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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Londisizwe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tronc avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Londisizwe with that takedown attempt.
Tronc throws a counter combo.
Tronc lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Tronc drives through and clinches with Londisizwe against the cage.
Tronc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Londisizwe is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Awewe Londisizwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Tronc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Londisizwe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tronc drives through and clinches with Londisizwe against the cage.
Tronc gets underhooks to prevent Londisizwe's takedown attempt.
Londisizwe letting Tronc take a breather here.
Londisizwe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Tronc breaks the clinch.
Tronc shoots in looking for a takedown. Londisizwe tries to sprawl out of it but Tronc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Londisizwe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Londisizwe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tronc sprawls well. Tronc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Londisizwe gets slowly back to his feet.
Tronc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tronc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Londisizwe's waist but Londisizwe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tronc off to one side.
Londisizwe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tronc as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Tronc moves into the clinch.
Londisizwe gets underhooks to prevent Tronc's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Tronc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Tronc. No joy for Londisizwe on that attempt.
Londisizwe fails with a takedown attempt.
Londisizwe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Tronc. No joy for Londisizwe on that attempt. #CL2#
Tronc closes the distance and pushes Londisizwe back into the cage.
Londisizwe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tronc prevents it.
Londisizwe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tronc gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Londisizwe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Londisizwe is trying to drag Tronc to the mat but Tronc just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Tronc gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Londisizwe is not content to let Tronc control the position.
Tronc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tronc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Londisizwe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Londisizwe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Londisizwe 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.#T3##SU2#
Tronc stands and steps away. Londisizwe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Londisizwe darts in looking for a takedown but Tronc gets double underhooks and turns Londisizwe into the cage.
Tronc is pressed up against the cage. Londisizwe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tronc down to the mat. Tronc avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Londisizwe shoots in for a takedown but Tronc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Tronc takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Tronc pulls guard.
Tronc keeping full guard, as Londisizwe tries to pass.
Londisizwe is working hard here to advance position.
Londisizwe works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Londisizwe is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Londisizwe wants to work for an arm triangle but Tronc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Tronc wants to control but Londisizwe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Londisizwe is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Londisizwe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tronc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Londisizwe seems to be working for a kimura but Tronc defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Londisizwe 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Tronc dominated that round.
That's time! Londisizwe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Tronc darts in and clinches Londisizwe up against the cage.
Londisizwe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tronc pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Londisizwe tries for a takedown but Tronc manages to get underhooks.
Tronc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Londisizwe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Londisizwe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Awewe Londisizwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronc stuffs the takedown attempt from Londisizwe. Londisizwe gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tronc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Londisizwe shoots in but no luck this time.
Tronc lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Tronc. No joy for Londisizwe on that attempt.
Tronc swinging wildly here.
#T1##CL2#
Tronc closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Tronc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Londisizwe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tronc avoids it really well and circles away.
Tronc misses with a takedown attempt - Londisizwe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Londisizwe stuffs the takedown attempt from Tronc. Tronc gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Londisizwe gets the takedown into side control.
Londisizwe tries to move to mount but Tronc blocks the move with his legs.
Londisizwe has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tronc is breathing heavily.#T2#
Londisizwe fails to take his opponent's back.
Tronc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tronc wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Londisizwe wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Awewe Londisizwe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Londisizwe has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Tronc is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Awewe Londisizwe!
Awewe Londisizwe thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Tronc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Calderon tries to clinch up but Tronc circles away and keeps his distance.
Tronc appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tronc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calderon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tronc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tronc shoots in for a takedown but Calderon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Calderon has closed the distance and engaged Tronc in a clinch.
#TD2#
Tronc jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Tronc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calderon defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tronc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calderon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calderon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tronc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Tronc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calderon defends well.
Calderon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tronc is pulling down on Calderon's head to control his posture. #ES2#
Tronc has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Calderon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Calderon drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon is trying to hold Tronc in close to prevent damage but Tronc has managed to pass into half guard.
Tronc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Tronc passes to full mount! #SU2#
Tronc stands up from mount. Strange move. #T3#
Calderon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calderon doesn't manage to clinch there - Tronc circles away.
Tronc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calderon but Calderon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kade Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Tronc.
Calderon moves to clinch but Tronc breaks away
and Tronc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Calderon clinches up against the cage.
Tronc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calderon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calderon tries to pull guard but Tronc won't allow it.
Calderon throws an elbow but it misses.
Tronc stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Tronc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Calderon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tronc defends it nicely.
Tronc keeps the fight on the outside.
Tronc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calderon circles away.
Tronc tries for a takedown but Calderon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tronc has a takedown stuffed.
Calderon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Calderon goes for a double leg but Tronc avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tronc continues to drive forward.
