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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
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.#T1#
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.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.
#T4#
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. #SUB#
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. #T5#
Tao keeps trying to improve his position.
Prendergast is riding his opponent, not letting Tao buck him off. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T6#
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. #T7#
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.
#SUB#
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. #T8#
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.
#SUB#
Prendergast is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tao prevents Prendergast from getting a body triangle.#T9#
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. #T10#
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.
#SUB#
Prendergast is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Prendergast is hanging on to Tao's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Tao fending off the submission attempt from Prendergast.
Prendergast trying to control.#T11#
Prendergast has good solid back control here.
Tao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Prendergast has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T12#
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. #T13##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T14#
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. #SUB2#
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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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Darragh Prendergast!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Prendergast has Da Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Prendergast gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Prendergast
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prendergast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prendergast must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prendergast preventing the sweep.
Da Silva is trying to keep Prendergast in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva working for a triangle but Prendergast defends it easily.
Da Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Da Silva pushes a forearm under Prendergast's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Prendergast is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
A victorious Anderson Da Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Darragh Prendergast!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Prendergast scores with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Prendergast#SUB#
Da Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Prendergast is defending well. Da Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Prendergast has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Da Silva celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
After winning the bout, Anderson Da Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG 5
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Roman Francis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Darragh Prendergast!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Prendergast stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prendergast wants it to stay on the feet.
Prendergast leaves Francis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prendergast fails to land the takedown.
Prendergast shoots in for a double leg but Francis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but Prendergast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prendergast fails with a takedown attempt.
Prendergast fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prendergast shoots in looking for a takedown. Francis tries to sprawl out of it but Prendergast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Francis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prendergast has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Prendergast shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prendergast fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Prendergast defends well and Francis ends up having to push Prendergast into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Francis wants to take the fight to the mat but Prendergast manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Prendergast goes for a takedown attempt but Francis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Prendergast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Francis but Francis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prendergast looks winded!
Francis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Prendergast stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prendergast wants it to stay on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Francis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Prendergast to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Francis (0) vs (2) Prendergast#SUB2#
Prendergast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Francis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Francis (2) vs (2) Prendergast#SUB#
Francis drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Francis as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Prendergast screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Francis! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roman Francis!
A relieved looking Roman Francis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 2
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Darragh Prendergast! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mac Womack!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Womack shoots for a double leg takedown but Prendergast sprawls well. He's pushed Womack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Womack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prendergast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Womack somewhat.
Womack will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Darragh Prendergast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Womack.
Womack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prendergast's waist but Prendergast gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Womack off to one side. #TD#
Prendergast scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prendergast (4) vs (0) Womack#SUB#
Prendergast is trying to get an arm triangle but Womack is defending well. #SUB#
Prendergast is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Womack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Womack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prendergast wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Prendergast wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Womack, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Prendergast tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prendergast tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Prendergast has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Womack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Prendergast looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Prendergast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Womack is just riding it out for now. Prendergast eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Prendergast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Womack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Prendergast is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Womack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prendergast tries to pass the half guard into mount. Womack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Prendergast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Prendergast wants to work for an arm triangle but Womack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Prendergast is trying to work for a kimura but Womack is defending well.
#T3##SUB2#
Womack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Womack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prendergast pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prendergast trying to pass the guard but Womack defending well. #SUB#
Prendergast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Womack defends it well. #SUB2#
Womack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prendergast pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Prendergast is trying to work for a kimura but Womack is defending well.
#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Prendergast is working for a kimura but Womack is defending it quite comfortably.
Prendergast prevents Womack from improving his position.#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Womack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prendergast pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Womack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Prendergast is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Prendergast looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T5##SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Prendergast is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Prendergast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Prendergast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB#
Prendergast is looking for a kimura but Womack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prendergast to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Prendergast is looking for a kimura but Womack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prendergast to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Womack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.
Womack is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Prendergast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Womack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prendergast. #T7##SUB2#
Womack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prendergast pulls his head out easily.
Womack regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Prendergast drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Prendergast off! Prendergast jumps back into Womack's guard. #SUB#
Prendergast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Prendergast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Prendergast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Womack looking for a guillotine here but Prendergast defends easily.
