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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Mcpherson takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcpherson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Mcpherson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcpherson prevents the takedown attempt.
Teradur is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Teradur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mcpherson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcpherson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teradur is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Teradur enables Mcpherson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Teradur manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcpherson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Teradur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcpherson is stalling in the full guard.
Mcpherson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcpherson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Teradur is proving hard to escape from.
Mcpherson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mcpherson scores with a hook to the body. Teradur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Mcpherson controlling the action here for a moment.
Mcpherson just leaning against Teradur, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Mcpherson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mcpherson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Mcpherson decides to pull guard.
Teradur stays in close to Mcpherson's body and controls the position.
Mcpherson is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mcpherson is looking for a triangle but Teradur pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mcpherson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teradur defends it easily.#ES2#
Mcpherson pushes Teradur off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Mcpherson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Teradur napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Mcpherson dominated that round.
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.#R2##CL2#
Mcpherson closes the distance and clinches.
Mcpherson lands a damaging elbow.
Mcpherson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Teradur blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Mcpherson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mcpherson manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcpherson controlling the position.
Teradur trying his best to control but Mcpherson has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Teradur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Mcpherson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mcpherson dominating with strikes here.
Teradur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcpherson controlling from mount.
Mcpherson with good strikes from the mount here!
Mcpherson controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Teradur is working to get back to half guard.
Teradur tries to hold on but Mcpherson pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcpherson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcpherson with good strikes from the mount here!
Mcpherson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcpherson landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Teradur tries to hold on but Mcpherson postures up.
Mcpherson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcpherson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcpherson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teradur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcpherson controlling from mount.
Mcpherson punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Mcpherson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#Teradur is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcpherson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Teradur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcpherson is landing with some decent strikes but Teradur is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mcpherson controlling from the full mount.
Mcpherson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Teradur's face.
Mcpherson dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Mcpherson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Teradur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teradur wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonathan Mcpherson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcpherson misses with a takedown attempt - Teradur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Teradur counters with a quick kick to the body but Mcpherson blocks it.
Mcpherson is looking to clinch but Teradur is avoiding it.
Teradur seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Mcpherson closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mcpherson lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teradur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcpherson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jonathan Mcpherson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Mcpherson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Teradur controls Mcpherson momentarily but Mcpherson frees himself.
Mcpherson works over Teradur with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcpherson landing with the ground and pound.
Mcpherson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcpherson wants to pass the guard but Teradur is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcpherson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcpherson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teradur is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcpherson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teradur defends it nicely.
Great Teradur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Mcpherson.
Teradur looks for a takedown but Mcpherson sprawls well.#T3#
Mcpherson throws a low kick but Teradur avoids it.
Teradur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Mcpherson closes the distance and clinches.
Teradur dodges an elbow strike from Mcpherson.
#TD2#
Mcpherson has picked Teradur up - he's going for a ride! Mcpherson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mcpherson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Mcpherson decides to return to a standing position. #T4##CL2#
Mcpherson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mcpherson tightens his grip and picks Teradur up, before dumping him to the ground. Teradur manages to land in guard.
Great Teradur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcpherson tries to free his leg and advance position but Teradur is retaining full guard.
Mcpherson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Mcpherson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcpherson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Mcpherson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Cela blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mcpherson. No joy for Cela on that attempt. #TD#
Cela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Cela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cela throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Mcpherson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcpherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cela is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cela stopping the sweep attempt from Mcpherson.
Cela landing with the ground and pound.
Cela preventing the sweep. #T1#
Cela keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcpherson's head.
Cela works over Mcpherson with some ground and pound from guard.
Cela working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcpherson's head.
Cela landing with the ground and pound.
Cela throws a big elbow that misses.
Cela 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 controls Cela momentarily but Cela frees himself.
Cela trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcpherson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cela takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Cela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Cela is working Mcpherson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cela chips away with some ground and pound.
Cela wants to control from the top but Mcpherson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mcpherson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cela is aware though and is defending well.
Mcpherson wants to stand but Cela is controlling the position.
