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Event:
WCF WNF 51: Rader vs Riker
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Agripa shoots in for a takedown but Somchai shows good takedown defense.
Somchai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Agripa takes a step back to recover.
Agripa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Agripa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Agripa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Somchai as he jumps to the side.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Agripa.
Agripa fails with the takedown.
Somchai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai connects with a single shot there.
Somchai connects with a leg kick. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Somchai.
Somchai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Somchai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Somchai lands with a straight right. Agripa didn't see that one coming.
Agripa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Agripa is rocked!
Somchai sizes up Agripa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Agripa is still on wobbly legs! Can Somchai finish him?
Agripa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Somchai.
Agripa seems to have recovered his senses.
Agripa fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agripa shoots in and drives through. Somchai sprawls well.
Agripa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSomchai.
Somchai throws a series of strikes that have Agripa backpedaling.
#T2#
Somchai lands with a nice body kick.
Somchai with the inside leg kick.
Somchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somchai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Somchai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Agripa goes for a double leg but Somchai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Somchai continues to drive forward.
Nice body kick there by Somchai.
Agripa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Somchai is fending him off so far but Agripa persists. Nope, Somchai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chakree Somchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somchai lands with a straight right. Agripa didn't see that one coming.
Somchai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Somchai delivers a nice body kick.
Agripa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Somchai throws a front kick that sends Agripa stumbling back into the cage.
Agripa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Somchai sprawls well. Somchai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Agripa gets slowly back to his feet.
Somchai is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters circling a little - Somchai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Agripa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Somchai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Somchai.
Agripa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4#
Somchai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Agripa.
A combination from Somchai does no damage.
Agripa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Somchai defends it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Somchai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Somchai throws a series of punches but Agripa moves out of range.
Agripa with the counter takedown but Somchai avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somchai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Agripa.
Agripa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice sprawl there from Somchai as Agripa shoots in.
Somchai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Somchai punishes Agripa's body with a nice straight punch.
Somchai throws a nice head kick!
Agripa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Somchai as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chakree Somchai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Agripa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Somchai avoids it really well and circles away.
Somchai lands a head kick. Agripa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Somchai - that will leave a mark!
Agripa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Somchai is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Agripa.
Somchai lands with a straight right. Agripa didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agripa shoots for a takedown but Somchai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Somchai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Somchai. That snapped Agripa's head back.
#CL#
Somchai moves into the clinch.#T1#
Agripa tries to pull guard but Somchai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Agripa.#BC#
Somchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chakree Somchai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somchai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Somchai falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Agripa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Somchai!
Agripa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Somchai tries to buck Agripa off but Agripa is having none of it.
Somchai is trying to buck Agripa off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somchai keeps Agripa under control for a moment.#T2#
Somchai is looking to regain half guard here but Agripa keeps moving and retains side control.
Somchai is not content to let Agripa control the position. #SUB2#
Agripa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Somchai is looking to reverse the position.
Somchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agripa can do to turn this around?
Somchai is letting Agripa control him for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Agripa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Somchai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Agripa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Somchai tries to buck Agripa off but Agripa is having none of it.
Somchai is working hard here to advance position.
Somchai is not content to let Agripa control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Somchai is trying to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Somchai tries to improve position but can't.
Agripa takes a little break here. Somchai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Somchai throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Agripa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Somchai wants to stand and escape but Agripa is having none of it.
Somchai 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.
Somchai pulls Agripa in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somchai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Agripa is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chakree Somchai dominated that second round.
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#
Somchai lands an overhand right.
Agripa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Agripa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick and Agripa moves out of range easily.
And Agripa tries to counter it with a takedown but Somchai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Somchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Agripa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agripa shoots in for a takedown but Somchai shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Somchai gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Somchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Somchai.#T1#
Agripa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Agripa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Agripa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Agripa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Somchai sprawls well. Somchai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Agripa gets slowly back to his feet.
Somchai connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Somchai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Somchai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Somchai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Agripa if he has to take too many more of those.
Chakree Somchai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Agripa dives in for a single leg takedown but Somchai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Agripa.