Calderon sets himself, and Tronc steps forward looking for the clinch! Calderon avoids it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tronc is working for takedown but Calderon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tronc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tronc looks winded!
Tronc tries for a takedown but Calderon manages to get underhooks.
Tronc tries to break free but Calderon pushes him back against the cage.
Calderon jumps guard but Tronc turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Tronc dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Calderon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tronc is fending him off so far but Calderon persists. Nope, Tronc circles away and we're back to standing.
Calderon misses with a head kick.
Tronc wants to counter the offense by Calderon and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Tronc takes the fight into the clinch.
Calderon is trying to break free.
Tronc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calderon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Calderon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tronc has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Tronc jumps into guard, dragging Calderon to the mat.
Calderon wants to control from the top but Tronc keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Tronc scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Calderon tries to clinch but Tronc moves out of range.
Calderon is looking to clinch but Tronc is avoiding it.
Tronc flicks out a counter leg kick but Calderon steps away.
Tronc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tronc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tronc tries to counter by closing the distance.
Calderon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Tronc rushes Calderon and presses him up against the cage.
Calderon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tronc lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Tronc manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Calderon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tronc manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tronc controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SU2#
Tronc gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tronc.
Calderon shoots in looking for a takedown. Tronc tries to sprawl out of it but Calderon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tronc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Tronc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calderon crunches a lovely knee into Tronc's ribcage.#BC2#
Tronc manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tronc shoots in and drives through. Calderon sprawls well.
Tronc fails with a takedown attempt.
Kade Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Tronc.#T3#
Calderon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tronc shoots in for a takedown but Calderon shows good takedown defense.
Calderon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tronc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tronc keeps the fight on the outside.
Tronc tries a head kick but it misses.
Calderon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Calderon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calderon leaves Tronc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Calderon tries to counter by clinching up but Tronc breaks away and moves out of range.
Tronc fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Calderon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tronc.
Calderon wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Tronc's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tronc but Tronc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calderon lands with an overhand left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Calderon as Tronc shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Tronc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Calderon is looking to clinch but Tronc is avoiding it.
Billy Tronc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tronc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tronc just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCalderon.
Calderon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Calderon fails with the takedown.
Tronc shoots in and drives through. Calderon sprawls well.
Calderon wants to clinch up but Tronc keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Tronc clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Tronc decides to pull guard.
Tronc thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Calderon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tronc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tronc is pulling down on Calderon's head to control his posture.
Calderon wants to control from the top but Tronc keeps moving. #ES2#
Tronc pushes Calderon off and gets back to his feet.
Calderon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tronc's waist but Tronc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calderon off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kade Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Calderon misses the target.
Calderon wants to clinch up but Tronc keeps it at a distance.
Tronc lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tronc misses with a takedown
and Calderon counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tronc.
Calderon tries to clinch up but Tronc circles away and keeps his distance.
Calderon closes the distance and clinches up with Tronc, looking for a takedown. Calderon pushes Tronc against the cage but Tronc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tronc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Calderon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tronc looks for a takedown but Calderon sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Calderon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tronc swats away the attempt to clinch by Calderon.
Calderon tries to clinch there but Tronc circles away.
Calderon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tronc swivels and escapes.
Tronc is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Calderon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##CL2#
Tronc closes the distance and clinches.
Calderon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tronc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Calderon trying to control the position but instead, Tronc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calderon into the cage.#BC2#
Tronc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calderon throws a sloppy head kick and Tronc moves out of range easily.
Calderon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tronc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Tronc swats away the attempt to clinch by Calderon.
Calderon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Tronc has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Calderon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tronc's brow. #TD#
Calderon pulls guard.
Calderon wants to stand up but Tronc is controlling him.
Tronc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calderon's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tronc works over Calderon with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Tronc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tronc 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Tronc! |
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Event:
OFC 5
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
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 #CL#
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.
#TD#
Tronc pulls guard. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Velez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Tronc counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Tronc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tronc moves out of range of the leg kick from Velez.#T2#
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.#CL#
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. #CUT2#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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Event:
OFC 2
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Mercer dips to his left and cracks Tronc with an uppercut!
Tronc fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercer.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Tronc lands with a kick to the temple. Mercer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tronc fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Mercer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tronc.
Mercer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tronc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Mercer does no damage.
Mercer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tronc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mercer tries a head kick but it misses.
Tronc is looking to counter the offense by Mercer and move into the clinch.
Tronc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Tronc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Tronc clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Tronc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Tronc gets the takedown into side control.
Tronc in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tronc scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mercer to see if he's OK.
Tronc in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tronc working the ground and pound from side control.
