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Event:
ENIGMA Fight Night New York
Date: May 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Lokren dives in and grabs Primus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Primus pushes down on Lokren's head and hops out.
Primus is looking to counter punch.
Lokren shoots in but Primus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Primus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Lokren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lokren with a nice head shot there.
Lokren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Primus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lokren stopping the sweep attempt from Primus.
Primus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lokren throwing strikes from guard but Primus blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Lokren drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Primus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lokren has Primus in his guard.#REVR#
Primus wants to control from the top but Lokren keeps moving.
Primus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lokren throwing short punches from the bottom.
Lokren throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Primus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lokren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lokren will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Primus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lokren wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Lokren struggling a bit here.
Lokren is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Primus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Primus working away.#T2#
Lokren is looking to regain half guard here but Primus keeps moving and retains side control.
Primus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lokren regains half guard.
Lokren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Primus is working away from the top position though.
Lokren won't allow Primus to pass to mount.
Lokren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lokren keeping full guard, as Primus tries to pass.
Lokren has his hands on Primus's head, controlling the position.
Primus tries to free his leg and advance position but Lokren is retaining full guard.
Primus is working hard here to advance position.
Primus won't allow Lokren to sweep him here.
Primus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lokren swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lokren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Primus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lokren striking off his back but it's not causing Primus any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lokren throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Lokren throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Primus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lokren tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Lokren tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Lokren is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lokren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Primus uses his free foot to push down on Lokren's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lokren. #SUB#
Primus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Primus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Lokren working to try and regain half guard.
Lokren has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Primus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lokren defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Primus 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, Lokren has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lokren tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lokren is trying desperately to improve position.
Lokren flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lokren is looking to improve his position but Primus isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Primus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lokren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Primus circles away.#TD2#
Lokren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lokren showed some decent athleticism there.
Lokren prevents Primus from improving his position.
Lokren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Primus taking some punishment here, with Lokren in his half guard.
Lokren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lokren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren throws a strike but Primus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lokren is in close to Primus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lokren postures up in Primus's guard and throws a big left but Primus blocks it.
Lokren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lokren postures up in Primus's guard and throws a big left but Primus blocks it. #T1#
Primus has momentary wrist control but Lokren slips an elbow through the middle.
Lokren is in close to Primus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lokren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lokren connects with a couple of short punches.
Primus wants to sweep here but Lokren controlling him for the moment.
Primus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lokren cracks Primus with a solid left hand.
Lokren distracts Primus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lokren is in close to Primus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lokren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lokren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Primus is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lokren gets to his feet and stands over Primus, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Primus felt that one! Lokren unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Primus from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 245
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Primus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trel tries to avoid it but Primus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trel to the ground. Trel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Primus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trel avoids it really well and circles away.
Primus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Primus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Primus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Primus tries for a takedown but Trel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Trel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Primus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Trel works over Primus with some ground and pound from guard.
Trel postures up in Primus's guard and throws a big left but Primus blocks it. #SUB2#
Trel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Primus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trel has Primus in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primus stops Trel from standing up.
Trel wants to sweep but no luck.
Primus trying to control but Trel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Primus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trel taking a bit of punishment here - Primus scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Primus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Primus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Primus is trying to get an arm triangle but Trel is defending well.
Trel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Primus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Primus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##ES2#
Trel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Primus slaps away a takedown attempt from Trel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trel or perhaps it was just good defense by Primus, which made it look bad.
Primus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trel sprawls and moves away.
Trel stalks Primus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Primus's face. Primus staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trel looks winded!
Primus fails with a takedown attempt.
Trel tries to clinch but Primus moves away #TD#
and Primus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trel!
Trel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Primus wants to get back to full guard.
Primus trying to control here.
#SUB#
Primus actively working from the bottom here.
Primus gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Primus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Primus is tightening it up a little... Trel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Trel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Trel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Primus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Markus Primus!
