Allen Crowder


Allen Crowder is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Allen Crowder's nickname "Pretty Boy" comes from his amateur career. Prior to his second amateur fight, his opponent told him he was "too pretty to fight". Crowder knocked him out in the first round.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Allen Crowder had an early career record of 8 wins, 2 losses and 1 no contest. He was invited to participate in Episode 8 of the First Season of Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. Crowder faced Don'Tale Mayes, winning by technical knockout in the third round. He was offered a contract to fight in the UFC after the fight.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Crowder made his UFC debut on December 2, 2017 at UFC 218 against Justin Willis. He lost the fight by KO in the first round.
Crowder faced former NFL player Greg Hardy next at and won the fight by way of disqualification after Hardy landed an illegal knee strike in the second round.
At, Crowder fought Jairzinho Rozenstruik and lost the fight in 9 seconds by way of knockout. At the time, this was the second fastest knockout in the UFC heavyweight division.

Mixed martial arts record