Agripa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chakree Somchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somchai misses with the combination.
Agripa feints the counter takedown.
Somchai scores with a hook to the body. Agripa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Somchai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Somchai tries to clinch but Agripa moves out of range.
Somchai lands with a nice body kick.
Somchai lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Agripa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Somchai, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Somchai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agripa or not.
Agripa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Somchai walks away with a smile on his face. Agripa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Somchai takes the fight into the clinch.
Agripa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Somchai.
Agripa tries to pull guard but Somchai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Agripa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Somchai to keep the fight standing.
Agripa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Somchai smiles and moves away.
Somchai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Somchai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Agripa avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Somchai scores with a push kick.
Agripa avoids the head kick by Somchai.
Agripa ducks right into an uppercut from Somchai.
Nice body kick there by Somchai.
Agripa tries for a takedown but Somchai circles away easily
and Somchai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somchai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Agripa fails with the takedown
and Somchai counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chakree Somchai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Somchai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chakree Somchai!
A very excited looking Chakree Somchai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 32: Gracie vs Levesque
Date: Dec 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Agripa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stefano avoids it really well and circles away.
Stefano lands with a good body shot.
Axel Stefano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agripa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice combination there by Stefano.
Stefano connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefano lands with an uppercut that bounces Agripa off the cage and back into range.
Stefano throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Agripa counters with a shoot takedown. Stefano fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agripa is pushing down on Stefano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stefano is fighting to maintain full guard but Agripa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Agripa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stefano felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Agripa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agripa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stefano is trying to stand back up but Agripa is controlling him
Stefano is refusing to be controlled, as Agripa sits in half guard.
Agripa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Agripa is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Agripa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stefano is trying to stand up here but Agripa is controlling him well.
Agripa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Stefano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Agripa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefano.
Agripa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Agripa has his takedown stuffed
and Stefano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Agripa slips a jab and a cross from Stefano.
Agripa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefano.
Agripa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stefano lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Stefano. #T4#
Stefano loads up on a big right hand but Agripa slips the punch.
Axel Stefano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefano lands with a shot to the body.
Stefano misses with a series of wild punches.
Stefano digs a good hook to Agripa's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefano lands with a shot to the body.
Stefano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Agripa tries for a takedown but Stefano circles away easily
and Stefano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Agripa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agripa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Stefano dominated that round.
That's time! Agripa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A slow jab from Stefano misses its intended target.
Agripa tries to counter with a takedown but Stefano is quick to defend against it.
Stefano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Agripa doesn't seem bothered though.
Axel Stefano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefano cracks Agripa with a good jab.
Stefano lands an overhand right.
Stefano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Agripa misses with a takedown attempt
and Stefano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Agripa fails with the takedown
and Stefano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stefano jabs Agripa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stefano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Agripa rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agripa tries for a takedown but Stefano circles away easily
letting Stefano counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Agripa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agripa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stefano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Agripa misses with a takedown attempt
and Stefano counters with a left and a right that stings Agripa.
Stefano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefano cracks Agripa with a good jab.
A jab from Stefano finds it's way through Agripa's defenses.
Stefano works Agripa's body with a nice hook.
Stefano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Agripa doesn't seem bothered though.
Agripa has his takedown stuffed
and Stefano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Agripa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stefano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agripa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Agripa.#T2#
Agripa has his takedown stuffed
and Stefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stefano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Agripa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stefano lands with a straight right. Agripa didn't see that one coming.
Agripa tries to move into range but Stefano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Stefano.
Agripa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Agripa shoots for a takedown but Stefano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab lands there for Stefano.
Agripa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stefano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Agripa misses with a takedown attempt - Stefano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stefano tests Agripa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stefano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Agripa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Agripa walks into a stiff left hand from Stefano.
Agripa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stefano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefano lunges at Agripa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Agripa's hand. #T4#
Stefano cracks a nice hook into Agripa's ribs.
Stefano lands a slapping body shot.
Stefano lands a jab to Agripa's midsection.
Stefano loads up on a big right hand but Agripa slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefano lands a jab to Agripa's midsection.
Stefano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Agripa closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Stefano to counter with a crisp jab.
