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Event:
The 408 - Qualifying Round
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
#R1# Sato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porro throws out the jab. Sato checks a leg kick. Jab by Sato. Sato lands a right hook to the body.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porro manages to avoid it. Porro thows a leg kick but Sato checks it letting Sato counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage. Sato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Sato prevents a body shot from Porro. Porro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Sato blocks a body shot from Porro. Porro lands a hook to the side of the head. Porro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato lands a nice shot to the body. Porro misses with a body punch.
Porro blocks a body shot from Sato. Sato misses with a body punch.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Porro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Sato pushes Porro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sato scores with a nice hook to the head. A short uppercut from Sato. Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sato misses with the head strike.
Porro trying to stall but Sato improves his position.
Sato misses with some punches.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage. Sato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Porro misses with a body punch.
Sato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Porro pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# A shot in the inside from Porro. Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
Porro misses with a short punch on the inside. Sato lands a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Sato - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Sato. Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Porro is breathing heavily. Sato tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage. Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow. Sato scores with a shoulder strike. Porro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Sato as the two fighters clinch.
Sato lands a left hand.
Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Still in the clinch, Sato scores with a nice short uppercut. Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sato lands with a short shot to the head. Sato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3# Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow. Nice body punch from Sato - that landed with a thud.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Sato lands a hook to the side of the head. Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Porro fails to land. Sato lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sato lands a nice shot to the body. Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Porro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nice body punch from Sato - that landed with a thud.
Sato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Porro backwards. Sato lands a shoulder strike. 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 looking to slow down the pace here. Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow. Sato lands a body punch. #T4# Porro blocks a body shot from Sato. Sato lands with a right to the head. A short right from Sato on the inside. Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Sato. Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Porro controls his hands.
Sato lands with a light punch inside. Porro tries to work over Sato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porro tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Porro back against the cage. Porro misses with some punches.
Sato blocks a body shot from Porro. Sato scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato lands a shoulder strike. Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sato lands with a left to the head. Sato scores with an uppercut up the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sato dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Sato punishes Porro's body with a nice straight punch. Porro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Porro misses with a body shot
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Porro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato. Porro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD2# Sato sends Porro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sato is motioning to the referee to let Porro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Porro is rocked! Sato has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sato weaves into range and cracks Porro right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Porro goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Sato is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akira Sato! An out of breath Akira Sato thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
The 408 - Qtr Finals
Date: Apr 11, 2025 |
#R1# Ghuruwa misses with the body kick and Porro counters with a one-two to the body. Porro throws out a powerful jab. Good leg kick by Ghuruwa. Ghuruwa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Porro counters with a big right hand! Oh Ghuruwa is in trouble here! Porro follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Porro! |
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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# Riggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Riggs cracks a nice hook into Porro's ribs. Riggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Porro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Porro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Porro throws a leg kick that is checked#CL# and Riggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Riggs tries to work over Porro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Porro on the inside. Porro lands a shoulder strike. Riggs tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Riggs back against the ropes. Porro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porro misses with a body punch.
Riggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Porro lands with a light punch inside. Riggs lands a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Riggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Porro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Riggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Porro uses good head movement to avoid it. Porro throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Porro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Porro lands a body punch. Riggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Riggs lands with a left to the head. Riggs has a couple of punches blocked by Porro.
Porro misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A short right hand to the side of the head by Riggs. Porro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Riggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Porro controls his hands.
Porro lands a body punch in the clinch. Riggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Porro is looking to control Riggs's arms but Riggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Porro has his back to the ropes. Riggs working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Riggs fails to land. Riggs can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
Riggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Porro.
#T2# Porro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice left hand lands by Porro.
Riggs lands a nice uppercut. Porro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riggs can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
Porro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Porro lands a right hand. Riggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riggs throws a head punch that misses. Riggs misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Porro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Porro working aggressively here.
Riggs scores with an uppercut up the middle. Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Riggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porro backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Porro. Porro taking a breather. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riggs. Porro looking to slow down the pace here.#T3# Porro blocking some punches.
Riggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Riggs scores with a nice short uppercut. Porro is working Riggs over against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Porro fails to land. Riggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Riggs prevents a body shot from Porro. Porro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riggs scores with a hook to the body. Porro gets through Riggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Riggs misses with some punches.
Riggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Riggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Riggs throws a head punch that misses. Riggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Porro controls his hands.
Porro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porro can't find room to land a body shot as Riggs controls the action.
#T4# A quick uppercut on the inside from Riggs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A shot in the inside from Porro. Porro can't find room to land a body shot as Riggs controls the action.
Porro blocking some punches.
