Mads Burnell

Arnold Allen vs. Mads Burnell

Round 1
The southpaw Allen strikes first with a hard left hand down the center, then pops Burnell with a jab. Burnell presses forward, trying to close the distance, but Allen keeps him at bay with long punches and stomping side kicks to the body. Burnell connects with a duck-in overhand right as he continues to chase Allen around the perimeter. Ninety seconds in, Burnell gets hold of a high double-leg but can't complete the takedown, as Allen bases out against the fence. Allen circles away, but Burnell walks him down and hits him to the body with a thumping kick. Allen lands a body kick of his own, sticks a few jabs and then a straight left. Burnell changes levels and completes his first takedown with just over one minute on the clock. Burnell rips Allen away from the fence and postures up in the Englishman's guard to deliver three or four hammerfists. Allen posts and stands, but he's taken down again. Allen gets up in the final 10 seconds, and he finishes the round with a trip takedown of his own.

Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Burnell
Brian Knapp scores the round 10-9 Allen
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Allen

Round 2
Burnell has Allen on the ground again just 30 seconds into the round, and the Dane keeps a tight wrap on Allen from half guard to ensure the Brit stays on the mat. Allen sits up against the fence, posts and stands, but Burnell takes his back standing and rides him back to the floor. Allen springs up again and finally escapes Burnell's clutches at the halfway point of the round. Burnell torpedoes under a left hand and floors Allen with yet another takedown, this one in the center of the cage. Allen is unable to do much on the bottom, as Burnell traps Allen's left arm behind him to deliver punches on the other side. Allen manages to reclaim full guard in the final 20 seconds, but the round has been all Burnell.

Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Burnell
Brian Knapp scores the round 10-9 Burnell
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Burnell

Round 3
Burnell catches a kick and runs Allen to the ground just 20 seconds into the final frame. Allen backs up to the fence, posts and stands -- but Burnell keeps his legs wrapped up and slams him straight back to the mat. Allen gets up again, now one minute into the round, and gets pressed against the fence. Burnell tries another double-leg, can't get it and comes back up to lean Allen into the fence. Burnell completes another takedown; again, Allen climbs straight back to his feet but can't find any space to escape. Burnell changes levels once more, but this time
Allen is waiting with a slick figure-four guillotine setup. Allen locks up the choke and Burnell drops to the ground
, trying to squirm free. Allen puts Burnell flat on his back and squeezes tight, and the Dane has to tap out.

The Official Result
Arnold Allen def. Mads Burnell via Submission (Guillotine Choke) R3 2:41