Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#169 Lafayette vs Sigit
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Allen slips under a jab from Calmuschi.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Calmuschi ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Calmuschi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Calmuschi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calmuschi lands a jab.
Calmuschi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Calmuschi throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Calmuschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Calmuschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Calmuschi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calmuschi just misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Calmuschi sprawls and moves away.
Calmuschi avoids the body shot from Allen. #T1#
Calmuschi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen lands a head shot.
Calmuschi throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Calmuschi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen tries to land a body kick
and Calmuschi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Calmuschi.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calmuschi's hands.
Allen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Calmuschi checks it well.
A nice side step and Calmuschi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Calmuschi tries to clinch up.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calmuschi.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calmuschi.
Calmuschi lands a jab.#TD#
Calmuschi tries to sprawl but Allen drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calmuschi moves into full guard.
Allen stands up over Calmuschi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calmuschi 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.
Allen tries to free his leg and advance position but Calmuschi is retaining full guard.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calmuschi wants to hit a switch here but Allen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Calmuschi there!
Allen lands a heavy elbow.
Calmuschi regains half guard.
Allen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calmuschi keeps working.
Calmuschi tries to roll over but Allen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Allen is working for a kimura but Calmuschi is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Allen prevents Calmuschi from improving his position.
Calmuschi pushes Allen off looking to stand but Allen dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calmuschi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Calmuschi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen preventing the sweep.
Calmuschi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Calmuschi decides to stand up.
Calmuschi stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen. #T4#
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Allen misses with a body punch
enabling Calmuschi to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iancu Calmuschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Allen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Calmuschi misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Allen staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Allen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calmuschi is able to avoid easily.
Allen swings for the body but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Allen throws the left hand but Calmuschi avoids the punch easily.
Calmuschi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Allen misses
and Calmuschi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calmuschi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iancu Calmuschi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen. #CL#
Allen gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calmuschi.
Calmuschi tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
Calmuschi gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calmuschi lands a shoulder strike.
Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Calmuschi fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calmuschi.
Allen prevents a body shot from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi throws a head punch that misses.
Calmuschi struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Allen blocks a body shot from Calmuschi. #T1#
Calmuschi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen blocks a body shot from Calmuschi. #BC2#
Calmuschi breaks from the clinch.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allen jabs Calmuschi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calmuschi doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calmuschi's hands.
Allen misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Allen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Calmuschi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calmuschi misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Calmuschi connects with a single shot there.
A leg kick checked by Allen.#T2#
Calmuschi throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Calmuschi lands a jab.
Calmuschi tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Calmuschi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calmuschi.
Allen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calmuschi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calmuschi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A shot to the body from Allen misses
and Calmuschi counters with a head kick. That will keep Allen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Allen misses with an uppercut
enabling Calmuschi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Allen as he connects with a hook.
Calmuschi lands a glancing blow to the side of Allen's head.
Calmuschi just misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi avoids the body shot from Allen.
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Calmuschi's shoulder, as Calmuschi tries to avoid the shot.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Calmuschi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Calmuschi counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen shoots in and drives through. Calmuschi sprawls well.
Calmuschi loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Allen walks into a jab.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Allen scores with a jab. Calmuschi acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Calmuschi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen throws a hook but Calmuschi blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Calmuschi misses.
A jab lands there for Allen.
Calmuschi misses with a straight right.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gracie Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen slips under a jab from Calmuschi.
Iancu Calmuschi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calmuschi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Calmuschi shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the body from Allen misses
and Calmuschi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Calmuschi is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iancu Calmuschi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calmuschi counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calmuschi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calmuschi scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Calmuschi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calmuschi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Allen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calmuschi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
Calmuschi swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Allen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calmuschi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there.
Calmuschi wants to hit a switch here but Allen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Calmuschi there!
Allen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Calmuschi's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calmuschi is looking to escape.
Calmuschi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calmuschi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Allen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Calmuschi can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB#
Calmuschi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Allen.
Gracie Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Allen working for a submission but Calmuschi is keeping him at bay.
Calmuschi is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Allen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Calmuschi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Calmuschi tries to reverse the position but Allen maintains control.
Allen lands a couple of good shots and Calmuschi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Allen scores with punches from the back.
Allen wants to control but Calmuschi is keeping busy.
Calmuschi wants to get back to his feet.
Allen cracks Calmuschi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Calmuschi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calmuschi grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T3#
Calmuschi is trying to get back to his feet but Allen has full control of the position and if anything, Calmuschi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Allen controlling well, preventing Calmuschi from escaping the position. #SUB#
Calmuschi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Allen gets his way!
Calmuschi can't escape the position.
Allen lands with a hammerfist to the side of Calmuschi's head.
Calmuschi is trapped and Allen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Allen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Allen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Allen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Allen apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Calmuschi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Calmuschi. Those never looked like landing.
Calmuschi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Allen
and Calmuschi counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Allen moves forwards but Calmuschi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen throws a body kick that misses
and Calmuschi counters with a left to the body.
Allen misses with a hook
and Calmuschi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calmuschi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head.
Allen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Calmuschi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calmuschi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iancu Calmuschi!
Iancu Calmuschi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#164 Kenway vs Kinshaw
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Sila looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
A big left from Allen misses.
Sila doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away. #CL2#
Sila has Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Sila has Allen pressed against the cage, preventing Allen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sila is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Allen is defending well.
Sila is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afa Sila.
Allen tries to break free but Sila pushes him back against the cage.
Sila is working for takedown but Allen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Allen tries to circle away but Sila has him pinned against the cage.
Sila wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Allen working hard to break the clinch.
Sila is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sila on the side of the head.
Sila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allen as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Sila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Allen clobbers Sila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Allen stuffs the takedown attempt from Sila. Sila gets slowly back to his feet. #KD#
Allen cracks Sila with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sila looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Allen finish him? #ROC#
Sila is rocked!
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Allen knocks out Sila with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Allen before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Allen picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gracie Allen!
Gracie Allen very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DUEL#159 Muller vs Furia
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Kenway stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Allen finds it's target.
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway misses with a hook.
Allen staying out of range there.
Allen scores with a shot to the body.
Kenway's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Allen misses with a hook.
Kenway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenway. That's going to slow Allen down.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenway slips under a jab.
A big right from Allen misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen misses with a straight right.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen tries for a takedown but Kenway circles away easily
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.#T1#
Kenway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenway has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Allen moves away from the strike by Kenway.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Kenway closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Kenway cracks Allen with a good jab.
Allen lands an overhand right.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Kenway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allen.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Allen misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kenway misses.
Kenway sizes up Allen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Kenway. That snapped Allen's head back.
The crowd cheers as Kenway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Allen lands with a straight right. Kenway didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Kenway clinches with his opponent.
Allen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen moves forwards but Kenway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Kenway 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.#T3#
Kenway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kenway fakes the leg kick and cracks Allen in the body.
Kenway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
A countering left hand to the body from Kenway misses.
Kenway moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left and a right from Kenway both land. Nice combination.
A big right from Allen misses.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
A countering left hand to the body from Kenway misses.
Kenway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenway scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway lands an overhand right.#T4#
Kenway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Allen takes a step back to recover.
Allen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway tries to clinch up.
Allen misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Kenway.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenway.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Kenway.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kenway delivers a nice body kick.
Allen misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenway throws out a powerful jab.
Allen scores with a nice right hand.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Kenway is out of range.
Kenway wants to counter with a clinch but Allen pushes him away.
Kenway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenway jabs at Allen's body.
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kenway rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Kenway moves out of range as Allen strikes.
A low kick from Allen misses
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Allen with a jab.
Kenway lands with a kick to the temple. Allen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
Allen misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Kenway feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down.
Kenway fakes the leg kick and cracks Allen in the body.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen needs to keep his hands up - Kenway had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Allen.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway lands with a cross.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway throws a hook but Allen blocks it.#T2#
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Kenway moves away and avoids it.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenway pushes Allen away with a front kick.
Allen misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenway misses the target.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway misses with a straight right.
Kenway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allen. That did some damage!
Kenway throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Kenway.
Allen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenway.#T3#
A low kick from Allen is predictable there
and Kenway counters with a nice body kick.
Kenway lands a jab-cross combination.
Kenway punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kenway keeps Allen at a distance using the push kick.
Allen misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Kenway closes the distance and clinches.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway lands a left hand.
Kenway lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Allen is trying to push Kenway away but Kenway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kenway.
Allen lands the left hand.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Allen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenway misses with a hook.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kenway lands an overhand right.
Kenway drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Allen right on the button. Allen goes down! Kenway follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kenway gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Kenway!
Edward Kenway is the new lightweight champion!
Edward Kenway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL156
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Allen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hanak eats them both and turns towards Allen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanak. Hanak obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanak scores with a nice right hand.
Allen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Hanak moved out of range.
Hanak misses with an uppercut.
Allen 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.
Hanak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen dips to his left and cracks Hanak with an uppercut!
Hanak lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanak connects with a single shot there.
Hanak moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Allen!
Allen swinging wildly here.
Hanak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allen. That did some damage!
Hanak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Allen misses.
Allen moves out of range of the leg kick from Hanak.#T1#
Hanak lands with a good body shot.
Hanak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanak misses with a head kick.
Hanak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen throws a one two combo.
Hanak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen tests Hanak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanak cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Hanak.
Hanak defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
As Allen backs away, Hanak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hanak throws a head kick that misses.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Hanak.
Allen throws a leg kick but Hanak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Hanak feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down.
Hanak connects with a body shot that sends Allen's belly button to the back.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Hanak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanak throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Hanak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Allen throws a hook but Hanak avoids it easily.
Hanak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanak throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanak.
Hanak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanak tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Hanak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allen has time to react.
Hanak connects with a looping right hand.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Hanak's shoulder, as Hanak tries to avoid the shot.
Hanak throws a big shot that misses.
Allen scores with a jab.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Hanak.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Hanak.
Allen sizes up Hanak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Allen tries to move into range but Hanak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Hanak catches Allen right on the button with a cross.
Hanak looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Hanak lands a nice looking body shot.
Allen avoids the head kick by Hanak.
Decent striking displayed by Hanak there.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
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!
Hanak misses with a kick to the body.
Hanak staying out of range there.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Hanak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanak throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Allen slips a straight right by Hanak.#T4#
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen slips a jab from Hanak.
Allen throws out a counter right but Hanak avoids it with no problem.
Allen with a nice cross.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanak looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Hanak lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Hanak.
Hanak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Hanak coming out on top.
Hanak slips a straight right by Allen.
It looks like Hanak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hanak blocks a leg kick.
Hanak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanak's head.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hanak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hanak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanak tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
Hanak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Allen cracks Hanak with a good jab.#ROC2#
Hanak is rocked!
Allen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hanak falls backwards - clearly groggy! Allen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
Gracie Allen very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DUEL151
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Kinshaw.
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen misses the jab.
Kinshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinshaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a body kick that misses.
Allen 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.
Kinshaw misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kinshaw.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Kinshaw saw that one coming.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kinshaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Kinshaw throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Kinshaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Allen throws a hook but Kinshaw blocks it.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kinshaw, right into the meat.
Kinshaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Allen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kinshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Kinshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen throws a jab when Kinshaw was well out of range.
Kinshaw slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Allen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Allen misses with a combination
and Kinshaw counters with a straight right hand.
Kinshaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Allen as he connects with a hook.
Kinshaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kinshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kinshaw connects with a crisp jab.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Allen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Allen misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Kinshaw cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Allen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kinshaw misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kinshaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kinshaw.
Kinshaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kinshaw dodges the punch combination from Allen.
The crowd cheers as Kinshaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that Allen semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Allen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kinshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kinshaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kinshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kinshaw connects with a single shot there.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinshaw tried to counter with a leg kick but Allen avoided it.#T3#
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allen connects with a leg kick. Kinshaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Kinshaw moves away and avoids it.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Kinshaw slips the punch.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen moves out of range as Kinshaw strikes.
Kinshaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Kinshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kinshaw throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinshaw misses the target.
Kinshaw misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Kinshaw moves away and avoids it.#T4#
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that Allen semi-blocks.
Kinshaw throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen throws out a counter right but Kinshaw avoids it with no problem.
Kinshaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kinshaw throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Kinshaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kinshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kinshaw.
Allen takes a swing at Kinshaw's ribcage but misses.
Allen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKinshaw.
Kinshaw digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Kinshaw jabs at Allen's body.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allen is defended easily by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie 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#
Allen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kinshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Kinshaw misses with a leg kick.
Kinshaw lands a jab to the nose.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinshaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kinshaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Allen cracks Kinshaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Allen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Allen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kinshaw staying out of range there.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kinshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kinshaw walks into a stiff left hand from Allen.
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Kinshaw counters with a low kick, right behind Allen 's knee.
Kinshaw lands with a cross. #T1#
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kinshaw.
A jab from Allen misses.
A jab from Allen misses.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kinshaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kinshaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kinshaw lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Allen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kinshaw has got the better of the exchanges.
Both fighters circling a little - Kinshaw finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Allen throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kinshaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Allen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Kinshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kinshaw thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kinshaw slips under a jab from Allen.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinshaw blocks a jab.
Kinshaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kinshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen tries to bum rush Kinshaw with a series of wild strikes but Kinshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kinshaw throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Kinshaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kinshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
A right-left combo lands from Kinshaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kinshaw.
A head kick misses from Allen. #T3#
Kinshaw thumps Allen with a low kick.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kinshaw fakes the leg kick and cracks Allen in the body.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Kinshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kinshaw misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Kinshaw.
Allen misses with a left hand
and Kinshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinshaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kinshaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Allen's head.
Kinshaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kinshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kinshaw tries to move into range but Allen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Karter Kinshaw is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Allen blocks a head kick by Kinshaw.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Allen lands with a good body shot.
Kinshaw misses with a head kick.
Kinshaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinshaw is just out of range.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kinshaw.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kinshaw.
Allen walks into a straight right hand from Kinshaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Allen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kinshaw. That's going to slow Allen down.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Kinshaw!
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kinshaw throws a counter high kick but Allen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kinshaw works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Kinshaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kinshaw works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Kinshaw lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kinshaw slips under a jab.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kinshaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Allen avoids the head kick by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen throws a hook but Kinshaw avoids it easily.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen misses with a hook.
Kinshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Allen on 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!
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Kinshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Allen slips under a jab.
Allen throws a jab when Kinshaw was well out of range.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Kinshaw misses its intended target.
Kinshaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Allen throws the left hand but Kinshaw avoids the punch easily.
Kinshaw is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
Kinshaw feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down.
Kinshaw avoids the head kick by Allen.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kinshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kinshaw connects with a right hand. Allen shakes it off.
Allen lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick from Kinshaw lands but Allen takes it in his stride.
Kinshaw looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinshaw throws a sloppy body shot
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Kinshaw misses with an uppercut.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Kinshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen throws the left hand but Kinshaw avoids the punch easily.
Allen misses the jab.
Allen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kinshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kinshaw scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Kinshaw is rocked!
Allen throws an overhand right that drops Kinshaw like a sack of potatoes! Allen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
After the big win, Gracie Allen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DUEL#145 Denke vs Sigit
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Allen moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Young connects with a body shot.
Allen tries to move into range but Young moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Young takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Young slips under a jab.
Young gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allen misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Young counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Young.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young working aggressively here.
Allen working hard to break the clinch.
Allen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Young lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allen.#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch.
Young scores with a jab to the head.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young slips under a jab.#T1#
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Young swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Young throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Allen misses with a wild combination.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen jabs Young right on the nose. Young blinks but takes it well.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Allen thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Allen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Young counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Young makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Young is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slobos Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Young scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Allen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen misses with a hook
and Young counters with a big head kick but Allen shrugs it off. #T3#
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Allen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Young tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Young has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allen walks into a straight right hand from Young.
Young lands a body shot. #CL2#
Young gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.
Young has Allen pressed against the cage, preventing Allen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Young scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Allen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Young can turn it around.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen wants to break free but Young has control.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young keeps control of Allen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Young has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Young.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Young lands with a nice body punch.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Young lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daft Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Allen avoids the head kick by Young.
Allen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Allen misses.
Young throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Allen scores with a one two! Young had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Young lands an overhand right.
Allen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Allen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.
Allen thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Allen lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Young throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Young, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Young against the cage but Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.
Young is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Young clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Young works on Allen's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
Allen can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young working aggressively here.
Young working aggressively here.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen is trying to break free.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Young let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Young thuds his right hand into Allen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Young connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick
and Young counters with a head kick. That will keep Allen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
Young closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Allen! Young dives in looking to finish! Allen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daft Young!
Daft Young thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#141 Chigg vs Denke
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Hanak lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Hanak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Killer Carlsons Hockey School in the buildup to the fight.
Allen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Hanak both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Allen lands a jab to Hanak's midsection.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanak ducks right into an uppercut from Allen.
A combination from Allen does no damage.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanak throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Hanak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanak 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.#T1#
Allen walks into a left hand.
Allen cracks Hanak with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanak.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanak lands with an overhand left.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Hanak throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Hanak ducks down to avoid it.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Allen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanak throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanak lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Gracie Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Hanak. That snapped Allen's head back.
Hanak might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanak.
Allen misses with a few strikes there.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Allen takes a swing at Hanak's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanak, right into the meat.
Hanak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanak throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hanak cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Allen misses with a looping right.#T3#
Allen walks into a straight right hand from Hanak.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanak.
Allen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanak.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Hanak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanak scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Hanak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Allen staying out of range there.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanak.
Allen throws a hook but Hanak blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Hanak counters with a head kick. #T4#
A good leg kick by Hanak.
Hanak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allen. Allen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Hanak misses its intended target.
Allen is looking to counter the offense by Hanak and move into the clinch.
Hanak looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Hanak lands an overhand right.
Allen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanak scores with a jab to the body.
Hanak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hanak.
Hanak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanak lands a right hook to the body.
Hanak staying out of range there.
Allen throws a right hand that Hanak ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanak also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Hanak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hanak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanak misses the jab.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanak can pounce on him.
Hanak looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanak manages to circle out of the way.
Hanak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Allen throws a hook but Hanak avoids it easily.
Hanak takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Hanak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen is looking to counter the offense by Hanak and move into the clinch.
Hanak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanak jabs at Allen's body.
Hanak swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hanak throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Hanak misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Allen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hanak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Allen throws a one two combo.
Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanak throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Hanak lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Hanak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Hanak misses with a takedown attempt - Allen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Hanak scores with the left hand. Allen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanak. That snapped Allen's head back.
Lukas Hanak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanak motions for Allen to come forward. Hanak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Hanak throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
Hanak fails to land the takedown.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanak manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Allen misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanak! But no joy.
Allen connects with a body shot that sends Hanak's belly button to the back.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Hanak.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Hanak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Allen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Allen 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.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Allen lands with an overhand left.
Hanak throws a head kick that Allen semi-blocks.
Hanak connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen cracks Hanak with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Allen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Hanak is out of range.
Allen checks a leg kick nicely.
Allen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hanak misses with the body kick
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Hanak throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Hanak lands with a right hand.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Hanak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Hanak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanak connects with a leg kick. Allen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hanak throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Hanak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanak, as that shot connected.
Hanak misses with a head kick.
Hanak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen needs to keep his hands up - Hanak had a free shot at his head there.
Allen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanak in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanak.
Hanak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Hanak staying out of range there.
Hanak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Hanak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanak, as that shot connected.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanak.
Allen throws a shot to the body.
Hanak ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
A swing and a miss from Hanak.
Hanak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Allen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hanak - the referee stops the clock and Allen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hanak. Allen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hanak looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hanak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Allen lands a head shot.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Allen.
Hanak lands an overhand right.
Allen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hanak counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Allen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanak closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. Hanak pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hanak scores with a sloppy right hand. Allen should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanak.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Lukas Hanak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen drops his hands momentarily and Hanak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanak throws a series of punches but Allen moves out of range.
Allen tries to counter by clinching up but Hanak breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanak jabs Allen right on the nose. Allen blinks but takes it well.
Hanak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanak throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanak ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen moves out of range as Hanak strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanak misses the target.
Allen tries to counter by clinching up but Hanak breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Allen misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Hanak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Hanak's shoulder, as Hanak tries to avoid the shot.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Hanak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen misses with a double jab
and Hanak counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanak blocks a jab.
Hanak lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen swinging wildly here.
Hanak lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Hanak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Hanak!
A less than humble Lukas Hanak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DUEL#135 Montezuma vs Rumble
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Fagaro lands with a cross.
Allen tries a low kick but Fagaro avoids it.
Allen throws a leg kick but Fagaro moved away.
Fagaro tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Fagaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fagaro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fagaro.
Allen throws a leg kick but Fagaro moved away.
Allen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fagaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fagaro throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Allen is looking to counter the offense by Fagaro and move into the clinch.#T1#
Fagaro tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Allen is looking to counter the offense by Fagaro and move into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen. #TD2#
Fagaro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Fagaro is looking for a kimura but Allen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fagaro to get the leverage.
Fagaro trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom.
Fagaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fagaro trying to mount his opponent but Allen defends it.
Fagaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Allen's head.
Fagaro scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Fagaro is trying to work for a kimura but Allen is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Fagaro seems to be working for a kimura but Allen defends the submission attempt.
Allen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fagaro.
Fagaro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allen to regain full guard.
Fagaro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fagaro passes Allen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fagaro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allen to regain full guard.
My spies in Got Your 6 inform me that Fagaro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Fagaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fagaro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Allen is proving hard to escape from.
Fagaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fagaro looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Fagaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
Fagaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Fagaro 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. #T4##SUB2#
Fagaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fagaro wants to stand and escape but Allen is having none of it. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fagaro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen prevents Fagaro from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Fagaro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fagaro.
Fagaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Fagaro shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fagaro.
Fagaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fagaro.
Fagaro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Allen's head coaches at Killer Carlsons Hockey School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Allen drops his hands momentarily and Fagaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fagaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allen defends it nicely.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Fagaro.#T1#
Fagaro shoots for a takedown but Allen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fagaro shoots in for a double leg but Allen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fagaro fails to land the takedown.
Gracie Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Allen tenderised Fagaro's leg. Fagaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allen motions for Fagaro to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Fagaro.
Fagaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Fagaro blocks a leg kick.
Fagaro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab by Fagaro.
Gracie Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fagaro. #CL2#
Fagaro rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Allen. #BC#
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen thows a leg kick but Fagaro checks it #TD2#
and Fagaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen wants to control but Fagaro postures up.
Allen is trying to improve his position.#T3##SU2#
Fagaro decides to stand back up.
Fagaro blocks a jab.
Fagaro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Allen defends well and Fagaro ends up having to push Allen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Don Fagaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Allen tenderised Fagaro's leg. Fagaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allen leaves Fagaro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fagaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Fagaro tries to counter it with a takedown but Allen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Fagaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fagaro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Don Fagaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Allen is predictable there #TD2#
and Fagaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Allen's guard.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fagaro.
Fagaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fagaro looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Fagaro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Allen stacks Fagaro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Allen!#SU#
Allen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Allen misses with a low kick as Fagaro jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fagaro checks a leg kick.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Fagaro is just out of range.
Fagaro works over Allen's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Fagaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen sets himself, and Fagaro steps forward looking for the clinch! Allen avoids it this time.
Fagaro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fagaro tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily#CL#
and Allen counters by moving into the clinch.
Allen lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Allen.
Fagaro blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Allen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Fagaro lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Fagaro.
Allen misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Fagaro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fagaro wants to advance to full mount but Allen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fagaro postures up.
Fagaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fagaro landing some decent shots from guard.
Allen keeping full guard, as Fagaro tries to pass. #T2#
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fagaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Allen keeping full guard, as Fagaro tries to pass.
Fagaro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagaro working over Allen with some ground and pound. Allen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Fagaro is trying to work for a kimura but Allen is defending well. #SUB2#
Fagaro seems to be looking for submissions.
Fagaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SUB2#
Fagaro seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fagaro wants to pass the guard but Allen is defending well.
Allen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fagaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fagaro's back!
Fagaro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fagaro staying busy and making it hard for Allen to control.
Fagaro is trying to get back to his feet but Allen has full control of the position and if anything, Fagaro has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Allen biding his time, controlling Fagaro.
Fagaro is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Allen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fagaro tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Allen has his opponent's back but Fagaro is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Allen. #TD2#
Fagaro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Fagaro.
I think Fagaro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Don Fagaro!
Don Fagaro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DUEL#128 Muller vs Eirikson
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
oCrazy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Allen drives through and clinches with oCrazy against the cage.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as oCrazy controls his hands.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of oCrazy backwards.
oCrazy blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Allen as the two fighters clinch.
Allen blocks a body shot from oCrazy.
oCrazy working aggressively here.
oCrazy throws a head punch that misses.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from oCrazy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from oCrazy. #CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen lands a right hand that snaps the head of oCrazy backwards.
oCrazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
oCrazy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Allen blocks an uppercut. #T1#
oCrazy lands with a right to the head.
oCrazy misses with a hook from the clinch.
oCrazy blocking some punches.
oCrazy misses with a hook from the clinch.
oCrazy misses with a hook from the clinch.
oCrazy misses with some punches.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
oCrazy just leaning against Allen, taking a breather.
oCrazy working aggressively here.
oCrazy misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by oCrazy.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with oCrazy's elbow.
oCrazy misses with some punches.
Allen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down oCrazy.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from oCrazy.
oCrazy prevents a body shot from Allen. #T2#
oCrazy misses with a punch to the body.
oCrazy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen lands a body punch.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by oCrazy.
A head punch on the inside from oCrazy fails to land.
oCrazy lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
oCrazy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Allen as oCrazy tries to tie him up.
Allen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
oCrazy is leaning against Allen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Allen lands a left hand.
oCrazy working aggressively here.
oCrazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
oCrazy misses with some punches. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Allen.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen tries to work over oCrazy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from oCrazy fails to land.
oCrazy tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by oCrazy.
A hook to the body from oCrazy.
oCrazy gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
oCrazy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
oCrazy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
oCrazy misses with some punches.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with oCrazy's elbow. #T4#
oCrazy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
oCrazy tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
oCrazy misses with a punch to the body.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from oCrazy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen lands a body shot.
oCrazy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
oCrazy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
oCrazy prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
oCrazy tries to stall but Allen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
oCrazy blocks a body shot from Allen.
oCrazy blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but oCrazy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
oCrazy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen tries a body shot but oCrazy blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Allen needs to keep his hands up - oCrazy had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Allen's head coaches at Combat Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Allen lands with a nice body punch.
oCrazy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
oCrazy misses with some punches.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of oCrazy's head.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Allen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from oCrazy.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by oCrazy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
oCrazy digs a right hand underneath Allen's ribcage. Allen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but oCrazy avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage. #T1#
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but oCrazy avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen misses with some punches.
Allen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of oCrazys head.
oCrazy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
oCrazy tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen cracks oCrazy with a nice body shot.
oCrazy scores with a shoulder strike.
oCrazy throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for oCrazy.
Gracie Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
oCrazy blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen tries a body shot but oCrazy blocks it.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from oCrazy fails to land.
oCrazy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from oCrazy fails to land.
oCrazy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
oCrazy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
oCrazy misses with a hook from the clinch.
oCrazy misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
oCrazy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by oCrazy.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but oCrazy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen lands an uppercut.
oCrazy tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
oCrazy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Allen blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Allen.
oCrazy misses with a short punch on the inside.
oCrazy throws a head punch that misses.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
oCrazy lands with a left to the head.
oCrazy misses with a punch on the inside.
oCrazy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
oCrazy lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by oCrazy.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from oCrazy.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
oCrazy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
oCrazy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of oCrazy backwards.
Nice body punch from oCrazy.
Allen working aggressively here.
oCrazy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from oCrazy fails to land.
Allen gets through oCrazy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
oCrazy is rocked!
A hook to the body from Allen.
oCrazy is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
oCrazy throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
oCrazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from oCrazy.
oCrazy seems to have recovered his senses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from oCrazy.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
oCrazy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
oCrazy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Allen darts in and clinches oCrazy up against the cage.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
Allen presses oCrazy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allen working aggressively here.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
oCrazy stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from oCrazy.
Allen tries to work over oCrazy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
oCrazy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Allen.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Allen.
Allen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Allen tries to work over oCrazy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles oCrazy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Allen is unloading with more strikes now! oCrazy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
Gracie Allen made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#123 Scarface vs Sigit
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
A slow jab from Fagaro misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fagaro.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fagaro to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Allen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fagaro back to the cage. Allen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fagaro has a takedown stuffed.
Fagaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Fagaro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Allen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fagaro is in Allen's guard.#T1#
Fagaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fagaro stands and throws Allen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Allen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fagaro throws a strike aimed at the side of Allen's head but Allen avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fagaro swings around for an armbar but Allen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fagaro's guard.
Allen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fagaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Allen passes into half guard.
Fagaro looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fagaro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Allen manages to move to mount!
Fagaro is trying to stand up.
Fagaro is working to get back to half guard.
Fagaro tries to buck Allen off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Fagaro is looking to improve his position but Allen isn't that keen on the idea.
Allen controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Fagaro really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fagaro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fagaro is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Allen controlling his opponent.
Allen won't let Fagaro get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fagaro is working to get back to half guard.
Allen controlling his opponent.
Fagaro is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fagaro is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gracie Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Allen scores with a nice right hand.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fagaro.
Fagaro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.
A jab lands there for Allen.
Allen stuffs the takedown attempt from Fagaro. Fagaro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Fagaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Allen misses.
Fagaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allen swivels and escapes.#T1#
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Allen.#ROC2#
Fagaro is rocked!
Allen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Fagaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen misses with a straight left.
A combination from Fagaro does no damage.
Fagaro seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Fagaro on that attempt.
Allen stuffs the takedown.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen wants to counter with a clinch but Fagaro pushes him away.
Fagaro scores with a nice head shot.
Allen misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Allen sends Fagaro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Allen is motioning to the referee to let Fagaro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fagaro gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Allen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fagaro is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
Gracie Allen made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#114 Hoffman vs Chigg
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Allen is looking to clinch.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Picker controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen. #BC#
Picker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Picker coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Picker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Allen is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Picker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Picker misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Picker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Allen.
Allen misses with a body punch. #T1#
Picker has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Picker.
Allen lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Allen to work.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker misses with the head strike.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
Allen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Allen is trying to maintain a safe position but Picker gets an underhook and turns Allen into the cage.#TD2#
Allen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Allen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Picker gets to his feet. Allen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Allen has Picker up against the cage in a clinch.
Picker throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen. #T2#
Allen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Allen is looking to control Picker's arms but Picker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Allen has his back to the cage.
Allen is pushing Picker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Allen working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Picker. #BC#
Picker breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Allen clinches up with Picker and pushes him back against the cage.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Picker throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Allen to work.
Allen stalling in the clinch but Picker improves position.
Picker throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Picker lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Allen.
A short left from Picker. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Good body shot from Allen.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Allen looking to slow down the pace here.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Picker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Allen has Picker 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 Picker tumbling to the mat - Allen dives into Picker's guard.#ES#
Picker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Allen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Allen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Picker walks away with a smile on his face. Allen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Larson Picker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gracie Allen.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Allen is looking to clinch. #T4##CL#
Picker rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Allen lands a hook that snaps the head of Picker backwards.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Picker throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen lands with a light punch inside.
Picker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Picker.
Picker working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen tries to score a body lock takedown but Picker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Allen lands with a light punch inside.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Picker misses with the head strike.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Picker manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Allen clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larson Picker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Allen tries to clinch there but Picker circles away.
Picker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picker throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range. #CL2#
Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Allen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Allen.
Nice body punch from Allen.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picker tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position.
Allen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Picker or not.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen wants to stall.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Picker or not.
Allen just leaning against Picker, taking a breather.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Picker to keep the fight standing.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie Allen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Allen.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker misses with the head strike.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Allen as the two fighters clinch.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Picker.
Picker lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen. #BC2#
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Picker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2##CL2#
Allen clinches with his opponent.
Picker blocks a body shot from Allen. #TD2#
Allen successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Picker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Picker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Picker as he connects with a hook.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Picker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen is looking to clinch but Picker is avoiding it. #CL#
Picker moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Allen.
Allen is trying to stall.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Allen is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker. #T3#
Allen is stalling here.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Picker working aggressively here.
Picker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Allen breaks the clinch.
Picker is looking to clinch.
Picker connects with a body shot.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen is looking to clinch but Picker is avoiding it.
Picker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Picker in a clinch. #T4#
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picker misses with the head strike.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Picker working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen. #BC2#
Allen breaks the clinch.
Picker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Allen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Allen.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Picker pushes Allen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Picker up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larson Picker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's time! Picker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen lands with a light punch inside.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Picker misses with a wild body shot.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picker misses with a hook
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Picker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allen tries to clinch up but Picker circles away and keeps his distance.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Larson Picker is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Allen has managed to clinch. #T1#
Picker lands with a left to the head.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Allen just leaning against Picker, taking a breather.
Picker stops a takedown attempt from Allen.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Picker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker. #BC#
Picker breaks from the clinch.
Picker misses with a left hand
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Picker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Picker working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Picker backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Picker lands a shoulder strike.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picker pushes Allen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Allen trying to stall but Picker improves his position.
Picker lands a nice uppercut.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Picker backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Allen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen stalling the fight.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen cracks Picker with a nice body shot.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Picker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picker prevents a body shot from Allen.
A short uppercut from Picker.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker. #BC2#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen tries to clinch but Picker is having none of it. #T4#
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Picker circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Allen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Picker, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen works on Picker's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Allen.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Picker throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Picker.#TD2#
Allen pulls guard successfully.
Picker wanted to stand there but Allen had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Larson Picker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Picker, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larson Picker!
Larson Picker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DFN#28 Scarface vs Allen
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Scarface throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Scarface pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarface throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scarface misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen staying out of range there.
Scarface connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allen. Allen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scarface.#CUT#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.#T1#
Scarface misses the jab.
Scarface swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarface looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen wants to counter with a clinch but Scarface pushes him away.
Scarface works the jab nicely.#CL#
Scarface has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Scarface fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarface misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarface keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.
Scarface presses Allen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scarface throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen. #T2#
Scarface lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scarface misses with some punches.
Scarface struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Scarface prevents a takedown attempt there.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarface.
Scarface throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Scarface lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarface misses with some punches.
Scarface lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scarface avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scarface tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Scarface.
Scarface lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scarface lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Scarface doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarface misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen is looking to control Scarface's arms but Scarface gets an underhook and turns him. Now Allen has his back to the cage. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Allen.
Allen lands a left hand.
Scarface misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarface has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Scarface working aggressively here.
Scarface swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarface misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Scarface scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scarface tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Allen breaks the clinch.
Scarface shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Allen eats them both and turns towards Scarface to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Scarface scores with a jab. Allen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scarface throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A cross from Scarface lands.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Scarface rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scarface lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scarface throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Scarface softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Scarface throws a head punch that misses.
Scarface fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen trying to stall but Scarface improves his position. #BC2#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarface misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Allen moves into the clinch.
Scarface lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scarface misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Scarface dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Scarface throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scarface misses with a jab to the body
and Scarface takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarface looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Allen unleashes a big counter combination but Scarface bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dexter Scarface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarface misses with a hook to the body
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scarface tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarface tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Scarface tries to clinch up.
Allen throws out a counter right but Scarface avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Scarface lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Scarface moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scarface.
Scarface misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen stalling the fight.
Scarface misses with the head strike.
Allen blocks a body shot from Scarface.
Scarface goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scarface working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Allen blocking some punches.
Scarface misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Scarface fails to land.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Scarface throws a head punch that misses.
Scarface misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Scarface is controlling him.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Allen as the two fighters clinch.
Scarface throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Scarface working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Allen blocking some punches.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarface misses with a punch to the body.
Scarface tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scarface misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarface.
Scarface cracks Allen with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Allen has picked Scarface up - he's going for a ride! Allen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Scarface looking for submissions off his back.
Allen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scarface looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Allen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Allen wants to take a breather but Scarface is having none of it.
Scarface is looking to improve his position.
Scarface is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen lands with a punch from half guard.
Scarface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scarface is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Scarface is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Allen is trying for a kimura here. Scarface looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Allen wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gracie Allen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gracie Allen made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition - Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DUEL#106 Feltre vs Pearson
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Sakamoto coming out on top.
Allen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sakamoto lands a jab to the head.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a low kick, looking for Allen's leg but Allen calmly moves out of range.
Allen takes one on the button.
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Allen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakamoto wants to break free but Allen has control.
Allen just leaning against Sakamoto, taking a breather.
Sakamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards. #TD#
Sakamoto manages to pull guard.
Allen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen wants to stand but Sakamoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sakamoto working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Allen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Sakamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allen trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
Allen landing some decent shots from guard.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakamoto controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sakamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Allen wanted to stand there but Sakamoto had control of the position.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Allen wants to get up but he can't break Sakamoto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sakamoto has momentary wrist control but Allen slips an elbow through the middle.
Allen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Sakamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Sakamoto 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.
Allen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Allen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sakamoto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Allen, into his guard. #REVR#
Sakamoto throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sakamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Sakamoto is looking to pass into half guard but Allen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Allen is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sakamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
Sakamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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#
Sakamoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
Sakamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Allen defends well and Sakamoto ends up having to push Allen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Allen tries to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Allen checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Allen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Allen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Allen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Allen is looking for the big counter here.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Sakamoto loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allen avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Allen checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.#T2#
Sakamoto tries to work over Allen's front leg with a kick but Allen checks it.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen throws out a counter right but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem.
Sakamoto lands with a cross.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Allen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gracie Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Allen is looking for the big counter here.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Sakamoto as he connects with a hook.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Allen is looking for the big counter here.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sakamoto scores with a jab. Allen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen wants to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto pushes him away.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Allen checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Allen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen tries to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
A lazy left from Sakamoto finds it's target.
Allen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakamoto.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Allen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Allen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Allen slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Allen down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
Allen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Allen defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakamoto thumps Allen with a low kick.
Sakamoto throws a lazy body kick
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sakamoto loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Allen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat. #T1#
Sakamoto scores with a nice strike.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakamoto sets himself, and Allen steps forward looking for the clinch! Sakamoto avoids it this time.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Allen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sakamoto blocks it well.
Sakamoto scores with a nice body kick.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen unleashes a big counter combination but Sakamoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto works the jab nicely.
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Allen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sakamoto with a body shot.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Allen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sakamoto misses the body punch
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Sakamoto tries to work over Allen's front leg with a kick but Allen checks it.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen thinks about the counter body kick.
Sakamoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Allen's head.
Sakamoto throws a lazy body kick
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Allen throws a counter combo.#T3#
Sakamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allen counters with a one-two to the body.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. Allen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sakamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Allen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
Allen throws a counter combo.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Allen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Allen tries to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto lands a jab to Allen's midsection.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Allen throws a counter combo.#T4#
Sakamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Sakamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Allen to the mat! Allen manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Allen has an active guard here but Sakamoto has managed to pass into half guard.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakamoto is controlling the pace.
Allen won't allow Sakamoto to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakamoto 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Still worried about my eyes tough guy?'.

