Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RH60
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Ripa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Bennett moves out of range as Ripa strikes.
Bennett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ripa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bennett scrambles back to his feet.
Ripa looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
It looked like Bennett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ripa! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Bennett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ripa doesn't seem phased though.
Ripa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennett throws a hook but Ripa avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripa lands a nice hook to Bennett's body. Bennett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ripa takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Django Ripa has been cut.
Jab, jab by Ripa - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett ducks right into an uppercut from Ripa.
Ripa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripa.#T1#
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Ripa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
A big right from Ripa misses.
Ripa takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Ripa lands a body shot.
Ripa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ripa walks into a left hand.
Ripa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Ripa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennett misses its target.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ripa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ripa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ripa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Ripa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett defending well as Ripa loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Ripa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ripa.
Bennett throws a hook but Ripa avoids it easily.
Ripa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennett staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ripa.
Ripa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ripa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett throws the left hand but Ripa avoids the punch easily.
Bennett throws a hook but Ripa avoids it easily.
Bennett tries to clinch up
letting Ripa counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Ripa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Django Ripa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Django Ripa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Ripa's shoulder, as Ripa tries to avoid the shot.
Ripa throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
Ripa throws a jab when Bennett was well out of range.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett lands a jab to the nose.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ripa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripa. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ripa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Bennett.#ROC#
Ripa is rocked!
Ripa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennett counters with a huge right that knocks Ripa out cold! Bennett is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bennett!
John Bennett retains his heavyweight title!

Event: RH49
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Penn throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Django Ripa has been cut.
Ripa connects with a looping right hand.
Ripa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ripa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ripa scores with a jab to the body.
Ripa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Ripa misses the target.
Ripa scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn.
Penn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripa stuns Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ripa finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
Ripa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ripa looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Ripa looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Ripa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ripa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ripa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ripa misses with a straight right.
Ripa avoids the head kick by Penn.
Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ripa lands with a shot to the body.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Ripa slips a jab from Penn.#CL#
Ripa closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the ropes.
A hook to the body from Ripa.
Penn looks winded!
Ripa gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ripa.
Ripa is working Penn over against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripa lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Ripa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A short right from Ripa on the inside.
Ripa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Ripa.
Ripa lands a left hand.
Ripa lands a shoulder strike.
Ripa slowing the pace effectively.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripa stalls.
Ripa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ripa lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Django Ripa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Django Ripa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ripa drives through and clinches with Penn against the ropes.
Ripa lands a shot to the body.
Ripa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Ripa.
Ripa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ripa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ripa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ripa lands a shot to the body.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Ripa lands a body punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ripa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Penn is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
Still in the clinch, Ripa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ripa.
Ripa scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Penn is rocked!#T1#
Ripa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Ripa finish him?
Ripa pushes Penn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ripa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ripa.
Ripa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Ripa lands an uppercut.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripa pushes Penn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ripa.
Ripa digs a right hand into Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penn's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Ripa.
Ripa lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Ripa.
Ripa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Ripa pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Penn out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Django Ripa!
An out of breath Django Ripa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RH39
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
Gorny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ripa lands with a good body shot.
Ripa swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorny.
Ripa throws out a counter right but Gorny avoids it with no problem.
Ripa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Gorny does no damage.
Gorny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ripa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Gorny.
Gorny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD2#
Ripa scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Gorny to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT2#
It looks like Mateusz Gorny has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gorny misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ripa misses with an uppercut.
Gorny tries to counter by clinching up but Ripa breaks away and moves out of range.
Ripa slips a jab and a cross from Gorny.
Ripa misses with a wild body shot.
Gorny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Ripa.
Gorny lands a right hook to the body.
Ripa avoids the body shot from Gorny.
Gorny misses with a lunging right hand
and Ripa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ripa lands a glancing blow to the side of Gorny's head.
Jab by Ripa.
Gorny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripa manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ripa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ripa scores with a decent looking hook.
Ripa connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Gorny out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Django Ripa!
A victorious Django Ripa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RH30
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Bosman moves into the clinch.
