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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Mikolaj rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Allen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mikolaj stalling the fight.
Allen is trying to stall.
Allen is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen blocks a head kick by Mikolaj.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikolaj tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been hearing reports that Allen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Allen instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allen.
Mikolaj is working for takedown but Allen is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikolaj is working for takedown but Allen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Allen keeps control of Mikolaj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hayden Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Mikolaj.
Mikolaj is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Mikolaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Mikolaj with that takedown attempt.
Mikolaj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen shoots for a double leg takedown but Mikolaj sprawls well. He's pushed Allen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Mikolaj forces Allen back against the cage and clinches.
Mikolaj prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mikolaj fails to pull guard.
Allen prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikolaj effectively controlling the action here.
Mikolaj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Mikolaj controlling the action here for a moment.
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mikolaj avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mikolaj wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mikolaj tries to pull guard but Allen won't allow it.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mikolaj stalls.
Allen jumps guard but Mikolaj turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mikolaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Allen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mikolaj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mikolaj tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mikolaj prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.
Allen tries to pull guard but Mikolaj won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mikolaj taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mikolaj is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Allen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikolaj jumps guard but Allen stands there with Mikolaj around his waist. Mikolaj gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mikolaj.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikolaj tries for a takedown but Allen manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Allen.
Mikolaj jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Allen walks away with a smile on his face. Mikolaj gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mikolaj fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Allen avoids it really well and circles away.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mikolaj manages to circle out of the way.
Allen slaps away a takedown attempt from Mikolaj, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen avoids the head kick by Mikolaj.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mikolaj.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hayden Allen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Mikolaj in a clinch.
Mikolaj wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mikolaj is trying to pull guard but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Mikolaj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikolaj manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen crunches a lovely knee into Mikolaj's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Mikolaj jumps guard.
#T1#
Mikolaj 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.
Mikolaj should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Mikolaj 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 trying to control but Mikolaj is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikolaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mikolaj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikolaj somewhat.
Hayden Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Mikolaj.
Mikolaj tries for a takedown but Allen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.
As Mikolaj looks to move away, Allen throws a big counter combo but Mikolaj just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Mikolaj clinches. #T3#
Allen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mikolaj just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mikolaj jumps guard but Allen stands there with Mikolaj around his waist. Mikolaj gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Mikolaj gets control of Allen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mikolaj will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mikolaj is pulling down on Allen's head. It's preventing any offense from Allen, at least for the moment.
Allen won't allow Mikolaj to sweep him here.
Allen is looking to stand up but Mikolaj won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mikolaj is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen trying to control but Mikolaj is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikolaj pulls Allen in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mikolaj really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Mikolaj on that attempt.
No luck for Allen with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Mikolaj will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mikolaj darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.
Mikolaj working hard to break the clinch.
Mikolaj just leaning against Allen, taking a breather. #BC#
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mikolaj.
Allen goes for a double leg but Mikolaj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mikolaj continues to drive forward.
Mikolaj tries to counter with a clinch but Allen shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikolaj fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mikolaj wants to break free but Allen has control.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Mikolaj.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Mikolaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Mikolaj fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allen to the ground. Mikolaj is now in Allen's guard.
Allen is looking to stand back up but Mikolaj counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Allen. #REVR#
Mikolaj controlling the action here.
Mikolaj passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Mikolaj looking to secure an arm triangle but Allen defends it well. #T2#
Mikolaj thowing shots but they're missing.
Mikolaj controlling the position easily from mount.
Allen is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Mikolaj takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mikolaj throws some wild stikes that Allen manages to avoid easily.
Mikolaj controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Mikolaj looking to secure an arm triangle but Allen defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Mikolaj with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Allen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mikolaj.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Mikolaj gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mikolaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Mikolaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mikolaj 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Yokohama II
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Allen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Allen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ben Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
#ROC2#Allen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD2#
Diaz cracks Allen with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Allen get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Allen looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Diaz misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
Allen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
Diaz cracks Allen with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Allen is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Allen is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Allen could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ben Diaz! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Osaka
Date: Mar 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Allen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Allen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it. #CL2#
Allen tries to keep at a distance but Hammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen is trying to stall.
#T1#
Allen is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allen tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hammer forces Allen back against the ropes and clinches.
Allen wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Allen is trying to break free.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Hammer with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hammer's head.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Allen blocks a head kick by Hammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hammer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Hammer moved away.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
#KD2#
Hammer throws out a head kick that Allen doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Allen crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Allen's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC2#Allen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hayden Allen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Allen avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Hayden Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammer can pounce on him.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Allen.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Hammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Hammer lands but Allen takes it in his stride.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer pushes Allen away with a front kick.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammer throws a front kick to the face that drops Allen face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Johnny Hammer!
An out of breath Johnny Hammer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Tai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.#CL#
Tai gets tackled into the cage by Allen. Allen maintains the clinch. #TD#
Allen successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Allen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tai uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Allen wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Tai has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Allen's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Allen is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Tai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wu Tai! |
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