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Event:
KOFC 98 - Leonidas/Forclit 3
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab by Dela Rosa.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Allen enables Dela Rosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Allen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dela Rosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Dela Rosa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dela Rosa postures up and lands a big shot to Allen's brow.
Dela Rosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allen seems keen to control Dela Rosa's posture.
Dela Rosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dela Rosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dela Rosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Allen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Allen lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Dela Rosa is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dela Rosa wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Allen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dela Rosa's guard.#T2#
Allen wants to get up but he can't break Dela Rosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dela Rosa looking to control.
Dela Rosa wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Allen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Rosa is keeping the position for now.
Dela Rosa wants to stand and escape but Allen is having none of it.
Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Dela Rosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Dela Rosa pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Allen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Allen is pressing down on Dela Rosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dela Rosa is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Allen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Allen eventually gives up the hold.
Dela Rosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allen is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Dela Rosa trying to control from the bottom.
Dela Rosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Rosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allen stays in close to Dela Rosa's body and controls the position.
Allen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen tries to stand but Dela Rosa is controlling from the bottom.
Dela Rosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bato Dela Rosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Dela Rosa. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
Dela Rosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
Dela Rosa tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Dela Rosa clinches up with Allen and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Allen lands a takedown into guard.
Dela Rosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Rosa is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Allen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Dela Rosa trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Allen controlling the position.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dela Rosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dela Rosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dela Rosa trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dela Rosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dela Rosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Dela Rosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A left and a right from Dela Rosa both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Barry Allen has been cut.#CL2#
Dela Rosa gets tackled into the cage by Allen. Allen maintains the clinch. #TD#
Dela Rosa jumps guard.
Allen throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dela Rosa is on top in guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Allen pushes Dela Rosa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dela Rosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen shoots in and drives through. Dela Rosa sprawls well.
Dela Rosa is looking to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch.#TD#
Dela Rosa dives in and scores a takedown into Allen's guard.
Dela Rosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dela Rosa wants to get up but he can't break Allen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dela Rosa with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Dela Rosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dela Rosa forces his way into half guard.
Dela Rosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dela Rosa is working away from the top position though.
Dela Rosa wants to stand up but Allen is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen tries to roll over but Dela Rosa keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bato Dela Rosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Allen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dela Rosa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Rosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Allen trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Allen trying to control but Dela Rosa postures up.
#T1#
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Allen trying to control but Dela Rosa postures up.
Dela Rosa trying to mount his opponent but Allen defends it.
Dela Rosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Allen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dela Rosa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dela Rosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Allen postures up in Dela Rosa's guard and throws a big left but Dela Rosa blocks it.
Allen preventing the sweep.
Dela Rosa keeping full guard, as Allen tries to pass.
Dela Rosa wants to stand up but Allen is controlling him.
Dela Rosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to his feet but Allen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
Allen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Allen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dela Rosa wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Rosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Rosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Dela Rosa looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dela Rosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Allen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bato Dela Rosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dela Rosa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Allen is controlling him.
Dela Rosa controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry Allen.
Well Dela Rosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bato Dela Rosa!
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Event:
KOFC 89 - Forclit / Leonidas 2
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Drotske. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
A jab from Drotske misses.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drotske looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Allen with a poor takedown
and Drotske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markus Drotske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Allen.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drotske counters with a straight right hand.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Barry Allen has been cut.
A nice combination there by Drotske.
#KD#
Drotske drops Allen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Allen looks back up at him and smiles so Drotske waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Allen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drotske ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Allen's jaw. Allen's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Drotske does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markus Drotske!
Markus Drotske seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
KOFC 81 - Downdin vs Kromog
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Manley lands with a nice combination. Allen backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Barry Allen has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manley, as that shot connected.
Manley scores with a body shot.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manley.
An attempted straight right counter from Manley misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.
Manley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Manley has knocked Allen down with a huge combo! Manley steps away and waves a wobbly Allen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Manley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Allen needs to keep his hands up - Manley had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Allen is rocked!
Allen is holding his hands too far apart here. Manley throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Allen is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chet Manley!
Chet Manley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 72 - Out vs Cheek 2
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sturridge takes the fight into the clinch.
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sturridge lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Barry Allen has been cut.
Sturridge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Sturridge lands a good knee to the midsection. Allen won't want to take too many of those.
Allen wants to take the fight to the mat but Sturridge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Sturridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sturridge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head.