Event: DUEL#98 Allen vs Stenberg
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Stenberg misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Stenberg misses.
Stenberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Allen finds it's way round the side to connect with Stenberg's head.
A jab from Stenberg misses.
Stenberg with a hook.
Allen throws a solid leg kick but Stenberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Allen.
Stenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stenberg tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenberg misses the target.
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Stenberg down.
A big left from Stenberg misses. #T1#
Allen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stenberg throws a low kick, looking for Allen's leg but Allen calmly moves out of range.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stenberg slips under a jab from Allen.
Stenberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Stenberg as he checks the leg kick.
Allen slips a straight right by Stenberg.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Allen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stenberg lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stenberg fails to land.
Stenberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Stenberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Stenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Stenberg.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Stenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenberg.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenberg misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen lands an uppercut.
Stenberg is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Stenberg.
Stenberg misses with the head strike.
Stenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Stenberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Stenberg working aggressively here.
Stenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Stenberg blocks a body shot from Allen.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Stenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allen smiles and moves away.
Stenberg has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Gracie Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Allen lands.#CL#
Allen clinches up with Stenberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Allen lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Stenberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
I was talking to Allen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Stenberg.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stenberg fails to land.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stenberg.
Nice body punch from Allen - that landed with a thud.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenberg tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Stenberg back against the cage.
Stenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Stenberg scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
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!
Allen misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Allen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Stenberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik Stenberg.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenberg is able to avoid easily.
Stenberg throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Allen.#CL#
Stenberg tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenberg.
Stenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenberg off the cage and back into range.
Allen misses with a hook. Stenberg ducked under it nicely.
Stenberg looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Stenberg walks into a straight right hand from Allen.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen moves out of range of the leg kick from Stenberg.
Allen throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Stenberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Stenberg.
Allen can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stenberg. #T1#
Stenberg is working Allen over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Stenberg tries for a kimura but Allen is defending well.
Allen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stenberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Allen is avoiding damage well.
Allen defending against the ground and pound.
Stenberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Allen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stenberg cracks Allen with a big right hand but Allen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stenberg is chipping away with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Stenberg misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Stenberg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stenberg working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT2#
Gracie Allen's cut is getting worse.
Stenberg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stenberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Allen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Stenberg.
Allen on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Allen wants to control but Stenberg postures up.#T3#
An elbow from Stenberg crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Allen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stenberg working the strikes but Allen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stenberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stenberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stenberg throwing shots but Allen is blocking nicely. #T4#
Allen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stenberg.
Nice strikes from Stenberg there.
Stenberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stenberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stenberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Allen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#
Gracie Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stenberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Allen's head.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Allen defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Stenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL#
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenberg misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stenberg is keeping busy.
Stenberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenberg.
Stenberg lands an uppercut.
Allen digs a right hand underneath Stenberg's ribcage. Stenberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen tries to work over Stenberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen tries a body shot but Stenberg blocks it.
Allen misses with a body punch.
A short right from Stenberg on the inside.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Stenberg fails to pull guard.
Allen misses with some punches. #T1#
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Stenberg avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen lands a right hand.
Stenberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen is trying to maintain a safe position but Stenberg gets an underhook and turns Allen into the cage.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenberg controls his hands.
Stenberg blocks an uppercut.
Stenberg misses with the head strike.
Stenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenberg controls his hands.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Stenberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Stenberg blocks an uppercut.
Allen lands a left hand.
A short right from Stenberg on the inside.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenberg.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Stenberg avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Stenberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenberg blocks a body shot from Allen.
A hook to the body from Stenberg.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Stenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Allen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenberg blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenberg.
Stenberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Stenberg controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Stenberg fails to land. #T3#
Stenberg gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Stenberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenberg prevents a body shot from Allen.
Stenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Allen to keep the fight standing.
Stenberg cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenberg lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Stenberg - that landed with a thud.
Stenberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Stenberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stenberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Stenberg avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Fredrik Stenberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Stenberg on the inside.
Stenberg gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Allen takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenberg controls his hands.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Stenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Allen trying to control the position but instead, Stenberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Allen into the cage.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Stenberg lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
Jeez, Gracie Allen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short right from Stenberg on the inside.
Stenberg gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenberg tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Stenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Stenberg really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Allen misses with a straight right.
Stenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenberg.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Stenberg.
Gracie Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Stenberg scores with a four punch combination!
A left lands for Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenberg walks into a left hand.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Stenberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen misses with a shot to the body
letting Stenberg counter with a right hand. #T1#
Stenberg shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
Allen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Stenberg scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stenberg lands a body shot.
Stenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stenberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards. #ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
Stenberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Stenberg pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stenberg 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. Oh but Stenberg is tightening it up a little... Allen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Allen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Allen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stenberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg is the new lightweight champion!
Fredrik Stenberg decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: DUEL#92 Muller vs Eirickson
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Coach throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Allen counters with a crisp one two that drops Coach! Allen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Coach to his feet! Coach is in big trouble!#KD#
Allen cracks Coach with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Coach looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Allen finish him? #ROC#
Coach is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Coach is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Allen drops Coach with a naaaaasty hook - Coach is in real trouble here! Allen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
Gracie Allen retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gracie Allen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#85
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Komaroff looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vasili Komaroff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff misses with a looping left.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Komaroff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Komaroff looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Komaroff misses with a looping left.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Komaroff scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Komaroff looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Allen scores with a four punch combination!
Komaroff's coach down at 99% Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Komaroff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Komaroff avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen with a nice cross.
Komaroff lands a nice looking kick to the body. Allen takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Komaroff.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Komaroff was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Komaroff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Komaroff - just one landing.
Komaroff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Komaroff cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Komaroff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Allen - the referee stops the clock and Komaroff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Allen. Komaroff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice straight punches there by Komaroff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Komaroff.
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Komaroff.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Komaroff throws out the jab.
Komaroff 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.
Komaroff misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Komaroff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen tries to clinch but Komaroff is having none of it.
Komaroff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Komaroff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Komaroff feints a jab promting Allen to slip. Komaroff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Allen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Komaroff, right into the meat.
Komaroff misses with a body shot.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Komaroff blocks the leg kick.
Komaroff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Allen defends it well.
Komaroff looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
Komaroff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allen has time to react.
Allen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Komaroff's head.
Gracie Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Komaroff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him. #T3#
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Komaroff misses with a wild body shot.
Allen throws the left hand but Komaroff avoids the punch easily.
Komaroff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Komaroff throws a shot to the body.
Komaroff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut there from Allen.
Allen lands a slapping body shot.
Komaroff missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Komaroff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Komaroff moved out of range nicely.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Komaroff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komaroff slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Komaroff throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Allen instigates a clinch.
Komaroff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen trying to stall but Komaroff improves his position.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Komaroff has Allen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Allen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Komaroff has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Komaroff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Komaroff.
Komaroff prevents a body shot from Allen.
Komaroff misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komaroff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Komaroff can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Komaroff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Komaroff can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasili Komaroff will probably get the nod.
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#
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Komaroff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Allen!
Komaroff landing strikes.
Komaroff lands a decent elbow from side control.
Komaroff throwing strikes but Allen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Komaroff trying to remain calm as Allen controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komaroff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Allen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komaroff is trying to control but can't.
Allen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Komaroff wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well. #T1#
Komaroff is trying to stand back up but Allen is controlling him
Komaroff tries to roll over but Allen keeps him under control.
Komaroff is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Komaroff wants to sweep but Allen has passed to side control!
Komaroff is looking to reverse the position.
Allen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Komaroff is trying to improve his position.#T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Komaroff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Komaroff throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Komaroff misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Komaroff misses with a wild body shot.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Allen blocks a jab.
Komaroff misses with a straight right.
Komaroff throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Komaroff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Komaroff feints the counter takedown.
Komaroff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vasili Komaroff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen lands a nice hook to Komaroff's body. Komaroff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Komaroff lands a right hook to the body.
Komaroff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Komaroff duly obliges.
Komaroff scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Komaroff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
A big right from Allen misses.
Komaroff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen tries a body shot but Komaroff blocks it.
Allen blocking some punches.
Komaroff scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
Komaroff tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Komaroff back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Komaroff wants to get back to striking at distance but Allen won't allow it.
Komaroff misses with a punch to the body.
Komaroff swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Komaroff breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Komaroff lands a slapping body shot.
Allen avoids the head kick by Komaroff.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Komaroff's front leg but catches the back leg as Komaroff tries to avoid it.
Komaroff checks a low kick from Allen.
Komaroff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Allen defends it well.
Sloppy strikes from Komaroff. Those never looked like landing.
Komaroff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Allen connects with a looping right hand.
Allen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Komaroff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Komaroff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Komaroff misses with a looping left.
Komaroff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Komaroff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allen slips a straight right by Komaroff.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Komaroff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Allen is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Good work by Komaroff as he checks the leg kick.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komaroff feints the counter takedown.
Allen scores with a jab.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Komaroff throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Komaroff manages to avoid it.
Komaroff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komaroff.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allen moves out of range as Komaroff strikes.
Komaroff misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Komaroff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Komaroff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Komaroff throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Allen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3##CL#
Allen moves into the clinch successfully.
Komaroff can't get the takedown.
Komaroff swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Komaroff throws a head punch that misses.
Komaroff lands a left hand.
Komaroff tries to score a body lock takedown but Allen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Komaroff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Komaroff.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Komaroff is trying to break the clinch but Allen is controlling him.
Komaroff is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Komaroff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen lands a shot to the body.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC#
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Komaroff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Komaroff avoids the body shot from Allen. #CL#
Allen rushes Komaroff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Komaroff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Komaroff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Allen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Komaroff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gracie Allen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Komaroff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.#CL#
Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen working aggressively here.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Komaroff controls the action.
Komaroff blocking some punches.
Allen stalling against the cage. #BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Komaroff feints the counter takedown.
Komaroff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Komaroff misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Komaroff.
Komaroff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Allen misses.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen lands a body shot. #T1#
Komaroff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen wants to clinch up but Komaroff keeps it at a distance.
Komaroff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Komaroff tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
Komaroff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Komaroff.
Allen prevents a body shot from Komaroff.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Komaroff.
Allen tries a body shot but Komaroff blocks it.
Komaroff lands a body shot.
Komaroff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Komaroff takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Komaroff is rocked!
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Komaroff is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Komaroff with a big uppercut! Komaroff tries to clinch up but Allen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Komaroff to the mat! Komaroff covers up and Allen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gracie Allen!
Gracie Allen is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Gracie 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.
The defeated Vasili Komaroff had this to say: 'I will come back stronger and stronger and that belt will be mine again!'.