#SUB#
Prendergast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8##SUB2#
Womack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Prendergast drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Prendergast off! Prendergast jumps back into Womack's guard. #SUB#
Prendergast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prendergast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Prendergast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prendergast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Prendergast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Prendergast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Prendergast is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Womack is looking for a triangle but Prendergast pushes his legs off easily.
#T9##SUB2#
Womack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prendergast defends well.#SUB2#
Prendergast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prendergast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Womack is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Womack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prendergast defends well.#SUB#
Prendergast drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Prendergast off! Prendergast jumps back into Womack's guard.
Womack wants to sweep here but Prendergast controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Prendergast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Prendergast drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Prendergast off! Prendergast jumps back into Womack's guard. #T10##SUB2#
Womack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prendergast is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Womack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Prendergast drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Prendergast off! Prendergast jumps back into Womack's guard. #SUB#
Prendergast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prendergast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Womack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Prendergast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prendergast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T11##SUB#
Prendergast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prendergast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Womack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prendergast (4) vs (2) Womack#SUB2#
Womack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Womack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Prendergast has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Womack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Womack passes Prendergast's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Prendergast looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Womack seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Prendergast is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mac Womack!
A very excited looking Mac Womack rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CFC Combat Grappling
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darragh Prendergast!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sisko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prendergast's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (2) vs (0) Prendergast#SUB2#
Prendergast has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sisko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sisko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sisko forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sisko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prendergast sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sisko is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Prendergast is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benjamin Sisko! |
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Event:
CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Darragh Prendergast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Prendergast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Prendergast's guard.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Prendergast's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Prendergast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prendergast is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Prendergast is trying to escape the mount.
Prendergast is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Prendergast can't escape the position.
Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Prendergast wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.
Prendergast is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson cracks Prendergast with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Prendergast is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Prendergast throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Elijah Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Elijah Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Prendergast misses with a hook.
Prendergast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Prendergast lands with a straight right. Hart didn't see that one coming.
Prendergast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hart blocks a head kick by Prendergast.
#CL2#
Hart gets tackled into the cage by Prendergast. Prendergast maintains the clinch.
Prendergast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prendergast tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hart wants to take the fight to the mat but Prendergast manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prendergast pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Prendergast pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prendergast connects with a high kick. #T1#
Hart walks into a straight right hand from Prendergast.
Prendergast moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Darragh Prendergast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prendergast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prendergast moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.
Prendergast throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Prendergast connects with a single shot there.
Prendergast is looking to clinch but Hart is avoiding it.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prendergast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prendergast misses with a few strikes there.
Prendergast throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hart's head.
Prendergast has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Prendergast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prendergast paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Prendergast forces Hart back against the cage and clinches.
Prendergast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prendergast working aggressively here.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prendergast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
Prendergast looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Prendergast breaks the clinch.
Prendergast misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Prendergast tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
Prendergast scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Prendergast takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Prendergast. Those never looked like landing.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.
Prendergast fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Prendergast. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Prendergast. Those never looked like landing.
Prendergast misses with a few strikes there.
Hart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Prendergast.
Prendergast throws a sloppy head kick and Hart moves out of range easily.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart dodges the punch combination from Prendergast.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast misses with a looping left.
Prendergast rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prendergast changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Prendergast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Prendergast rushes Hart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darragh Prendergast dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Donk. Prendergast catches Hart right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.
Prendergast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Prendergast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Hart counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Prendergast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Hart stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Prendergast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Hart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Prendergast sprawls and moves away.
Hart slips under a jab from Prendergast.
Darragh Prendergast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prendergast misses with a hook. Hart ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Prendergast misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Prendergast takes the fight into the clinch.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hart is working for takedown but Prendergast is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prendergast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prendergast gets underhooks to prevent Hart's takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Prendergast. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#BC2#
Prendergast manages to break the clinch.
Prendergast listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hart slips under a jab from Prendergast.#T2#
Prendergast throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
Prendergast looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Prendergast lands with a nice combination. Hart backs away looking to recover.
Prendergast throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Prendergast goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prendergast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Prendergast sprawls and moves away.
Prendergast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Prendergast works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prendergast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Prendergast swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Hart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Prendergast slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Prendergast looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hart has picked Prendergast up and slammed him! Prendergast can't keep hold of the triangle and Hart manages to pass to side control!
Prendergast tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Prendergast is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SU#
Hart is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Prendergast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prendergast looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Hart takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gaetan Hart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prendergast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Prendergast.
