Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1017 Seran vs Gein
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1#
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramano throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Ramano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Ramano misses with a wild combination.
Ramano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramano misses with a hook.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Ramano.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ramano.
Ramano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramano. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ramano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramano scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Ramano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves out of range as Ramano throws a body kick.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Ramano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Ramano ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
Ramano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramano misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Ramano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramano is looking to land body kicks.
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Ramano moved out of range.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramano's head backwards.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Ramano scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Ramano with an uppercut!
Ramano closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Ramano pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramano wants to clinch.
Ramano tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramano is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramano.
Ramano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Ramano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramano ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson. #T4#
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramano!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Ramano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramano lands with a shot to the body.
Ramano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramano just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ramano cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Ramano slips the punch.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramano doesn't seem phased though.
Ramano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramano 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#
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramano on the side of the head.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramano is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Ramano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Ramano.
Ramano connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Ramano.
Ramano is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ramano misses its intended target.
Ramano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramano.
Ramano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Razor Ramano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramano throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Ramano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramano. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Ramano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Ramano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Ramano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramano.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramano. #T2#
Johnson is looking to slow Ramano down with leg kicks.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Ramano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ramano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Ramano throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson tries to move into range but Ramano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramano takes one on the button.#T3#
Ramano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Ramano throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramano.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramano connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Ramano's ribcage but misses.
Ramano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Ramano's legs.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ramano.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Ramano's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramano tries to avoid it.
Ramano fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Ramano is out of range.
No joy there for Ramano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson swings for the body but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano 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.
Ramano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramano throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Ramano misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramano.
Ramano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Razor Ramano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramano is looking to counter punch.
Ramano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Ramano misses.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson takes a swing at Ramano's ribcage but misses.
Ramano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramano throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Ramano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Ramano blocks the low kick.
Ramano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramano moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Ramano throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Ramano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Ramano.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ramano just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ramano moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramano misses the target.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ramano to counter with a crisp jab.
Razor Ramano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ramano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a jab. Ramano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Ramano avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramano.
Ramano misses with a double jab.
Ramano slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick lands for Johnson. #T3#
Johnson thows a leg kick but Ramano checks it
and Ramano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramano slips a straight right by Johnson.
Ramano shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson checks a low kick from Ramano.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Ramano moves away and avoids it.
Ramano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramano with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick from Ramano misses.
Ramano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Ramano slips the punch.
Ramano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Ramano persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Ramano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Ramano is out of range.
Ramano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Ramano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramano takes one to the chin there.
Ramano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Ramano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Champ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Ramano.
Ramano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Razor Ramano.
Well Ramano 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramano!
Champ Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: SYN 1011 Danger vs Randleman
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Ramano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White Jr misses with an uppercut.
White Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramano.
Ramano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White Jr misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Ramano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a few strikes there.
White Jr leaves Ramano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from White Jr. No joy for Ramano on that attempt.
White Jr tests Ramano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL2#
White Jr forces Ramano back against the cage and clinches.
Ramano scores with a hook to the body.
Ramano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White Jr lands a knee to the head.
Ramano swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramano presses White Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr stalling in the clinch but Ramano improves position.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramano presses White Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White Jr lands with a left to the head.
White Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ramano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramano dodges an elbow strike from White Jr.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Ramano's ribcage. Ramano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramano backwards.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Ramano's ribcage. Ramano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White Jr is working Ramano over against the cage.#T2#
White Jr lands a body shot.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Ramano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramano lands a body punch.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramano lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramano.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramano.
White Jr stops a takedown attempt from Ramano.
Ramano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
White Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Ramano is blocking nicely.
Ramano lands a right hand.
Ramano blocks a body shot from White Jr.
Ramano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Ramano decides to pull guard.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ramano striking off his back but it's not causing White Jr any problems. #SUB#
Ramano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Ramano is working an open guard so White Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ramano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramano.
Ramano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Ramano gets tackled into the cage by White Jr. White Jr maintains the clinch.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Ramano avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage. #T4#
Ramano takes a shot to the head.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from White Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Ramano.
White Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramano tries to pull guard but White Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ramano is breathing heavily.
White Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been informed that White Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A body shot lands from Ramano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano wants a takedown.
White Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Ramano.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Ramano.
White Jr tries to work over Ramano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
Ramano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ramano working aggressively here.
White Jr scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Razor Ramano has been cut.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramano tries to pull guard but White Jr won't allow it.
Ramano prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Ramano is trying to push White Jr away but White Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razor Ramano's cut.
That's time! Ramano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
White Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramano scores with a four punch combination!
White Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
White Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
Ramano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramano's elbow.
White Jr lands a shot to the body.
White Jr landing knees to the head.
White Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
White Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees 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!
White Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramano blocks a body shot from White Jr.