Agripa misses with a takedown attempt - Stefano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stefano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Agripa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Stefano 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Agripa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stefano punishes Agripa's body with a nice straight punch.
Agripa misses with a takedown
and Stefano counters with a nice uppercut.
Stefano takes a swing at Agripa's ribcage but misses.
Stefano jabs Agripa right on the nose. Agripa blinks but takes it well.
Agripa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stefano throws out a loose jab but Agripa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agripa tries to counter with a takedown but Stefano is quick to defend against it.
Stefano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agripa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefano works over Agripa's head and body with a nice combination.
Agripa slips under a jab from Stefano.
Stefano sizes up Agripa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Agripa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefano.#T1#
Agripa fails with the takedown
and Agripa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stefano looks to land a combination but Agripa avoids it well.
Agripa tries to counter with a takedown but Stefano is quick to defend against it.
Agripa walks into a jab.
Stefano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agripa momentarily.
Nice body punch from Stefano.
Stefano throws a shot to the body.
Agripa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stefano counters with a three punch combo that has Agripa backing up. Agripa nods at Stefano to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Agripa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agripa misses with a takedown attempt
and Stefano counters with a nice uppercut.
Stefano digs a good body shot into Agripa's ribs.
Stefano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stefano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Agripa doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Stefano finds it's way through Agripa's defenses.
Stefano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stefano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agripa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stefano swivels and escapes.
Stefano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stefano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Agripa tries to move into range but Stefano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stefano scores with a hook to the body. Agripa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Stefano.#T3#
Agripa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stefano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agripa.
Agripa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stefano missing with a left hand there. Agripa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agripa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Stefano.
Agripa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stefano tries to avoid it but Agripa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stefano to the ground. Stefano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stefano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Agripa moves forwards but Stefano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Agripa drops his hands momentarily and Stefano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stefano jabs Agripa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Agripa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stefano but Stefano pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Stefano connects with a single shot there.
Stefano connects with a body shot.
Agripa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stefano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agripa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stefano lands a body shot.
Stefano looks to throw the jab but Agripa is out of range.
Stefano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Agripa. Agripa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Agripa closes the distance but Stefano moves to the side
enabling Stefano to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Stefano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stefano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Stefano!
After the fight, Axel Stefano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcos Agripa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Agripa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Agripa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nucombe.
Nucombe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Agripa is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Agripa jumps into guard, dragging Nucombe to the mat.
Agripa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nucombe controls the pace.
Agripa trying to keep a closed guard but Nucombe is proving a slippery customer.
Agripa controlling Nucombe's posture. #T1##SUB#
Agripa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nucombe is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Agripa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nucombe passes into half guard.
Agripa is looking for a sweep. Nucombe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Agripa actively working from the bottom here.
Nucombe moves into full mount! Agripa won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Agripa (0) vs (3) Nucombe
Nucombe is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T2#
Nucombe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Agripa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Agripa (0) vs (6) Nucombe
Agripa is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nucombe controlling well, preventing Agripa from escaping the position.
Agripa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nucombe.
#T3#
Nucombe avoiding Agripa 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Agripa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Agripa is working hard here to advance position.
Agripa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Agripa is in bad spot here.
Nucombe wants to control but Agripa is keeping busy.
Nucombe biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Agripa trying to control but not successfully.
Nucombe doesn't have the hooks in and Agripa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Agripa (2) vs (6) Nucombe
Agripa wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
Agripa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Agripa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nucombe's guard.
Well, if Agripa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Agripa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nucombe defends it well.
Nucombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Agripa is stalling in the full guard.
Agripa wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
Agripa controlling from the top position.
Agripa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Agripa trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Nucombe pulls Agripa in close to prevent any damage.
Agripa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Agripa postures up.
Agripa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Agripa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nucombe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Agripa has Nucombe in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Agripa (2) vs (8) Nucombe#T8#
Nucombe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Agripa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nucombe stacks Agripa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nucombe! Score +3 for passing guard: Agripa (2) vs (11) Nucombe#T9#
Nucombe happy to just control the position for now.