Cela distracts Mcpherson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcpherson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cela lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Mcpherson is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cela's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mcpherson is still in real trouble! Can Cela finish him?
Cela loads up on a big left hand. Mcpherson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cela looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mcpherson can't hide his disappointment, as Cela celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Illir Cela! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Mcpherson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcpherson tries for a takedown but Sondzia manages to get underhooks.
Sondzia managing to block the knees to the body from Mcpherson.
Sondzia is trying to break free.#BC2#
Mcpherson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sondzia connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Mcpherson tumbling to the canvas! Sondzia pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Mcpherson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tanguli Sondzia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Mcpherson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Londisizwe is trying to defend but Mcpherson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Londisizwe regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Londisizwe looking for a guillotine here but Mcpherson defends easily.
Mcpherson wants to pass the guard but Londisizwe is keeping the position.
Mcpherson trying to control but Londisizwe is working from the bottom.
Mcpherson works over Londisizwe with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcpherson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Londisizwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcpherson preventing the sweep.
Londisizwe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Londisizwe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcpherson passes into half guard.
Londisizwe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Londisizwe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcpherson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Londisizwe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcpherson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Londisizwe's head.#SUB#
Londisizwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Londisizwe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Londisizwe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcpherson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Londisizwe.
Londisizwe is not content to let Mcpherson control the position.
Londisizwe gets back to half guard.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Londisizwe tries to get to full guard but Mcpherson has control of the leg.
Londisizwe gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Londisizwe is looking for a triangle but Mcpherson pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Mcpherson stands up and waves to Londisizwe to follow him. #TD#
Londisizwe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mcpherson is trying to defend but Londisizwe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mcpherson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Londisizwe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Londisizwe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mcpherson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Londisizwe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Awewe Londisizwe!
During a confident post fight interview, Awewe Londisizwe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Mcpherson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Mcpherson gets control of Takyan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcpherson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Takyan trying to control but Mcpherson is working from the bottom.
Takyan forces his way into half guard.
Mcpherson controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mcpherson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mcpherson is looking for a sweep. Takyan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcpherson is controlling Takyan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mcpherson wants to improve his position but Takyan is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcpherson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Mcpherson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Takyan pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcpherson tries to hold on but Takyan postures up.
Mcpherson is desperately trying to improve his position but Takyan has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcpherson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mcpherson holds of for dear life.
Mcpherson tries to hold on but Takyan pushes him away.
Mcpherson is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Takyan throws some wild stikes that Mcpherson manages to avoid easily.
Mcpherson is squirming around, avoiding Takyan's attempts to control the action.
Mcpherson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mcpherson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcpherson tries to lock up and control but Takyan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcpherson is looking to improve his position but Takyan isn't that keen on the idea.
Takyan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcpherson is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcpherson is looking to improve his position but Takyan isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Takyan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcpherson defends it nicely.#TD#
Mcpherson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takyan wants to control the position but Mcpherson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson is pressing down on Takyan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takyan is holding on for now.
Mcpherson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB#
Mcpherson is working for a kimura here but Takyan manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mcpherson's guard.
Mcpherson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takyan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mcpherson distracts Takyan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcpherson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Mcpherson wanted to stand there but Takyan had control of the position.
Mcpherson landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Mcpherson gets to his feet - Takyan follows without any prompting. #CL#
Mcpherson instigates a clinch.
Mcpherson avoiding damage.
#T3#
Mcpherson avoiding damage.
Mcpherson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takyan up against the cage.
Mcpherson is working for takedown but Takyan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takyan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcpherson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Mcpherson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takyan uses from the top position.
Takyan trying to control but Mcpherson is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcpherson wants to stand up but Takyan is controlling him.
Jonathan Mcpherson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mcpherson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcpherson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takyan is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcpherson pulls Takyan in close to his closed guard and prevents Takyan from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Mcpherson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mcpherson fails with the takedown
and Takyan counters with a body kick that stops Mcpherson in his tracks momentarily.
Mcpherson throws a series of punches but Takyan avoids them all with ease.