Sturridge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.
Sturridge catches Allen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Allen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturridge circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Sturridge finds it's target.
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!
Sturridge scores with a jab. Allen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sturridge scores with a jab to the head.
Sturridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Allen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sturridge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sturridge's waist but Sturridge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Sturridge. That snapped Allen's head back.
Isaiah Sturridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturridge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.
Sturridge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturridge finds it's way round the side to connect with Allen's head.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Sturridge.
Sturridge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sturridge scores with a hook.
Sturridge is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sturridge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Sturridge. Beautiful body shot.
Sturridge lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturridge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Allen on the side of the head.
Sturridge has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Allen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sturridge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen shoots in and drives through. Sturridge sprawls well.
Sturridge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Allen is rocked!#T2#
Allen walks straight into a right hand from Sturridge - that's dropped him! Sturridge jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Allen from any more punishment! Allen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Isaiah Sturridge!
Isaiah Sturridge decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
KOFC 67 - Force vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Number pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Allen is looking for a takedown.
Number works on Allen's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Number as the two fighters clinch.
Number works on Allen's body with a couple of short punches.
Allen looks winded!
A short right from Number. #CUT#
It looks like Barry Allen has been cut.
Number lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Number on the inside.
Nice body punch from Number - that landed with a thud.
Number throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
A left hand lands to the body for Number.
Number lands a nice uppercut.
Number lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Number has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Number is leaning against Allen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Number lands a shot to the body.
Number gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Number.
Number softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Number lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Number creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Allen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Allen drops to his knees and Number pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Number!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Black rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Allen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Black is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Allen to the mat. Allen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Allen kicks Black off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Allen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Black being controlled here momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Allen is working an open guard so Black takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Allen misses with a few strikes there.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Black.
#T1#
Black misses with a combination
and Allen counters with a nice body shot.
Allen fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Allen instigates a clinch.
Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Black misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Allen clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Allen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Black wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving. #SUB#
Black is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Allen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Black is looking to defend but Allen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Black! Allen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Black taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barry Allen!
Barry Allen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
D53 Von Richthof v Costacurta
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Allen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allen tries to clinch but Godding moves out of range. #CL2#
Godding rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Allen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Godding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Barry Allen has been cut.
Allen delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Godding clinches.
Godding lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godding cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Godding.
Godding misses with a body punch.
Godding misses with the head strike.
Allen is looking to control Godding's arms but Godding gets an underhook and turns him. Now Allen has his back to the cage.
Godding misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godding tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Godding back against the cage.
Godding scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godding tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen is trying to stall.
#T1#
Godding scores with a shoulder strike.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godding lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Godding lands a right hand.
Godding swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Godding avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Godding has him pressed against the cage.
Godding pushes Allen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Allen can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Godding misses with the head strike.
Godding lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Godding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Godding lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Godding digs a right hand underneath Allen's ribcage. Allen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Godding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Godding throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head. #T2#
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!
Godding lands with a left to the head.
Godding works on Allen's body with a couple of short punches.
Godding lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Godding. #ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Godding.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Godding lands a big right hand that drops Allen! The killer instinct kicks in and Godding finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Godding!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Godding!
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Event:
D48 Barrientos v Lopez
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Allen rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
Allen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Allen avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Allen has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Burns is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Allen can't fight it off and eventually Burns manages to take the fight to the floor. Allen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Allen controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Allen looking to control.
Allen is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Allen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Allen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen tries to clinch but Burns moves away #TD2#
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns. #SUB2#
Burns has gone for a leg lock! Allen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Burns working for submissions but it's allowed Allen to get to half guard.
#T2##SU#
Allen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Allen pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burns throws an elbow but misses.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Allen avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns thows a leg kick but Allen checks it
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Allen. #TD#
Allen shoots in and gets a takedown into Burns's guard.
Allen trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns trying to control the position.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SU#
Allen gets to his feet. Burns looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burns enables Allen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burns manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burns trying to control the position.
Allen wants to stand but Burns is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Allen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burns, up you get!
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allen pinned against the cage. Allen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Allen.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Burns manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barry Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
Burns postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns being controlled here momentarily.
Burns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Let's hope that Burns 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.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Allen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Allen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burns's guard.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen wanted to stand there but Burns had control of the position. #SUB2#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Allen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Allen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burns, up you get!