Ripa works on Bosman's body with a couple of short punches.
Bosman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripa slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bosman working aggressively here.
Ripa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ripa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bosman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripa is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ripa.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bosman throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ripa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosmans head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ripa.
A head punch on the inside from Ripa fails to land.
Ripa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripa presses Bosman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosman looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Ripa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosman is trying to push Ripa away but Ripa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ripa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ripa. #CUT2#
It looks like Blokka Bosman has been cut.
Bosman works on Ripa's body with a couple of short punches.
Bosman takes a shot to the head.
Ripa's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ripa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bosman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripa controls his hands.
Ripa lands a left hand.
Ripa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bosman gets through Ripa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosman backwards.
Ripa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripa is leaning against Bosman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bosman blocking some punches.
Ripa lands a shot to the body.
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!
Ripa is working Bosman over against the ropes.
Bosman is breathing heavily.
Ripa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bosman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ripa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ripa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bosman is trying to stall.
Ripa lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Ripa.
Ripa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosman is trying to push Ripa away but Ripa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ripa has Bosman pressed against the ropes, preventing Bosman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bosman.
Ripa scores with a hook to the body.
Ripa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ripa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Ripa.
Ripa managing to block the knees to the body from Bosman.
A left hand lands to the body for Ripa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Ripa.
Ripa stalls.
Ripa scores with a shot to the side of Bosman's head. #ROC2#
Bosman is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Ripa scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Django Ripa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blokka Bosman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ripa moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Bosman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ripa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ripa breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Bosman with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Bosman looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Bosman get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Django Ripa!
A relieved looking Django Ripa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Blokka Bosman was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, I guess it is time to get back to hunting buffalos.'.

Event: RH23
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ripa, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ripa is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ripa lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Ripa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Ripa lands a shot to the body.
Smith looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ripa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ripa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ripa lands a right hand.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Ripa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Ripa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripa digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Ripa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ripa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ripa lands a body punch. #T1#
Ripa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ripa lands a shoulder strike.
Ripa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ripa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripa lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ripa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ripa.
A hook to the body from Ripa.
Ripa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ripa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripa digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ripa lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ripa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Ripa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Ripa.
Ripa is working Smith over against the ropes.
Smith takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Ripa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ripa just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Ripa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripa is working Smith over against the ropes.
Ripa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripa lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ripa as the two fighters clinch.
Ripa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ripa.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Ripa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Ripa finish him?#KD#
Ripa creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Smith crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Ripa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mack Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripa connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Smith's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Smith - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Django Ripa!
Django Ripa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Dundee vs Lee
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Velasquez walks into a jab.
Ripa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ripa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Ripa closes the distance and clinches.
Ripa has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Ripa holds him up against the cage and eventually Velasquez drops back down to his feet.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but Ripa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ripa.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Ripa won't allow it.
Django Ripa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Velasquez.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ripa.
Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ripa lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Velasquez pulls guard. #SUB2#
Velasquez has his foot on Ripa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ripa works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Ripa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for a triangle here. Ripa is fighting it but it looks tight! Velasquez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ripa is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stipe Velasquez!
Our winner, Stipe Velasquez, 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.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Rodriqez
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Munted misses with a straight left.
Munted moves out of range of the strikes.
Munted misses the shot to the body.
Ripa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ripa dips to his left and cracks Munted with an uppercut!
Ripa scores with a nice right hand.
Munted is looking to clinch but Ripa is avoiding it.
Ripa swings for the body but Munted moves out of range.
Munted has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Munted pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ripa throwing a counter right hand but Munted manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munted.
Ripa misses with a hook
and Munted counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Django Ripa has been cut.
Ripa misses with a looping right.
Munted throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ripa on the side of the head.
Munted tries to bum rush Ripa with a series of wild strikes but Ripa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Munted with a jab.
Ripa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munted sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Ripa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Munted gets control of Ripa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Munted will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Munted working for a triangle but Ripa defends it easily. #SUB2#
Munted escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ripa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Munted throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Munted has his foot on Ripa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ripa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Munted escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ripa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Ripa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munted can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ripa controls the pace.#SUB2#
Munted working for a triangle but Ripa defends it easily.
