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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 28
Date: Dec 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Kogan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Cal Ripken has been cut.
Ripken ducks under a wild hook from Kogan.
Ripken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ripken cracks Kogan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ripken throws a head kick that Kogan semi-blocks.
Ho Kogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogan cracks Ripken on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ripken falls backwards against the cage. Kogan follows up with more strikes that drop Ripken to his knees. Kogan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ripken! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ho Kogan! |
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Event:
Commonwealth Clash - Round 1
Date: Nov 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Ripken walks into a straight right hand from Toney.
Ripken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Toney misses.
Toney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ripken.
Ripken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ripken works the jab nicely.
TwoTone Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toney connects with a right hand. Ripken shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Cal Ripken has been cut.
Toney throws a jab when Ripken was well out of range.
Toney misses with a straight right.
Toney misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ripken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ripken loads up on a big right hand but Toney slips the punch.
It looked like Toney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Ripken drops Toney with a beautiful combination! Toney stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ripken is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like TwoTone Toney has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Toney is rocked!
Toney tries to clinch up
and Ripken rattles Toney with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Toney tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Ripken dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Toney stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cal Ripken! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 22
Date: Oct 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Hisao misses with a kick to the body
and Ripken counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Haga Hisao has been cut.
Haga Hisao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hisao defending well as Ripken loads up on a big left hand.
Hisao tries a head kick but it misses.
Hisao misses with a head kick.
Hisao throws a sloppy head kick and Ripken moves out of range easily.
Ripken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hisao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ripken avoids the head kick by Hisao.
Hisao walks into a jab.
Hisao tries to clinch up but Ripken circles away and keeps his distance.
Hisao just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRipken.
Hisao scores with a kick to the body.
Hisao fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hisao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hisao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hisao scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hisao keeps control of Ripken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ripken is trying to force a seperation but Hisao has the dominant position.#BC#
Ripken breaks the clinch.
Hisao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ripken misses with a straight right.
Hisao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ripken blocks it well.#T1#
Hisao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hisao wants to clinch
and Ripken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ripken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hisao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ripken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ripken blocks a head kick by Hisao.
Ripken moves out of range of the body kick.
Ripken swats away the attempt to clinch by Hisao.
Hisao throws a sloppy head kick
and Ripken counters with a stiff right hand.
Ripken misses with an uppercut. Hisao saw that one coming.
Hisao throws a head kick but Ripken moves out of range.
Hisao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ripken half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ripken misses with a straight right.
Hisao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ripken throws out the jab. #T2#
Ripken avoids the head kick by Hisao.
Hisao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hisao throws a sloppy head kick and Ripken moves out of range easily.
Ripken blocks a head kick by Hisao.
Hisao moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Ripken tries to keep at a distance but Hisao has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Ripken manages to break the clinch.
Hisao throws a push kick but Ripken slaps the foot to one side.
Hisao tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Ripken.
Ripken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hisao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripken blocks a head kick by Hisao.
Ripken circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Ripken counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hisao! Ripken lets Hisao back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hisao is rocked!
Hisao ducks under a wild hook from Ripken.#T3#
Hisao throws a head kick that misses.
Hisao wants to clinch
and Ripken counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Hisao! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cal Ripken! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 16
Date: Sep 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Nanook misses with a takedown
letting Ripken counter with a right hand.
Nanook shoots in for a takedown but Ripken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ripken throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Nanook rushes Ripken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Ripken.
Nanook wants to break free but Ripken has control.
Ripken scores with a shot to the side of Nanook's head.
Nanook wants a takedown but no success here.
Cal Ripken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turok Nanook.
Ripken has a couple of punches blocked by Nanook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripken scores with a shoulder strike.
Nanook has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ripken after a bit of a struggle.
Ripken is pressed up against the cage. Nanook has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ripken down to the mat. Ripken avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turok Nanook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanook slips under a jab from Ripken.
