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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Agripa (ranked 540 p4p, 969 weight class) and Axel Stefano (ranked 65 p4p, 119 weight class). Agripa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Topo La Maskara, MC Fioti - Panda Pon. Axel Stefano acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Agripa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axel Stefano!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Agripa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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