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Event:
VF 5: Gilmore Vs. Tesla
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Allen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loo to the mat! Loo manages to get full guard.
Loo wants to stand and escape but Allen is having none of it. #SUB2#
Loo is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allen passes into half guard.
Allen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Loo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Loo controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loo is looking to control Allen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loo avoid being mounted?
Allen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Loo wants to control but Allen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loo is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Allen is trying to control. Loo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Allen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Allen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Allen enables Loo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Allen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Loo wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Loo wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Loo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Allen is trying to keep Loo in close.
Loo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Allen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allen is defended easily by Loo.#TD2#
Loo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allen to the ground. Loo is now in Allen's guard.
Loo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Allen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Loo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Loo from controlling successfully.
Loo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Loo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Allen keeping full guard, as Loo tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Allen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Allen is tightening it up a little... Loo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Loo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Loo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Allen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Derrick Allen!
A less than humble Derrick Allen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSD 3: Sunday Fight Night
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Odom Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Odom Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen. #TD2#
Allen scores with a takedown into Odom Hunt's guard.
Odom Hunt is looking to stand up but Allen isn't so interested in that idea.
Allen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Odom Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Odom Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Allen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Allen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Odom Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Odom Hunt is looking to escape.
Allen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Odom Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Allen's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Allen controlling the position easily from mount.
Odom Hunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Odom Hunt tries to get out of the position.
Odom Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Allen controlling his opponent.
Odom Hunt throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Odom Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Allen's attempts to control the action.
Allen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Odom Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Odom Hunt tries to lock up and control but Allen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Odom Hunt is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Odom Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Allen's attempts to control the action.
Allen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Allen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Odom Hunt tries to lock up and control but Allen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Allen wants to control the pace but Odom Hunt is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Odom Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Odom Hunt squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Odom Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Allen controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Allen tries to control but Odom Hunt wriggling away.
Allen content just to control the position here.
Odom Hunt is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Allen looking to control but Odom Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Allen controlling from mount.
Allen tries to control but Odom Hunt wriggling away.
Odom Hunt tries to reverse the position but Allen maintains control.#T6#
Odom Hunt tries to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
Allen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Odom Hunt can't escape the position.
Allen controlling his opponent.
Allen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Allen controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Odom Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Allen trying to control but Odom Hunt is having none of it.
Odom Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Odom Hunt is trying to stand.
Allen controlling his opponent. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Allen tries to control but Odom Hunt wriggling away.
Allen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Odom Hunt is looking to escape.
Allen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Odom Hunt wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Allen controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odom Hunt tries to buck Allen off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Allen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R2#
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odom Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Allen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Odom Hunt defends well and Allen ends up having to push Odom Hunt into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Odom Hunt but Odom Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Talen Odom Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Allen.
Allen avoids the body shot from Odom Hunt.
As Odom Hunt backs off Allen throws a huge counter combo but Odom Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Odom Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allen.
Derrick Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Odom Hunt throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen dives in for a single leg takedown but Odom Hunt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Odom Hunt missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Odom Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odom Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Odom Hunt misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Odom Hunt.
Nice takedown defense from Odom Hunt. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odom Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Odom Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.#T1#
Allen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Odom Hunt sprawls well. Odom Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
Odom Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Odom Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odom Hunt.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Odom Hunt.
Allen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Allen shoots and misses
and Odom Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Odom Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Allen goes for a double leg but Odom Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Odom Hunt continues to drive forward.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Odom Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Odom Hunt misses with a straight left. #CL#
Odom Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Odom Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Odom Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Odom Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Allen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Odom Hunt has him pressed against the ropes.#T2#
A short right from Odom Hunt on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Odom Hunt turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Odom Hunt.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Odom Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Odom Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Derrick Allen has been cut.
Odom Hunt throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Odom Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allen under the eye.#ROC#Allen is rocked!
Odom Hunt misses with the combination.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Odom Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allen.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.#KD#
Odom Hunt cracks Allen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Odom Hunt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Allen to stand back up!
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Odom Hunt finish him?#T3#
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odom Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Odom Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odom Hunt closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Allen out cold! Allen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Talen Odom Hunt!
Derrick Allen was interviewed post fight and said 'im coming for that butt boy'. |
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Event:
SSD: The Second Coming
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Binnani has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Binnani's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Allen is trying to maintain a safe position but Binnani gets an underhook and turns Allen into the ropes.
Allen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Allen is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Binnani can't fight it off and eventually Allen manages to take the fight to the floor. Binnani looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Allen pushing down on Binnani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Allen stops Binnani from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Allen 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.
Binnani is breathing heavily.#T1#
Binnani really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Allen with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Binnani counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Allen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
Allen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Binnani is being controlled here. #T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen shoots in and drives through. Binnani sprawls well.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rida Binnani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Allen.#TD2#
Allen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Allen is standing up over Binnani. Binnani looks to escape but Allen dives into side control.
#REVR#
Allen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Allen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Allen advances to full mount.
Allen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Allen is continuing to stall.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The adventures of Allen the control monster continue. Boring.#T7##T8#
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.
Let's hope that Allen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Allen.#T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Allen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Allen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R2#
Allen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Allen drives through with a takedown into Binnani's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Binnani wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Allen manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Allen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Yet more stalling tactics from Allen.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Binnani misses. #TD2#
Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Binnani is defending well. #T3#
Allen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Allen with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Allen moves nicely into side control.
Allen works to advance to full mount. Binnani defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Binnani really wants to buck Allen off and get back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Allen controlling from mount. #T5##T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#T7##T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#T9#
Derrick Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rida Binnani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Allen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 18:20
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 18:20
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Allen!
A less than humble Derrick Allen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSD: The Return
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Zzz scores with a jab.
Allen goes for a double leg but Zzz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Zzz continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Allen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zzz's guard.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Zzz.#SUB#
Zzz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
Allen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zzz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Allen working for a triangle but Zzz defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zzz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zzz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zzz trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Zzz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Allen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Allen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zzz defends it easily.
Zzz trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zzz postures up.
Allen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zzz trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zzz tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zzz to the ground. Zzz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zzz throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Allen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zzz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Zzz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allen looks winded!
Zzz is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Allen taking a breather here.
Zzz is trying to improve his position.
Allen working away.
Zzz stops Allen from passing to mount.
Allen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zzz is looking to regain half guard here but Allen keeps moving and retains side control. #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.
Zzz is working hard here to advance position.
Allen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Allen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zzz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Zzz is not content to let Allen control the position.
Zzz is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Zzz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eee Zzz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Allen.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Zzz tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Zzz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T6##TD2#
Allen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zzz keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Allen passes into half guard.
Zzz trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
Zzz tries to get to full guard but Allen has control of the leg.
Zzz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Allen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Allen's back!#T7#
Zzz is not going to allow Allen to sit and survive in this position.
Zzz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Zzz is really struggling to control Allen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Allen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zzz keeps control of the position as Allen tries to break free.
Allen trying to control the hands but Zzz won't let him. #T8##SUB#
Zzz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zzz lands a shot to the head.
Allen tries to escape but Zzz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Zzz sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Allen taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eee Zzz!
The defeated Derrick Allen had this to say: 'im coming for that butt boy'. |
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