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
Crosser lands a body punch.
Thorne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crosser lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosser lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosser utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crosser lands with a light punch inside.
Crosser unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Crosser.
Crosser lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosser lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crosser.
Crosser lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crosser crunches a lovely knee into Thorne's ribcage.
Crosser lands a good knee to the midsection. Thorne won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Crosser - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Crosser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Crosser's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crosser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crosser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorne digs a good hook to Crosser's body.
Crosser closes the distance but Thorne moves to the side
and Thorne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Crosser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorne, pushing him back against the cage.
Thorne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crosser lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosser stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crosser tries a knee to the head but Thorne blocks it.
Crosser is leaning against Thorne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crosser is leaning against Thorne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crosser lands a shot to the body.
Crosser cracks Thorne with a nice body shot.
Thorne is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosser lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crosser creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Crosser.
A short right from Crosser.
Crosser scores with a shot to the side of Thorne's head. #T1#
Crosser lands a nice knee to the body.
Thorne takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Thorne is rocked!
Crosser misses with a knee strike.
Crosser keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thorne's efforts to push away.
Crosser taking a breather.
Crosser digs a right hand into Thorne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorne's gas tank.
Crosser lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosser lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
Crosser lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosser finish him?
Crosser lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Crosser.
Crosser lands a knee to the body.
Crosser working the clinch nicely. Thorne is working for position but Crosser cracks him with a big knee to the head! Thorne crumples up against the cage and Crosser lands two more shots before the ref can save Thorne! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). John Crosser! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Thorne connects with a looping right hand.
Muhammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Muhammad instigates a clinch.
Thorne blocks a body shot from Muhammad.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorne takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Muhammad swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhammad misses with a punch to the body.
Thorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhammad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muhammad prevents Thorne from breaking the clinch.
Thorne is trying to break free.
Thorne working aggressively here.
Muhammad misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhammad lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorne misses with a body punch.
Muhammad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thorne's efforts to push away.
Muhammad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Muhammad scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Thorne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muhammad lands an uppercut.
Thorne works on Muhammad's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorne is looking to control Muhammad's arms but Muhammad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorne has his back to the cage.
Muhammad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhammad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhammad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorne tries to throw a body punch but Muhammad avoids it by throwing Thorne back against the cage.
Thorne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorne blocking some punches.
Muhammad takes a shot to the head.
Thorne trying to control the position but instead, Muhammad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thorne into the cage.
Muhammad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Muhammad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorne blocking some punches.
Muhammad throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muhammad. #T2#
Muhammad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhammad can't find room to land a body shot as Thorne controls the action.
Muhammad lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Thorne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhammad.
A telegraphed right hand from Muhammad misses the target.
Thorne slips a straight right by Muhammad.
Muhammad defending well as Thorne loads up on a big left hand.
Muhammad misses with a looping left.
Thorne misses with a body punch
enabling Muhammad to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorne lands a hook that stumbles Muhammad back into the cage. Thorne follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Muhammad to the canvas! Thorne pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Muhammad has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kip Thorne!
Kip Thorne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TR57: Ojo V Vollan
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Thorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cracker.
Cracker wants to clinch but Thorne slips to the side
and Thorne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cracker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Thorne.#CL#
Cracker clinches with his opponent.
Cracker jumps guard but Thorne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cracker is trying to pull guard but Thorne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thorne'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.#TD#
Cracker manages to pull guard.
Thorne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cracker looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Thorne is defending well. Cracker quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Thorne has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cracker celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Cracker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crawford.#CL2#
Crawford moves into the clinch successfully.
Thorne is working Crawford over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thorne controlling the action here for a moment.
Crawford being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorne lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Thorne scores with a shot to the side of Crawford's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorne.
Thorne is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kip Thorne.#KD#
Thorne cracks Crawford with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thorne has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crawford to stand back up!#ROC#Crawford is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Thorne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorne finish him?
Thorne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Thorne.
A short right from Thorne.
Thorne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #KD#
Thorne drops Crawford onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Crawford is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Thorne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crawford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorne is stalling here.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
#T2##KD#
Thorne drops Crawford onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Crawford is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorne.
A body shot lands from Thorne.
Crawford looks winded!
Thorne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crawford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Thorne sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Crawford's defenses. It connects perfectly with Crawford's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kip Thorne!
Our winner, Kip Thorne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Thorne connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Goodman drives through and clinches with Thorne against the cage.
Nice body punch from Thorne.
Goodman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorne presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goodman wants a takedown.
Thorne works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Thorne.
Goodman looks winded!
Thorne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Thorne pushes Goodman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorne lands an uppercut.
Goodman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thorne smiles and moves away.
Kip Thorne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Goodman.