Nanook shoots in looking for a takedown but Ripken manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nanook's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Ripken thuds a left hand into Nanook's body.
Ripken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nanook feints the counter takedown.
Nanook gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ripken counter with a right hand.
Ripken missing with a left hand there. Nanook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ripken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Ripken misses its intended target.
Ripken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ripken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanook.
#KD#
Ripken lands a big head kick that sends Nanook tumbling to the mat! Ripken takes a step backwards and waves Nanook back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Turok Nanook has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Nanook goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nanook is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Ripken Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Nanook is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cal Ripken! |
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Event:
RMMA 30 - Tea v Robben 4
Date: Aug 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Ripken misses with a looping right.
Ripken scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ronald Coleman has been cut.
Ripken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been told by Coleman's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ripken throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it.
Coleman scores with a sloppy right hand. Ripken should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Cal Ripken has been cut.
Ripken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coleman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ripken scores with a jab to the body.
Ripken throws a hook but Coleman avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman misses with a left hand
and Coleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Coleman as he checks the leg kick.
Ripken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coleman throws out the jab.
Coleman staying out of range there.
Coleman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Ripken scores with a jab. Coleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ripken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coleman misses with an uppercut
and Ripken counters with a left to the body.
Coleman blocks a jab.
Ripken throws a head kick that misses
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coleman checks a leg kick.
Coleman misses with an uppercut.
Coleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripken is just out of range.
Ripken only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ripken.
Ripken throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ronald Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman swings widly with a right hand
and Ripken counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Ripken slips under a jab.
A cross from Ripken lands.#CUT2#Ronald Coleman's cut is getting worse.
Coleman looks to land a right hand but Ripken moved out of range.
Coleman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Ripken counters with a crisp right hand that drops Coleman! Ripken lets Coleman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Coleman is rocked!
Ripken lands a nice looking body shot.
Ripken blocks a jab.
Ripken throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
Ripken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripken drops Coleman with a huge uppercut! Coleman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ripken is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Ripken! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 11
Date: Jul 05, 2025 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripken. Ghuruwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghuruwa wants to slow Ripken down by chopping away at his legs.
Ripken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Cal Ripken has been cut.
Ghuruwa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Ghuruwa and Ripken goes tumbling to the canvas! Ghuruwa follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Ripken is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghuruwa lands a big elbow - Ripken is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ghuruwa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heera Ghuruwa!
Heera Ghuruwa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RMMA 23 - Curtis v Juice
Date: Jun 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Ripken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kitano checks a leg kick.
Kitano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kitano misses with a body kick.
Ripken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ripken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano.
Kitano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kitano throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD#
and Ripken counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kitano! Ripken lets Kitano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Daigo Kitano has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripken tried to score with a low kick but Kitano checks it.
Kitano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kitano slips under a jab.
Kitano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#Kitano is rocked!
Kitano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ripken rattles Kitano with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Kitano tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Ripken dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Kitano stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cal Ripken! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 9
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Ripken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ripken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barella walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Benjamin Barella has been cut.
Ripken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barellas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ripken connects with an inside leg kick.
Barella lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barella connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Cal Ripken has been cut.
Benjamin Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella scores with the left hand. Ripken knows he should have avoided that one.
Ripken lands with a good body shot.
Ripken swats away the attempt to clinch by Barella.
Ripken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barella.
Barella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ripken.
Ripken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barella.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barella swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Barella misses.
Ripken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barella manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barella throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ripken.
Barella thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barella moves away from the strike by Ripken.
A head kick misses from Ripken.
Barella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ripken.#T1#
Ripken loads up on a big right hand but Barella slips the punch.
Barella throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ripken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ripken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ripken looks to throw the jab but Barella is out of range.
Ripken works Barella's body with a nice hook.
Barella throws a shot from downtown. Ripken moves away and avoids it.
Barella swings widly with a right hand
and Ripken counters with a straight right hand.
Ripken throws a sloppy head kick and Barella moves out of range easily.