Markus Primus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Conquest XIX
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Primus. No joy for Forte on that attempt.
No luck for Forte with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Primus gets a double leg takedown into Forte's guard.
Primus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Forte working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primus lands a couple of digs.
Primus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Primus lands a couple of digs.
Forte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Primus on the ground.#T1#
Primus controlling from the top position.
Primus works over Forte with some ground and pound from guard.
Primus trying to move into half guard but instead Forte has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We've been hearing that Forte has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Primus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Primus is tightening it up a little... Forte has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Forte reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Forte taps out! Nice BJJ there by Primus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Markus Primus!
An out of breath Markus Primus 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:
BT1
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Primus instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Primus is trying to trip Kerr. He has hold of a leg but Kerr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Primus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kerr working a defensive guard here.
Primus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerr is retaining full guard.
Kerr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Primus wants to stand but Kerr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Primus looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Kerr continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Primus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Primus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kerr.
Kerr attempts a counter takedown but Primus avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Primus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kerr is trying to defend but Primus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kerr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Primus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kerr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kerr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kerr! #REVR#
Primus is trying to control Kerr's posture but Kerr avoids it. #T2#
The strikes coming from Kerr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Primus keeps working.
Kerr really is a fat lump.
Primus is looking for a sweep.
Primus throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Primus is looking to regain half guard here but Kerr keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Primus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Primus can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerr is trying to get an arm triangle but Primus is defending well.
Kerr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kerr working away.
Primus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Primus is not content to let Kerr control the position.
Kerr working away.
Primus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Primus keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Primus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Markus Primus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kerr gets tackled into the cage by Primus. Primus maintains the clinch.
Kerr tries to pull guard but Primus holds him up against the cage and eventually Kerr drops back down to his feet.
Primus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kerr up against the cage.
Kerr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Primus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kerr can't fight it off and eventually Primus manages to take the fight to the floor. Kerr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kerr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1##BC2#
Primus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Primus as he avoids it easily.
Kerr tries to clinch but Primus is having none of it.
And Primus responds with a good body kick, but Kerr manages to step out the way in time.
Kerr is looking to clinch but Primus is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Primus shoots in and gets a takedown into Kerr's guard.
Primus throws a strike but Kerr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Primus keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Primus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kerr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB#
Kerr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kerr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kerr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kerr trying to control but Primus is working from the bottom.
Kerr is pushing down on Primus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Primus is fighting to maintain full guard but Kerr has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB#
Kerr is working for a kimura but Primus is defending it quite comfortably.
Kerr wants to stand but Primus has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Primus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kerr is thwarting Primus's attempts to control the position.
Kerr drops an elbow to the side of Primus's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kerr thows a huge punch but Primus dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Primus is looking for a sweep. Kerr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerr sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kerr is looking to clinch but Primus is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Primus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kerr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kerr is looking to get back to his feet here but Primus is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kerr's back.
Primus is not going to allow Kerr to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Primus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Kerr will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kerr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Primus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kerr throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kerr gets tackled into the cage by Primus. Primus maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Primus pulls guard.
Kerr 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.
Kerr stopping the sweep attempt from Primus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Primus looking for a guillotine here but Kerr defends easily.
Primus wants to improve his position but instead Kerr has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Kerr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Primus keeps working.
Kerr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Primus wants to get back to full guard but Kerr has passed into side control.
Primus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kerr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kerr wants to stand but Primus is controlling his arm.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kerr advances to mount.
Primus is trying to stand.
Primus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kerr trying to control but Primus is having none of it.
Kerr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Primus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kerr. #SUB#
Kerr has control of Primus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Primus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3##SUB#
Kerr wants to finish this one by submission but Primus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kerr.
Kerr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Primus is looking to escape.
Primus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Primus is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Kerr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Primus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Primus is looking to improve his position but Kerr isn't that keen on the idea.
Primus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kerr trying to control but Primus is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Primus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kerr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mark Kerr!
A victorious Mark Kerr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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