Ramano lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramano tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Ramano back against the cage.
Ramano scores with a shot to the side of White Jr's head.
A frustrated look appears on Ramano's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Ramano takes a shot to the head.
White Jr lands a knee to the body.
White Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramano.
A short right from White Jr on the inside.
White Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramano blocks an elbow strike from White Jr.
White Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramano.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
White Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramano.
Good body shot from White Jr.
White Jr tries a body shot but Ramano blocks it.
White Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano dodges an elbow strike from White Jr.
White Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
White Jr landing knees to the head. #T2#
Nice body punch from White Jr.
A body shot lands from White Jr.
White Jr scores with a shot to the side of Ramano's head.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Ramano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramano moves away.
White Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramano.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Ramano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White Jr.
Ramano keeps the fight on the outside.
White Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Ramano dodges the punch combination from White Jr.
White Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramano's head.#T3#
No joy there for White Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
White Jr looks to land a right hand but Ramano moved out of range.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramano was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
Ramano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ramano misses with a body punch
and Ramano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramano.
Ramano tries to clinch but White Jr is having none of it.
Ramano swings for the body but White Jr moves out of range.
Ramano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
White Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
White Jr scores with a body shot.
Ramano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramano darts in looking for a takedown but White Jr gets double underhooks and turns Ramano into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Ramano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from White Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White Jr.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Ramano avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
Ramano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
White Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for White Jr.
White Jr scores with a shot to the side of Ramano's head.
Bruce White Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by White Jr.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
Ramano avoiding damage as White Jr throws knees to the body.
White Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Ramano is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Razor Ramano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
White Jr digs a good hook to Ramano's body.
White Jr slips a jab and a cross from Ramano.
Ramano shoots in looking for a takedown but White Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Ramano throws a nice looking combination but White Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramano moves away.
White Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White Jr misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano misses with a wild body shot.
Ramano avoids the body shot from White Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White Jr misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Ramano. #T1#
A punch combination from White Jr misses.
Ramano throws a leg kick but White Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
White Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Ramano.
Ramano tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Ramano controls the action.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Ramano.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Ramano controls the action.
White Jr tries to work over Ramano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from White Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from White Jr.
Ramano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White Jr is defending well.
White Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Ramano wants a takedown.
Razor Ramano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Ramano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
White Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ramano prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Ramano lands a left hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
Ramano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramano is trying to pull guard but White Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramano or not.
Bruce White Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for White Jr.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramano blocks an uppercut.
Ramano avoiding damage as White Jr throws knees to the body.
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
White Jr lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
Ramano misses with a body punch. #BC#
Ramano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White Jr punishes Ramano's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
White Jr clinches up against the cage.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramano tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Ramano back against the cage.
White Jr blocking some punches.
Ramano blocks a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from White Jr. #T4#
Ramano lands a nice uppercut.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramano controls his hands.
Ramano is trying to drag White Jr to the mat but White Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from White Jr.
Ramano lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramano misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Ramano.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Ramano's ribcage. Ramano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!
An out of breath Bruce White Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1004 Finlay vs Trollslayer
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Simon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramano scores with a hook to the body. Simon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simon's head.#CL#
Simon has Ramano up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Ramano manages to break the clinch.
Simon wants to clinch.#CL#
Simon closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon misses with some punches. #BC2#
Ramano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Ramano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Simon moves into range and clinches up with Ramano.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramano blocking some punches. #T1#
Ramano trying to control the position but instead, Simon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ramano into the cage.
A short uppercut from Ramano. #TD2#
Ramano jumps into guard, dragging Simon to the mat. #SUB2#
Ramano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Simon passes into side control.
Ramano tries to bench press Simon off him but Simon keeps the position.
Ramano misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ramano is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramano is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Ramano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simon is controlling Ramano's trapped leg to prevent Ramano from advancing to side control.
Ramano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simon's head.
Ramano throwing shots but Simon is blocking nicely.
Ramano throws a strike but Simon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Simon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ramano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
Ramano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramano throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramano throwing strikes from guard but Simon blocks nicely.
Simon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramano.
Simon wants to sweep here but Ramano controlling him for the moment.
Ramano postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it. #T4#
Simon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramano postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Ramano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramano with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramano dominated that 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.#R2#
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simon's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Simon backs off Ramano throws a huge counter combo but Simon manages to avoid it all.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simon back to the cage. Ramano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Simon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramano, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramano blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Ramano has picked Simon up - he's going for a ride! Ramano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ramano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ramano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Ramano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramano.
Simon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ramano.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Ramano throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Ramano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramano throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramano postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it.
Simon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Simon is trying to keep Ramano in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ramano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramano postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it.
Ramano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramano throws a big right hand that misses.
Razor Ramano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Ramano stands up over Simon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ramano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Simon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Ramano postures up and lands a big shot to Simon's brow.