Porro blocks a body shot from Riggs. Porro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A head punch on the inside from Porro fails to land. Riggs can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Riggs misses with some punches.
Riggs misses with a hook from the clinch. Riggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Porro blocking some punches.
Riggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porro backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Porro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Porro. Porro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riggs is keeping busy. Riggs digs a right hand into Porro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Porro's gas tank. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lamar Riggs will probably get the nod. That's time! Riggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Riggs scores with a decent looking hook.#CL# Riggs rushes Porro and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Riggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Porro uses good head movement to avoid it. Riggs scores with an uppercut up the middle. Riggs misses with a short punch on the inside. Porro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lamar Riggs has scored more points in the clinch so far. A right hand to the body from Riggs.
Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch. Riggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riggs. Riggs tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Riggs back against the ropes. Porro lands with a left to the head. Porro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riggs misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porro. Riggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Porro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Porro. Riggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riggs. Porro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riggs or not. Porro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riggs pushes Porro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Riggs lands a body punch. Porro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Riggs blocks a body shot from Porro. Riggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riggs scores with a nice hook to the head. Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porro can do to turn this around? Riggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Porros head. Porro looking to slow down the pace here. Porro prevents a body shot from Riggs. Riggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Riggs digs a right hand into Porro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Porro's gas tank. Still in the clinch, Riggs scores with a nice short uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Riggs lands with a right to the head. Riggs pushes Porro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Riggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Porro is breathing heavily. Riggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Riggs pushes Porro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riggs. Porro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Riggs. Porro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Riggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Porro misses with some punches.
Porro takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Porro is rocked! Porro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riggs is keeping busy. Porro is still on wobbly legs! Can Riggs finish him? A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Porro seems to have recovered his senses. Porro tries a body shot but Riggs blocks it.
#T3# Porro throws a head punch that misses. Porro can't find room to land a body shot as Riggs controls the action.
Good body shot from Riggs.
Riggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A short left from Riggs. Porro misses with a short punch on the inside. Riggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Riggs scores with an uppercut up the middle. Riggs lands with a short shot to the head. Riggs lands an uppercut.#KD# Riggs drops Porro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Porro is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Porro. Riggs lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Porro to his knees! Riggs keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Riggs! A very excited looking Lamar Riggs 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) R3
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1# Nova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Alejandro Porro has been cut. Nova misses with an uppercut. Nova tries to clinch but fails miserably and Porro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nova tries to clinch but Porro moves out of range. Porro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nova just manages to avoid it. Porro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nova. Porro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Porro feinted there with a counter leg kick. Nova throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Porro counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Porro is working Nova over against the cage. A right hand to the body from Porro.
Nova digs a right hand underneath Porro's ribcage. Porro let out a lung full of air as it connected. Porro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porro throws a head punch that misses. Porro tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Porro back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Porro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Porro presses Nova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. 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! Nova has a couple of punches blocked by Porro.
Nova throws a head punch that misses. Porro lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards. #T1# A short right hand to the side of the head by Porro. Porro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards. Nova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nova tries to stall but Porro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Porro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Nova fails to land. The referee is keeping an eye on Porro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Porro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nova. Porro lands an uppercut. Nova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A short right hand to the side of the head by Porro. Nova misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Porro as the two fighters clinch.
Nova blocks a body shot from Porro. Stalling in the clinch from Porro.
Nova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Porro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Nova looks winded! Porro 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! A right hand to the body from Porro.
#T2# Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Porro pressing his opponent against the cage. Nova working aggressively here.
A short left from Porro. Nova lands on the inside with an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porro. Nova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Porro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Porro lands a shoulder strike. Porro lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards. Porro digs a right hand underneath Nova's ribcage. Nova let out a lung full of air as it connected. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nova. Porro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Porro has Nova pressed against the cage.
#T3# Porro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novas head. Porro lands a nice uppercut. Nova can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Porro scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Nova is rocked! Nova misses with a punch on the inside.
Porro struggles to land a body shot inside as Nova controls his hands.
Porro is leaning against Nova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Porro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nova is still on wobbly legs! Can Porro finish him? Nova tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage. Porro throws a head punch that misses. A body shot lands from Porro.
Porro throws a big uppercut that drops Nova! More strikes from Porro and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nova lies dazed against the cage as Porro celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Porro! |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R2
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
#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. Porro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Porro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Porro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Porro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nanook connects with a looping right hand.
Nanook ducks under a wild hook from Porro. Nanook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nanook avoids the body shot from Porro.