Barella shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ripken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barella throws out the jab.
Ripken throws out a loose jab but Barella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barella misses the shot to the body.
Barella feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ripkens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barella 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripken lands a nice shot to the body.
Barella throws a hook to the side of Ripken's head but Ripken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ripken catches Barella with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#That has opened up Benjamin Barella's cut even more.
Ripken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripken misses with a straight right. #T2#
Barella connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barella is looking to score with low kicks.
Barella is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ripken.
Barella fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ripken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripken manages to avoid it.
Barella lands with an uppercut that bounces Ripken off the cage and back into range.
Ripken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barella.
Barella throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ripken on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Ripken.
Ripken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ripken misses with a double jab.
Barella throws out a counter right but Ripken avoids it with no problem.
Barella throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Ripken counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ripken.
Ripken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barella misses with the head strike.
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barella lands with a left to the head.
Ripken pushes Barella back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barella avoiding damage as Ripken throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barella. #T3#
Ripken working aggressively here.
Barella misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barella scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ripken fails to land.
Barella blocks a body shot from Ripken.
Barella has a couple of punches blocked by Ripken.
Barella swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barella scores with a shoulder strike.
Barella tries to throw a body punch but Ripken avoids it by throwing Barella back against the cage.
Ripken throws a head punch that misses.
Ripken misses with a body punch.
Ripken tries to throw a body punch but Barella avoids it by throwing Ripken back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripken.
Barella scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barella throws a punch but it's blocked by Ripken.
Barella lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ripken.
A short uppercut from Barella.
Ripken misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Barella works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripken working aggressively here.
Barella misses with a body punch.
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Ripken prevents a body shot from Barella.
Barella misses with the head strike.
Barella tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barella goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripken misses with the head strike.
Ripken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barella digs a right hand into Ripken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ripken's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Barella will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ripken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barella is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barella loads up on a big right hand but Ripken slips the punch.
Barella misses the jab.
Barella swings for the body but Ripken moves out of range.
Ripken slips under a jab from Barella.
Ripken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barella throws a jab when Ripken was well out of range.
A jab from Barella misses.
Ripken takes one to the chin there.
Barella is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ripken.
Barella throws an overhand right that lands on Ripken's shoulder, as Ripken tries to avoid the shot.
Ripken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ripken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barella getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ripken throws a jab but it's blocked by Barella.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barella connects with a leg kick.
Barella lands a body shot.
Ripken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barella throws a big shot that misses.
Ripken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barella circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Ripken misses with an uppercut.
Ripken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Barella lands a big uppercut and Ripken crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ripken looks OK. Barella waves Ripken back to his feet!#ROC2#Ripken is rocked!
Barella flashes Ripken a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Ripken's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Ripken crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Barella punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Barella!
A very excited looking Benjamin Barella made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
The 408 - Qtr Finals
Date: Apr 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ripken, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ripken throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A short right from Jones.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Ripken misses with some punches.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to work over Ripken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ripken backwards.
A short right from Ripken. #T1#
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Ripken struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Ripken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ripken blocks the elbow strike.
Ripken tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Ripken back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ripken.
Ripken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripken scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Ripken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripken controls his hands.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Ripken tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Ripken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ripken.
Ripken misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ripken misses with the head strike.
Ripken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ripken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ripken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Ripken lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Ripken prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ripkens head.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ripken.
Ripken looks winded!
Jones lands an uppercut.
Ripken tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Ripken back against the ropes.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripken throws a head punch that misses.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Ripken throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Ripken is rocked!
Jones unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ripken! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Jones is unloading with more strikes now! Ripken drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arwell Jones!
A very excited looking Arwell Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R5
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Porro.
Jab by Ripken.
Ripken wants to clinch.
Ripken misses with a looping right.
Porro throws a front kick aimed at Ripken's knee but Ripken avoids it well.
Porro moves out of range of the strikes.
