PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramano (ranked 1685 p4p, 1134 weight class) and Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 226 p4p, 159 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ramano
vs
Von Alkum

180 cm
26
160
10 - 10 - 0

181 cm
26
160
7 - 4 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Razor Ramano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramano looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Alkum is just out of range.
Ramano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Alkum has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ramano checks a leg kick.
Ramano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Alkum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Alkum connects with a body shot that sends Ramano's belly button to the back.
Von Alkum works the jab nicely.
Von Alkum throws the left hand but Ramano avoids the punch easily.
Ramano swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Von Alkum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramano looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Alkum is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano defending well as Von Alkum loads up on a big left hand.
Ramano throws a series of punches but Von Alkum avoids them all with ease.
Von Alkum tried to score with a low kick but Ramano checks it.
Ramano lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum misses with a straight left.
Ramano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Von Alkum.
Ramano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramano avoids a kick to the body.
Von Alkum looks to throw the jab but Ramano is out of range.
Ramano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Ramano has managed to clinch.
Ramano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramano lands a hook to the side of the head.

Von Alkum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramano moves away from the strike by Von Alkum.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Von Alkum.
And Ramano counters with a quick kick to the body but Von Alkum blocks it.
Ramano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Alkum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Alkum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ramano is looking to clinch but Von Alkum is avoiding it.
A big right from Von Alkum misses.
Von Alkum misses with a hook. Ramano ducked under it nicely.
Von Alkum misses with a hook. Ramano ducked under it nicely.
Von Alkum throws a big shot that misses.
Ramano slips a straight right by Von Alkum.
Ramano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ramano throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Von Alkum will feel that in the morning.
Ramano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Alkums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Alkum looks to throw the jab but Ramano is out of range.
Ramano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramano misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramano counters with a solid body kick.
Ramano throws a lazy right hand but Von Alkum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Alkum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Alkum misses with a hook
and Ramano counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum misses with a hook
and Ramano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramano throws a lazy head kick
and Von Alkum counters with a nice kick to the body.
Von Alkum throws the left hand but Ramano avoids the punch easily.
Von Alkum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Von Alkum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramano throws a hook to the side of Von Alkum's head but Von Alkum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick and Von Alkum moves out of range easily.
Ramano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Alkum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Alkum slips a jab and a cross from Ramano.
Ramano scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Alkum.
Ramano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Ramano misses.
Von Alkum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Alkum lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Ramano.
Ramano jabs at Von Alkum's body.
Ramano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Alkum doesn't seem bothered though.
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 Razor Ramano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ramano checks a leg kick.
Von Alkum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramano.
Von Alkum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramano.
A head kick by Von Alkum misses
and Ramano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ramano.
Ramano fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Alkum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Ramano counters with a quick kick to the body but Von Alkum blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramano as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Alkum tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Alkum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramano just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Alkum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Alkum throws a jab when Ramano was well out of range.
Ramano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramano stuns Von Alkum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Alkum was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramano.
Von Alkum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Von Alkum throws an off balance right hand
and Ramano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick from Von Alkum lands but Ramano takes it in his stride.
Von Alkum throws a good cross that connects.
Ramano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Von Alkum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Alkum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Alkum was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramano.
A low kick from Von Alkum is predictable there
and Ramano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Alkum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Alkum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ramano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Alkum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Alkum throws a low kick but Ramano moves out of range easily.
Von Alkum just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRamano.
Ramano tries to clinch but Von Alkum moves out of range.
Von Alkum pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramano is out of range and Von Alkum settles back down.
Ramano defending well as Von Alkum loads up on a big left hand.
Klaus Von Alkum seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Alkum blocks a head kick by Ramano.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramano misses with a body kick.
Von Alkum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Von Alkum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Von Alkum misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramano lands a leg kick that knocks Von Alkum off balance momentarily.
Ramano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Alkum with a nice calf kick.
Von Alkum slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramano connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Alkum.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Alkum misses with a right hand
enabling Ramano to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Alkum drops his hands momentarily and Ramano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Alkum missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Alkum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramano.
Von Alkum throws a hook to the side of Ramano's head but Ramano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Alkum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramano. Ramano obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Ramano.
Von Alkum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Von Alkum thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramano dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ramano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramano misses with a few strikes there.
Von Alkum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Alkum throws a right hand that misses
and Ramano counters with a body kick that stops Von Alkum in his tracks momentarily.
Ramano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ramano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Alkum throws a low kick but Ramano avoids it.
Ramano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum misses with a looping right.
Von Alkum misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Von Alkum tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Alkum. Ramano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Alkum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramano lands a body shot.
Von Alkum misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Von Alkum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Alkum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Von Alkum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramano.
Von Alkum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramano is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramano. That snapped Von Alkum's head back.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Alkum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klaus Von Alkum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razor Ramano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramano throws a body punch but Von Alkum moves out of range.
Ramano throws a series of punches but Von Alkum avoids them all with ease.
Von Alkum lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramano looks to land a combination but Von Alkum avoids it well.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramano throws an off balance right hand
and Von Alkum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramano throws a nice looking combination but Von Alkum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramano moves out of range of the body kick from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws a hook but Ramano avoids it easily.
Ramano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramano gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Von Alkum counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ramano! Von Alkum lets Ramano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Ramano is rocked!
A jab from Ramano misses.
Oh Ramano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramano circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Von Alkum. Ramano falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Von Alkum!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klaus Von Alkum!
During a confident post fight interview, Klaus Von Alkum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.