Agripa trying his best to control but Nucombe has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Agripa (2) vs (13) Nucombe
We've been informed that Nucombe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe controlling his opponent. #T10#
Agripa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nucombe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Agripa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Agripa (2) vs (16) Nucombe
Nucombe tries to get the hooks in deep but Agripa pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nucombe controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agripa is trying to break free.
Agripa wants to control his opponent's hands but Nucombe gets his hands free. #T11#
Nucombe 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.
Agripa trying to control but not successfully.
Nucombe is trying to stick to Agripa's back but Agripa is turning into Nucombe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nucombe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Agripa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Agripa (4) vs (16) Nucombe
Agripa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Agripa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nucombe for as long as he can get away with.
Agripa'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.#T12#
Nucombe trying to keep a closed guard but Agripa is proving a slippery customer.
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Agripa from controlling successfully.
Agripa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Agripa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Agripa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Agripa trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Agripa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nucombe trying to keep a closed guard but Agripa is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Agripa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Agripa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Agripa continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 16 to 4.
Neil Nucombe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcos Agripa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Keenwah Granes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Granes has his takedown stuffed#TD#
so Agripa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Agripa (2) vs (0) Granes
Agripa tries to free his leg and advance position but Granes is retaining full guard.
Agripa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Granes looking for a sweep. Not yet Granes, not yet.
Agripa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Granes's guard.
Agripa trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Agripa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Granes looking for submissions off his back.
Agripa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Agripa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Granes for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granes is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Agripa seems to be looking for submissions.
Agripa is taking a breather. Granes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Agripa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Granes is just riding it out for now. Agripa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Agripa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Agripa is taking a breather. Granes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Agripa is thwarting Granes's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Agripa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Granes sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Agripa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Granes defends it well.
Agripa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Granes tries to get to full guard but Agripa has control of the leg. #T4#
Agripa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Agripa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Agripa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Agripa (5) vs (0) Granes
Agripa content just to control the position here. #T5#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Agripa.
Agripa continues to stall.
Granes regains half guard.
Agripa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Granes is looking to improve his position.
Agripa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Agripa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Granes trying to hold on to Agripa's head to control him but Agripa postures up.
Agripa not doing much here.
#T7##SUB#
Agripa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Granes defends it well.
Agripa controlling the action here.#T8#
Granes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Agripa is trying to work for a kimura but Granes is defending well.
#SUB#
Agripa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Granes defends it well.
Agripa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Granes trying to control here.
#SUB#
Agripa 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.
Agripa trying to control the pace. #T10##SUB#
Agripa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Granes sees it coming and defends easily.
Agripa is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Granes is looking for a sweep. Agripa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Granes makes his way to full guard, as Agripa worked for a kimura.
Agripa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Agripa continues to hold on tight.
Agripa preventing the sweep.
Agripa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Agripa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Granes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Granes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Agripa stacks Granes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Agripa! Score +3 for passing guard: Agripa (8) vs (0) Granes
Granes looks winded!
Agripa controls the position. #T13#
Granes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Agripa's best efforts.#T14#
Agripa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Granes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agripa wants to pass the guard but Granes is keeping the position.
Agripa controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agripa takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Marcos Agripa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Keenwah Granes had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agripa tries to clinch up#TD#
and Yonic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Agripa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yonic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yonic's back!
Will Agripa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Agripa controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic staying busy and making it hard for Agripa to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agripa keeps control of the position as Yonic tries to break free.
#T1##SUB2#
Agripa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Yonic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Yonic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yonic is working hard here to advance position.
Agripa wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Yonic tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Yonic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Agripa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Agripa keeps control of the position as Yonic tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Yonic showing good submission defense here.
Yonic is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Yonic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Agripa's arms. #T3##SUB2#
Agripa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yonic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yonic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yonic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yonic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Agripa wants to free his trapped foot but Yonic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Agripa is working for a kimura but Yonic is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Agripa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yonic is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Agripa is trying to work for a kimura but Yonic is defending well.
