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Event:
CoMMA Fight Night 3
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1# Williams keeps the fight on the outside. Williams scores with a head kick. Destroyer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Destroyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Destroyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away. Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Destroyer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Destroyer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Cudi Williams has been cut.#CL# Destroyer closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage. I was talking to Destroyer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Destroyer is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Destroyer into the cage. Destroyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Destroyer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the cage.#T1# Destroyer fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Destroyer.
Williams is pushing Destroyer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD# Destroyer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Destroyer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Destroyer. Williams wanted to stand there but Destroyer had control of the position. Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Destroyer working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Destroyer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Destroyer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Williams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3# Destroyer is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Destroyer avoid being mounted?#SU2# Williams stands up out of the half guard. Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Destroyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Williams's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Destroyer wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance. Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Destroyer forces Williams back against the cage and clinches. Destroyer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Destroyer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for World Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Destroyer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A nice right hand lands inside from Destroyer. #TD2# Williams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Destroyer uses from the top position. Destroyer looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Williams is stalling in the full guard. Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Destroyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Destroyer, not yet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cudi Williams dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cudi Williams's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Destroyer misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard. Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Destroyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully. Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #T1# Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Destroyer. #SUB2# Williams working for a triangle but Destroyer defends it easily.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. Destroyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2# Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Destroyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# 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. Destroyer trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Some wild striking there from Destroyer.
Destroyer tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it. World Destroyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Williams is looking for the big counter here.#T3# A right-left combo lands from Destroyer. Destroyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Destroyer moves to clinch but Williams breaks away #TD2# and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Destroyer didn't expect that. Destroyer keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass. Williams stays in close to Destroyer's body and controls the position. Destroyer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Destroyer throwing strikes but missing. #T4# Destroyer is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Cudi Williams has got the better of the ground game so far. Destroyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Destroyer stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position. Williams keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully. Williams trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Destroyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that World Destroyer will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Cudi Williams's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Destroyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Destroyer misses with a hook
#TD2# and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams. Destroyer tries to land a sweep but no joy. Destroyer controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself. Williams is looking to stand up but Destroyer won't let him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Destroyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Williams keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully. Destroyer controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1# Destroyer wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. Destroyer is really struggling to control Williams but he's trying to hold on to the position. Williams is pulling down on Destroyer's head. It's preventing any offense from Destroyer, at least for the moment. Destroyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Destroyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Destroyer dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Destroyer's head and hops out. Destroyer moves to clinch but Williams breaks away and Williams counters with a stiff right hand. Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily. Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Destroyer tries to clinch and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Destroyer will be more careful next time no doubt. Destroyer tries to clinch up and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3# Destroyer tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range. World Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick from Williams lands but Destroyer takes it in his stride. Williams throws a head kick that Destroyer semi-blocks.
Destroyer tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Destroyer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away. Destroyer tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Destroyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Williams tries to counter with a clinch but Destroyer shakes him off and moves away.#T4# Williams keeps the fight on the outside. Williams shapes to counter with a head kick. Destroyer misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2# Williams feints and as Destroyer raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Williams postures up.
Williams won't allow Destroyer to sweep him here. Williams controlling from the top position. Destroyer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight! Cudi Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Williams 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cudi Williams! Cudi Williams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1047 Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1# Destroyer misses with a looping left. Destroyer tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance. Destroyer tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance. Destroyer closes the distance but Man moves to the side #TD# and Man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Destroyer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Destroyer seems to be working for a kimura but Man defends the submission attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Destroyer trying to control from half guard but Man is working away. Destroyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1# Man is refusing to be controlled, as Destroyer sits in half guard. Man is trying to stand back up but Destroyer is controlling him
Destroyer wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it. Man tries to kick Destroyer off but Destroyer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Destroyer wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it. Man pushes Destroyer off looking to stand but Destroyer dives back in and keeps control.
Man is looking to get back to is feet but Destroyer passes into side control.