Ripa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Munted working for a triangle but Ripa defends it easily.
Ripa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Munted throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ripa uses it to pass to side control.
The referee asks Ripa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ripa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Munted tries to improve position but can't.
Munted is still trying to improve position.
Ripa slows the pace down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munted can do anything to dispel that myth.
Munted is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Munted is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Ripa is controlling the pace.
Munted wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Munted looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Munted looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ripa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hark Munted will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Django Ripa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Good exchange - Ripa coming out on top.
Munted connects with a looping right hand.
Ripa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Munted throws a body punch but Ripa moves out of range.
Ripa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ripa scores with a sloppy right hand. Munted should have avoided that one.
Ripa connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munted bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ripa's head backwards.
Munted throws a nice looking combination but Ripa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hark Munted seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munted tries to clinch up
and Ripa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Munted is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ripa.
Munted stalks Ripa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ripa's face. Ripa staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Ripa is rocked!
Ripa throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Munted counters by moving into the clinch.
Oh Ripa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munted drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ripa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Munted fails to land.
Munted looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Munted scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Munted jumps into guard, dragging Ripa to the mat. #SUB2#
Ripa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ripa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munted is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ripa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munted has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ripa has managed to get both his arms back between Munted's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ripa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Munted is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munted keeping moving, preventing Ripa from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Munted is looking for a triangle but Ripa pushes his legs off easily.
Ripa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ripa trying to control the position from guard on top but Munted is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ripa seems to have got his legs back now.
Ripa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Munted has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munted is keeping the position for now.
Ripa 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. #SUB2#
Munted working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ripa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ripa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ripa looking to pass the guard.
Hark Munted has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Munted has his foot on Ripa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ripa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Munted is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ripa is aware though and is defending well.
Munted keeping full guard, as Ripa tries to pass. #SUB2#
Munted is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ripa defends well.
Ripa forces his way into half guard.
Ripa controlling the action here.
Munted trying to control here. #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.#SUB2#
Munted looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munted wants to improve his position but Ripa is controlling well.
Ripa works his way into side control.
Ripa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Munted's shoulder. That is not cool.
Munted can't do much from the bottom here.
Munted tries to buck Ripa off but Ripa is having none of it.
Ripa controls the position from side control.
Munted tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hark Munted showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Django Ripa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Munted walks into a stiff left hand from Ripa.#CL#
Ripa moves into the clinch successfully.
Ripa digs a right hand into Munted's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Munted's gas tank.
Ripa works on Munted's body with a couple of short punches.
Ripa lands with a short shot to the head.
Munted is trying to pull guard but Ripa has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ripa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ripa prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Ripa.
Ripa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ripa scores with a hook to the body.
Ripa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munteds head.
Ripa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ripa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripa is pushing Munted up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ripa is stalling here.
Munted takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ripa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munted backwards.
A short left from Ripa.
Ripa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ripa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munted tries for a takedown. No joy.
Django Ripa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hark Munted.
Ripa scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ripa avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ripa.
Come on Ripa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Django Ripa.
Ripa connects with a right hand. Munted shakes it off.#ROC#
Munted is rocked!
Munted throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Ripa moves into the clinch.
Django Ripa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ripa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munted backwards.
Munted is still on wobbly legs! Can Ripa finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munted.
Munted seems to have recovered his senses.
Munted wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ripa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munted backwards.
Ripa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ripa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munted backwards. #KD#
Ripa drops Munted onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Munted is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ripa creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Munted with a big uppercut! Munted tries to clinch up but Ripa pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Munted to the mat! Munted covers up and Ripa unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Django Ripa!
Our winner, Django Ripa, 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.

Event: HFS 5:
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Olsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ripa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Olsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ripa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Olsen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Olsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Olsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ripa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olsen on the ground.
Olsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ripa is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Olsen drops back looking for a leg! Ripa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ripa manages to kick Olsen off! Olsen jumps back into Ripa's guard.
Ripa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ripa tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Olsen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ripa dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Ripa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ripa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Olsen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ripa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Olsen pulls down on the head and he's put Ripa to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robin Olsen!