Event: EPL 12 Playoffs Round 1
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Allen.
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
St. Georges lands with a thumping leg kick.
St. Georges slips a jab from Allen.
St. Georges appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Georges lands the left hand.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
Allen tries a quick counter leg kick but St. Georges is wise to it.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from St. Georges.
Allen misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - St. Georges throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St. Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from St. Georges.
Nice body punch from St. Georges.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
Allen throws a body punch but St. Georges moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from St. Georges misses the target.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges. #T1##CL#
St. Georges has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Allen lands a hook that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
St. Georges is trying to stall.
Allen lands with a short shot to the head.
St. Georges cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
St. Georges tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen is leaning against St. Georges and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
St. Georges lands a body punch in the clinch.
St. Georges throws an elbow but it misses.
St. Georges lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Allen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
St. Georges gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges lands a nice elbow.
Allen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Allen tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allen.
St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allen misses with some punches.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges.
St. Georges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen takes a shot to the head.
St. Georges misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Allen.
St. Georges throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Come on Allen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
St. Georges struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
St. Georges misses with an elbow strike.
Allen prevents a body shot from St. Georges. #T3#
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
Allen pushes St. Georges back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier St. Georges has been cut.
Allen gets through St. Georges's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges throws an elbow but it misses.
St. Georges gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St. Georges tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Georges.
St. Georges takes a shot to the head.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Georges blocks a body shot from Allen.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. St. Georges seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Allen can turn it around.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, St. Georges throws an elbow but misses.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges lands with a right to the head.
Allen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Allen lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as St. Georges controls the action.
Allen lands a shot to the body.#T4#
St. Georges swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
St. Georges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen works on St. Georges's body with a couple of short punches.
St. Georges lands with a short shot to the head.
St. Georges blocks a body shot from Allen.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges lands a body shot.
Allen is leaning against St. Georges and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges presses Allen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Allen throws a hook but St. Georges blocks it.#CL#
St. Georges darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
Gracie Allen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
St. Georges lands an elbow just above Allen 's eye.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Georges controls his hands.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen blocking some punches.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen lands a body shot.
Allen tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen avoids the elbow strike from St. Georges, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St. Georges lands with a hook. Allen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and St. Georges connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
St. Georges is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Georges is just out of range.
St. Georges tries to counter by clinching up but Allen breaks away and moves out of range.
St. Georges checks the leg kick.
St. Georges blocks a jab.
St. Georges misses with a hook.
St. Georges with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St. Georges is looking to clinch.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Georges.
Good standup being displayed there by St. Georges as he connects with a hook.
St. Georges looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
St. Georges blocks a head kick by Allen.
Allen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Allen avoids the body shot from St. Georges.
Allen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Allen connects with a body shot that sends St. Georges's belly button to the back.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and St. Georges moves out of range easily.
St. Georges throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
St. Georges throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St. Georges is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but St. Georges ducks down to avoid it.
Allen looks to land a right hand but St. Georges moved out of range.#T3#
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
St. Georges is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
St. Georges tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gauthier St. Georges is winning the standup battle so far.
St. Georges fails with an attempt to clinch.
St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Allen misses. #CL#
St. Georges instigates a clinch.
Allen digs a right hand underneath St. Georges's ribcage. St. Georges let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Allen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
St. Georges swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Allen lands a hook that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
St. Georges lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges.
Allen lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from St. Georges.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
St. Georges lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Gracie Allen's cut even more.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of St. Georges's head.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen trying to control the position but instead, St. Georges has worked for underhooks and has pushed Allen into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gauthier St. Georges.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Gracie Allen!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: EPL 12.9
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adelhard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adelhard 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Adelhard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adelhard just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Adelhard moved away.
Adelhard misses with a kick to the body
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Allen moves into range and clinches up with Adelhard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adelhard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Adelhard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Adelhard lands a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adelhard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adelhard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adelhard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Allen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adelhard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Allen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adelhard is out of range and Allen settles back down. #T1#
Adelhard is looking to land body kicks.
Adelhard throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Adelhard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adelhard misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Allen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Adelhard - the referee stops the clock and Allen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Adelhard. Allen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Adelhard.
Adelhard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Adelhard misses with a wild body shot.
Allen avoids the body shot from Adelhard.
Adelhard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adelhard scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Adelhard avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Adelhard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adelhard's elbow.
Allen prevents a body shot from Adelhard.
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
Adelhard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Allen lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Adelhard.
A short body shot lands from Adelhard as the two fighters clinch.
Allen lands a shot to the body.
Allen stalling in the clinch.
Adelhard swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adelhard.
Adelhard misses with a body punch.
Adelhard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adelhard missing with knees to the body.
Adelhard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adelhard lands with a right to the head.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Adelhard. #T3#
Adelhard scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
Adelhard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adelhard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adelhard tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Adelhard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adelhard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adelhard lands with a light punch inside.
Adelhard blocks a body shot from Allen. #BC#
Adelhard breaks the clinch.
Adelhard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adelhard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adelhard.
Adelhard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adelhard throws a leg kick
and Adelhard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Bernhard Adelhard has been cut.
Adelhard throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Adelhard.
Adelhard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adelhard tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adelhard, as that shot connected. #TD#
Adelhard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allen to the ground. Adelhard is now in Allen's guard.
Allen is adopting a defensive guard.
Allen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adelhard controls the pace.
Adelhard 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernhard Adelhard dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Adelhard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Adelhard digs a good hook to Allen's body.
The crowd cheers as Adelhard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Bernhard Adelhard is winning the standup battle so far.
Adelhard scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Adelhard.
Allen thuds his right hand into Adelhard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adelhard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adelhard avoids the body shot from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adelhard clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adelhard throws a nice head kick!
Adelhard throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.#T1#
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adelhard misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Allen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Adelhard drives through with a takedown into Allen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adelhard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Adelhard from controlling successfully.
Adelhard 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.
Adelhard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Adelhard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adelhard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adelhard trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adelhard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adelhard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Adelhard shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
Allen throws a hook but Adelhard avoids it easily.
Adelhard throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Allen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adelhard with a body shot.
Adelhard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Allen cracks Adelhard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Allen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adelhard cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Allen checks a low kick from Adelhard.
Adelhard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bernhard Adelhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allen misses with a jab to the body
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adelhard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adelhard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Adelhard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adelhard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adelhard throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
Adelhard throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Adelhard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adelhard circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adelhard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adelhard lands a nice looking body shot.
Adelhard digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Adelhard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adelhard misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Adelhard.
Adelhard lands with a straight right. Allen didn't see that one coming.
Adelhard misses with a hook.
Adelhard lands with a cross.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard Adelhard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adelhard 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!

