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Event:
WFC 15: Dias vs Rogers
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Allen trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Allen into the cage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allen.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
A short uppercut from Smith. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Allen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Smith.
Smith avoiding damage as Allen throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith works on Allen's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.#ROC2#Allen is rocked!
Allen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Allen wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands a left hand.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Allen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Smith.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch. #T3#
Smith digs a right hand underneath Allen's ribcage. Allen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith keeps control of Allen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Allen tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Allen into the cage.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Smith.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Allen's takedown attempt.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith pushes Allen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith works on Allen's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith presses Allen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Smith 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##CL2#
Allen tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allen tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Smith cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Allen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Allen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a monster overhand right that drops Allen! Smith follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Smith!
Dylan Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC 12: Khaledi vs. Rogers
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Brunson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Allen avoids it really well and circles away.
Allen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brunson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brunson somewhat.#TD#
Brunson gets a takedown into half guard.
Allen is trying to escape back to his feet but Brunson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brunson.
Brunson working away.#T1#
Brunson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brunson controlling from side mount.
Allen throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Brunson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Allen to see if he's OK.
Brunson grinds an elbow into Allen's temple.
Brunson works to advance to full mount. Allen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brunson working the ground and pound effectively.
Allen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brunson trying to control but Allen is having none of it. #SUB#
Brunson looking for a guillotine from mount but Allen is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Brunson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Allen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brunson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Brunson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Allen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Allen and Brunson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brunson trying to control the position but Allen is working away.
Allen tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Brunson throws an elbow but Allen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brunson scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Brunson is looking to take a break and control but Allen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Brunson tries for a kimura but Allen is defending well.
Brunson working away.
Brunson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brunson looks up at the clock and then as Allen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brunson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brunson taking a breather here.
Brunson cracks Allen with a big elbow.
Allen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Brunson happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Brunson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brunson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brunson 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.#SUB#
Brunson tries for a kimura but Allen is defending well.
Brunson working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brunson connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blonde Brunson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brunson shoots in for a double leg but Allen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Brunson 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.
Allen pushes Brunson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck for Brunson with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Brunson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Brunson scoring with punches from side control.
Brunson scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#Allen is rocked!
Allen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Brunson is trying to control the action in half guard but Allen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brunson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brunson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Brunson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brunson working the head and body with strikes.
Brunson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blonde Brunson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
Brunson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Brunson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Allen defends it well.
Brunson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Brunson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Allen is still in real trouble! Can Brunson finish him?#SUB#
Brunson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Brunson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Allen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Allen has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Allen seems to have recovered his senses.
Brunson content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Allen is defending against the submission attempts here by Brunson.
#T4#
Brunson winds up and cracks Allen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brunson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brunson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brunson working the head and body with strikes.
Brunson works his way into side control.
Allen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brunson controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blonde Brunson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD#
Brunson 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. Brunson is in Allen's guard.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brunson with a nice head shot there.
Brunson is in close to Allen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brunson passes into half guard.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson lands strikes from half guard.
Allen is not content to let Brunson control the position.#T1##SUB#
Brunson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Allen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Blonde Brunson!
Blonde Brunson is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Blonde Brunson 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:
WFC 8: Rogers vs Peterson
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Brunson shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Brunson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Allen keeping hold of Brunson's head, controlling as best he can.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson is looking to advance position but Allen won't allow it.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Brunson is looking to advance position but Allen won't allow it. #T1#
Brunson lands strikes from half guard.
Allen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brunson.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Brunson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allen to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Brunson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Allen's guard. #SUB#
Brunson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brunson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Allen wants to get back to full guard.
Brunson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Brunson wants to free his trapped foot but Allen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brunson drops an elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brunson in particular looking to stall.
Allen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Allen is defending against the submission attempts here by Brunson.
Brunson 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.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
Allen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brunson is thwarting Allen's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Brunson is working for a submission of some sort.
Allen trying to control here.
#SUB#
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
Brunson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Allen trying to hold on to Brunson's head to control him but Brunson postures up.
#SUB2#
Allen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allen is staying active underneath Brunson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Allen has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brunson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Allen is rocked!
Brunson wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brunson is trying to work for a kimura but Allen is defending well.
Allen trying to control but Brunson postures up.
Brunson is looking to advance position but Allen won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blonde Brunson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Brunson goes for a double leg but Allen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Allen continues to drive forward.#TD#
Allen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brunson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Allen to the mat. Allen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brunson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Allen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Allen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Allen! #REVB#
Brunson tries to control but Allen manages to take his back.
Allen throwing sloppy strikes.
Brunson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brunson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Brunson is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Brunson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Brunson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brunson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunson tries to get out of the position.
Brunson looking to control.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunson pulls Allen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Brunson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Brunson.#T2#
Allen is standing up over Brunson. Brunson looks to escape but Allen dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Allen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Brunson is trying to escape and Allen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Brunson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Allen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hayden Allen! |
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Event:
WFC 3: Faraon vs Slaveriso
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Allen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vera scores with a decent looking hook.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Vera counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Vera 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.
Allen tries for a takedown but Vera circles away easily
and Vera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dominguez Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Allen.
Vera lands a right hook to the body.
Vera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dominguez Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vera scores with a punch to the head.
Vera lands with an uppercut that bounces Allen off the cage and back into range.
Vera thuds his right hand into Allen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Vera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
Vera scores with a nice strike.
Allen throws the left hand but Vera avoids the punch easily.
Vera lands with a cross.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
and Vera counters with a left and a right that stings Allen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Allen on the side of the head.
Allen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vera digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Vera connects with a right hand. Allen shakes it off.