#SUB2#
Agripa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Agripa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Yonic with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Yonic scores with a takedown into Agripa's guard.#SUB2#
Agripa is looking for a triangle but Yonic pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Agripa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yonic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Agripa working for a triangle but Yonic defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Agripa has his foot on Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Yonic wants to control from the top but Agripa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Agripa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yonic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Agripa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Agripa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yonic is aware though and is defending well.
Agripa keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic stands and throws Agripa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Agripa can't do much from the bottom here.
Agripa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yonic off and has taken his back!
Agripa wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Yonic breaks Agripa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Yonic controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Agripa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Yonic advances position into side control!
Yonic lands some shots froms side control.
Yonic landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Agripa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yonic trying to control the action but Agripa is working from the bottom. #T4#
Yonic cracks Agripa with a big elbow.
Yonic working away.
Island Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Agripa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yonic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Agripa is not content to let Yonic control the position.
Yonic scoring with punches from side control.
Yonic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Agripa to see if he's OK.
Agripa struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Island Yonic dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Yonic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Agripa manages to get back to half guard.
Yonic lands strikes from half guard.
Yonic winds up and cracks Agripa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Yonic.
Agripa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Agripa is trying to maintain the position but Yonic is very close to passing his half guard.
Yonic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Agripa actively working from the bottom here.
Yonic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Agripa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Agripa is rocked!#T1#
Yonic is trying to control. Agripa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yonic is looking to advance position but Agripa won't allow it.
Agripa is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Agripa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Agripa looking for submissions off his back.
Yonic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Agripa is trying to get back to full guard.
Yonic wants to control but Agripa is keeping him busy.
Yonic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Agripa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Agripa is trying to maintain the position but Yonic is very close to passing his half guard.
Yonic lands strikes from half guard.
Agripa has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yonic connects with a nice short shot to Agripa's temple.
Agripa wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
Yonic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yonic 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.#T3#
Yonic is trying to control. Agripa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Agripa is trying to control but can't.
Yonic is trying to control. Agripa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Agripa tries to get to full guard but Yonic has control of the leg.
Agripa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Yonic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Agripa is just riding it out for now. Yonic eventually gives up the hold.
Yonic is nestled in close to Agripa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
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.
Yonic is trying to control the action in half guard but Agripa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yonic connects with a nice short shot to Agripa's temple.
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yonic wants to control but Agripa is keeping him busy.
Yonic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Agripa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ground and pound from Yonic.
Agripa is still in real trouble! Can Yonic finish him?
Agripa taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Agripa seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Agripa is hurt! He's hurt bad - Yonic fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Agripa from any more punishment! Congratulations to Yonic! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Yonic! |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner throws a body punch but Agripa moves out of range.
Agripa feints the counter takedown.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agripa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turner is looking to slow Agripa down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Turner is predictable there #TD2#
and Agripa counters with a takedown into side control.
Agripa throws a strike aimed at the side of Turner's head but Turner avoids it well.
Agripa throws an elbow but Turner slips to the side and avoids it well.
Agripa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agripa misses with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Agripa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Agripa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Turner dodges the ground and pound from Agripa.
Agripa misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Agripa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Agripa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Turner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Agripa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Agripa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Agripa tries to score with some ground and pound. Turner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Turner tries to escape but Agripa is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agripa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Agripa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Agripa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Agripa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Agripa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Turner is breathing heavily.
Agripa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Turner parries the strikes from Agripa easily there. Agripa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Turner to escape.
Turner defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Agripa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Agripa throws an elbow but Turner slips to the side and avoids it well.
Agripa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Turner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Agripa throws a strike aimed at the side of Turner's head but Turner avoids it well.
Agripa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Agripa tries to score with some ground and pound. Turner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Agripa lands a few punches from side control.
Turner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Agripa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Agripa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turner is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Agripa crashes against the mat.
Agripa throws an elbow but Turner slips to the side and avoids it well.
Agripa misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Turner parries the strikes from Agripa easily there. Agripa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Turner to escape.
Agripa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Agripa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Agripa throws an elbow but Turner slips to the side and avoids it well.
Agripa grinds an elbow into Turner's temple.
Turner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Agripa.
Agripa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Turner defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Agripa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Agripa throws a strike aimed at the side of Turner's head but Turner avoids it well.