Nanook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Porro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Porro looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nanook is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Porro with a body shot. Porro throws a chopping leg kick but Nanook manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Porro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A cross from Nanook lands. A shot to the liver by Porro. Beautiful body shot.#T2# Porro tries to clinch up but Nanook circles away and keeps his distance. Nanook swings and misses with a shot to the body and Porro counters with a nice body shot. Nanook swings and misses with a shot to the body and Porro counters with a stiff right hand. Nanook lands a right hook to the body.
Porro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porro throws a low kick but Nanook moves out of range easily. #T3# Porro tries to land a front kick but Nanook steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A countering left hand to the body from Nanook misses. Porro walks into a straight right hand from Nanook. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nanook. Nanook sizes up Porro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Porro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nanook's sensitive parts. Porro throws a body shot but no joy. Nanook now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4# A decent looking cross lands there for Nanook. Nanook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porro. The crowd cheers as Porro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nanook doesn't seem phased though. Porro misses with a right hand and Nanook makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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! Porro scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Porro dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Porro misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nanook! But no joy. Porro throws a shot from downtown. Nanook moves away and avoids it. Porro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nanook has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Nanook looks to score with a jab to the body but Porro is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice jab there from Nanook. Porro misses the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nanook! But no joy.#T1# Porro just misses with a punch to the body.
Porro throws a quick inside leg kick. Nanook checks a leg kick. Porro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nanook at a distance.
Porro throws a half hearted mid kick. A nice side step and Nanook releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Alejandro Porro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nanook ducks under a wild hook from Porro.#T2# Nanook scores with a nice strike. Porro looks to throw the jab but Nanook is out of range. It seemed like Nanook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Porro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nanook looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nanook has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Porro. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nanook might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Porro has got the better of the exchanges. Nanook takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3# Nanook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nanook scores with a jab to the jaw. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Porro tries to clinch there but Nanook circles away.
Porro throws a body shot but no joy. Porro throws a leg kick which misses Nanook's front leg but catches the back leg as Nanook tries to avoid it. Porro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Nanook counters with a lovely straight right hand! Porro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nanook can do to turn this around?#T4# A punch lands to the side of Nanook 's head but he takes it in his stride. Porro throws a poor cross that misses
and Nanook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nanook's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Porro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Porro throws a poor cross that misses
and Nanook counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Porro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nanook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Porro dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Porro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nanook slips under a jab from Porro. Alejandro Porro is winning the standup battle so far. Porro scores with a decent looking hook. Porro throws a low kick but Nanook avoids it. It seemed like Nanook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Porro throws a looping overhand right but Nanook ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Porro drives through and clinches with Nanook against the cage.
#T1# Nanook lands a shot to the body. Nanook throws a head punch that misses. Porro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Porro misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porro. Porro has Nanook pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Porro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nanook has a couple of punches blocked by Porro.
Porro has a couple of punches blocked by Nanook.
Porro is leaning against Nanook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Porro scores with a nice hook to the head. Porro blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Porro.
Porro takes a shot to the head. Nanook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porro can't find room to land a body shot as Nanook controls the action.
Porro throws a head punch that misses. Porro prevents a body shot from Nanook. Turok Nanook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Nanook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nanooks head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nanook throws a head punch that misses. Porro cracks Nanook with a nice body shot. Porro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nanook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Nanook on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Porro fails to land. Porro throws a punch but it's blocked by Nanook. Porro lands with a left to the head. Nanook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nanook blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nanook. Nanook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porro misses with a punch on the inside.
Porro lands a hook to the side of the head. Alejandro Porro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nanook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Porro misses with a hook from the clinch. Nanook tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Nanook back against the cage. #T3# Nanook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nanook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nanook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porro lands a shot to the body. Porro struggles to land a body shot inside as Nanook controls his hands.
Porro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nanook can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
Porro struggles to land a body shot inside as Nanook controls his hands.
Porro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Nanook misses with a body punch.
Nanook jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Porro walks away with a smile on his face. Nanook gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nanook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porro throws out the jab. Porro misses with a right hand and Nanook counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Porro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nanook blocks a leg kick. It seemed like Nanook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nanook takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Porro misses with a hook
and Nanook counters with a nice body shot. #CL# Porro clinches with his opponent.
Porro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nanook backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Alejandro Porro showed his dominance in that final round. Well Porro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Porro! |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R1
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1# Merman lands with a hook. Porro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Porro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Merman connects with a single shot there. Merman cracks Porro with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Porro is rocked! Merman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Porro is still on wobbly legs! Can Merman finish him? Jab from Merman. Nice uppercut lands for Merman. That snapped Porro's head back.
Merman lands with a right that hurts Porro. Porro looks to clinch but Merman throws a short knee that drops Porro. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Aggressive Merman! Aggressive Merman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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