Bernhard Adelhard wins by unanimous decision!
Bernhard Adelhard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EPL 12.7
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Al Ahwei is looking to clinch.
Al Ahwei connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Ahwei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Al Ahwei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Ahwei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen wants to counter with a clinch but Al Ahwei pushes him away.
Allen misses with a kick to the body
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice body shot.
Allen motions for Al Ahwei to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Ahwei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Allen wants to slow Al Ahwei down by chopping away at his legs.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Allen forces Al Ahwei back against the cage and clinches.
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#
Al Ahwei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Al Ahwei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Ahwei digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Al Ahwei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Ahwei.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Ahwei thumps Allen with a low kick.
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Al Ahwei misses.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
Al Ahwei moves out of range as Allen throws a body kick. #T2#
Al Ahwei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Ahwei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Allen throws a chopping leg kick but Al Ahwei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Ahwei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allen has time to react.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
It looks like Al Ahwei has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Allen connects with a body shot.
Al Ahwei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well. #T3#
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Gracie Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Ahwei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Al Ahwei is rocked!
Al Ahwei connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Al Ahwei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good standup being displayed there by Al Ahwei as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Al Ahwei seems to have got his legs back now.
Allen cracks Al Ahwei with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Al Ahwei tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Allen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Al Ahwei is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
A relieved looking Gracie Allen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Farouk Al Ahwei stepped up to the mic, saying 'Once again, I hang my head in shame, again.'.