Ramano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Ramano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simon dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ramano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Ramano has his foot on Simon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simon works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simon is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramano's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Simon tries to clinch but Ramano moves away
and Ramano counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simon tries to clinch
and Ramano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simon tries to clinch but Ramano moves away
and Ramano counters with a three punch combo that has Simon backing up. Simon nods at Ramano to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramano connects with a looping right hand.
Ramano throws a nice head kick!
Simon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
Simon throwing a counter right hand but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Ramano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Ramano pushes him off.
Ramano lands a jab to Simon's midsection.#CL#
Simon gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Ramano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ramano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Ramano looking for a guillotine here but Simon defends easily. #T1#
Ramano looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramano, not yet. #SUB2#
Ramano looking for subs off his back but Simon has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Ramano actively working from the bottom here.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razor Ramano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramano keeping control of the position.
Ramano is trying to control but can't.
Ramano is looking to improve his position.
Ramano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simon is working away from the top position though.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Simon darts in trying to clinch
and Ramano counters with a nice body shot.
Simon looks to clinch
and Ramano counters with a three punch combo that has Simon backing up. Simon nods at Ramano to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Ramano.
Simon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simon fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Simon is looking to clinch but Ramano is avoiding it.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramano circles away.
Simon misses with an uppercut
enabling Ramano to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramano scores with a leg kick.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Simon moves into the clinch successfully.
Simon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simon.
Ramano blocking some punches. #BC2#
Ramano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ramano looks to land a combination but Simon avoids it well.
A big right from Simon misses.
A nice side step and Ramano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razor Ramano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramano!

Event: SYN 994 Choke vs Capellio
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1#
Ramano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamir 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.
Kamir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramano. That did some damage!
Kamir throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramano lands with a good body shot.
Ramano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamir checks it well.
Kamir misses with the combination.
Ramano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamir moves away.
Kamir throws a chopping leg kick but Ramano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamir fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamir needs to keep his hands up - Ramano had a free shot at his head there.
Kamir with a nice calf kick.
Ramano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamir.
Ramano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramano.
Nice cross by Kamir.#T1#
Kamir misses with a hook.
Kamir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamir throws a hook but Ramano avoids it easily.
Kamir scores with a head kick. #CL#
Ramano moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ramano.
Ramano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramano jumps guard but Kamir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Kamir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramano lands a shoulder strike.
Ramano tries to throw a body punch but Kamir avoids it by throwing Ramano back against the cage.
Ramano lands with a left to the head.
Ramano scores with a shot to the side of Kamir's head.
Kamir misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from Kamir. #T2#
Kamir has a couple of punches blocked by Ramano. #BC2#
Kamir breaks from the clinch.
Kamir wants to land a leg kick but Ramano is out of range.
Ramano looks for the body kick but Kamir saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kamir!
The crowd cheers as Ramano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kamir doesn't seem phased though.
Ramano moves out of range as Kamir strikes.
Kamir lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramano misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramano moves away.
Ramano defending well as Kamir loads up on a big left hand.
Kamir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kamir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramano looks to land a combination. Kamir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Ramano looks to throw the jab but Kamir is out of range.
Ramano wants to clinch.
Kamir throws a chopping leg kick but Ramano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ramano slips under a jab.
Kamir misses with a straight left.
Ramano pushes Kamir away with a front kick.#CL#
Ramano darts in and clinches Kamir up against the cage.
Kamir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Ramano manages to pull guard.
Ramano looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramano, not yet. #T4#
Ramano keeping moving, preventing Kamir from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ramano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramano striking from his own guard.
Ramano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ramano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamir's guard. #REVR#
Kamir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamir can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kamir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramano throwing strikes from guard but Kamir blocks nicely.
Kamir has momentary wrist control but Ramano slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Kamir.
Ramano throws a quick counter head kick but Kamir was just out of range.
Ramano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamir throws the left hand but Ramano avoids the punch easily.
Kamir avoids the body shot from Ramano.
Ramano looks to throw the jab but Kamir is out of range.
Kamir lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramano off the cage and back into range.
Ramano cracks a nice hook into Kamir's ribs.
Ramano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramano scores with a punch to the head.
Ramano tries to bum rush Kamir with a series of wild strikes but Kamir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramano thuds his right hand into Kamir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ramano defending well as Kamir loads up on a big left hand.
Kamir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramano lands a head kick! #T1#
Ramano connects with a body shot.
Ramano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamir was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kamir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamir's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramano under the eye.
Kamir throws a right hand that Ramano ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramano also avoids with ease.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Kamir.
Ramano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kamir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Kamir.
Ramano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramano takes one to the chin there.
Kamir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramano is looking to wear down Kamir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Ramano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamir momentarily.
Kamir throws the left hand but Ramano avoids the punch easily.
Ramano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Kamir throws a sloppy head kick and Ramano moves out of range easily.