Porro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Cal Ripken has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ripken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Porro throws a looping overhand right but Ripken ducks down to avoid it.
Ripken wants to counter with a clinch but Porro pushes him away.#T1#
Porro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ripken.#CL2#
Ripken clinches.
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porro misses with a body punch.
Porro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porro.
Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ripken backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Porro.
Ripken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Porro misses with some punches.
Porro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Porro takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripken has a couple of punches blocked by Porro.
Ripken throws a punch but it's blocked by Porro.
Porro tries a body shot but Ripken blocks it.
#T2#
Ripken working aggressively here.
Ripken blocking some punches.
Porro blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ripken.
Ripken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porro tries to throw a body punch but Ripken avoids it by throwing Porro back against the cage.
Porro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ripken lands a shoulder strike.
Ripken lands a hook that snaps the head of Porro backwards.
Porro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Porro gets through Ripken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porro.
Porro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Ripken.
Ripken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porro backwards.
Ripken can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Porro.
Ripken can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
Porro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Ripken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porro backwards.
Porro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ripken backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porro.
Ripken swings wildly with an uppercut but Porro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripken prevents a body shot from Porro.
Ripken working aggressively here.
Porro blocking some punches.
Ripken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Porro controlling the action here for a moment.
Porro lands a shoulder strike.
Porro blocks an uppercut.
Ripken lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Ripken manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Some wild striking there from Ripken.
Ripken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripken misses with an uppercut. Porro saw that one coming.
Porro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Porro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Porro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ripken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Porro counters with a stiff right hand.
Ripken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Porro on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cal Ripken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cal Ripken's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Porro throws a leg kick but Ripken checks it.
Ripken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porro's head backwards.
Porro looks to land a body kick but Ripken moved away.
Ripken misses with a lunging right hand
and Porro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ripken's knee momentarily.
Ripken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Porro swings widly with a right hand
and Ripken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ripken throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Porro.
Ripken throws a sloppy head kick and Porro moves out of range easily.
It looked like Porro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ripken.
Ripken throws out a loose jab but Porro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Porro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porro blocks a jab.
Porro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Ripken takes the fight into the clinch.
Ripken misses with some punches.
Ripken throws a head punch that misses.
Ripken lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ripken.
Ripken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripken working aggressively here.
Porro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Porro working aggressively here.
Ripken has a couple of punches blocked by Porro.
Porro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Ripken working aggressively here.
Porro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ripken.
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!
Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ripken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cal Ripken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Porro.
Porro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Porro scores with a shot to the side of Ripken's head.
A head punch on the inside from Ripken fails to land.
Porro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ripken is breathing heavily.
Porro throws a punch but it's blocked by Ripken.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripken lands a right hand.
Porro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Porro.
Porro blocks an elbow strike from Ripken.
Ripken throws a punch but it's blocked by Porro.
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porro lands a hook that snaps the head of Ripken backwards. #ROC#Ripken is rocked!
Ripken tries a body shot but Porro blocks it.
Porro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ripkens head.
Ripken is still on wobbly legs! Can Porro finish him?
Porro is struggling to control the position.
Ripken throws a punch but it's blocked by Porro.
Porro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porro is leaning against Ripken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Porro lands with a short shot to the head.
Porro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Porro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porro misses with a body punch.
Ripken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porro lands a body punch.
Porro slowing the pace effectively.
Porro misses with a punch to the body.
Ripken seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Ripken fails to land.
Ripken misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porro.
Porro scores with a shoulder strike.
Porro working aggressively here.
Ripken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Porro fails to land.
Porro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripken's elbow.
Porro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porro misses with a punch on the inside.
Porro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ripkens head.
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 Alejandro Porro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cal Ripken's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Porro keeps the fight on the outside.
Ripken ducks under a wild hook from Porro.
Ripken misses with an uppercut
and Porro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ripken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ripken connects with a solid leg kick.
Porro delivers a nice body kick.