Event: EPL 12.6
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Allen's head coaches at Renegade Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Nikitin tries to get set, Allen tries to push him back and clinch up but Nikitin manages to avoid the attempt.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nikitin thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Nikitin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nikitin checks a leg kick nicely.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Nikitin counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen looks to throw a body kick
and Nikitin counters with a good, hard body kick but Allen shrugs it off.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Nikitin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nikitin lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Allen tries to clinch but Nikitin moves out of range.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikitin.
Nikitin takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Nikitin checks the leg kick.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikitin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikitin avoids the head kick by Allen.
Allen takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nikitin clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Allen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nikitin or not.
Nikitin tries for a takedown but Allen manages to get underhooks.
Nikitin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nikitin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikitin tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Nikitin back against the cage.
Nikitin lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Allen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikitin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Allen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikitin wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Nice body punch from Nikitin - that landed with a thud.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen cracks Nikitin with a nice body shot.
Nikitin cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Nikitin misses with a body punch.
Nikitin struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Allen tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikitin.
Nikitin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen presses Nikitin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Nikitin controls the action.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen pushes Nikitin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikitin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Allen tries to work over Nikitin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Nikitin - that landed with a thud.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Nikitin lands a nice uppercut.
Allen tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikitin controls his hands.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikitin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Nikitin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikitin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikitin struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Allen misses with some punches.
Allen prevents a body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Allen is leaning against Nikitin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Nikitin stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikitin can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen lands a right hand.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Nikitin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikitin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Allen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen blocks a body shot from Nikitin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikitin prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nikitin as Allen tries to tie him up.
Nikitin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Allen as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Nikitin tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikitin counters with a straight right hand.
Nikitin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen cracks Nikitin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Allen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Allen drives through and clinches with Nikitin against the cage.
Nikitin pushes Allen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikitin trying to stall but Allen improves his position.
Nikitin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikitin goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikitin needs to keep his hands up - Allen had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Nikitin loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Nikitin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nikitin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikitin.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikitin's elbow.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikitin has Allen pressed against the cage.
Nikitin blocks an uppercut.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Nikitin controls the action.
A short left from Nikitin.
Nikitin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikitin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!#CL#
Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Allen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikitin.
Nikitin blocking some punches.
Allen pushes Nikitin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Allen on the inside.
Allen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Allen.
Gracie Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikitin is breathing heavily.#T3#
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from Nikitin.
Nikitin blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
Allen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikitins head.
Nikitin takes a shot to the head.
Gracie Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Nikitin's head.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikitin can do to turn this around?
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen blocks a body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Nikitin back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Allen. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen prevents a body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin lands a shoulder strike.
Nikitin can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Nikitin controls the action.
Allen cracks Nikitin with a nice body shot.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen blocks a body shot from Nikitin.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikitin misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
Nikitin lands a shot to the body.
Allen lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen lands a right hook to the body.
Allen tries to clinch but Nikitin is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Gracie Allen!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Gracie Allen!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Gracie Allen!

Gracie Allen wins by unanimous decision!
Gracie Allen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EPL 12.5
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Camatta scores with a body shot.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Camatta slips under a jab from Allen.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Allen cracks Camatta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camatta slips under a jab from Allen.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
I was talking to Allen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Camatta avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta.
Allen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camatta.
Camatta misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Camatta controls the action. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Allen.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Camatta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camatta throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Camatta pulls Allen into guard.
Allen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Camatta has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.
Allen won't allow Camatta to sweep him here.
Camatta pulls Allen in to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Camatta is looking to cinch up a triangle. Allen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Camatta's body to avoid the submission. Camatta has instead reached around Allen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Camatta arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EPL 12.4
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
The Highlander scores with a shot to the body.
The Highlander is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from The Highlander.
It looked like Allen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Highlander.
The Highlander scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Highlander cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
The Highlander throws a good cross that connects.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Highlander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Allen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Highlander finds it's way round the side to connect with Allen's head.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
A slow jab from The Highlander misses its intended target.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but The Highlander manages to avoid it.
The Highlander throws a body kick that misses.
The Highlander misses with a left hand
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
The Highlander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Highlander ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
The Highlander slips a straight right by Allen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Highlander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Highlander avoids the body shot from Allen.
Donk. The Highlander catches Allen right on the button with a cross.
Conor The Highlander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The Highlander is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from The Highlander.
Allen missing with a left hand there. The Highlander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Highlander lands a right hook to the body.
The Highlander jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Highlander punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Highlander.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Highlander.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
The Highlander misses the shot to the body.
The Highlander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Highlander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
The Highlander lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
The Highlander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Highlander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen misses with a double jab. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for The Highlander. That snapped Allen's head back.
The Highlander tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Allen misses its target.
The Highlander connects with a solid leg kick.
The Highlander lands a nice shot to the body.
The Highlander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Highlander keeps Allen at a distance using the push kick.
The Highlander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Highlander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donk. The Highlander catches Allen right on the button with a cross.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Highlander.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but The Highlander manages to avoid it.
The Highlander goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
The Highlander thinks about the counter body kick.
The Highlander misses with a lunging right hand
and Allen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Highlander thinking.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allen misses with a straight left.
The Highlander throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
The Highlander ducks right into an uppercut from Allen.
The Highlander misses with a wild combination.
The Highlander throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it.
The Highlander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allen, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
The Highlander misses with an uppercut
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Highlander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Highlander throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
The Highlander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by The Highlander.
The Highlander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Highlander connects with a looping right hand.
The Highlander moves out of range of the body kick.
The Highlander only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
The Highlander throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Highlander. That's going to slow Allen down.
The Highlander 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.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from The Highlander.
The Highlander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Highlander manages to circle out of the way.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Allen throws a monster overhand right that drops The Highlander! Allen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
An out of breath Gracie Allen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EPL 12.3
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
Allen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Malvo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Malvo throws out a powerful jab.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Malvo counters with a nice body kick.
Allen is looking to chop away at Malvo's legs.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen slips under a jab from Malvo.
Malvo blocks the body kick.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Malvo misses with the combination.
Malvo staying out of range there.
Malvo looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Allen throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Malvo blocks a leg kick.
Allen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Malvo.
Malvo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen tries to clinch up but Malvo circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Malvo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malvo finds it's way round the side to connect with Allen's head.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malvo fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Good exchange - Allen coming out on top.
A cross from Allen lands.
Malvo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malvo tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
Malvo takes one to the side of the head.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Malvo's shoulder, as Malvo tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Malvo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Malvo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thomas Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Allen throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
Malvo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allen backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malvo. That's going to slow Allen down.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Malvo slips the punch.
Malvo tries to score with a low kick but Allen moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malvo slips a jab from Allen.#T2#
Allen throws a head kick that half lands.
Allen checks a leg kick.
A combination from Malvo does no damage.
Malvo digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Malvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Malvo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malvo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malvo delivers a nice body kick.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen jabs Malvo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malvo checks a low kick from Allen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Malvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malvo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allen lands a jab.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malvo misses with a straight left.
Malvo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.#T3#
Malvo scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Malvo saw that one coming.#CL2#
Allen moves into the clinch successfully.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Malvo.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Malvo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Malvo lands a left hand.
Malvo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malvo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Malvo lands a good knee to the midsection. Allen won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Malvo misses with a body punch.
Malvo trying to land knees to the body.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Malvo's head.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Malvo controls the action.
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malvo.
A short right from Malvo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie 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!
#R2#
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malvo counters with a straight right hand.
Malvo motions for Allen to come forward. Malvo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malvo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Allen scores with a spinning back kick!
Allen tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
Allen connects with a body shot.
Malvo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Allen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malvo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Allen as he checks the leg kick.
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malvo. Malvo obviously looking to wear him down.
Allen slips a straight right by Malvo.
Malvo tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Allen pushes Malvo away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malvo throws out the jab. #T1#
Malvo throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Malvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allen feints a jab promting Malvo to slip. Allen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malvo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Malvo checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Allen looks to move away, Malvo throws a big counter combo but Allen just gets out of the way.
Allen lands the left hand.
Allen moves away from the strike by Malvo.
Malvo misses with a hook to the body
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Malvo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Malvo has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Malvo - that landed with a thud.
Malvo lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malvo.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malvo's elbow.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Malvo.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Malvo scores with a shoulder strike.
Malvo lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Nice body punch from Malvo.
Malvo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorne Malvo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Malvo cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Malvo.
A short right from Malvo on the inside.
Malvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
A right handed body shot lands from Malvo.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malvo.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen controlling the action here for a moment.
Allen works on Malvo's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Malvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Malvo.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo lands an uppercut.
Malvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allen takes a shot to the head.
Malvo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lorne Malvo.
Well Malvo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo wins by unanimous decision!

Event: EPL 12.2
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawkins works the jab nicely.
Hawkins lands a jab to the head.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawkins slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen scores with a push kick.
Hawkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Allen is out of range and Hawkins settles back down.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Allen 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.
Hawkins throws out a powerful jab.
Allen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Hawkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawkins throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Allen moves into the clinch.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Allen. #T1#
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Allen tries to work over Hawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins connects with a body shot.
Hawkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Hawkins misses
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Allen tries to clinch up.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Allen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Allen slips a jab from Hawkins.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawkins.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawkins.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Allen checks a leg kick.
Hawkins misses the jab.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Hawkins looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hawkins misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Allen counters by clinching up.
Hawkins can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head. #BC2#
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hawkins walks into a straight right hand from Allen.
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
As Hawkins tries to get set, Allen tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawkins manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawkins looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Allen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Allen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Allen tries to clinch up.
Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.#T3#
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawkins misses the body punch
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Allen slips a jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Hawkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Allen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawkins's head.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand.
Hawkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Allen punishes Hawkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Allen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Hawkins digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Allen misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
A big right from Allen misses.
A leg kick checked by Hawkins.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen looks to throw a body kick
and Hawkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Hawkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
Allen takes one on the button.
Hawkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Allen off the cage and back into range.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
Allen throws a wild body kick that Hawkins sees coming a mile off.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Nice shot lands for Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamont Hawkins 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!
#R2#
Hawkins swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen connects with a right hand. Hawkins shakes it off.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawkins scores with a jab.
Hawkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Allen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawkins misses with a body shot
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Allen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Hawkins misses
and Allen counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen lunges at Hawkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawkins's hand.
Allen throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
Hawkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Hawkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawkins punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Hawkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Allen defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkins throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Hawkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.
Hawkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Allen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Allen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Hawkins lands.
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Allen tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Hawkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawkins.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Allen clobbers Hawkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawkins motions for Allen to come forward. Hawkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Hawkins tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawkins.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen slips under a jab.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Allen scores with a head kick.
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Allen moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Allen checks the leg kick.
Hawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Allen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Allen's corner calls for a 1-2. Allen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Allen wants to slow Hawkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawkins throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hawkins manages to circle out of the way.
Hawkins throws a nice head kick! #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Hawkins throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Hawkins takes one to the side of the head.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Hawkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Allen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Allen scores with a jab.
Jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Allen tries a low kick but Hawkins avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen is looking to slow Hawkins down with leg kicks.
Hawkins wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Hawkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Allen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lamont Hawkins.
I think Hawkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Lamont Hawkins!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lamont Hawkins!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Lamont Hawkins!

Lamont Hawkins wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Lamont Hawkins gave a big smile as he said 'Maybe a next time Billy ;)'.

