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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Darragh Prendergast! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tryon Tao!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tao leaves Prendergast with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Prendergast shoots for a double leg takedown but Tao sprawls well. He's pushed Prendergast's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prendergast misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Prendergast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prendergast tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tao defends well and Prendergast ends up having to push Tao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tao stops a takedown attempt from Prendergast.
Prendergast is looking for a takedown.
Prendergast has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tao after a bit of a struggle.
Tao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prendergast avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prendergast pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Prendergast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prendergast tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tao is looking to take this one to the mat.
Prendergast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Prendergast tries to score a body lock takedown but Tao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prendergast stops a takedown attempt from Tao.
Prendergast wants a takedown.
Prendergast drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Prendergast is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Prendergast drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Tao as Prendergast shoots in.
Prendergast shoots in for a double leg but Tao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darragh Prendergast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prendergast (0) vs (2) Tao
Tao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Prendergast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prendergast.
Tao pushing down on Prendergast's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao prevents Prendergast from improving his position.
Tao has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Prendergast (0) vs (5) Tao
Prendergast sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tao not doing much here.
Tao prevents Prendergast from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Prendergast is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tao's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Prendergast (4) vs (5) Tao
Prendergast keeps control of the position easily here as Tao tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao tries to escape but Prendergast has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Tao trying to control the hands but Prendergast breaks the grip.
Prendergast has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Prendergast has the hooks in. Tao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tao keeps trying to improve his position.
Prendergast is riding his opponent, not letting Tao buck him off.
Prendergast is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tao for a finish.
Prendergast is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tao has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Prendergast wants to control but Tao is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tao doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tao wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tao wants to control his opponent's hands but Prendergast gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tao is trying to break free.
Tao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tao looking very determined here, making life difficult for Prendergast.
Prendergast is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tao tries to break free.
Tao trying to control the position but Prendergast manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Prendergast haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Prendergast controlling the position well here. Tao rolled but Prendergast kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Prendergast is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tao prevents Prendergast from getting a body triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast has the hooks in. Tao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Prendergast trying to control.
Tao wants to escape the position.
Tao staying busy and making it hard for Prendergast to control.
Tao just trying to survive but Prendergast is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast tries to get the hooks in deep but Tao pushed the leg off.
Prendergast controlling the position well here. Tao rolled but Prendergast kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Prendergast is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Prendergast is hanging on to Tao's back as he tries to escape.
Tao fending off the submission attempt from Prendergast.
Prendergast trying to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast has good solid back control here.
Tao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Prendergast has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tao's body.
Tao prevents Prendergast from getting a body triangle.
Prendergast is hanging on to Tao's back as he tries to escape.
Tao manages to reverse the position and now he's in Prendergast's guard. Nice work there by Tao.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prendergast (4) vs (7) Tao
Tao won't allow Prendergast to sweep him here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Prendergast had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tao defends it easily.
Tao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prendergast is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prendergast (6) vs (7) Tao
Tao keeping full guard, as Prendergast tries to pass.
Tao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prendergast is aware though and is defending well.
Prendergast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tao is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prendergast wants to control from the top but Tao keeps moving.
Prendergast tries to free his leg and advance position but Tao is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tao wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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