Allen is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Allen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen is trying to maintain a safe position but Burns gets an underhook and turns Allen into the cage.#T4#
Burns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burns prevents a body shot from Allen.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allen is defending well for now.
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
#TD#
Allen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burns uses from the top position.
Allen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Allen tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
Allen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Barry Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Allen.
#T1#
Allen wants to clinch.
Allen moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns.
Allen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Allen pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Allen up against the cage.
Burns stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Allen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Allen decides to pull guard. #T2#
Allen trying to control the position.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is in close to Allen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Burns content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Allen has locked up a guillotine! Allen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Burns is holding on here and Allen must be using up a lot of energy. Burns has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Allen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Allen!
Our winner, Barry Allen, 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:
D40 Castillo v Vachon
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Allen gets the takedown into side control.
Allen staying calm.#SU#
Allen decides to stand back up. Allen steps back and let's Bruce get back to his feet.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Bruce gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Allen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bruce napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Allen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##TD#
Allen gets a takedown into half guard.
Bruce scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Allen manages to mount him!
Allen controlling from the full mount.
Allen unloading with bombs!
Allen controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Bruce really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T2##SUB#
Allen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bruce turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Allen off and cradles Bruce's limp body as Allen celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Barry Allen!
A victorious Barry Allen 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:
D37
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Kane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allen.
Kane feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Allen takes the fight into the clinch.
Allen prevents the takedown attempt.
Allen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Allen drags the fight down to the ground.
Allen can't keep his opponent in guard - Kane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane uses his free foot to push down on Allen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Allen.
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Allen is looking to escape. #T1#
Kane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Allen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Kane is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wayne Kane!
A very excited looking Wayne Kane 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:
DFC 34
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Allen clinches with his opponent.
Allen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Allen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Qissi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Qissi pulls guard effortlessly.
Allen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Qissi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Qissi is keeping the position.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qissi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Qissi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SU#
Allen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Qissi, up you get!
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Qissi gets a clinch.
Qissi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Qissi is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks.
Qissi is trying to break the clinch but Allen is controlling him.#TD#
Allen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Allen wants to free his trapped foot but Qissi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Allen wants to control but Qissi is keeping him busy. #T2#
Qissi is trying to get back to full guard.
Allen is trying to control the action in half guard but Qissi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Allen there.
Allen not doing much here.
Qissi wants to control but Allen is keeping busy.
#T3#
Allen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Qissi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Allen content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Allen stands up from half guard.
Qissi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Allen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Qissi quickly recovers to half guard.
Qissi tries to kick Allen off in order to stand up. Allen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Qissi looks winded!
Allen controlling the position.
Allen in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Check out the look on Allen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Allen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Allen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Allen controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Allen takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Qissi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allen.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Qissi as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Allen forces Qissi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Qissi manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qissi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Qissi counters with a series of strikes. Allen will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Qissi to keep the fight standing.#T1##TD#
Allen gets control of Qissi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Allen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Qissi gets to his feet - Allen follows without any prompting. #TD#
Allen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Qissi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Qissi keeping full guard, as Allen tries to pass.
Allen wants to control from the top but Qissi keeps moving. #T2#
Allen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Qissi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allen controls the pace.#SU#
Allen stands up and waves to Qissi to follow him. #T3#
Qissi misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Allen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Qissi, pushing him back against the cage.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Our sources have told us that Allen has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Qissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Qissi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Qissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Qissi wants to break free but Allen has control.
Allen looking to throw knees to the head but Qissi is blocking nicely.
Allen cracks Qissi with a nice body shot.
Qissi is breathing heavily.
Allen controlling the action here for a moment.
Allen wants to take the fight to the mat but Qissi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Allen tries to score a body lock takedown but Qissi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qissi can do to turn this around?
Qissi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Qissi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Allen regains guard.
#ES#
Allen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Qissi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Qissi as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Qissi misses.
Qissi throws a combination that misses
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Qissi.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Barry Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Qissi as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Qissi finds it's way through Allen's defenses. #CL#
Allen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Qissi breaks from the clinch.
Qissi misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qissi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Qissi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Allen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Qissi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Qissi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Qissi effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Allen jumps into guard, dragging Qissi to the mat.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Qissi wants to stand but Allen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Allen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Qissi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Allen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Qissi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Qissi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Allen looking for a guillotine here but Qissi defends easily.