Event: EPL 12.1
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Allen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matoshin connects with a body shot that sends Allen's belly button to the back.
Matoshin jabs Allen right on the nose. Allen blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Matoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Matoshin is predictable there
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matoshin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Matoshin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Matoshin misses with a low kick as Allen jumps back.
Allen tried to counter with a leg kick but Matoshin avoided it.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin throws a front kick aimed at Allen's knee but Allen avoids it well.
Allen checks the leg kick.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Allen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick
and Allen counters with a leg kick.
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Allen's legs.
Allen 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.#CL#
Matoshin tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen misses with some punches.
Matoshin blocks an uppercut.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Matoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Allen.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
A nice left hand lands by Allen. #T2#
Matoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen misses with a body punch.
A short left from Matoshin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allen.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Allen.
Matoshin tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen digs a right hand into Matoshin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matoshin's gas tank.
Matoshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen blocks a body shot from Matoshin.
Allen lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Matoshin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Allen pushes Matoshin up against the cage in a clinch.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matoshin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Matoshin lands a right hand.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Allen lands a right hand.
Matoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Allen keeps control of Matoshin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Matoshin. #T4#
Allen prevents a body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Allen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
Matoshin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allen.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Matoshin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matoshin tried to score with a low kick but Allen checks it.
Matoshin throws a body kick that misses.
Allen defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Allen tries to score with a low kick but Matoshin moves his leg out of the way.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Allen is looking to slow Matoshin down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matoshin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Matoshin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Allen slips under a jab.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matoshin.
Allen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen staying out of range there.
Matoshin tries to clinch up.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
As Matoshin backs away, Allen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Matoshin slips the punch.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matoshin thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Allen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Good shot there by Allen.#T1#
Allen is looking to clinch but Matoshin is avoiding it.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Matoshin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matoshin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matoshin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen's corner calls for a 1-2. Allen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matoshin dips to his left and cracks Allen with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Matoshin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Allen throws a shot to the body.
Matoshin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matoshin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Allen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Matoshin throws a leg kick that misses.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Allen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Matoshin takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Matoshin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allen scores with a hook to the body.
Matoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Matoshin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matoshin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Matoshin.
Matoshin tried to score with a low kick but Allen checks it.
Matoshin blocks the body kick.
That kick from Matoshin tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Matoshin misses.
Allen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Matoshin has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Allen working aggressively here.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Matoshin prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Allen misses with a body punch.
A short left from Allen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Matoshin's head.
Matoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Matoshin lands with a short shot to the head.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from Matoshin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
Matoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Matoshin.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gracie Allen.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Gracie Allen!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!

Toshi Matoshin wins by split decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Toshi Matoshin made sure he mentioned Pearson Specter Litt, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DUEL#63 Ibaka vs Lannister
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sundberg. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sundberg misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Sundberg misses.
Sundberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Sundberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sundberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sundberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sundberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundberg throws a push kick but Allen slaps the foot to one side.
Sundberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sundberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Sundberg moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Allen gets caught napping as Sundberg dives in and scores a takedown. Allen manages to retain guard.
Sundberg trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Allen holds on and takes a little breather.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sundberg postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Sundberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Sundberg stands up over Allen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allen has momentary wrist control but Sundberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Sundberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sundberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sundberg trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sundberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sundberg throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Sundberg from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Sundberg's shoulder, as Sundberg tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Allen misses.
Sundberg misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Allen counters by clinching up.
Sundberg tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sundberg backwards.
Sundberg lands a left hand.
Sundberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sundberg misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Allen misses with some punches.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Sundberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Allen to keep the fight standing.
Allen blocks a body shot from Sundberg.
Sundberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sundberg takes a shot to the head.
Sundberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Allen gets an underhook and turns Sundberg into the cage.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen tries to work over Sundberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Sundberg jumps guard.
Allen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Allen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sundberg, who protects the arm well.
Sundberg can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Sundberg tries to improve position but can't.
Sundberg manages to get back to half guard.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Allen controlling the action here.
Sundberg wants to control but Allen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ove Sundberg will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Sundberg drives through with a takedown into Allen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Allen controls Sundberg momentarily but Sundberg frees himself.
Sundberg preventing the sweep.
Allen is trying to control the position but Sundberg postures up.
Allen is pulling down on Sundberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Sundberg, at least for the moment.
Sundberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Allen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ove Sundberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sundberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Sundberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sundberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sundberg.
Sundberg stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sundberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sundberg throws a shot to the body.
Sundberg misses the shot to the body.
Sundberg takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Sundberg misses with a jab to the body
and Allen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allen as he avoids it easily.
Sundberg thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Allen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sundberg's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL#
Allen darts in and clinches Sundberg up against the cage.
Allen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Allen pushes Sundberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sundberg wants to break free but Allen has control.
A short left from Allen.
Sundberg taking a breather.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Sundberg controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Allen.
Sundberg misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Allen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Allen stalling in the clinch but Sundberg improves position.
Allen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sundberg.
Sundberg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allen. #T3#
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sundberg.
Sundberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Sundberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sundberg lands a shoulder strike.
Sundberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen is leaning against Sundberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Allen lands with a short shot to the head.
Sundberg blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Allen tries to work over Sundberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sundberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
Sundberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sundberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sundberg lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Allen as Sundberg tries to tie him up.
Gracie Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Sundberg controls the action.
Sundberg tries to pull guard but Allen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ove Sundberg.
Sundberg tries to pull guard but Allen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Allen tries to work over Sundberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
Sundberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Sundberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Allen up against the cage.
Sundberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Allen up against the cage.
Sundberg is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sundberg. #BC2#
Sundberg breaks from the clinch.
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 Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sundberg connects with a body shot.
Sundberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sundberg lands a head shot.
Allen throws a hook but Sundberg avoids it easily.
Sundberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sundberg misses with a right hand
and Allen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sundberg's knee momentarily.#KD#
Allen lands a left and a right that send Sundberg crashing to the mat, dazed. Allen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Sundberg is rocked!
Allen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sundberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sundberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen is looking to clinch but Sundberg is avoiding it.
Sundberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen lands with a right hand.
Sundberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sundberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Sundberg misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Allen drives through and clinches with Sundberg against the cage.
Nice body punch from Allen.
Sundberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen digs a right hand underneath Sundberg's ribcage. Sundberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sundberg seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Sundberg's head.
Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sundberg backwards.
Allen loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Sundberg senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gracie Allen!
A victorious Gracie Allen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFN #1 Army vs McGee
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Allen lands a really nice looking cross but Donowitz seems unphased.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Donowitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen wants to clinch
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Allen lands a slapping body shot.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
Allen lands a really nice looking cross but Donowitz seems unphased.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donowitz.
Allen wants to clinch
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Allen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen jabs Donowitz right on the nose. Donowitz blinks but takes it well.
Allen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range and Allen settles back down. #CL#
Allen instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Donowitz manages to break the clinch.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donowitz throws a front kick aimed at Allen's knee but Allen avoids it well.
Allen tries to clinch up but Donowitz circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Donowitz misses.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Donowitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##CL#
Allen instigates a clinch.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allen.
Allen scores with a hook to the body.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Donowitz's head.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Donowitz avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Donowitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz tries a quick counter leg kick but Allen is wise to it.
Allen throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen misses the body punch
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Allen is leaning against Donowitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Donowitz avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Donowitz pushes Allen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
A body shot lands from Donowitz. #T4#
Allen prevents a body shot from Donowitz.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Donowitz is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Donowitz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Donowitz lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donowitz prevents a body shot from Allen.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Donowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Donowitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards. #BC2#
Donowitz breaks from the clinch.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Allen misses with a hook
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen thuds his shin into the meat of Donowitz's side.
Allen misses with a kick to the body
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Donowitz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donowitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Donowitz breaks from the clinch.
Allen tries to clinch up
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allen misses with a looping right.#T1#
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Donowitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Donowitz gets tackled into the cage by Allen. Allen maintains the clinch.
Donowitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Donowitz avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Donowitz.
Allen lands a shot to the body.
Allen lands a body shot.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Donowitz controls the action.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Allen. #T2#
Donowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Allen.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Allen lands a body punch.
Donowitz is breathing heavily.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Allen as the two fighters clinch.
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Donowitz manages to break the clinch.
Donowitz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Donowitz is rocked!
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Donowitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Donowitz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donowitz gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Allen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
A relieved looking Gracie Allen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tom Donowitz had this to say: 'Cash me ousside, how bou dah'.

Event: DUEL#48 Army vs Lapu
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Esposito thumps Allen with a low kick.
A left lands for Esposito .
Esposito cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Allen punishes Esposito 's body with a nice straight punch.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito keeps the fight on the outside.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esposito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Allen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Esposito .
Allen slips under a jab.#CL2#
Esposito tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Allen prevents a body shot from Esposito .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito .
Esposito tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen is leaning against Esposito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen taking a breather.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Allen stalling.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Esposito 's head.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Allen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Esposito tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Allen.
A right hand to the body from Esposito .
Esposito prevents a body shot from Allen.
Esposito tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Esposito as Allen tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen blocking some punches.
Allen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Esposito seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Allen can turn it around.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Esposito tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito is leaning against Allen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Allen blocking some punches.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Allen prevents a body shot from Esposito .
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Allen blocking some punches.
Esposito pushes Allen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito .
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito .
Allen misses with some punches.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito .
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito .
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Esposito 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Esposito tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito .
Esposito misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito is working Allen over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Esposito .
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Esposito 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#
Esposito slips a straight right by Allen.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Allen checks it.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
Allen misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Esposito tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Esposito misses the body punch
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esposito throws a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Esposito checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Allen misses.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esposito wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Allen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Esposito .
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito connects with the punch.
Esposito throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Esposito is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.#T1#
Allen throws a lazy body kick
and Esposito counters with an inside leg kick.
Esposito thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Esposito thows a body kick. Allen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good work by Esposito as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Esposito .
Esposito cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Esposito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Allen scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Allen there.
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.#T2#
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Esposito moves forwards but Allen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Esposito .
Esposito defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Esposito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esposito slips a jab from Allen.
Esposito looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Esposito feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Esposito throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice cross by Esposito .#T3#
Esposito throws a right hand that misses
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esposito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Allen will feel that in the morning.
Allen connects with a jab.
Esposito moves out of range as Allen throws a body kick.
Esposito lands with a good body shot.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Esposito misses.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick.
Esposito tries to land a body kick
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Esposito throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Esposito walks into a straight right hand from Allen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Allen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Esposito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Allen connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Esposito s head.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Esposito is rocked!
Esposito lands a left hand.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
A short right from Esposito .
Esposito 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Esposito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito seems to have got his legs back now.
Allen tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
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 Dante Esposito will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Allen avoids the body shot from Esposito .
Allen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Esposito .
Esposito digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Esposito with a body shot.
Esposito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Allen connects with a solid leg kick.
Esposito is looking to wear down Allen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Allen throws a head kick but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen catches Esposito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Esposito does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Allen moves into the clinch successfully.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Dante Esposito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Esposito .
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Esposito .
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Allen misses with some punches.
Esposito misses with some punches. #T2#
Esposito takes a shot to 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!
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Allen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen blocks a body shot from Esposito .
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Esposito works on Allen's body with a couple of short punches.
Allen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Esposito tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito pushes Allen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen is trying to maintain a safe position but Esposito gets an underhook and turns Allen into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Esposito .
Allen tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito .
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Esposito misses with some punches.
Allen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen prevents a body shot from Esposito .
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allen.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dante Esposito .
Well Esposito 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Esposito !
Dante Esposito seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DUEL#45 Overstreet vs Komaroff
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Allen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kiddi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Allen.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiddi.
Kiddi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Kiddi throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Kiddi throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kiddi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kiddi.
Allen lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Galdra Kiddi has been cut.
A slow jab from Kiddi misses its intended target.
Kiddi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Kiddi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allen blocks a head kick by Kiddi.
Kiddi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiddi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Kiddi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Allen avoids the head kick by Kiddi.
Kiddi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Allen connects with a body shot.
Kiddi connects with a looping right hand.
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiddi at a distance.
Allen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiddi at a distance.
Kiddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen cracks Kiddi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kiddi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a jab when Kiddi was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Allen.
Kiddi looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming. #T2#
Kiddi moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Allen misses with a body shot. #CL#
Kiddi darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.#BC#
Kiddi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiddi misses with a wild body shot.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kiddi misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Kiddi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kiddi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiddi looks to land a strike but Allen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Kiddi throws an elbow that misses. Allen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kiddi's guard. Nice move by Allen!#REVB#
Allen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kiddi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kiddi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiddi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiddi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Allen postures up.
Kiddi wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kiddi 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.
Kiddi looking to control.
Allen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kiddi keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kiddi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kiddi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiddi tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiddi misses with a body shot
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Kiddi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kiddi lands a nice looking body shot.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Kiddi.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen tries a quick counter leg kick but Kiddi is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiddi throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Kiddi blocks a head kick by Allen.
Kiddi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Allen - just one landing.
Kiddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Allen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Kiddi misses
and Allen counters with a good low kick that Kiddi was not able to check. #T1#
Allen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kiddi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiddi somewhat.
Allen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Allen throws a body punch but Kiddi moves out of range.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Kiddi off balance momentarily.
Allen checks the leg kick.
Allen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiddi.
Allen slips a straight right by Kiddi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kiddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen throws a jab when Kiddi was well out of range.
Kiddi feinted with a counter takedown.
Kiddi throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Kiddi finds it's way through Allen's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiddi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Kiddi throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen checks a low kick from Kiddi.
Allen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kiddi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Allen misses.
Kiddi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Allen sprawls well. Allen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kiddi gets slowly back to his feet.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Allen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kiddi looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Kiddi lands a body shot.
Kiddi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kiddi defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Kiddi takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD2#
Allen cracks Kiddi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Allen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kiddi to stand back up!#ROC2#
Kiddi is rocked!
Allen keeps Kiddi at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Kiddi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen lands a jab to Kiddi's midsection.
Allen lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Kiddi out cold! Kiddi is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gracie Allen!
An out of breath Gracie Allen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#42 Riccuito vs Vakarchuk
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen staying out of range there.
Allen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Allen blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Allen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lopez there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Allen clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Allen.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen avoids the head kick by Lopez.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well.
Allen misses with a wild combination.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Lopez.
Jab from Allen.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez unleashes a big counter combination but Allen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lopez's head backwards.
Lopez lands a head kick!
Allen misses with a jab to the body
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez moves forwards but Allen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopez throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Allen is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Allen misses with the body kick
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Lopez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen. #T2#
Lopez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Allen.#CL#
Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Allen working aggressively here.
Allen is pushing Lopez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Allen keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Lopez.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Come on Allen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Allen tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Allen dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Allen. That snapped Lopez's head back.
Allen throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allen throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Allen avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick from Allen lands but Lopez takes it in his stride. #ROC#
Lopez is rocked!
Allen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Allen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Allen blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Allen lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopez off the cage and back into range.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Allen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Allen blocks it well.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Allen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Allen walks into a left hand. #CL#
Allen has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gracie Allen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
It appears Allen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow. #T1#
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez is trying to break free.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position.
Lopez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lopez wants to break free but Allen has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Allen.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Allen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Allen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen. #KD#
Allen drops Lopez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lopez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Allen scores with a hook to the body.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
Allen lands a big right hand that drops Lopez! The killer instinct kicks in and Allen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Allen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
Our winner, Gracie 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.
Miguel Lopez was interviewed post fight and said ' '.