Porro looks to land a combination but Ripken avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripken misses with a looping left.
It looked like Porro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ripken.#CL#
Ripken gets tackled into the cage by Porro. Porro maintains the clinch.
Porro scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Porro working aggressively here.
Porro swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porro misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ripken blocks an uppercut.
Porro blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ripken.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripken.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripken.
Ripken blocks a body shot from Porro.
A short body shot lands from Ripken as the two fighters clinch.
Porro misses with a punch to the body.
Ripken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripken lands with a short shot to the head.
Porro stalls. #T2#
Ripken swings wildly with an uppercut but Porro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porro is leaning against Ripken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Porro struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripken controls his hands.
Ripken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Ripken scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porro throws a head punch that misses.
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Porro presses Ripken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ripken throws a punch but it's blocked by Porro.
Porro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripken working aggressively here.
#T3#
Porro swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Cal Ripken's cut even more.
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Porro working aggressively here.
Porro gets through Ripken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Porro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Porro fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ripken.
Porro misses with a punch to the body.
Ripken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow.
Porro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porro lands with a light punch inside.
Porro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Porro dips a shoulder and cracks Ripken with a mighty uppercut! Ripken falls back against the cage and Porro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ripken is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Porro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Porro! |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R4
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Ripken clinches up with Merman and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ripken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Merman blocks an uppercut.
Merman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Merman throws a head punch that misses.
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken blocks an uppercut.
Ripken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Merman tries to stall but Ripken uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ripken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Merman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripken controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripken gets through Merman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripken lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Ripken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripken misses with a knee strike.
Merman tries to stall but Ripken uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Merman misses with a body punch.
Merman blocks an uppercut.
Ripken prevents a body shot from Merman.
Ripken scores with a shot to the side of Merman's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merman.
Ripken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ripken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Merman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merman has a couple of punches blocked by Ripken.
Ripken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Merman backwards.
Ripken prevents a body shot from Merman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Ripken blocks an uppercut.
Ripken has a couple of punches blocked by Merman.
A shot in the inside from Merman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ripken working aggressively here.
Ripken lands a left hand.
Merman tries to work over Ripken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripken scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripken prevents a body shot from Merman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ripken.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ripken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ripken scores with a shot to the side of Merman's head.
Merman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripken controls his hands.
Ripken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Merman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ripken as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Ripken tries to throw a body punch but Merman avoids it by throwing Ripken back against the ropes.
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Merman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripken controls his hands.
Ripken lands with a short shot to the head.
Ripken lands with a left to the head.
Ripken lands with a left to the head.
Ripken lands with a left to the head.
Merman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripken lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Merman to work.
Ripken throws a punch but it's blocked by Merman.
Merman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ripken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Ripken prevents a body shot from Merman.
Ripken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ripken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripken lands with a right to the head.
Ripken lands a shoulder strike.
Merman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ripken has a couple of punches blocked by Merman.
A right handed body shot lands from Ripken.
Merman looks winded!
Ripken scores with a shot to the side of Merman's head.
Ripken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Merman backwards.
Merman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ripken has him pressed against the ropes.
Merman misses with a body punch.
Merman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merman blocks an uppercut.
Merman misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Ripken dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merman wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripken won't allow it.
Ripken misses with a punch to the body.
Ripken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ripken.
Merman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merman has had enough of the clinch but Ripken keeps him there for the moment.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merman is working Ripken over against the ropes.
Ripken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merman can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Merman is rocked!
Ripken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Merman is still on wobbly legs! Can Ripken finish him?
Ripken lands a big right hand that drops Merman! The killer instinct kicks in and Ripken finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ripken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Ripken!
The defeated Aggressive Merman had this to say: 'If only I had legs and not this damn flipper.'. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R3
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ripken misses with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Ripken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Ripken lands a nice shot that snaps Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ripken misses with a left hand
and Nakamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ripken misses with the combination.
