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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 30, 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Tryon Tao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Terrance Glover!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glover as he jumps to the side.
Tao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glover swivels and escapes.
Glover wants to counter the offense by Tao and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Glover pushes Tao up against the cage in a clinch.
Glover has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tao after a bit of a struggle.
Tao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Glover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tryon Tao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover gets underhooks to prevent Tao's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tao gets underhooks to prevent Glover's takedown attempt.
Glover stops a takedown attempt from Tao.
Glover wants to take the fight to the mat but Tao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Tao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Glover is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Glover wants a takedown.
Tao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Glover closes the distance and clinches.
Tao drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glover pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Tao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glover is fending him off so far but Tao persists. Nope, Glover circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Glover darts in and clinches Tao up against the cage.
Tao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Glover is defending well.
Glover looking for a takedown.
Glover has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tao after a bit of a struggle.
Glover has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tao after a bit of a struggle.
Tao wants a takedown but no success here.
Tao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Glover pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Glover looking for a takedown.
Glover is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tao is defending well.
Tao wants a takedown but no success here.
Glover is looking to take this one to the mat.
Glover wants to take the fight to the mat but Tao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tao looking for a takedown. #T4#
Glover wants to take the fight to the mat but Tao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Glover sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Glover wants to counter with a clinch but Tao pushes him away.
Tao is breathing heavily.
Tao goes for a double leg but Glover avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glover continues to drive forward.
Glover tries to counter by closing the distance.
Glover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Glover jumps guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Glover can do anything to dispel that myth.
Glover 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.#T5#
Glover has control of Tao's left arm, preventing Tao from doing any damage.
Tao passes Glover's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Glover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glover keeping hold of Tao's head, controlling as best he can.
Tao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Glover is positioning himself well to prevent Tao advancing to mount.
Glover is trying to get back to full guard.
Glover wants to control but Tao is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Tao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tao stalling away here and it's allowed Glover to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Glover is trying to keep Tao in close.
Glover is pulling down on Tao's head to control his posture.
Tao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glover is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Glover wants to sweep but no luck.
Glover controls Tao momentarily but Tao frees himself.
Glover 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.
Glover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Glover looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Glover looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Tao sitting in guard here, content to control.
Glover is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Glover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tao (0) vs (2) Glover#SUB2#
Glover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Glover is looking to stall here but Tao recovers full guard. #T10#
Tao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tao (2) vs (2) Glover
Glover pulls Tao in close to his closed guard and prevents Tao from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Tao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Glover controlling Tao's posture. #SUB2#
Tao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Tao wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
Tao looking to pass the guard.
Tao is working hard here to advance position.
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Tao won't allow Glover to sweep him here.
Tao being controlled here momentarily.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Tao from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Glover has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Glover has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Tao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glover is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Glover escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tao trying to move into half guard but instead Glover has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tao (2) vs (4) Glover
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tao is trying to keep Glover in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glover wins on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mats Olle Soderlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tryon Tao!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderlund (0) vs (4) Tao
Soderlund can't do much from the bottom here.
Soderlund is trying to escape the position but Tao is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tao wants to control but Soderlund is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderlund stops Tao from passing to mount.
Soderlund tries to improve position but can't.
Soderlund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tao on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Tao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soderlund, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.
Tao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Soderlund can't do much from the bottom here.
Tao trying to control the position but Soderlund is working away. #T2#
Soderlund being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Tao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Soderlund can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Tao slows the pace down.
Soderlund is looking for a sweep.
Tao moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderlund (0) vs (6) Tao
Tao controlling his opponent.
Soderlund tries to reverse the position but Tao maintains control.#T4#
Tao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
More stalling from Tao.
Tao is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tao is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Soderlund to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Soderlund shrugs it off.
Tao fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Tao controlling the pace for now.
Soderlund can't escape the position.
Soderlund wants to control but Tao is having none of it.
Tao is trying to take his opponent's back.
Soderlund wants to control but Tao is having none of it.#T7#
Tao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tao trying to control but Soderlund is having none of it.
Tao with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tao tries to control but Soderlund wriggling away. #T8#
Tao prevents Soderlund from getting the reversal.
Tao is looking to work his way around to Soderlund's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tao content just to control the position here.
Soderlund is squirming around, avoiding Tao's attempts to control the action.
Soderlund tries to reverse the position but Tao maintains control.#T9#
Tao with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Soderlund tries to control Tao's body but Tao pushes him off. Soderlund squirms to his side and now Tao has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soderlund (0) vs (9) Tao
Will Tao go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Soderlund is in bad spot here.
Good control from Tao.#SUB2#
Soderlund defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10#
Tao is trying to control but Soderlund is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Tao controlling from mount.
Soderlund stops Tao from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Soderlund tries to lock up and control but Tao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Tao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soderlund is trying to escape the mount.
Tao wants to control but instead Soderlund manages to regain half guard.
Tao is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Soderlund tries to get to full guard but Tao has control of the leg.
Tao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderlund does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tao passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderlund (0) vs (12) Tao
Tao content just to control the position here.
Tao tries to control but Soderlund wriggling away.
Well,Soderlund is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Tao content just to control the position here.
Tao with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Soderlund has given up his back. Will we see Tao going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Soderlund (0) vs (15) Tao
Soderlund just trying to survive but Tao is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Tao is hanging on to Soderlund's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Soderlund right now.
Tao struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tao wins on points by 15 to 0. |
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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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