Event: DUEL#40 Armis vs Gaultier
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Allen avoids the body shot from Esposito .
Allen slips a jab from Esposito .
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Allen is keen to just control but Esposito is a slippery customer.
Esposito is looking to control Allen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esposito avoid being mounted?
Allen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Esposito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Esposito is looking to control Allen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esposito avoid being mounted?
Esposito is not content to let Allen control the position.#T1##SUB#
Allen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Allen trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Esposito pushes Allen off and gets back to his feet.
Esposito defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Esposito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Renegade Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Esposito slips under a jab.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito lands a nice looking body kick.
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Esposito misses.
Allen throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Esposito tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Esposito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito .
Good standup being displayed there by Esposito as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Esposito digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esposito .
Esposito cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito .
Esposito feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down.
Esposito misses with a hook.
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allen misses with a double jab.
Esposito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. Allen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Esposito scores with a nice body kick.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito .
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
Esposito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito . Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Esposito 's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dante Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Good exchange - Esposito coming out on top.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Esposito , right into the meat.
Allen digs a good body shot into Esposito 's ribs.
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Esposito takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Esposito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Esposito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Esposito .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Esposito dominated that round.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Esposito staying out of range there.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Esposito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allen throws a leg kick but Esposito checks it.
Esposito connects with a body shot.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito .
Esposito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Esposito punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Esposito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Esposito is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Esposito wants to slow Allen down by chopping away at his legs.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito .
Esposito misses with a wild combination.
Allen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Dante Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Esposito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Esposito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Esposito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allen throws a push kick but Esposito slaps the foot to one side.
Esposito explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Esposito tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Allen avoids the head kick by Esposito .
Allen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Allen misses with a low kick.#CL#
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Esposito lands a left hand. #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!
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen prevents a body shot from Esposito .
Allen lands with a right to the head.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Allen lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito .
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Allen prevents a body shot from Esposito .
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Esposito 's head.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Esposito lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Esposito .
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands. #T3#
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Allen.
Allen tries to work over Esposito 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allen lands a right hand.
Allen is working Esposito over against the cage.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen scores with a hook to the body.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito 's elbow.
Gracie Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
A short uppercut from Esposito .
Esposito tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the 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!
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen. #BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allen.
Allen throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allen misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Esposito ! But no joy.
Allen throws a leg kick but Esposito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Esposito , right into the meat.
Allen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Esposito throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dante Esposito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Esposito only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Esposito misses with a hook to the body
and Allen counters with a right hand to the body.
Allen lands with a straight right. Esposito didn't see that one coming.
Allen throws a sloppy body shot
and Esposito counters with a leg kick.
Esposito lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
Esposito throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Esposito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Esposito throws a chopping leg kick but Allen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Allen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esposito under the eye.
Esposito misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Allen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Esposito .
Allen cracks Esposito with a right hand to the side of the head.
Esposito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Esposito .
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esposito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him. #T1#
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen avoids the body shot from Esposito .
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Allen rushes Esposito and presses him up against the cage.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Esposito 's head.
Allen is leaning against Esposito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
Esposito misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allen.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito working aggressively here. #T2#
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
A short right from Allen on the inside.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow. #BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen tries to bum rush Esposito with a series of wild strikes but Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick from Esposito .
Esposito misses with a hook to the body
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Allen blocks a jab.
Esposito throws a low kick but Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen tries to bum rush Esposito with a series of wild strikes but Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Allen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Esposito on the side of the head.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Esposito circles away.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
Esposito throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito .
Esposito looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Allen feints and then cracks Esposito 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Esposito down.
Allen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esposito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Esposito throws a low kick but Allen moves out of range easily.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well. #T4#
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. Allen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Esposito .
Esposito misses with the body kick
and Allen counters with a thumping low kick.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Allen.#CL#
Allen drives through and clinches with Esposito against the cage.
Allen pushes Esposito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Esposito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen tries to work over Esposito 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen scores with a hook to the body.
Allen tries to work over Esposito 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gracie Allen.
I think Esposito has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Esposito !
Dante Esposito thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#34 Armis vs Ragnarsson
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Coach plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coach can pounce on him.
Coach swings widly with a right hand
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen misses the jab.
Coach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coach cracks Allen with a good jab.
Coach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coach.
Allen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Allen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coach misses with a straight left. #T1#
Allen is looking to clinch but Coach is avoiding it.
Coach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Coach pushes him off.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coach scores with a nice body kick.
Coach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen misses with a leg kick
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
Coach lands a jab-cross combination.
Allen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Allen scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coach, as that shot connected.
Coach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coach blocks the body kick.
Allen throws a jab when Coach was well out of range.
Allen throws a sloppy body shot
and Coach counters with a left to the body.
Coach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Allen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Coach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allen lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Coach clinches up against the cage.
Coach throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Allen.
Coach prevents a body shot from Allen. #T3#
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Coach.
A right handed body shot lands from Allen.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen working aggressively here. #BC#
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Allen wants to clinch up but Coach keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Allen gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coach.
Coach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coach tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Coach back against the cage.
Coach blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Coach manages to break the clinch.
Allen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Allen sets himself, and Coach steps forward looking for the clinch! Allen avoids it this time.
Allen throws a head kick but Coach moves out of range.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Coach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
A nice side step and Coach releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coach counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Coach lands a jab.
Allen tries to clinch there but Coach circles away.
Coach wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.
Allen avoids the head kick by Coach.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coach throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen sizes up Coach with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Allen throws a series of strikes that have Coach backpedaling.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Allen misses with a hook to the body
and Coach counters with a thumping low kick.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head Coach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coach throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Coach scores with a head kick.
Allen jabs Coach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Allen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allen thows a leg kick but Coach checks it
and Coach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Coach gets a clinch.
Coach dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Allen scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Coach avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Coach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coach lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Coach missing with knees to the body.
Coach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Coach controls the action.
Coach blocking some punches.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coach's elbow.
Coach lands a knee to the head.
Coach prevents a body shot from Allen.
Coach lands with a light punch inside.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Coach as the two fighters clinch.
Allen is stalling here.
Coach prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Allen lands a right hand.
Allen tries to work over Coach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Coach.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen tries a body shot but Coach blocks it.
Coach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Allen up against the cage.
Allen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Coach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coach blocks a body shot from Allen.
Coach blocks a body shot from Allen. #T3#
Coach has Allen pressed against the cage.
Coach is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Allen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coach backwards.
Coach goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Coach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Coach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Coach swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Coach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coach scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Allen defending well as Coach loads up on a big left hand.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen moves out of range as Coach strikes.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
A shot to the body from Allen misses
and Coach counters with a left and a right that stings Allen.
Coach misses with a body shot.
Coach circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coach takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Coach - just one landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Allen!
Coach moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Coach moves out of range easily.
Coach lands a leg kick that knocks Allen off balance momentarily.
Coach tries to clinch up.
Allen tries to clinch there but Coach circles away. #CL2#
Coach gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen lands a left hand.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allen avoiding damage as Coach throws knees to the body.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Coach avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Coach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Nice elbow from Coach.
A short uppercut from Coach.
Coach 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.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Allen has clasped his hands together around Coach's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Allen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Coach is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Allen tries for a kimura but Coach is defending well.
Allen cracks Coach with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen landing strikes.
Allen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Coach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Allen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coach rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Allen's guard! Nice work there by Coach!
Gracie Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Allen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coach has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Allen is proving hard to escape from.
Coach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coach trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen is trying to keep Coach in close.
Allen pulls Coach in close to his closed guard and prevents Coach from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Coach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Coach working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Coach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Coach postures up.
Head Coach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coach is looking to stand up but Allen won't let him.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Coach from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gracie Allen.
Well Allen 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gracie Allen!
A very excited looking Gracie 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.

Event: DUEL#32 Silver vs Summers 2
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Gold throws a series of punches but Allen moves out of range.
Gold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well. #CL#
Gold closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage. #TD2#
Allen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Allen manages to end up in side control.
Gold is trying to get back to half guard.
Allen staying calm.
Gold gets back to half guard.#T1#
Gold is pressing down on Allen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gold is on top in guard. #REVR#
Allen wants to sweep here but Gold controlling him for the moment.
Gold trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Allen looking for a guillotine here but Gold defends easily. #T2#
Allen is pulling down on Gold's head to control his posture.
Gold connects with a couple of short punches.
Allen controls Gold momentarily but Gold frees himself.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Gold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Allen 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.
Gold postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Gold is working Allen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gold landing with the ground and pound.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Gold is proving a slippery customer.
Gold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allen is trying to keep Gold in close. #T4#
Allen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gold is one step ahead there.
Gold is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Allen has momentary wrist control but Gold slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Allen working for a triangle but Gold defends it easily.
Gold lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Allen working for a triangle but Gold defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Gold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gold fails with a takedown attempt.
Allen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gold is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Gold's head coaches at Blackstar Striking Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Allen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gold. Gold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen lands a really nice looking cross but Gold seems unphased.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Allen cracks Gold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Allen scores with a hook.
Gold scores with a head kick. Allen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Allen swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A jab from Gold misses.
Gold throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen avoids the body shot from Gold.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Allen throws a leg kick but Gold moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Gold blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Gold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.
Gold misses with a jab to the body
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen tries to score with a low kick but Gold moves his leg out of the way.
Allen lands a nice shot that snaps Gold's head back.
Gold feints a jab promting Allen to slip. Gold then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Allen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Allen rushes Gold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Gold breaks from the clinch.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allen throws a chopping leg kick but Gold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gold misses with a wild combination. #T3##CL#
Gold darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Jack Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen connects with a single shot there.
Gold shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense.
Allen lands with a cross.
Gold throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Allen scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Gold is rocked!
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Gold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold misses with a right hand
and Allen counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gracie Allen!
An out of breath Gracie Allen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 1005
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
Kokoszka leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kokoszka scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Nice body kick from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Allen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kokoszka won't be happy with that.
Kokoszka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Allen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Allen tries to advance to mount but Kokoszka denies him.
Kokoszka is looking to regain half guard here but Allen keeps moving and retains side control.
Allen trying to control the position but Kokoszka is working away.
Kokoszka is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Kokoszka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kokoszka is looking to improve his position.
Kokoszka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kokoszka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Kokoszka.#SUB2#
Allen lying in Kokoszka's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kokoszka decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Allen taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominik Kokoszka!
A very excited looking Dominik Kokoszka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Gracie Allen spoke after the fight, saying 'After two months waiting i get fight like this. Hopefully next fight is opposite, higher ranked opp and fight early. '.