Man misses with a strike from the bottom. Destroyer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Destroyer trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom. #T2# 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. Destroyer advances nicely into full mount. Man really wants to buck Destroyer off and get back to his feet. Man is bucking up trying to escape but Destroyer cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Destroyer looking to control but Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Destroyer won't let Man get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Destroyer tries to control but Man wriggling away. #T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Destroyer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Man haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Destroyer looking to ground and pound but Man is blocking nicely. Destroyer wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely. Destroyer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Destroyer trying to control but Man is having none of it. Destroyer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Destroyer on the ground. Destroyer tries to control but Man wriggling away. #T4# Destroyer thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2# Destroyer wants to finish this one by submission but Man is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Destroyer. Destroyer looking to ground and pound but Man is blocking nicely. #SUB2# Destroyer has hold of Man's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Man manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Destroyer trying to control but he's not successful this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES# Man bucks Destroyer off and manages to get back to his feet! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
World Destroyer 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# Man keeps the fight on the outside. Destroyer tries to clinch but Man is having none of it. Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Destroyer. Destroyer throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease. Destroyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Man tries to counter with a takedown but Destroyer is quick to defend against it. Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man keeps the fight on the outside. Man attempts a counter takedown but Destroyer avoids it well and moves away.#CL# Man clinches up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Destroyer. #T1# Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man is trying to break free. Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Destroyer has him pressed against the cage. Destroyer trying to control the position but instead, Man has worked for underhooks and has pushed Destroyer into the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Destroyer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man walks away with a smile on his face. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Destroyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Destroyer is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Destroyer cracks Man with a good jab. Destroyer with a jab.#T2# Man throws a right and a left that both miss. Destroyer moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off. Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destroyer. Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Old Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of World Destroyer. Destroyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Destroyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Destroyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Man defends well and Destroyer ends up having to push Man into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Destroyer tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance. Destroyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.#T3# Destroyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Destroyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destroyer tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Destroyer tries to clinch up. Man half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Destroyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
World Destroyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Man closes the distance and pushes Destroyer back into the cage.#BC# Man breaks the clinch.
Destroyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Destroyer avoids it well and moves away. Destroyer closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Destroyer pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Destroyer misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Destroyer closes the distance but Man moves to the side #TD# and Man counters with a single leg into guard. Destroyer didn't expect that. #SU# Man stands up from Destroyer's guard - Man perhaps looking for a knockout. Nice jab there from Man. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Destroyer moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab. Destroyer tries to clinch #TD# and Man counters with a nice double leg into half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Man 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# Destroyer is looking to clinch. Man feinted with a counter takedown. Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Destroyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Destroyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Destroyer fails in his attempt to clinch. Destroyer missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Destroyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Destroyer throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Destroyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Destroyer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Destroyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man feinted with a counter takedown. Destroyer shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# Man rushes Destroyer and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Destroyer is looking to clinch. Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A decent looking cross lands there for Destroyer. Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Destroyer.#T2# Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Destroyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Destroyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Destroyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Man tries to counter with a takedown but Destroyer is quick to defend against it. Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Destroyer tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance. Old Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Destroyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Old Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of World Destroyer. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Destroyer shoots in but no luck this time. Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Destroyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Man lands an overhand right. World Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Destroyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown. The fight stays on the outside here - Destroyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Destroyer looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well. Man circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Man counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU# Man stands and steps away. Destroyer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Man stuffs the takedown. Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center. Man tries to counter with a takedown but Destroyer is quick to defend against it. Destroyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4# Destroyer shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Old Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Destroyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Destroyer tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way. Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Destroyer. Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Destroyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight! Old Man showed his dominance in that final round. Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Old Man! Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Old Man! Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Old Man!
Old Man wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1047 Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Henderson drives through with a takedown into Destroyer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Destroyer has his feet on Henderson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Destroyer tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD# Henderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The referee asks Henderson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henderson prefers to stall for the moment though. Destroyer is looking for a sweep. Henderson working away. Destroyer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Henderson is staying active. Destroyer dodges the ground and pound from Henderson. Henderson working the body and head with strikes. Henderson is working Destroyer over with some ground and pound from side control. Destroyer can't do much from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Destroyer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Henderson's best efforts. Henderson is nestled in close to Destroyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU# Henderson stands up and beckons Destroyer to join him on the feet. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson. #SU# Henderson stands up and beckons Destroyer to his feet. Destroyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson lands a high kick!
Henderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD# Henderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Henderson working the ground and pound but Destroyer is defending the strikes. Henderson misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Destroyer wants to control but Henderson postures up.#T2# Henderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Destroyer regains half guard. Destroyer is looking to escape. Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head. Destroyer trying to control from the bottom.
Henderson is trying to control. Destroyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Henderson is breathing heavily. Destroyer gets full guard. Henderson stops Destroyer from standing up. #SUB2# Destroyer is looking to cinch up a triangle. Henderson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Destroyer's body to avoid the submission. Destroyer has instead reached around Henderson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Destroyer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). World Destroyer! |
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