Allen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Qissi tries to stand but Allen is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##ES#
Allen pushes Qissi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Allen forces Qissi back against the cage and clinches.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Qissi to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qissi falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Allen counters by clinching up.
Allen blocks a body shot from Qissi. #TD#
Allen has Qissi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Allen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Qissi tumbling to the mat - Allen dives into Qissi's guard.#T4##SU#
Allen gets to his feet - Qissi follows without any prompting.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt - Qissi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Allen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barry Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qissi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mohammed Qissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barry Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Qissi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Barry Allen!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Barry Allen!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Barry Allen!
Barry Allen wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Barry Allen 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:
DFC 31
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Qissi, right into the meat.
Qissi is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Qissi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Qissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qissi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.#TD2#
Qissi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Allen pushes Qissi off and gets back to his feet.
Qissi misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen needs to keep his hands up - Qissi had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Qissi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Qissi jumps guard but Allen stands there with Qissi around his waist. Qissi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Qissi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
#T1#
Qissi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Allen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Qissi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Allen's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Barry Allen has been cut.
Allen is trying to push Qissi away but Qissi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stalling in the clinch from Qissi.
#TD#
Allen successfully pulls guard.
Allen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Qissi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Allen controlling from the top position.
Allen trying to control but Qissi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Allen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses.
Allen won't allow Qissi to get back to his feet.
Allen forces his way into half guard.
Allen throwing shots but Qissi is blocking nicely.
Allen prevents Qissi from standing back up.
Allen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qissi keeps working.
Allen trying to control the pace. #T3#
Allen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Qissi!
Qissi is squirming around, avoiding Allen's attempts to control the action.
Qissi is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen controlling his opponent.
Qissi is trying to stand up.#T4#
Allen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Allen.
Qissi working to try and regain half guard.
Allen is landing with some decent strikes but Qissi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Qissi tries to reverse the position but Allen maintains control.
Allen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Allen's cut.
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#
A punch combination from Qissi misses.
Qissi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Qissi blocks a head kick by Allen.
Qissi throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Allen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Allen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Qissi defends well and Allen ends up having to push Qissi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qissi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allen shoots for a takedown but Qissi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Qissi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
Qissi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Allen. 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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Qissi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Qissi misses with a two punch combination.
Qissi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Qissi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Qissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Allen dives in and scores a takedown into Qissi's guard.
Qissi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Allen dives into side control.
#REVB#
Allen landing a few strikes.
Allen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Qissi pushes Allen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Allen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Qissi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Allen's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Allen seems content to control.#T2##SUB2#
Qissi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Allen escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Allen!#SUB#
Allen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Qissi, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Allen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Qissi, who protects the arm well.
Qissi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Allen is controlling him well.#T3#
Allen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Qissi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Qissi wants to control but Allen postures up.
Allen taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Allen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qissi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Qissi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Allen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Qissi has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Allen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Allen clinches.
Qissi taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Qissi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Qissi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Qissi trying to control the position but instead, Allen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Qissi into the cage.
Allen tries to pull guard but Qissi won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qissi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Our sources have told us that Allen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Qissi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Allen is trying to break free.#T1#
Qissi is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Qissi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Qissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qissi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Qissi lands with a kick to the temple. Allen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Allen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Qissi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Allen with a body shot.
Barry Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Qissi, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Qissi against the cage but Qissi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qissi moves in looking to clinch but Allen pushes him off.
Qissi blocks a jab.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Allen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Qissi tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Allen easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Allen has hold of Qissi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Qissi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qissi wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Allen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Qissi lands with a cross. #T3##CL#
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Qissi has Allen pushed against the cage.
Qissi slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Qissi breaks the clinch.
Qissi slaps away a takedown attempt from Allen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Qissi drives through and clinches with Allen against the cage.
Qissi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Allen is defending well.#T4##BC2#
Qissi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Qissi moves into range and clinches up with Allen.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Qissi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Qissi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Qissi breaks the clinch.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qissi throws out the jab.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Qissi gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Qissi.
#BC2#
Qissi manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Qissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Barry Allen!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Barry Allen and Rio Costa. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Barry Allen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rio Costa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Costa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Allen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Allen (0) vs (2) Costa
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
Allen controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.
Costa stands and throws Allen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Allen (0) vs (5) Costa
Allen regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Allen controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.