Event: Ascension 924
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Allen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chiarmanda wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Chiarmanda misses with a looping left.
Allen checks a low kick from Chiarmanda.
Allen tried to score with a low kick but Chiarmanda checks it.
A nice side step and Chiarmanda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chiarmanda moves out of range as Allen throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chiarmanda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chiarmanda, as that shot connected.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Allen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot.
Allen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chiarmanda is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chiarmanda missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chiarmanda motions for Allen to come forward. Chiarmanda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chiarmanda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Allen looks to land a combination but Chiarmanda avoids it well.
Chiarmanda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chiarmanda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Allen checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chiarmanda, as that shot connected.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chiarmanda.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen motions for Chiarmanda to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chiarmanda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Chiarmanda finds it's target.
Chiarmanda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiarmanda connects with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Allen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chiarmanda - that will leave a mark!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chiarmanda.
Allen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chiarmanda momentarily.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiarmanda was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Chiarmanda tries a quick counter leg kick but Allen is wise to it.
Chiarmanda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Allen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chiarmanda throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chiarmanda is looking to chop away at Allen's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Chiarmanda misses the target.
Chiarmanda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chiarmanda lands the left hand.
A shot to the liver by Chiarmanda. Beautiful body shot.
Allen scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chiarmanda. Allen shrugs it off though.
Chiarmanda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Allen's head.
Chiarmanda misses with a double jab.
Allen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chiarmanda throws a lazy uppercut
and Allen counters with an outside leg kick.
Chiarmanda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Chiarmanda tried to score with a low kick but Allen checks it.
Chiarmanda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chiarmanda throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chiarmanda's knee momentarily.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Chiarmanda takes one to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Chiarmanda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen tries for a takedown but Chiarmanda circles away easily
and Chiarmanda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Chiarmanda cracks the inside of Allen's front leg.
Allen throws a body punch but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Chiarmanda.
Jab from Allen.
Chiarmanda thumps Allen with a low kick.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from Chiarmanda.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chiarmanda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allen under the eye.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Chiarmanda.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen 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.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiarmanda moves away.
Allen tries to work over Chiarmanda's front leg with a kick but Chiarmanda checks it.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ossilus Chiarmanda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chiarmanda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiarmanda lands with a kick to the ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Allen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Chiarmanda blocks the leg kick.
Chiarmanda misses the shot to the body.
And Allen counters with a quick kick to the body but Chiarmanda blocks it.
Chiarmanda scores with a one two! Allen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chiarmanda moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen.
Allen is looking to wear down Chiarmanda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Allen tries to counter with a takedown but Chiarmanda is quick to defend against it.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chiarmanda misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chiarmanda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Chiarmanda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chiarmanda thuds a left hand into Allen's body.#T1#
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiarmanda throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Chiarmanda thows a leg kick but Allen checks it
and Allen counters with a low kick, right behind Chiarmanda 's knee.
Chiarmanda blocks the body kick.
Chiarmanda misses the shot to the body.
Chiarmanda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Chiarmanda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chiarmanda's corner calls for a 1-2. Chiarmanda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Allen swings for the body but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Chiarmanda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Chiarmanda misses with a low kick. #T2#
Allen misses with a body shot
and Chiarmanda counters with a straight right hand.
Chiarmanda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Chiarmanda misses
and Allen counters with a good low kick that Chiarmanda was not able to check.
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!
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Chiarmanda gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage.
Chiarmanda tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chiarmanda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Chiarmanda blocks the leg kick.
Chiarmanda feints a counter leg kick.
Allen looks for a takedown but Chiarmanda sprawls well.
Chiarmanda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
A big right from Chiarmanda misses.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chiarmanda misses the jab.#T3#
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiarmanda is just out of range.
Chiarmanda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
It seemed like Chiarmanda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Chiarmanda's head but Chiarmanda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chiarmanda defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Chiarmanda throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot.
Allen tried to score with a low kick but Chiarmanda checks it.
Allen with a poor takedown
and Chiarmanda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gracie Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiarmanda looks to throw a body kick
and Allen counters with a thumping low kick.
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Chiarmanda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chiarmanda misses with a head kick.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Allen swings for the body but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chiarmanda.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chiarmanda swings widly with a right hand
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Chiarmanda throws a big shot that misses.
Chiarmanda throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Allen tries to land a leg kick but Chiarmanda saw it coming and moves away.
Chiarmanda cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
Chiarmanda throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chiarmanda's waist but Chiarmanda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ossilus Chiarmanda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chiarmanda fakes the leg kick and cracks Allen in the body.
Chiarmanda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chiarmanda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chiarmanda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
Chiarmanda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Allen to score with a decent uppercut.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Allen throws a leg kick but Chiarmanda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chiarmanda checks a leg kick.
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Allen misses with a kick to the body
letting Chiarmanda counter with a right hand.
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!
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chiarmanda scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Chiarmanda. #T1#
Chiarmanda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chiarmanda swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chiarmanda checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Chiarmanda misses.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chiarmanda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chiarmanda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chiarmanda throws a body shot but no joy.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiarmanda misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Allen gets the takedown into side control.
Chiarmanda is letting Allen control him for a moment.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chiarmanda tries to improve position but can't.
Chiarmanda keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Allen trying to control the action but Chiarmanda is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chiarmanda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Allen is staying tight to Chiarmanda's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chiarmanda digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Allen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chiarmanda to score with a decent uppercut.
Chiarmanda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chiarmanda lands a head kick. Allen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chiarmanda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chiarmanda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Allen!
Allen pushes Chiarmanda away with a front kick.
Chiarmanda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Chiarmanda moves into the clinch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Chiarmanda.
A short right from Allen on the inside.
Chiarmanda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Chiarmanda scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allen.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Chiarmanda controls his hands.
Chiarmanda throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Chiarmanda swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen gets through Chiarmanda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chiarmanda jabs Allen right on the nose. Allen blinks but takes it well.
Allen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chiarmanda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ossilus Chiarmanda.
I've got Chiarmanda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossilus Chiarmanda!
A relieved looking Ossilus Chiarmanda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gracie Allen spoke after the fight, saying 'After two months waiting i get fight like this. Hopefully next fight is opposite, higher ranked opp and fight early. '.

Event: Ascension 4
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Allen misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Allen connects with a jab.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coco Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb scores with the left hand. Allen knows he should have avoided that one.
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Cobb gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Allen counters with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Allen throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Allen misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobb.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.#T1#
Cobb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cobb - that will leave a mark!
Allen throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coco Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allen scores with the left hand. Cobb knows he should have avoided that one.
Allen is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
Allen throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Allen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Allen connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Cobb throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Cobb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobb lands a high kick!
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb scores with a head kick.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
Allen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cobb if he has to take too many more of those.
Allen misses with a jab to the body
and Cobb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Allen's knee momentarily.
Allen pushes Cobb away with a front kick.
Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cobb is breathing heavily.#T3#
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Allen tries to land a leg kick but Cobb saw it coming and moves away.
Cobb tried to counter with a leg kick but Allen avoided it.
Allen looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Allen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a leg kick.
Cobb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Cobb slips a straight right by Allen.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen scores with a leg kick.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Allen works the jab nicely.
Cobb cracks the inside of Allen's front leg.
Allen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Allen feints a counter leg kick.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coco Cobb dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cobb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Allen throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Allen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cobb has got the better of the exchanges.
Allen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb throws a front kick aimed at Allen's knee but Allen avoids it well.
Allen throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coco Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cobb throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.
Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Cobb lands a head kick!
Allen throws a good cross that connects.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb scores with a punch to the head.
Allen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Allen tries a quick counter leg kick but Cobb is wise to it.
Allen throws out a leg kick but Cobb moves out of range and Allen only half commits.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Cobb checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Allen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Cobb.
Allen avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen slips a jab from Cobb.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cobb's waist but Cobb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Allen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Allen throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Allen is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
Allen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Cobb is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Allen down.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Allen moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Cobb thows a leg kick but Allen checks it
and Allen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab by Allen.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Cobb. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws a leg kick but Allen checks it.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cobb will feel that in the morning.
Cobb scores with a head kick.
Allen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cobb's head backwards.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Allen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Allen jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allen thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Coco Cobb will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Cobb slips under a jab from Allen.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen tries to score with a low kick but Cobb moves his leg out of the way.
Cobb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses.
Cobb lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Cobb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen avoids the head kick by Cobb. #T1#
Cobb throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Cobb wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cobb lands with a shot to the body.
Allen cracks the inside of Cobb's front leg.
Allen slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobb lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Allen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Allen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Allen checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Cobb down.
Jab from Allen.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Allen misses the jab.
Cobb works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Allen misses the jab.
Allen lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Cobb blocks the low kick.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Cobb takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen misses with a body punch
and Cobb counters with an inside leg kick.
Cobb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allen looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobb.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobb.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Allen lands a jab.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!
Cobb swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allen. That did some damage!
Coco Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobb seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Allen misses. #T4#
Allen throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a good low kick that Allen was not able to check.
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!
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Allen.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb scores with a decent looking hook.
Cobb lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Cobb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allen misses with a straight left.
Allen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Allen backs away, Cobb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb thows a body kick. Allen tries to catch it but that hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Coco Cobb.
Well Cobb 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Gracie Allen had this to say: 'After two months waiting i get fight like this. Hopefully next fight is opposite, higher ranked opp and fight early. '.

Event: Umbrella Ascension
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark counters with a nice leg kick.
Allen tries for a takedown but Clark circles away easily
and Clark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Allen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Clark lands with a slapping head kick.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Allen moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Clark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Clark.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen backing away here, and Clark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Allen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Allen duly obliges.
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a low kick, right behind Clark 's knee.
Eddie Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen misses with the body kick
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Clark moves into the clinch.#TD#
Allen pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen is pulling down on Clark's head to control his posture.
Clark stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.#T2#
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark is fighting to break Allen's control of his arms but Allen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
Clark tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Allen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.
Allen trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Allen throws a leg kick but Clark moved away.
Allen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Clark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
Gracie Allen's cut is getting worse.
Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clark lands with a right hand.
Clark 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.
Clark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allen thumps Clark with a low kick.
Clark throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks. #T4#
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clark.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Allen. Clark shrugs it off though.
Clark is looking to clinch.
Clark blocks a jab.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Allen's head.
Clark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Clark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clark misses with a hook.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Allen misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Allen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Clark's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Clark clinches up with Allen and pushes him back against the cage.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Allen - that landed with a thud.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Allen. #T1#
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Clark scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Allen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clark throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Clark checks a low kick from Allen.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark! But no joy.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Clark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clark's calf.
Clark tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Clark lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased. #CUT2#
Gracie Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Allen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allen stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Allen throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Allen is predictable there
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Allen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Clark.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen lands a left hand.
Allen lands a left hand.
Clark misses with some punches.
Allen takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
A short left from Clark. #BC2#
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Clark missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
A lazy left from Clark finds it's target.
Allen jabs at Clark's body.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Allen on the side of the head.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Allen misses with a jab to the body
and Clark counters with a left and a right that stings Allen. #ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
A solid body kick from Clark.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark! But no joy.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Clark - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Clark.
Clark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clark is fending him off so far but Allen persists. Nope, Clark circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clark throws a front kick that sends Allen stumbling back into the cage.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Allen. Clark shrugs it off though.
Allen misses with a body shot. #T3#
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Clark.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Allen wants to slow Clark down by chopping away at his legs.
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Allen tried to score with a low kick but Clark checks it.#T4#
Clark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allen. Allen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Allen throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Clark throws a big counter head kick but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Allen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Allen scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Clark really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Clark throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Allen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Clark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen throws a leg kick that misses.
Allen tried to score with a low kick but Clark checks it.
Clark lands a big head kick that sends Allen to the canvas! Clark follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Clark!
Eddie Clark is the new welterweight champion!
Eddie Clark spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Ascension Return of The D
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carroll getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Allen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allen avoids the head kick by Carroll.
Allen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carroll lands a jab to the head.
Allen tries to score with a low kick but Carroll moves his leg out of the way.
Carroll is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Carroll looks to clinch
and Carroll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Carroll is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carroll slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Allen throws a chopping leg kick but Carroll manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carroll tries a head kick but it misses.
Carroll lands with a straight right. Allen didn't see that one coming.
We've been informed that Carroll 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.
Carroll looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Carroll misses with a body shot
and Allen counters with a nice body kick.
Carroll tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Allen's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carroll fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carroll throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL2#
Carroll closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Carroll fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
Carroll misses with a body punch.
Allen lands with a short shot to the head.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Carroll swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carroll presses Allen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Carroll is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Carroll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carroll misses with some punches.
Carroll seems to have recovered his senses.
Carroll throws a head punch that misses.
Carroll misses with a punch to the body.
Carroll misses with some punches.
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carroll working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen lands with a right to the head.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Carroll pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carroll checks a leg kick.
Carroll throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Andy Carroll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carroll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Carroll lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Carroll moves out of range easily.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carroll.
Allen motions for Carroll to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carroll misses with a body shot.
Carroll misses with a wild body shot.
Carroll is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Carroll gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen taking a breather.
Carroll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carroll lands with a left to the head.
Carroll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carroll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carroll backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carroll.
Carroll lands a body punch. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Allen.
Carroll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carroll misses with some punches.
Carroll working aggressively here.
Carroll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carroll throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Carroll fails to land.
Good body shot from Carroll.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carroll tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Carroll back against the cage.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Carroll tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Carroll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carroll can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
A short right from Allen on the inside.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Carroll struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands. #T4#
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Carroll.
Carroll has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Allen misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Carroll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carroll misses with a body punch.
Carroll lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carroll.
Carroll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carroll misses with the head strike.
Allen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carroll.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carroll lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allen.
Carroll misses with the head strike.
Carroll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carroll tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Carroll back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carroll.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andy Carroll will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carroll wants to clinch but Allen slips to the side
and Allen counters with a right hand to the body.
Allen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen 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.
Decent striking displayed by Allen there.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carroll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carroll throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Carroll misses.
Carroll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Carroll to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Carroll looks to clinch but Allen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Carroll taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
Gracie Allen is the new welterweight champion!
Gracie Allen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: USFC 116
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Bolton is out of range.
Allen slips a jab from Bolton.
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Bolton.
Bolton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolton misses with a straight left.
Bolton misses with a head kick.
Bolton throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen lands a body shot.
Bolton looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Allen lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolton misses with a hook
and Allen counters with a nice leg kick.
Allen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolton should have avoided that one.
Allen lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Allen goes for a double leg but Bolton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bolton continues to drive forward.
Allen lands a right hook to the body.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen swings for the body but Bolton moves out of range.
Bolton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolton jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolton cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Charles Bolton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolton.
Bolton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Bolton misses.
Allen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bolton with a body shot.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bolton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Allen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Bolton scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Bolton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bolton throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Allen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolton rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charles Bolton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Bolton misses.
Bolton misses with a low kick.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolton is just out of range.
Allen jabs at Bolton's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Bolton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolton swings widly with a right hand
and Allen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Allen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
A big left from Allen misses.
Bolton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bolton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolton throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Bolton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bolton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allen, right into the meat.
Bolton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolton.
Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Allen misses.
Bolton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bolton throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolton dips to his left and cracks Allen with an uppercut!
Bolton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen staying out of range there.
Allen feints and then cracks Bolton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolton down. #T4#
A big right from Bolton misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Allen.
Bolton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Allen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolton. That did some damage!
Allen is looking to chop away at Bolton's legs.
Allen moves away from the strike by Bolton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Bolton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Allen blocks a head kick by Bolton.
Bolton misses with a double jab
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolton scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolton swings widly with a right hand
and Allen counters with a good low kick that Bolton was not able to check.
Bolton connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Bolton is rocked!
Bolton gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Allen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen! Gracie Allen retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Gracie Allen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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