Event: HFS 3:
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Ripa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ripa misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Ripa tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Ripa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Django Ripa has been cut.
Ripa misses the shot to the body.
Edwards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edwards 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. #ROC#
Ripa is rocked!
We've been told by Edwards's head coaches at Compton that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripa leaves his chin hanging out and Edwards seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ripa crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Parnell Edwards!
Parnell Edwards is the new light heavyweight champion!
Parnell Edwards decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HSF 2:
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Todd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Todd has been cut.#KD#
Ripa sends Todd crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ripa is motioning to the referee to let Todd up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Todd tries for a takedown but Ripa circles away easily
and Ripa counters with a big right hand! Oh Todd is in trouble here! Ripa follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Django Ripa!
Django Ripa is the new light heavyweight champion!
Django Ripa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: W7 GA
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ripa swings for the body but McTapper moves out of range.
Ripa misses with a lunging right hand
and Ripa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McTapper wants to clinch
and Ripa counters with a right hand to the body.
Ripa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTapper was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripa.
McTapper wants to counter the offense by Ripa and move into the clinch position.
McTapper's coach down at London Fighting Acadamy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McTapper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McTapper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ripa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ripa keeping moving, preventing McTapper from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
McTapper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McTapper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ripa has control of McTapper's left arm, preventing McTapper from doing any damage. #SUB2#
McTapper drops back looking for a leg! Ripa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ripa manages to kick McTapper off! McTapper jumps back into Ripa's guard.
Ripa pulls McTapper in to control the position.
McTapper trying to control but Ripa is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McTapper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ripa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ripa holds on and takes a little breather.
McTapper trying to control but Ripa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McTapper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ripa keeping moving, preventing McTapper from controlling successfully.
Ripa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ripa tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
McTapper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Ripa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ripa lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ripa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McTapper.#CUT#
It looks like Conor McTapper has been cut.
Ripa drops McTapper with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ripa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Django Ripa!
Django Ripa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: W6 GB
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Ripa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripa. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ripa misses with a shot to the body
and Turnbull counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Django Ripa has been cut.
Ripa misses with a looping right.
Ripa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turnbull misses with a hook. Ripa ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Ripa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Ripa misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull throws a right and a left that Ripa avoids nicely.
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ripa was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.#T1#
Ripa jabs Turnbull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turnbull looks to land a right hand but Ripa moved out of range.
Ripa misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull misses with a hook. Ripa ducked under it nicely.
Ripa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robbie Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Ripa misses.
Ripa misses with a body shot
and Turnbull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turnbull definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turnbull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ripa! But no joy.#T2#
Turnbull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ripa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnbull finds it's way round the side to connect with Ripa's head.
Ripa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
Ripa's corner calls for a 1-2. Ripa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Turnbull throws a nice looking combination but Ripa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ripa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turnbull throws a poor cross that misses
and Ripa counters with a huge left! Turnbull is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ripa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Turnbull from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ripa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Django Ripa!
During a confident post fight interview, Django Ripa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: W5 GA
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Gracie dives in and grabs Ripa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ripa pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Ripa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ripa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ripa counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Ripa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ripa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripa.
Ripa lands an overhand right.#T1#
Ripa punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Ripa punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Ripa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ripa jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Ripa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gracie! Ripa lets Gracie back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Kronos Gracie's cut even more.
Gracie looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripa fakes the body blow, causing Gracie to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gracie goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Django Ripa!
A relieved looking Django Ripa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: W4 GB
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1##CL#
Turturro drives through and clinches with Ripa against the cage.
Ripa lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Turturro pulls guard. #SUB#
Ripa is posturing up here but Turturro has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ripa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ripa has to tap! Slick submission there by Turturro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teodosio Turturro!

Event: W3 GA
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Brady misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Ripa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ripa is breathing heavily.
Brady rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ripa counters with a stiff right hand.
Brady lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Django Ripa has been cut.
Brady looks to land a right hand but Ripa moved out of range.
Brady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brady throws a jab but it's blocked by Ripa.