Goodman shoots and misses #CL#
and Thorne moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thorne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thorne walks away with a smile on his face. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2#
Goodman has Thorne up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
Thorne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thorne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorne digs a right hand into Goodman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodman's gas tank.
Thorne lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goodman.
Thorne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Thorne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorne lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorne scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Thorne lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Thorne.
Thorne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Goodman is rocked!
Thorne creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Goodman with a big uppercut! Goodman tries to clinch up but Thorne pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Goodman to the mat! Goodman covers up and Thorne unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kip Thorne!
A victorious Kip Thorne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Island.
Thorne throws a shot from downtown. Island moves away and avoids it.
Thorne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thorne misses with a straight left.
Thorne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Island walks into a straight right hand from Thorne.#ROC#Island is rocked!
Island misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorne rattles Island with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Island tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Thorne dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Island stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kip Thorne!
During a confident post fight interview, Kip Thorne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TR40: Bon Hwa vs Veainu
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Mouse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thorne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thorne throws a big shot that misses.
Mouse appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mouse misses with a takedown attempt - Thorne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mouse fails with a takedown attempt.
Thorne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Mouse. 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.
Thorne misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mouse counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mouse being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Mouse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mouse trying to control but Thorne is working from the bottom.
Mouse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorne is keeping the position for now.
Mouse trying to control but Thorne is working from the bottom.
Thorne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mouse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mouse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mouse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thorne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thorne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mouse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thorne's guard.
Thorne is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Mouse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thorne is not content to let Mouse control the position.#T3##SUB#
Mouse is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mouse 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.
#SUB#
Mouse is looking for a kimura but Thorne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mouse to get the leverage.
Thorne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorne preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #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.#SUB#
Mouse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thorne is just riding it out for now. Mouse eventually gives up the hold.
Thorne is doing well to control the position and prevent Mouse from advancing to side control.
Thorne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorne won't allow Mouse to pass to mount.
Mouse trying to control from half guard but Thorne is working away.
Mouse is really struggling to control Thorne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Mouse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mouse misses with a takedown
and Thorne counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Mouse has been cut.
Thorne scores with the left hand. Mouse knows he should have avoided that one.
Thorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Mouse is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thorne.
Mouse feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thorne counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Thorne cracks Mouse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thorne misses the jab.
Mouse slips a straight right by Thorne.
Mouse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Mouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorne.
Mouse drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorne sprawls and moves away.
Thorne throws a body punch but Mouse moves out of range.
Thorne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mouse manages to avoid it.
Kip Thorne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Thorne throws a looping overhand right but Mouse ducks down to avoid it.
Thorne misses with a straight right.
Thorne misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Mouse counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Thorne is defending against the submission attempts here by Mouse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorne preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Let's hope that Thorne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Thorne is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Mouse seems to be looking for submissions.
Thorne keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Mouse is working for a submission of some sort.
Thorne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mouse tries to pass to full mount but Thorne defends it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mouse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thorne defends it well. #SUB#
Mouse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thorne is just riding it out for now. Mouse eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mouse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thorne sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mouse passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thorne!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kip Thorne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerry Mouse's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Mouse gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Mouse swings around for an armbar but Thorne sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mouse's guard.
Thorne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mouse seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerry Mouse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Mouse working a defensive guard here.
Thorne stays in close to Mouse's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mouse working for a triangle but Thorne defends it easily.
Mouse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thorne postures up.
#SUB#
Mouse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thorne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thorne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Mouse looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Thorne is defending well. Mouse quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Thorne has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mouse celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Mouse!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Mouse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Roots closes the distance and pushes Thorne back into the cage.
Roots misses with some punches.
Thorne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorne pushes Roots back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roots.
Roots misses with a punch on the inside.
Roots keeps control of Thorne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Roots fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roots.
A short uppercut from Roots.
Roots prevents a body shot from Thorne.
Roots misses with a punch to the body.
Thorne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thorne blocks an uppercut.
Thorne blocks a body shot from Roots.
Thorne has a couple of punches blocked by Roots.
Thorne misses with a punch on the inside.
Roots misses with some punches.
Thorne misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Roots tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roots.
Roots tries to work over Thorne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roots lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
Thorne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thorne tries to work over Roots's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roots misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorne misses with some punches.
Thorne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roots tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorne swings wildly with an uppercut but Roots uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorne blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Roots.
Roots has a couple of punches blocked by Thorne.
Thorne working aggressively here.
#T2#
Roots prevents a body shot from Thorne.
Roots scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thorne working aggressively here.
Thorne tries to break the clinch but Roots is controlling the position.
Roots blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorne struggles to land a body shot inside as Roots controls his hands.
Roots lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roots swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorne.
Thorne swings wildly with an uppercut but Roots uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roots tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorne blocks an uppercut.
Roots misses with some punches.