Agripa scores with punches from side control.
Agripa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Agripa throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Agripa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Turner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Agripa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Agripa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Agripa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Agripa cracks Turner with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agripa throws a strike aimed at the side of Turner's head but Turner avoids it well.
Agripa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Agripa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Agripa misses with the ground and pound.
Agripa throws a strike aimed at the side of Turner's head but Turner avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Agripa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Agripa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Agripa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Agripa on the ground.
Agripa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Agripa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Agripa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turner misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Agripa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Agripa throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Agripa.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Agripa.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Agripa.
Agripa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Agripa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Agripa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Agripa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Agripa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agripa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marcos Agripa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Agripa thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Turner taking some punishment here, with Agripa in his half guard.
Agripa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Agripa.
Agripa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Agripa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Agripa thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Agripa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Agripa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Agripa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Agripa throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Agripa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Agripa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Agripa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Agripa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Agripa.
Agripa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Agripa throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Agripa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Agripa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Turner is looking to improve his position.
Agripa thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Agripa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Agripa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Agripa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Agripa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Agripa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Agripa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Agripa lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agripa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head. #T3#
Agripa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Agripa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Agripa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Agripa throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Agripa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Agripa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Agripa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Agripa.
Agripa thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Turner taking some punishment here, with Agripa in his half guard.
Agripa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Agripa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Agripa prevents Turner from improving his position.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Agripa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Agripa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Agripa.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Agripa.
Agripa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Agripa throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Agripa throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Agripa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Agripa.
Agripa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Agripa thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Agripa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Agripa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turner thows a leg kick but Agripa checks it #TD2#
so Agripa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Agripa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Agripa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Agripa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Agripa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Agripa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Agripa arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Turner's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcos Agripa!
A very excited looking Marcos Agripa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Junior Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck that bitch'. |
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Gladius Island Endgame 2020
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Olsen tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Agripa enables Olsen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Agripa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Agripa has an active guard here but Olsen has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Olsen is working for a kimura but Agripa is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Olsen trying to pass the guard but Agripa defending well.
Agripa is trying to get back to full guard.
Olsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Agripa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Agripa actively working from the bottom here.
Olsen wants to take a breather but Agripa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Olsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Olsen is looking to take a break and control but Agripa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Olsen is trying to work for a kimura but Agripa is defending well.
Agripa is trying to control but Olsen passes into side control!
Agripa struggling a bit here.
Agripa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olsen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gladius Elite Facilities. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Agripa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Agripa tries to hold on but Olsen postures up.
Agripa has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
Agripa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Olsen's arms. #SUB2#
Olsen has the hooks in. Agripa is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Olsen passes his arm under Agripa's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Agripa taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johan Olsen!
Johan Olsen is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Johan Olsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
G | 43
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Agripa.
Agripa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayhem lands a nice shot that snaps Agripa's head back.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Agripa walks into a jab.
Agripa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayhem circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Agripa. 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.
Agripa tries for a takedown but Mayhem circles away easily
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
Mayhem cracks Agripa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marshal Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Agripa darts in looking for a takedown but Mayhem gets double underhooks and turns Agripa into the cage.
Agripa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mayhem defends it nicely.
Mayhem throws a one two combo.
#T2#
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Agripa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mayhem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agripa tries for a takedown but Mayhem circles away easily
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Mayhem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayhem cracks Agripa with a good jab.
Agripa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Agripa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mayhem is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Agripa takes one to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Mayhem. No joy for Agripa on that attempt.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Agripa dives in and grabs Mayhem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mayhem pushes down on Agripa's head and hops out.
It seemed like Mayhem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayhem throws a shot from downtown. Agripa moves away and avoids it.
Agripa fails with the takedown
and Mayhem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marcos Agripa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agripa shoots and misses
and Mayhem counters with a nice uppercut.
Agripa slips under a jab from Mayhem.#T4#
Agripa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayhem sprawls well. Mayhem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Agripa gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayhem throws out a counter right but Agripa avoids it with no problem.