Costa trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
Costa won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
Allen has his hands on Costa's head, controlling the position.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Allen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Costa uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Allen (0) vs (8) Costa
Costa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Costa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Costa trying to control the position but Allen is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Costa easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Allen (0) vs (10) Costa
Costa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Allen is looking to escape.
Costa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Allen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Allen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Allen (2) vs (10) Costa
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Costa managing to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Costa wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Costa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allen is aware though and is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Costa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Allen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Costa's body to avoid the submission. Costa has instead reached around Allen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Costa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rio Costa! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Barry Allen and James McMannus. McMannus has chosen The Game - Name Me King (Feat. Pusha T) as his entrance music. Barry Allen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Barry Allen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James McMannus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. McMannus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McMannus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allen shoots for a double leg takedown but McMannus sprawls well. He's pushed Allen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McMannus tries to counter by closing the distance.
McMannus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Allen (0) vs (2) McMannus
Allen is looking to control McMannus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allen avoid being mounted?
McMannus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Allen is defending against the submission attempts here by McMannus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMannus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McMannus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Allen defends it well.
McMannus controlling the pace.
McMannus trying to pass the guard but Allen defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is defending against the submission attempts here by McMannus.
Allen wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McMannus seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMannus is looking for a kimura but Allen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McMannus to get the leverage.
Allen is looking to control McMannus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allen avoid being mounted?
Allen actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMannus wants to free his trapped foot but Allen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMannus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McMannus trying to pass the guard but Allen defending well.
McMannus controlling the pace.
McMannus trying to work for an americana but Allen has managed to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMannus wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McMannus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Allen (2) vs (2) McMannus
McMannus keeping full guard, as Allen tries to pass.
Allen is working hard here to advance position.
McMannus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McMannus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Allen (2) vs (4) McMannus
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
McMannus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
McMannus is keen to just control but Allen is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McMannus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Allen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMannus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMannus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Allen (6) vs (4) McMannus
Allen tries to keep control of the position but McMannus is staying busy.
McMannus just trying to survive but Allen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McMannus is in bad spot here.
McMannus staying busy and making it hard for Allen to control.
Allen not allowing McMannus to control his hands.
Allen is trying to stick to McMannus's back but McMannus is turning into Allen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Allen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McMannus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Allen (6) vs (6) McMannus
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McMannus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
McMannus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Allen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMannus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Allen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McMannus frees his head nicely. Oh but Allen has switched to an armbar! McMannus is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Barry Allen!
A very excited looking Barry Allen 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:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Micheal Burns and Barry Allen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Micheal Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Allen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Allen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Burns trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is really struggling to control Allen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Allen
Burns is trying to keep Allen in close.
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Allen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Allen
Burns looking for a sweep but Allen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (2) vs (7) Allen
Allen fails to take his opponent's back.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Allen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns can't escape the position.
Allen working for a guillotine from mount but Burns is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Burns wants to control but Allen is having none of it.
Burns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burns tries to get out of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to control the pace but Burns is squirming around nicely.
Burns tries to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
Burns can't escape the position.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Allen wants to finish this one by submission but Burns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Allen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Allen looking to secure an arm triangle but Burns defends it well.
Allen looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Allen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Burns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (7) Allen
Allen keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Allen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Allen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (9) Allen
Allen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Allen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (12) Allen
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Allen is working to tighten his grip on Burns's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Burns has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Allen is really squeezing tight and eventually Burns passes out! Allen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barry Allen!
After winning the bout, Barry Allen 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Allen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Reid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Allen's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Allen! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Reid has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barry Allen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Allen shoots in and gets a takedown into Lynch's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lynch looking to control.
Allen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lynch pulls Allen in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Allen won't allow Lynch to sweep him here.
Lynch controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lynch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Allen throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range.
It looked like Lynch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Lynch, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Lynch against the cage but Lynch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Allen gets tackled into the cage by Lynch. Lynch maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Allen lands a takedown into guard.
Lynch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Allen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lynch wants to stand and escape but Allen is having none of it.
Lynch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allen on the ground.
Lynch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Lynch wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Lynch is trying to keep Allen in close.
Lynch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Allen is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lynch is striking but Allen is not phased and passes to half guard.
Lynch has hold of Allen's hands but Allen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Allen thows a huge punch but Lynch dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Allen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lynch could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Allen has cracked it and Lynch is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Allen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barry Allen!
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