It seemed like Nakamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ripken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ripken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Nakamura. That snapped Ripken's head back.
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!
Ripken misses with a left hand
and Nakamura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ripken's knee momentarily.
Ripken missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Ripken misses with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a series of strikes. Ripken will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Ripken is rocked!
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Ripken ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Ripken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura slips a straight right by Ripken.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Ripken.
Ripken seems to have got his legs back now.
Ripken loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ripken with a body shot.
Ripken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura tries to move into range but Ripken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ripken.
Ripken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Cal Ripken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ripken.
Nakamura looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ripken throws out the jab.
Ripken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a jab when Ripken was well out of range.
Ripken drops his hands momentarily and Nakamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripken manages to avoid it.
Ripken looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Ripken swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Nakamura uses the oldest trick in the book to send Ripken tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Nakamura is absolutely delighted - when Ripken wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Masato Nakamura! |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R2
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Ripken looks to land a left hand but Riggs moved out of range nicely.
Riggs is looking to counter punch.
Ripken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Riggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ripken checks a leg kick nicely.
Ripken with a jab.#KD#
Riggs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ripken sprawling to the canvas! Ripken rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Riggs finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Cal Ripken has been cut.
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!
Some wild striking there from Ripken.
Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riggs defending well as Ripken loads up on a big left hand.
Ripken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Riggs on the side of the head.
Ripken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riggs at a distance.
Ripken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Riggs misses the target.
Nice body punch from Ripken.
We've been told by Riggs's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riggs avoids the body shot from Ripken.
It appears Riggs was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Ripken misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Ripken gets tackled into the cage by Riggs. Riggs maintains the clinch.
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Riggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken lands a hook that snaps the head of Riggs backwards.
Riggs misses with some punches.
Riggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riggs misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riggs.
Ripken has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Riggs pushes Ripken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
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!
Riggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riggs pushes Ripken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripken lands a left hand.
Ripken blocking some punches.
Riggs presses Ripken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ripken tries a body shot but Riggs blocks it.
Riggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riggs working aggressively here.
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riggs gets through Ripken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Riggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripken's efforts to push away.
Riggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Riggs.
Riggs lands an uppercut.
Riggs blocks an uppercut.
Ripken blocks a body shot from Riggs. #T3#
Riggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripken's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Ripken fails to land.
Riggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Ripken lands a body shot.
Ripken is looking to break free of the clinch but Riggs has double underhooks.
Ripken blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Riggs.
Ripken looks winded!
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken blocks an uppercut.
Riggs lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Riggs.
Riggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riggs pushes Ripken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ripken prevents a body shot from Riggs.
Riggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ripken backwards.
Ripken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riggs cracks Ripken with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ripken takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Ripken is rocked!
Riggs gets through Ripken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripken is still on wobbly legs! Can Riggs finish him?
Riggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Ripken backwards.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripken blocking some punches.
Ripken looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Riggs fails to land.
Good body shot from Riggs.
Riggs lands a body shot.
Riggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Ripken backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riggs.
Riggs lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Riggs on the inside.
Riggs works on Ripken's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riggs lands a body shot.
Riggs scores with a shoulder strike. #KD#
Riggs drops Ripken onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ripken is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Riggs creates a bit of distance and cracks Ripken with a massive left hook! Ripken crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Riggs stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Riggs!
A relieved looking Lamar Riggs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R1
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Nova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ripken slips a straight right by Nova.
Ripken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nova misses with a left hand
letting Ripken counter with a right hand.
Ripken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nova.
Ripken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nova has time to react.
Nova avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ripken misses.
Nova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#KD2#
Nova sends Ripken crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nova is motioning to the referee to let Ripken up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Ripken is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Cal Ripken has been cut.
Delroy Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ripken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ripken is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Nova is looking to clinch.
Ripken looks to land a combination. Nova sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Nova is rocked!
Ripken closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Nova out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cal Ripken! |
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