A combination from Prendergast does no damage.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prendergast lands a nice shot that snaps Hart's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darragh Prendergast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Prendergast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prendergast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prendergast missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prendergast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast scores with a head kick.
Prendergast throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Prendergast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prendergast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prendergast throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prendergast.
Hart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Prendergast sprawls and moves away.
Hart defending well as Prendergast loads up on a big left hand.
Prendergast misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Prendergast lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Prendergast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prendergast misses with the combination.
Darragh Prendergast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prendergast.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast misses with a straight right.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast throws a nice head kick!
Prendergast throws a head kick that Hart semi-blocks.
#T2#
Hart avoids the head kick by Prendergast.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Well,Hart is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Prendergast tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Prendergast misses with a body shot.
Hart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Prendergast sprawls and moves away.
Prendergast throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
Prendergast throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Hart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Prendergast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prendergast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Hart counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Hart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Prendergast, up you get!
Prendergast misses with a head kick.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Prendergast misses with a head kick.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Prendergast wants to clinch up but Hart keeps it at a distance.
Hart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prendergast.
Prendergast rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Prendergast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Prendergast sprawls and moves away.
Hart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prendergast throws a sloppy head kick and Hart moves out of range easily.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Hart avoids the head kick by Prendergast.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prendergast is looking to clinch but Hart is avoiding it.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prendergast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Prendergast tries to clinch up.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prendergast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prendergast takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prendergast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darragh Prendergast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Prendergast winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Darragh Prendergast!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Darragh Prendergast!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Darragh Prendergast!
Darragh Prendergast wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Darragh Prendergast, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 609
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Francis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Prendergast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prendergast misses with a head kick.
Prendergast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prendergast throws a head kick but Francis moves out of range.
Prendergast on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Francis throws a body kick that misses.
Prendergast is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Prendergast misses with a body shot.
Prendergast has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Francis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Prendergast moves out of range easily.
Prendergast tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
Prendergast doesn't manage to clinch there - Francis circles away.
Francis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Prendergast avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prendergast looks to land a combination but Francis avoids it well.
Francis throws a head kick but Prendergast moves out of range.
Prendergast misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Prendergast as he checks the leg kick.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses.
Francis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prendergast.
#T1#
Prendergast misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Francis.
Prendergast blocks a head kick by Francis.
Francis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Prendergast misses.
Prendergast throws the left hand but Francis avoids the punch easily.
Prendergast throws a sloppy head kick and Francis moves out of range easily.
Francis wants to land a leg kick but Prendergast is out of range.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Prendergast throws a right hand that Francis ducks under and follows up with a left that Francis also avoids with ease.
Prendergast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Prendergast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Francis misses with a looping left.#T2#
Francis keeps the fight on the outside.
Francis scoring well with a low kick there.
Prendergast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Francis just misses with a punch to the body.
Prendergast is looking for the big counter here.
Prendergast scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prendergast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.#CL#
Francis has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Francis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Francis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Francis.
Francis blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Francis.
#BC2#
Prendergast breaks the clinch.
Francis throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Francis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Prendergast has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Prendergast and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Francis is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Prendergast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prendergast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Francis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Francis 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Francis!
Roman Francis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 607
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kruger avoids the head kick by Prendergast.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
Prendergast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Prendergast is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kruger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prendergast slips a jab and a cross from Kruger.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Prendergast misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Kruger takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prendergast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prendergast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prendergast misses with a series of wild punches.
Prendergast misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Kruger blocks a head kick by Prendergast.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Kruger fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kruger gets a clinch.
Kruger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prendergast is trying to break the clinch but Kruger has him pressed against the cage.
Prendergast is trying to break free.#BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Prendergast finds it's target.
Kruger walks into a stiff left hand from Prendergast.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses.
Prendergast keeps the fight on the outside.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
Prendergast blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Prendergast swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruger.
Kruger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Prendergast circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prendergast counters with a series of strikes. Kruger will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Prendergast tries to clinch there but Kruger circles away.
Prendergast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
Prendergast misses the shot to the body.
Prendergast tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prendergast. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prendergast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prendergast counters with a nice uppercut.
Prendergast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Kruger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Kruger backs off Prendergast throws a huge counter combo but Kruger manages to avoid it all.