Agripa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Agripa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agripa has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mayhem to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Mayhem dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mayhem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Agripa.
Mayhem is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mayhem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agripa tries to counter with a takedown but Mayhem is quick to defend against it.
Agripa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Agripa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Agripa. 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.
Agripa misses with a takedown
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Agripa has his takedown stuffed
and Mayhem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayhem lands with a right hand.
Mayhem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayhem wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayhem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Agripa shoots and misses
and Agripa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayhem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Agripa misses with a takedown attempt
and Mayhem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Agripa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Agripa misses with a takedown
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agripa tries for a takedown but Mayhem circles away easily
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agripa misses with a takedown
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Agripa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agripa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agripa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Agripa is rocked!
Agripa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mayhem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agripa thinking.
Mayhem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Agripa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agripa has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mayhem to counter with a crisp jab.
Agripa walks into a stiff left hand from Mayhem.
Agripa fails with the takedown
and Mayhem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem tries to bum rush Agripa with a series of wild strikes but Agripa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Mayhem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
The fighters circling - Mayhem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Agripa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agripa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mayhem counters with a left and a right that stings Agripa.
Agripa has his takedown stuffed
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem catches Agripa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Agripa shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayhem tries to sprawl out of it but Agripa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayhem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Agripa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Agripa tries for a takedown but Mayhem circles away easily
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Agripa tries for a takedown but Mayhem circles away easily
enabling Mayhem to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Agripa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Agripa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Agripa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Agripa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Agripa tries for a takedown but Mayhem circles away easily
and Agripa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agripa seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice takedown defense from Mayhem. No joy for Agripa on that attempt.
Mayhem might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but Agripa is out of range.
Agripa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a hook. Agripa ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Mayhem does it's job there.#T3#
Agripa has his takedown stuffed
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agripa with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Mayhem counters with a crisp right hand that drops Agripa! Mayhem lets Agripa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Agripa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayhem counters with a left to the body.
Mayhem drops Agripa with a big left hand! Agripa is injured, injured bad! Mayhem jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshal Mayhem!
Marshal Mayhem is the new lightweight champion!
Marshal Mayhem tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
G | 41
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt - Agripa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olsen moves in looking to clinch but Agripa pushes him off.
Agripa tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Olsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Agripa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Olsen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Agripa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Olsen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Agripa pulls down on the head and he's put Olsen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcos Agripa!
Marcos Agripa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
G | TBA
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggum. Agripa does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Wiggum closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wiggum obliges.
Wiggum missing with knees to the body.
Wiggum throws an elbow that misses.
Wiggum lands an elbow just above Agripa 's eye. #TD#
Agripa jumps guard.
Wiggum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wiggum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Wiggum is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Agripa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wiggum is looking to defend but Agripa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wiggum! Agripa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wiggum taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcos Agripa!
Marcos Agripa retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Marcos Agripa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
G | 33
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marui tries to bum rush Agripa with a series of wild strikes but Agripa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marui throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Agripa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marui won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Agripa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Marui looks calm but he's in trouble here. Agripa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Marui is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Agripa lets go of the hold and Marui can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Agripa!
Marcos Agripa retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Marcos Agripa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
G | 29
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agripa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moons throws out the jab.
Moons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moons displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moons leaves Agripa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Agripa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moons looks to land a combination but Agripa avoids it well.
Moons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moons throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Agripa counters with a single leg into guard. Moons didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moons can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Agripa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Agripa tries to free his leg and advance position but Moons is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Agripa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Agripa seems to have locked his on tight now - Moons screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Agripa, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marcos Agripa!
Marcos Agripa retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Marcos Agripa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
G | 26: TBA
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Agripa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Agripa 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. Wiggum tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Agripa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Agripa!
Marcos Agripa retains his lightweight title!
Marcos Agripa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
G | 21: Camara x Torres
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Agripa has his takedown stuffed
letting Marui counter with a right hand.
Agripa fails with the takedown
and Marui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Agripa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Agripa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Marui is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Agripa!
Marcos Agripa retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Marcos Agripa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
G | 14: Chukwu x Vladez
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agripa shoots for a takedown but Kasai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Kasai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasai.