Roots has a couple of punches blocked by Thorne.
#T3#
Roots misses with some punches.
Thorne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roots tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorne's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Roots.
Roots fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roots working aggressively here.
Roots throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorne.
Roots has a couple of punches blocked by Thorne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorne.
Thorne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roots's elbow.
Roots swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roots backwards.
Roots tries a body shot but Thorne blocks it.
Roots blocking some punches.
Roots misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roots throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorne. #T4#
Roots blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorne prevents a body shot from Roots.
Thorne lands an uppercut.
Roots throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorne.
Roots prevents Thorne from breaking the clinch.
Roots tries to throw a body punch but Thorne avoids it by throwing Roots back against the cage.
Roots goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorne misses with the head strike.
Roots lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorne throws a head punch that misses.
Roots working aggressively here.
Roots blocking some punches.
Roots swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roots misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Levi Roots will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thorne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorne lands a nice hook to Roots's body. Roots takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roots tries to clinch up but Thorne circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roots looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roots swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roots keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorne scores with the left hand. Roots knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Thorne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roots doesn't seem phased though.
Thorne swats away the attempt to clinch by Roots.
Thorne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roots takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorne blocks a jab.
Thorne misses with a straight right.
Roots fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roots moves in looking to clinch but Thorne pushes him off.
Roots fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Thorne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorne connects with a jab.
Levi Roots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roots closes the distance but Thorne moves to the side
and Thorne counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Thorne tries to keep at a distance but Roots has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thorne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorne prevents a body shot from Roots.
A head punch on the inside from Thorne fails to land.
Thorne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorne misses with some punches.
Thorne working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Roots fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thorne in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Roots swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roots prevents a body shot from Thorne.
Levi Roots has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roots tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Thorne swings wildly with an uppercut but Roots uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorne misses with a punch to the body.
Roots throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorne.
Thorne blocks a body shot from Roots.
Thorne lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Roots swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roots throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorne.
Thorne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorne prevents a body shot from Roots.
Roots tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorne misses with some punches.
Thorne throws a head punch that misses.
Roots cracks Thorne with a nice body shot.
Roots swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Roots throws a head punch that misses.
Thorne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorne blocking some punches.
Roots lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roots misses with a punch on the inside.
Roots lands a nice uppercut.
Roots prevents a body shot from Thorne.
Roots keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thorne's efforts to push away.
Roots misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Thorne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roots takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roots tries to clinch up but Thorne circles away and keeps his distance.
Roots bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roots keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
A big right from Thorne misses.
Thorne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roots misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roots looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roots throws a looping overhand right but Thorne ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorne! But no joy.
Roots takes a swing at Thorne's ribcage but misses.
Thorne scores with the left hand. Roots knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorne. Roots does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Roots rushes Thorne and presses him up against the cage.
Thorne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roots misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Thorne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorne scores with a jab to the body.
Roots tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorne swats away the attempt to clinch by Roots.
Thorne throws out a counter right but Roots avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Thorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thorne avoids the body shot from Roots.
Thorne keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Roots misses.
Roots tries to clinch up.
Roots moves to clinch but Thorne breaks away
enabling Thorne to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Levi Roots has been cut.
Thorne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thorne lands with a nice body punch.
Roots is looking to clinch but Thorne is avoiding it.
Roots doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorne circles away.
Thorne circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thorne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorne.
Roots wants to clinch#KD2#
and Thorne counters with a nice right hand that sends Roots toppling to the canvas! Roots scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thorne finish him?!#ROC2#Roots is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roots ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorne moves away.
Oh Roots is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorne defending well as Roots loads up on a big left hand.
Thorne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roots at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Thorne. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Roots tries to clinch but Thorne is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorne drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Roots right on the button. Roots goes down! Thorne follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thorne gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Thorne!
A very excited looking Kip Thorne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Thorne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thorne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kip Thorne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Oliveira.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Thorne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oliveira shoots and misses #CL#
and Thorne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Oliveira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thorne after a bit of a struggle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oliveira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thorne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thorne just leaning against Oliveira, taking a breather.
Thorne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kip Thorne.
Nice takedown defense from Thorne. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Thorne, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Thorne against the cage but Thorne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Thorne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thorne.
Oliveira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thorne displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliveira up against the cage.
Oliveira is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Thorne has Oliveira pushed against the cage.
Thorne slowing the pace effectively.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thorne walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thorne as he jumps to the side.
Thorne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Thorne circles away easily#CL#
and Thorne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thorne. #TD2#
Oliveira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliveira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thorne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thorne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thorne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Oliveira has his foot on Thorne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thorne works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Thorne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Oliveira pushes a forearm under Thorne's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thorne is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Oliveira!
A very excited looking Charles Oliveira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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