Prendergast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prendergast misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prendergast lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Prendergast.
A combination from Kruger does no damage.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick
and Prendergast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darragh Prendergast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Prendergast 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darragh Prendergast!
During a confident post fight interview, Darragh Prendergast thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 602
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Prendergast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximilius momentarily.
Prendergast blocks a leg kick.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prendergast on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Prendergast manages to break the clinch.
Prendergast stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Maximilius with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
We've been told by Prendergast's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Prendergast throws a head kick that Maximilius semi-blocks.
A shot to the liver by Prendergast. Beautiful body shot.
Prendergast scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Maximilius moves in looking to clinch but Prendergast pushes him off.
Prendergast throws a head kick but Maximilius moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prendergast scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Prendergast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Prendergast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximilius.
Darragh Prendergast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximilius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Prendergast clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Maximilius pulls guard.
Prendergast slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prendergast keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximilius wants to improve his position but Prendergast is controlling well.
Maximilius trying to hold on to Prendergast's head to control him but Prendergast postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Maximilius is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Prendergast has latched onto it... Big trouble! Prendergast pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Maximilius is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Prendergast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Prendergast!
A relieved looking Darragh Prendergast thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 595
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Vega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prendergast is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Vega moves into the clinch.
Vega stalling the fight.
Prendergast has Vega pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Prendergast stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Vega.
A bit of stalling here from Vega.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enrique Vega.#CL2#
Vega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prendergast, pushing him back against the cage.
Vega taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prendergast has Vega pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Prendergast to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Prendergast for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vega stalling the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vega 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
Judge William Peck scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Vega! |
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Event:
CFC 593
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Prendergast bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karelin's head backwards.
Karelin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Prendergast to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin misses with a right hand
and Prendergast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prendergast lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Karelin swings widly with a right hand
and Prendergast counters with a nice uppercut.
Karelin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Prendergast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karelin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Prendergast feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karelins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karelin misses with a right hand
and Prendergast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prendergast looks to land a left hand but Karelin moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karelin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darragh Prendergast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prendergast has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 8:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 8:10
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darragh Prendergast!
A relieved looking Darragh Prendergast thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 577
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Parsons misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prendergast lands with a cross.
Prendergast throws a right hand that misses
and Parsons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Prendergast defending well as Parsons loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Prendergast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prendergast throws a hook but Parsons avoids it easily.
Parsons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prendergast. Prendergast circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parsons misses with a right hand
and Prendergast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Parsons moves away from the strike by Prendergast.
Parsons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parsons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prendergast finds it's way round the side to connect with Parsons's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prendergast misses with a right hand
and Parsons counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owain Parsons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parsons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owain Parsons!
A very excited looking Owain Parsons rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CFC 572
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Reinhardt moves into range and clinches up with Prendergast.
Prendergast leaning against his opponent.
Reinhardt slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Prendergast - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Reinhardt is pushing Prendergast up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reinhardt is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Prendergast.
Reinhardt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Prendergast up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prendergast being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Reinhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reinhardt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Reinhardt!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Reinhardt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
QŐ˝ick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Prendergast gets tackled into the cage by Muir. Muir maintains the clinch.
Prendergast stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Prendergast manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Prendergast takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Prendergast - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Prendergast letting Muir take a breather here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prendergast is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darragh Prendergast.#CL2#
Muir clinches up with Prendergast and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Muir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 9:10
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Muir!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Muir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
QŐ˝ick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Muir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prendergast as he jumps to the side.
Prendergast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Muir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Prendergast napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Prendergast bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Prendergast throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Muir was covering up waiting for the punch and Prendergast finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prendergast lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muir trying to keep a closed guard but Prendergast is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Prendergast won't allow Muir to get back to his feet.
Prendergast content to stall in guard here.
Prendergast lands a couple of elbows.
Prendergast wants to control from the top but Muir keeps moving.
Prendergast is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Muir is pulling down on Prendergast's head. It's preventing any offense from Prendergast, at least for the moment.
Prendergast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muir swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muir wants to sweep but no luck.
Muir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Prendergast with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Prendergast tries to sprawl but Muir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prendergast is trying to control but can't.
Prendergast is looking to improve his position.
Prendergast wants to control but Muir is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darragh Prendergast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prendergast has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darragh Prendergast! |
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