Takyan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Takyan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Mcpherson moves into the clinch.
Takyan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcpherson 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.
Takyan tries for a takedown but Mcpherson manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Mcpherson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mcpherson working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Mcpherson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takyan reverses the position - he's now on top in Mcpherson's guard.
Mcpherson 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.
Takyan wants to control from the top but Mcpherson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcpherson is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Takyan looking to control.
#SUB#
Mcpherson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takyan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcpherson has Takyan in his guard.#REVB#
Mcpherson has his hands on Takyan's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Mcpherson working for a triangle but Takyan defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Mcpherson working for a triangle but Takyan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mcpherson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mcpherson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takyan escapes and throws Mcpherson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mcpherson wants to control but Takyan postures up.
Mcpherson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcpherson tries to get out of the position.
Takyan trying to control the position but Mcpherson is working away.
Mcpherson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takyan can do to turn this around?
Mcpherson sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcpherson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Mcpherson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcpherson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Mcpherson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Sparks slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcpherson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Sparks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparks lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson trying to control the position here.
Sparks trying to control but Mcpherson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcpherson is keeping the position for now.
Mcpherson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcpherson tries to get out of the position.
Sparks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#ES#
Mcpherson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Sparks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcpherson on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcpherson's guard now, I'm sure.
Mcpherson pushes Sparks off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mcpherson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparks but Sparks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Sparks tries to counter it with a takedown but Mcpherson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Sparks closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sparks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcpherson tries to stall but Sparks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcpherson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sparks.
#TD2#
Sparks lands a takedown into guard.
Mcpherson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Mcpherson keeps moving.
Mcpherson being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcpherson is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Mcpherson keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Sparks wants to pass the guard but Mcpherson is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mcpherson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sparks counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Mcpherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcpherson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Sparks counters by clinching up. #T4#
The referee calls for Sparks to work.
Sparks jumps guard but Mcpherson stands there with Sparks around his waist. Sparks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sparks stops a takedown attempt from Mcpherson.
Mcpherson tries to pull guard but Sparks won't allow it.
Sparks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcpherson avoids it.#TD#
Mcpherson successfully pulls guard.
Mcpherson working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Sparks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sparks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcpherson defends it nicely.#TD#
Mcpherson shoots in and gets a takedown into Sparks's guard.
Mcpherson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcpherson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcpherson trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks keeping full guard, as Mcpherson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mcpherson trying to move into half guard but instead Sparks has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcpherson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mcpherson is trying to control. Sparks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparks trying to hold on to Mcpherson's head to control him but Mcpherson postures up.
Sparks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Sparks is staying active underneath Mcpherson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparks wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparks striking off his back but it's not causing Mcpherson any problems.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Mcpherson from controlling successfully.
Mcpherson is looking to stand up but Sparks won't let him.
Mcpherson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Mcpherson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparks lands a two punch combo.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcpherson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcpherson wants to clinch up but Sparks keeps it at a distance.
Jonathan Mcpherson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Mcpherson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks wants to get back to full guard.
Mcpherson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Sparks works to full guard. #SUB2#
Sparks looking for subs off his back but Mcpherson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sparks is breathing heavily.#T4#
Mcpherson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcpherson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mcpherson stalling away here and it's allowed Sparks to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcpherson has gone for a leg lock! Sparks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcpherson's guard.#REVB#
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 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#
Mcpherson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparks circles away.#CL2#
Sparks closes the distance and clinches.
Sparks lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Sparks.
Mcpherson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcpherson is trying to pull guard but Sparks has him pressed against the cage.
Sparks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcpherson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Mcpherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sparks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks fails with the takedown.
Mcpherson tries to counter with a takedown but Sparks is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Sparks gets a clinch. #T1#
Mcpherson stalling the fight.
#TD#
Mcpherson manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Mcpherson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sparks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mcpherson.
Mcpherson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcpherson wants to control but Sparks postures up.
Mcpherson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mcpherson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Mcpherson stops Sparks from passing to mount.
Mcpherson struggling a bit here.
