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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ito clinches up against the cage.
Ito looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Allen tries to circle away but Ito has him pinned against the cage.
Ito tries to land a knee to the head but Allen blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Allen jumps guard.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Allen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ito is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Allen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Ito 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#
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
Allen stops Ito from standing up. #SUB2#
Ito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Allen lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ito has wrist control.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ito wants to stand up but Allen is controlling him.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ito's head.
Ito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ito wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Allen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ito wants to sweep but no luck.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Ito is working an open guard so Allen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Allen.
Allen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ito on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen working the body and head with strikes.
Allen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Allen misses with the ground and pound.
Allen working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Allen scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Allen trying to control the action but Ito is working from the bottom.
Ito wants to get back to his feet but Allen drags him back down.
Allen is putting a hurting on Ito here, landing some big shots from side control.
Allen cracks Ito with a big right hand but Ito just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ito tries to improve position but can't.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ito on the ground.
Allen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Allen trying to control the position but Ito is working away.
Ito wants to get back to his feet but Allen drags him back down.
Allen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ito 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 looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ito is avoiding damage well.
Allen lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Ito pushes Allen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Allen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Allen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've been informed that Ito has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Allen is putting a hurting on Ito here, landing some big shots from side control.
Allen working the ground and pound.
Allen is working Ito over with some ground and pound from side control.
Allen scoring with punches and elbows.
Ito takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Allen working the head with strikes.
Allen grinds an elbow into Ito's temple.
Ito taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ito is looking for a sweep.
Allen throws a strike aimed at the side of Ito's head but Ito avoids it well.
Allen lands a nice forearm strike.
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 is working Ito over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Allen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Allen blocks a head kick by Ito.
Ito has his takedown stuffed
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Allen clinches.
Allen is trying to break free.#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayato Ito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ito fails to land the takedown.
Ito is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ito keeps the fight on the outside.
Ito throws a sloppy head kick
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Allen avoids the head kick by Ito.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ito wants to clinch.
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ito but Ito pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ito has him pressed against the cage.
Allen is trying to break free.
Ito stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Allen rushes Ito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allen can't break the clinch.
Ito keeps control of Allen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Ito is controlling him.
Allen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Allen tries to circle away but Ito has him pinned against the cage.
Allen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Allen jumps guard but Ito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Ito 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.
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ito but Ito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Ito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ito can do to turn this around?
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Ito gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage.
Allen sets himself, and Ito steps forward looking for the clinch! Allen avoids it this time.
Allen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allen wants it to stay on the feet.
Ito tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ito defends it nicely.
Ito is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ito.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Ito manages to avoid it.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Ito pushes him off.
Allen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ito wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Allen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Allen connects with a nice short shot to Ito's temple.
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 Bruce Allen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ito.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ito shoots in looking for a takedown. Allen tries to sprawl out of it but Ito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Allen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ito.#TD#
Allen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen postures up in Ito's guard and throws a big left but Ito blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Ito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allen is aware though and is defending well.
Allen trying to control but Ito is working from the bottom.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Ito blocks nicely.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruce Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ito 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. #T2#
Allen stands up over Ito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen stands up over Ito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ito's head.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Allen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ito has momentary wrist control but Allen slips an elbow through the middle.
Allen with a nice head shot there.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Allen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Allen trying to control but Ito is working from the bottom. #T3#
Allen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ito wants to stand but Allen is controlling the position.
Ito thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Allen landing with the ground and pound.
Ito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ito 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.
Ito is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Allen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayato Ito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch.
Ito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hayato Ito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Ito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ito throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
#CL#
Ito tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Allen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Spada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cesare Spada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spada throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Spada scores with a shot to the body.
Spada lands a jab to Allen's midsection.
Spada is looking to clinch.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spada misses with a two punch combination.
Spada swinging wildly here.
Spada works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spada connects with a jab.
A combination from Spada does no damage. #T1#
Spada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spada misses with a series of wild punches.
Spada is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Spada manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Spada.
As Spada looks to move away, Allen throws a big counter combo but Spada just gets out of the way.
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.
Spada scores with a nice right hand.
Spada misses with a double jab
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Spada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spada tries to clinch up.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spada throws a combination that misses
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spada tries to clinch up.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spada throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Spada tries to clinch
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Spada drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Allen right on the button. Allen goes down! Spada follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Spada gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Spada!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Allen tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Allen tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Allen gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.
Allen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Allen fails to pull guard.
Thompson is working for takedown but Allen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bruce Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Thompson.#T1##BC2#
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Allen tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Thompson prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson fails with the takedown
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Allen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thompson.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Allen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Allen misses its target.
Thompson looks winded!#T3#
Thompson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Allen will feel that in the morning.
Drew Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Thompson dives in and scores a takedown into Allen's guard.
Thompson is standing up over Allen. Allen looks to escape but Thompson dives into side control.
#REVR#
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Allen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen is trying to buck Thompson off.
Thompson controlling from side mount.
Allen manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Allen is squirming around nicely.