Agripa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasai.
Agripa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Agripa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Agripa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kasai lands with a nice combination. Agripa backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai scores with a jab. Agripa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Agripa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A clash of legs there as Kasai blocks the low kick.
Kasai is looking for a counter combo.
Agripa looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
Kasai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kasai moves out of range as Agripa strikes.
Kasai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Agripa circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasai lands with a shot to the body.
Kasai feints a jab promting Agripa to slip. Kasai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Agripa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Agripa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasai.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Agripa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kasai won't be happy with that. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasai tries to bench press Agripa off him but Agripa keeps the position.
Kasai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Agripa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Agripa is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kasai is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Agripa!
Marcos Agripa is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
G | 8: Camara x Nosferatu
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agripa ducks right into an uppercut from Marui.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Agripa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marui lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - Marui coming out on top.#KD#
Marui lands a left and a right that send Agripa crashing to the mat, dazed. Marui thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Agripa is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marui throws a body punch but Agripa moves out of range.
Agripa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marui throws a series of punches but Agripa avoids them all with ease.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Agripa is just out of range.
Marui looks to land a combination but Agripa avoids it well.
Marui looks to land a left hand but Agripa moved out of range nicely.
Agripa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Agripa throws the left hand but Marui avoids the punch easily.
Marui throws a big counter combination but Agripa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Agripa loads up on a big right hand but Marui slips the punch.#T1#
Marui lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD2#
Agripa gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Agripa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Marui is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Agripa!
Marcos Agripa is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
Gladius Fight Night 4
Date: May 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Agripa throws a body shot but no joy.
Winnfield shapes to counter with a head kick.
Winnfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Agripa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agripa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Agripa avoids a kick to the body.
Winnfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winnfield motions for Agripa to come forward. Winnfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Agripa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winnfield throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Agripa counters with a shoot takedown. Winnfield fights it but they end up in guard.
Winnfield wants to get back to his feet but Agripa passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Winnfield wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winnfield is in trouble now - Agripa has advanced to mount!
Agripa content just to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Agripa looking for a guillotine from mount but Winnfield is having none of it. #SUB#
Agripa is working for a guillotine from mount but Winnfield frees his head quite easily.
Winnfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Agripa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Agripa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Winnfield manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Winnfield is letting Agripa control him for a moment.
Winnfield tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2##SUB#
Agripa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Winnfield is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Winnfield is trying to defend against the choke here but Agripa has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Agripa Tightens the hold and Winnfield taps out furiously! Agripa displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos Agripa!
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Event:
Gladius | 5: Camara vs Krueger
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agripa ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agripa moves away.
Agripa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Agripa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Agripa throws a head kick that misses.
Man is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man lands with a cross.
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agripa.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agripa.
A little feinted left hand from Agripa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Agripa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man jabs Agripa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agripa counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agripa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Agripa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agripa trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Agripa taking a breather here.
Agripa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Agripa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Agripa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Agripa tries for a kimura but Man is defending well.
Man seems a little lost for a moment, as Agripa dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agripa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Man is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Agripa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Agripa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Agripa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Agripa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Agripa controlling from side mount.
Agripa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Man wants to get back to his feet.
Agripa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Agripa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Agripa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Man pushes Agripa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Agripa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Agripa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Agripa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Agripa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man, who protects the arm well.
Man is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agripa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Agripa tries to move to mount but Man blocks the move with his legs.
Agripa controls the position.
Agripa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Agripa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Agripa has hold of Man's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Man seems comfortable defending it but Agripa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Man is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Man is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Agripa couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Agripa! |
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Event:
Gladius | 3: Opress vs Still
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Agripa.
Agripa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Agripa misses with a body shot
and Parker counters with a one-two to the body.
Parker lands a two punch combo.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Agripa drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agripa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Agripa stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.#T1#
Agripa 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.
Agripa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Agripa controlling from the top position.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Agripa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Agripa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker won't allow Agripa to pass to mount.
Parker is looking to control Agripa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parker avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Agripa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Parker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Agripa!
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