Tronc 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.#T2#
The referee asks Tronc politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tronc prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mercer is looking to get back to his feet here but Tronc is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mercer's back.
Mercer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Tronc throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mercer could be in trouble here!
Tronc scores with punches from the back.
Tronc slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4##SUB#
Tronc is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Mercer taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tronc.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Tronc! |
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Event:
OFC 1
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Tronc. #CL2#
Tronc darts in and clinches Mcpherson up against the cage.
Tronc is trying to pull guard but Mcpherson has him pressed against the cage.
Mcpherson looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcpherson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tronc is looking for a takedown.
Mcpherson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tronc has him pressed against the cage.
Tronc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcpherson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jonathan Mcpherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Tronc.
Tronc lands an elbow that stopped Mcpherson in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mcpherson can't break the clinch.
Tronc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcpherson has him pressed against the cage.
Tronc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Tronc manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Mcpherson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Tronc there.
Mcpherson throws a sloppy head kick and Tronc moves out of range easily.
Mcpherson avoids the head kick by Tronc.
Mcpherson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Mcpherson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcpherson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tronc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Tronc regains half guard.#T2#
Mcpherson prevents Tronc from improving his position.#SUB#
Mcpherson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tronc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcpherson.
Tronc gets back to full guard.
Tronc 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcpherson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Mcpherson wants to control from the top but Tronc keeps moving.
Mcpherson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tronc keeping moving, preventing Mcpherson from controlling successfully.
Mcpherson cracks Tronc with a solid left hand.
Tronc pulls Mcpherson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcpherson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tronc swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tronc keeping moving, preventing Mcpherson from controlling successfully.
Tronc wants to stand but Mcpherson is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mcpherson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tronc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcpherson.
Tronc keeps the fight on the outside.
Tronc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcpherson tries to clinch up but Tronc circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcpherson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tronc. Tronc gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcpherson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tronc manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Tronc will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tronc tries to clinch up#TD#
and Mcpherson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tronc's guard.
Tronc kicks Mcpherson off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Mcpherson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mcpherson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tronc has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mcpherson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tronc has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tronc is not content to let Mcpherson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tronc can't do much from the bottom here.
Tronc tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcpherson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcpherson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tronc controls the position for a moment.
Tronc tries to buck Mcpherson off but Mcpherson is having none of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcpherson wants to control but Tronc is keeping him busy.
Jonathan Mcpherson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Mcpherson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tronc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcpherson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tronc somewhat.#TD#
Mcpherson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tronc to the mat! Tronc manages to get full guard.
Mcpherson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcpherson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tronc is keeping the position for now.
Mcpherson content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Mcpherson chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Tronc is looking for a triangle but Mcpherson pushes his legs off easily.
Tronc has a closed guard, preventing Mcpherson from standing up.
Tronc keeping moving, preventing Mcpherson from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcpherson stops Tronc from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mcpherson drives through with a takedown into Tronc's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Mcpherson stands up from Tronc's guard - Mcpherson perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Mcpherson scores with a takedown into Tronc's guard.
Tronc pushes Mcpherson off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tronc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcpherson defends well and Tronc ends up having to push Mcpherson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcpherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tronc sprawls and moves away.
Tronc is breathing heavily.
Tronc connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathan Mcpherson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tronc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcpherson sprawls well. Mcpherson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tronc gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Mcpherson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tronc's guard.
Mcpherson works over Tronc with some ground and pound from guard.
Tronc is pulling down on Mcpherson's head to control his posture.
Mcpherson lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson looking to sit in guard and control but Tronc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcpherson wants to improve his position but instead Tronc has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Tronc is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcpherson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcpherson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcpherson.
Mcpherson managing to control the position.
Mcpherson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcpherson is trying to control the position but Tronc postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tronc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES#
Mcpherson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mcpherson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tronc up against the cage.
Mcpherson tries to pull guard but Tronc holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcpherson drops back down to his feet.
Tronc is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcpherson to keep the fight standing.
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 Mcpherson walks away with a smile on his face. Tronc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jonathan Mcpherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Tronc.#T3##TD#
Tronc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcpherson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mcpherson is standing up over Tronc. Tronc looks to escape but Mcpherson dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Mcpherson stands up.
Jonathan Mcpherson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcpherson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tronc counters with a two punch combo.
Mcpherson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tronc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcpherson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tronc throws a leg kick which misses Mcpherson's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcpherson tries to avoid it. #T4##TD#
Mcpherson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tronc did well to prevent Mcpherson getting side control.
Tronc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcpherson in particular looking to stall.
Mcpherson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tronc trying to control here.
Mcpherson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcpherson is keen to just control but Tronc is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Mcpherson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tronc has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Mcpherson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcpherson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Mcpherson! |
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