Brady moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brady lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Brady closes the distance and pushes Ripa back into the cage.
Brady misses with a punch to the body.
Brady throws a head punch that misses.
Ripa throws a head punch that misses.
Brady can't find room to land a body shot as Ripa controls the action.
Brady working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripa can't find room to land a body shot as Brady controls the action. #T1#
Ripa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brady fails to land.
Brady can't find room to land a body shot as Ripa controls the action.
Brady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripa's elbow.
Brady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brady content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brady throws a punch but it's blocked by Ripa.
Ripa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripa blocks an uppercut.
Brady stalling in the clinch but Ripa improves position.
Ripa blocking some punches.
Brady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brady wants to stall.
Brady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripa's elbow.
Brady misses with the head strike.
Ripa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ripa fails to land. #T2#
Brady lands with a right to the head.
Brady misses with the head strike.
Brady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ripa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ripa backwards.
Brady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brady struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripa controls his hands.
Ripa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brady throws a head punch that misses.
Brady is trying to pull guard but Ripa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brady.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripa.
Brady tries to work over Ripa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripa misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Brady decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ripa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brady is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brady lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Ripa looking to control but Brady passes into half guard.
Ripa is not content to let Brady control the position.
Brady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ripa's head.
Brady working the head and body with strikes.
Brady is trying to control the action in half guard but Ripa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ripa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brady.
Ripa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ripa tries to get out of the position.
Brady is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Brady is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Brady extends the arm and Ripa is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Brady!
In his post fight interview, Wayne Brady started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: W2 GB
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ripa has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Django Ripa has been cut.
A slow jab from Ripa misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Lopez scores with a jab to the head.
Ripa lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ripa punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.
Ripa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ripa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ripa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Lopez misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Ripa's head. #ROC#
Ripa is rocked!#T1#
Lopez jabs Ripa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ripa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Ripa looks winded!
Lopez batters Ripa with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ripa is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Lopez lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ripa to the mat with a gruesome thud! Lopez is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grinny Lopez!

Event: W1 GB
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Jordan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ripa.
Jordan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Django Ripa has been cut.
Jordan misses with a straight left.
Jordan thuds his right hand into Ripa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ripa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jordan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ripa lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Ripa.
A body shot lands from Ripa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ripa. #BC2#
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ripa lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Jordan is rocked!
Ripa cracks Jordan with a left hook right on the temple and Jordan goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Ripa lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jordan is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Django Ripa!
An out of breath Django Ripa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 5
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up but Ripa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ripa throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Ripa closes the distance and clinches.
Ripa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ko Nachi is defending well.
Ripa is struggling to control the position.
Ko Nachi slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Ripa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ripa scores with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ko Nachi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ripa closes the distance and clinches.
Ko Nachi gets underhooks to prevent Ripa's takedown attempt.
Ko Nachi stalling against the cage.
Ripa is trying to drag Ko Nachi to the mat but Ko Nachi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Django Ripa.#T1#
Ko Nachi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ripa avoids it.
Ripa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ripa leaning against his opponent.
Ko Nachi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ripa tries a knee to the head but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ripa leaning against his opponent.
Ko Nachi misses with an elbow strike.
Ripa stalling in the clinch.
Ripa leaning against his opponent.
Ko Nachi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ko Nachi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Ko Nachi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripa stalls.
Ko Nachi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ripa stalling in the clinch.
Ripa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Django Ripa.#CL2#
Ripa has managed to clinch.
Ripa letting Ko Nachi take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ripa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ripa up against the cage.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Ripa.
Ripa stalling against the cage.
Ko Nachi stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ripa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ko Nachi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ripa avoids it.
Ko Nachi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ripa just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ripa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Ripa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ripa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range and Ripa settles back down.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch but Ripa moves out of range.
Ko Nachi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripa. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
Ko Nachi walks into a jab.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripa moves away.
Ko Nachi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ripa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ko Nachi is looking to land body kicks.
Ko Nachi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ripa in his tracks.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up.
Ripa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Django Ripa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ripa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Django Ripa!
A very excited looking Django Ripa 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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