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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 3
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Favlenishvili moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Favlenishvili takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Bukhuti Favlenishvili has been cut.
Favlenishvili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mercer's waist but Mercer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Favlenishvili off to one side.
Mercer throws a big counter combination but Favlenishvili scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mercer misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Favlenishvili fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mercer to the ground. Favlenishvili is now in Mercer's guard.
Favlenishvili passes Mercer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mercer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Favlenishvili on the ground.
Mercer is looking to escape.#SU2#
Favlenishvili decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mercer.
Favlenishvili looks winded!
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Mercer's head coaches at Oceanian Knuckle Up Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Favlenishvili lands but Mercer takes it in his stride.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Favlenishvili avoids the head kick by Mercer.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Mercer throws a head kick but Favlenishvili moves out of range.
#TD2#
Favlenishvili throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mercer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Favlenishvili is in Mercer's guard.#SU2#
Favlenishvili decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mercer scores with a head kick. Favlenishvili tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#Favlenishvili is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer throws a right hand that Favlenishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Favlenishvili also avoids with ease.
Favlenishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Favlenishvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
Mercer throws a low kick, looking for Favlenishvili's leg but Favlenishvili calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Mercer feints with a jab and clips Favlenishvili right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Favlenishvili is sent crashing into the canvas and Mercer leaps in for the kill! Favlenishvili tries to get to his feet but Mercer is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Favlenishvili is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dane Mercer! |
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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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