Thompson controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense.
Drew Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Allen but Allen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bruce Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Thompson.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Allen pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Allen gets a clinch.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Allen's ribcage.#T1#
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Allen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Allen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Allen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Allen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2##BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allen counters with a right hand to the body.
Bruce Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson tries to clinch but Allen moves away
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allen is defended easily by Thompson.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Thompson clinches.
Allen is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Thompson darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Allen counter with a right hand. #CL#
Allen instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Allen tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Allen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Allen is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson 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.
Thompson 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.
Allen wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by Thompson misses
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Allen tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.
Thompson wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Jab by Thompson.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Allen avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Thompson misses the body punch
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson misses with a takedown
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Thompson
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Allen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Allen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Allen tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Allen is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Thompson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Allen closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Allen prevents it.
Allen is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Allen into the cage.
Thompson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Allen is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson jumps guard but Allen stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Allen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.#TD#
Allen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Bruce Allen.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Allen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ippo closes the distance and clinches.
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 Ippo walks away with a smile on his face. Allen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Ippo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ippo is pushing Allen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Ippo breaks from the clinch.
Ippo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD2#
Ippo drops Allen with a beautiful combination! Allen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ippo is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Allen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Allen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ippo closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Ippo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ippo dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Allen has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Makonouchi Ippo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bara clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Allen tightens his grip and picks Bara up, before dumping him to the ground. Bara manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Bara 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.
A short right from Bara on the inside.
A short left from Bara.
Bara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bara is trying to break the clinch but Allen is controlling him.
Bara is trying to force a seperation but Allen has the dominant position.
Bara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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.
Bara has Allen pressed against the cage, preventing Allen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Allen fails to pull guard.
Bara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Bara is trying to break the clinch but Allen is controlling him.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Bara is controlling him.
Bara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Bara gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bara to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bara pushes Allen against the cage. Bara is working some dirty boxing. Bara pushes off with a quick right hook! Allen goes down! Allen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bara moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murasaki Bara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Allen dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Allen throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allen's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVB#
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva prevents Allen from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Silva advances to half guard.
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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Allen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Allen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Allen taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Allen is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Silva has hold of Allen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Allen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Allen is looking to escape. #T3#
Allen tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away. #SUB2#
Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Allen frees his head quite easily.
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Allen is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Allen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Silva 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##CL#
Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Allen pulls guard successfully.
Silva trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Silva preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Silva wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva prevents Allen from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Allen counters with a right hand to the body.
Bruce Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Silva.
Silva swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Allen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Silva has hold of Allen's hands but Allen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Allen working Silva over with strikes.
Allen drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Allen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Allen lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Allen there.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Allen.
Allen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Allen working Silva over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Allen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Allen's waist but Allen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Allen moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Allen moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva jumps guard but Allen stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bruce Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Silva.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Allen has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Allen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet. #T2#
Silva wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Silva is pushing down on Allen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Allen is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Allen gets full guard.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva 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#
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Yuri Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Allen is stalling in the full guard.
Allen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Allen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Allen works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Allen chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Allen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Allen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Allen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Allen as Santos shoots in.
It looked like Allen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santos.
Benjamim Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Allen misses its target.
Bruce Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamim Santos.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Allen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allen dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos looks winded!#T1#
Santos is taking a breather. Allen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Santos might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Allen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Allen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Allen looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Santos covering up well and avoiding damage.
Santos rolls, trying to escape but Allen keeps control of the 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 punishing Santos with strikes - can he finish him?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Allen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T3#
Santos avoids the strikes from Allen.
Allen has Santos flattened out and is raining down punches.
Allen connects with a big shot to the side of Santos's head.
Allen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Allen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Santos.
Santos covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Allen connects with a big shot to the side of Santos's head.
Allen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Allen lands a shot to the head.
Allen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Santos 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.#T4#
Santos covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Can Santos hold on?! Allen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Allen lands shots from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Allen manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Allen manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Allen punches Santos on the ear.
Allen keeps control of the position as Santos tries to break free.
Allen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Allen dominated that round.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Allen wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.#TD2#
Santos gets a takedown into half guard.
Allen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Allen pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Santos stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Allen gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Allen wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Allen wants to stand but Santos is controlling the position.
Allen is pulling down on Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Santos, at least for the moment.
Santos wanted to stand there but Allen had control of the position.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Santos tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Allen manages to pull guard.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santos is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Allen wants to stand and escape but Santos is having none of it. #ES#
Allen pushes Santos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Allen tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Allen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allen wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruce Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamim Santos.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santos enables Allen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bruce Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Allen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allen.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Allen tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allen swivels and escapes.#T1#
Allen wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Allen tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
#CL#
Allen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
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. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Allen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruce Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamim Santos.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.
Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Allen gets a double leg takedown into Santos's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Allen stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allen postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.
Allen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos wants to stand up but Allen is controlling him.
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Allen stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Allen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santos, up you get!
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Benjamim Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Benjamim Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benjamim Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Allen!
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