Vera thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Vera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Allen stands up from Vera's guard - Allen perhaps looking for a knockout.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Vera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vera thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Vera stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
Vera dips to his left and cracks Allen with an uppercut!
Vera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good shot there by Vera.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Vera. Beautiful body shot.
Vera digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Vera cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
Vera works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Vera tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Vera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen tries for a takedown but Vera circles away easily
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Allen wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Vera scores with a jab to the body.
Dominguez Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Vera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vera lands with a nice body punch.
Vera lands with a shot to the body.
Vera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vera lands a jab to the head.
Vera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vera digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Vera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vera, as that shot connected.
Vera moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominguez Vera 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#
Vera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hayden Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vera lands a jab.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from Vera.
Vera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Allen momentarily.
Vera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Vera counters with a right hand to the body.
Vera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Vera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Allen shoots in but Vera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vera throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Vera lands an overhand right.
Vera lands with a nice body punch.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vera punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Vera scores with a shot to the body.
Vera lands an overhand right.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vera lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Vera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vera lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vera throws a series of strikes that have Allen backpedaling.
#T2#
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Vera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vera.
Vera scores with the left hand. Allen knows he should have avoided that one.
Vera looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dominguez Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Allen.
A left and a right from Vera both land. Nice combination.
Allen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vera counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vera lands with a shot to the body.
Vera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Vera lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
Vera lands a body shot.
Allen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vera defends well and Allen ends up having to push Vera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Vera digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allen under the eye.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vera.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera throws a combination. Allen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vera lands with a nice combination. Allen backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Vera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head.
Vera scores with a jab to the head.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Vera as he connects with a hook.
Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vera scores with a shot to the body.
Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vera tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vera to the ground. Vera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Vera.
Vera with a nice cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominguez Vera dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vera counters with a straight right hand.
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Allen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vera connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Vera does it's job there.
Vera scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Vera dips to his left and cracks Allen with an uppercut!
Vera looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Allen tries to clinch up
and Vera counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Vera finds it's way through Allen's defenses.
Vera lands a head shot.
Vera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Vera coming out on top.
Vera connects with a body shot.
Vera lands a slapping body shot.
Dominguez Vera is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Vera.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Allen dives in and grabs Vera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vera pushes down on Allen's head and hops out.
Vera lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Vera lands.
Vera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dominguez Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Allen.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Vera. Beautiful body shot.
Vera stalks Allen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Allen's face. Allen staggers backwards, shaken.
Vera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Allen shoots for a double leg takedown but Vera sprawls well. He's pushed Allen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera cracks Allen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vera jabs at Allen's body.#T3#
Vera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Vera pushes him off.
Vera lands a body shot.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Vera.
Vera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera connects with a jab.
Vera lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vera tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vera to the ground. Vera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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.
Allen closes the distance but Vera moves to the side
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayden Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vera cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Vera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Vera cracks Allen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vera jabs at Allen's body.
Vera lands a jab.
Vera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vera connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez Vera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vera, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominguez Vera! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1117 Round 3
Date: Aug 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Mokaev 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.
Mokaev tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it. #TD#
Allen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mokaev on his heels. He'll look to pass Mokaev's guard now, I'm sure.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to Mokaev's brow.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mokaev 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.
Mokaev keeping full guard, as Allen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mokaev is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Allen stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mokaev throws up his legs and catches Allen in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Allen tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mokaev! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Islam Mokaev! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1117 Round 2
Date: Aug 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Allen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Allen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stubbs can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Allen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stubbs is trying to escape and Allen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stubbs is forced to tap! Nice work there by Allen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hayden Allen! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1117 Round 1
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Allen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Allen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Allen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martin manages to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Allen stands up out of the half guard.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen misses with a left hand #TD#
and Martin counters with a takedown into side control.
Allen sneaks out the side door and pushes Martin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Allen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Allen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Allen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Martin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Allen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Allen has his hands clasped together around Martin's back. He's all about the action.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Martin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allen keeping control of the position.
Allen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martin connects with a couple of short punches.
Martin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.#ES2#
Allen pushes Martin off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3#
Allen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Martin 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.
Allen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Martin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ricky Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Allen.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allen. #T4#
Martin shoots and misses #CL2#
and Allen counters by moving into the clinch.
Martin wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Allen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allen pinned against the cage. Allen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Martin backs off Allen throws a huge counter combo but Martin manages to avoid it all.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martin swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayden Allen 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#
Allen fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Martin misses the target.#CL2#
Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from Martin.
#TD2#
Allen decides to pull guard.
Allen pulls Martin in to control the position.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allen's head.#T1#
Allen pulls Martin in close to his closed guard and prevents Martin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hayden Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allen is controlling Martin's posture.
Martin trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Martin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Allen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Allen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Martin trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Martin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allen's head.
Martin stands up over Allen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martin trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
Allen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
Martin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allen's head.
Martin stands and throws Allen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Allen tries to bench press Martin off him but Martin keeps the position.
Martin wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Allen throws Martin to one side and escapes!
Allen misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Allen gets a clinch.
Allen is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Allen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Allen keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hayden Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Martin shoots in and gets a takedown into Allen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen has Martin pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Allen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Martin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Allen dives in and scores a takedown into Martin's guard.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Allen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Allen manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Allen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen is pulling down on Martin's head to control his posture. #T2#
Allen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Martin 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 throws a big right hand that misses.
Allen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Martin is trying to keep Allen in close.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allen scoring with some ground and pound.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Allen moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#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.
Allen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martin is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayden Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Allen 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Hayden Allen!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Hayden Allen!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Hayden Allen!
Hayden Allen wins by unanimous decision! |
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