Sparks trying to control the position but Mcpherson is working away.
Sparks looks up at the clock and then as Mcpherson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sparks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sparks landing strikes.
Sparks trying to control the action but Mcpherson is working from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Mcpherson's face as Sparks controls the position.
Mcpherson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcpherson is not content to let Sparks control the position.
Sparks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mcpherson is looking to regain half guard here but Sparks keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sparks dives in and scores a takedown into Mcpherson's guard.
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcpherson 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.
Sparks wants to stand but Mcpherson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcpherson trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawson Sparks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparks 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawson Sparks! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Mcpherson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrov.
Mcpherson wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.#TD2#
Mcpherson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mcpherson wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position.
Petrov tries to roll over but Mcpherson keeps him under control.
Mcpherson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Mcpherson.
Petrov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is staying active underneath Mcpherson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcpherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Mcpherson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcpherson tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcpherson to the ground. Mcpherson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Petrov feints and as Mcpherson raises his hands in defense, Petrov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcpherson is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcpherson has wrist control.
Mcpherson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petrov postures up in Mcpherson's guard and throws a big left but Mcpherson blocks it.
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov lands a couple of elbows.
Mcpherson trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
Petrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrov works over Mcpherson with some ground and pound from guard.
Petrov stands up over Mcpherson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcpherson wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Mcpherson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Petrov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mcpherson is trying to get back to half guard.
Petrov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Petrov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mcpherson.
Petrov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mcpherson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Petrov lands some shots froms side control.
Mcpherson struggling a bit here.
Petrov lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Petrov working the ground and pound. #ROC#Mcpherson is rocked!
Petrov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mcpherson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Petrov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Petrov!
Sasha Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFC 5
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
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. #ROC#Mercer is rocked!#T1#
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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Event:
OFC 2
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcpherson throws a sloppy head kick and Crescenzo moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Mcpherson dives in and scores a takedown into Crescenzo's guard.
Crescenzo is trying to keep Mcpherson in close.
Crescenzo is wriggling around but Mcpherson manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crescenzo is trying to maintain the position but Mcpherson is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcpherson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson trying to control from half guard but Crescenzo is working away. #SUB#
Crescenzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcpherson pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Mcpherson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Crescenzo trying to control from the bottom.
Mcpherson tries to pass to full mount but Crescenzo defends it. #SUB#
Crescenzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crescenzo is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcpherson wants to control but Crescenzo is keeping him busy.
Crescenzo is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crescenzo taking some punishment here, with Mcpherson in his half guard.
Crescenzo is trying to control but can't.
Mcpherson trying to control from half guard but Crescenzo is working away.
Crescenzo is trying to maintain the position but Mcpherson is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcpherson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crescenzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcpherson is looking for the big counter here.
Crescenzo has a takedown stuffed.
Mcpherson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crescenzo defends it well.#TD2#
Mcpherson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crescenzo to the ground. Mcpherson is now in Crescenzo's guard.
Mcpherson trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Crescenzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crescenzo prevents Mcpherson from improving his position.
Crescenzo is pressing down on Mcpherson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcpherson is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Crescenzo seems content to control.
Mcpherson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Crescenzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Crescenzo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#ES2#
Mcpherson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mcpherson slaps away a takedown attempt from Crescenzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcpherson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Mcpherson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mcpherson lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crescenzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcpherson working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Mcpherson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Mcpherson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crescenzo's guard.
Crescenzo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcpherson trying to control the position from guard on top but Crescenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mcpherson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcpherson has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.
Mcpherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crescenzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crescenzo working a defensive guard here.
Jonathan Mcpherson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcpherson wants to control from the top but Crescenzo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crescenzo holds on and takes a little breather.
Crescenzo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Mcpherson cracks Crescenzo with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Mcpherson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcpherson wanted to stand there but Crescenzo had control of the position.
Mcpherson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crescenzo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mcpherson looking to improve position, pressing down on Crescenzo's thigh with his hand. Crescenzo seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Mcpherson paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Mcpherson's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Crescenzo picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Francesco Crescenzo! |
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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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