OFC 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Tronc (ranked 5215 p4p, 3863 weight class) and Deandre Velez (ranked 330 p4p, 259 weight class). Deandre Velez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tronc
vs
Velez

184 cm
25
145
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
145
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Tronc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deandre Velez!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tronc dodges the punch combination from Velez.
Velez throws a series of punches but Tronc moves out of range.
Velez misses with a kick to the body

and Tronc holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tronc tries to pull guard but Velez holds him up against the cage and eventually Tronc drops back down to his feet.

Tronc pulls guard.

Tronc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Velez defends well.
Tronc is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Velez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tronc has his foot on Velez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velez works his way back into a safe position though.
Tronc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tronc has a closed guard, preventing Velez from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Velez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tronc's guard.
Velez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tronc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tronc pulls Velez in close to prevent any damage.
Velez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tronc is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tronc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tronc's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Velez wanted to stand there but Tronc had control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Velez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tronc counters by moving into the clinch.

Tronc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tronc moves out of range of the leg kick from Velez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velez misses with a combination
and Tronc counters with a left and a right that stings Velez.
Tronc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Tronc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velez, pushing him back against the cage.
Tronc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velez walks away with a smile on his face. Tronc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Velez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Billy Tronc has been cut.
Velez throws a front kick aimed at Tronc's knee but Tronc avoids it well.
Tronc appears to be looking for a big counter.
Velez tried to score with a low kick but Tronc checks it.
Tronc tries to clinch up but Velez circles away and keeps his distance.
Tronc has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Tronc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronc seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Velez shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Tronc is backing up but Velez catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Tronc covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Velez Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deandre Velez!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Mcpherson (ranked 5209 p4p, 5003 weight class) and Dane Mercer (ranked 329 p4p, 319 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Mcpherson
vs
Mercer

165 cm
25
145
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
145
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Mcpherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcpherson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcpherson advances to mount.
Mcpherson with a couple of short strikes.
Mcpherson content just to control the position here.
Mcpherson unloading with bombs!
Mcpherson scoring with strikes but Mercer is staying in there.
Mcpherson lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcpherson dominating with strikes here.
Mercer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcpherson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcpherson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcpherson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcpherson scoring with strikes but Mercer is staying in there.

Mercer is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpherson raining down shots from the mount!
Mercer is still in real trouble! Can Mcpherson finish him?
Mcpherson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mercer wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mcpherson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Mcpherson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Alvarez (ranked 5302 p4p, 5197 weight class) and Bukhuti Favlenishvili (ranked 335 p4p, 327 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Alvarez
vs
Favlenishvili

225 cm
25
145
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
145
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demetrius Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bukhuti Favlenishvili!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Favlenishvili misses with a head kick.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Favlenishvili wants to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch position.
Favlenishvili misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Favlenishvili throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.

Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Favlenishvili gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Favlenishvili is looking to improve his position but Alvarez isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Favlenishvili is working to get back to half guard.
Favlenishvili looks winded!

Alvarez is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Alvarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Demetrius Alvarez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Crescenzo (ranked 5196 p4p, 5195 weight class) and Damian Lamb (ranked 326 p4p, 328 weight class). Francesco Crescenzo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Crescenzo
vs
Lamb

184 cm
25
145
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
145
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Francesco Crescenzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crescenzo's waist but Crescenzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lamb off to one side.
Crescenzo stuffs the takedown.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamb as he avoids it easily.
Crescenzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Crescenzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lamb pulls Crescenzo in close to prevent any damage.
Lamb is trying to keep Crescenzo in close.
Crescenzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescenzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb wants to sweep here but Crescenzo controlling him for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lamb tries to clinch but Crescenzo moves out of range.
Crescenzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crescenzo somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crescenzo wants to clinch up but Lamb keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crescenzo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Crescenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crescenzo is breathing heavily.

Lamb shoots in and gets a takedown into Crescenzo's guard.

Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.
Lamb is looking to work some ground and pound but Crescenzo has wrist control.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Crescenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Lamb decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crescenzo, up you get!
An inside leg kick from Lamb misses.

Crescenzo gets tackled into the cage by Lamb. Lamb maintains the clinch.

Crescenzo gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crescenzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Lamb stands up and waves to Crescenzo to follow him.

Lamb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crescenzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crescenzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lamb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crescenzo smiles and moves away.

Lamb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crescenzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crescenzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Crescenzo is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Crescenzo 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.
Lamb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Crescenzo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Lamb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Crescenzo gets tackled into the cage by Lamb. Lamb maintains the clinch.
Lamb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crescenzo pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Crescenzo has Lamb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crescenzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lamb tumbling to the mat - Crescenzo dives into Lamb's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lamb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crescenzo is trying to push Lamb away but Lamb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Lamb gets an underhook and turns Crescenzo into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lamb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Crescenzo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lamb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crescenzo is wriggling around but Lamb manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lamb controlling the action here.
Lamb trying to control from half guard but Crescenzo is working away.
Lamb is just content to waste time from the top position. Crescenzo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lamb wants to stand but Crescenzo is controlling his posture from full guard.

Crescenzo working for a triangle but Lamb defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crescenzo is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Crescenzo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lamb stands up over Crescenzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Lamb stopping the sweep attempt from Crescenzo.
Damian Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crescenzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lamb stands up from Crescenzo's guard - Lamb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lamb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Lamb shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lamb was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crescenzo tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lamb stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lamb tries to clinch up but Crescenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Crescenzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crescenzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lamb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crescenzo misses with a takedown
and Lamb counters with a big head kick but Crescenzo shrugs it off.
Francesco Crescenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamb has a takedown stuffed.
Crescenzo is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Crescenzo avoids the head kick by Lamb.

Crescenzo clinches up against the cage.
Lamb tries to circle away but Crescenzo has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lamb has picked Crescenzo up - he's going for a ride! Lamb dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Crescenzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crescenzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lamb working a defensive guard but Crescenzo passes into half guard.
Crescenzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crescenzo works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crescenzo landing strikes from the mount and Lamb is in trouble!
Lamb tries to lock up and control but Crescenzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lamb takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crescenzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb tries to hold on but Crescenzo pushes him away.
Lamb is controlling an arm, preventing Crescenzo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crescenzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crescenzo looking to control and managing it successfully.

Crescenzo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lamb is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lamb and Crescenzo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lamb struggling a bit here.
Francesco Crescenzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Lamb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crescenzo lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Crescenzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lamb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Lamb!
Damian Lamb is the new featherweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

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