Ramano scores with the left hand. Kamir knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramano misses with the combination.
Kamir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramano. Ramano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamir.
Ramano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamir was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramano.
Ramano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamir.
A head kick misses from Ramano.
Ramano connects with a body shot.#T3#
Kamir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamir throws a leg kick
and Ramano counters with a series of strikes. Kamir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kamir throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Ramano drives through and clinches with Kamir against the cage.
Ramano tries for a takedown but Kamir manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramano.
Kamir working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Kamir.
Ramano is leaning against Kamir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kamir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Ramano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramano.
Ramano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Ramano as he connects with a hook.
Ramano cracks a nice hook into Kamir's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Kamir misses
and Ramano counters with a one-two to the body.
Kamir takes a kick to the side of the head.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramano circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramano throws a quick counter head kick but Kamir was just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramano. Kamir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kamir tests Ramano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shalak Kamir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick and Kamir moves out of range easily.
Ramano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamir throws out the jab.
Kamir walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramano was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamir.
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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kamir slips a jab from Ramano.
Kamir misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramano scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Kamir misses.
Ramano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Ramano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamir.
Ramano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamir.
Ramano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kamir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramano.
Ramano is looking for a counter combo.
Kamir slips a jab and a cross from Ramano.
Ramano misses with a head kick.
Razor Ramano is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamir misses with a left hand
and Ramano counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamir misses with a hook.
Ramano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Ramano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Kamir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left and a right from Ramano both land. Nice combination.
Kamir throws a leg kick but Ramano moved away.
Kamir throws an off balance right hand
and Ramano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ramano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ramano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kamir tests Ramano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramano looks to throw the jab but Kamir is out of range.
Kamir throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramano counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kamir is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kamir dodges the punch combination from Ramano.
A slow jab from Kamir misses its intended target.
Kamir misses with a straight right.
Razor Ramano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kamir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramano at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kamir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramano misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamir.
Ramano misses with a head kick.
Kamir throws the left hand but Ramano avoids the punch easily.
Kamir swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramano.
Kamir lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Kamir walks into a jab.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamir.
Kamir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamir looks to land a combination but Ramano avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamir. Ramano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamir misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Kamir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramano misses with a wild combination.
Ramano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramano lands a head kick. Kamir smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kamir scores with a jab to the body.
Kamir swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramano.#T4#
Kamir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ramano jabs at Kamir's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramano blocks a jab.
Kamir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamir avoids the body shot from Ramano.
A shot to the body from Ramano misses
and Kamir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamir misses with a straight right.
Ramano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramano lands a jab.
Shalak Kamir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Razor Ramano.
Well Ramano 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramano!

Event: SYN 979 Takahashi vs. Vice
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#CL#
Ramano has managed to clinch.
Ramano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramano lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #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!
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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#KD2#
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!#ROC2#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?!!#T3#
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.

Event: Bellicose XLI
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Ramano shoots for a takedown but Altena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramano shoots in but Altena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Altena tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramano avoided it.
Ramano shoots in and drives through. Altena sprawls well.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramano.
Ramano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Altena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramano somewhat.
Altena tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramano manages to circle out of the way.
Ramano slips a jab and a cross from Altena.
Altena chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Altena scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramano in his tracks.
Ramano closes the distance and clinches up with Altena, looking for a takedown. Ramano pushes Altena against the cage but Altena circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Altena lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Altena.
Ramano keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Altena defends it nicely.
We've been told by Altena's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Ramano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown but Altena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Altena.
Ramano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altena was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramano.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Altena but Altena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Altena.
Altena tries to clinch there but Ramano circles away.
Ramano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramano.
Altena scores with a nice head shot.
Ramano fails with the takedown.
Ramano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Ramano fails with the takedown
and Altena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Altena tries a low kick but Ramano avoids it.
Ramano fails to land the takedown.
Ramano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altena misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altena sprawls well. Altena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramano gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Altena throws a right hand that misses
and Ramano counters with a three punch combo that has Altena backing up. Altena nods at Ramano to acknowledge the strikes.
Altena tries to clinch up but Ramano circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramano looks for a takedown but Altena sprawls well.
Ramano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Altena circles away.
Altena throws a big shot that misses.
Ramano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Razor Ramano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Altena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramano.
Altena looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramano shoots in looking for a takedown. Altena tries to sprawl out of it but Ramano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Altena manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Altena appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altena sprawls well. Altena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramano gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramano shoots for a double leg takedown but Altena sprawls well. He's pushed Ramano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good work by Ramano as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Ramano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Altena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Altena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Altena is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramano! But no joy.
Ramano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altena.
The fighters circling - Altena throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A jab from Altena misses.
A slow jab from Altena misses its intended target.
No luck for Ramano with that takedown attempt.
Altena swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Altena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramano.
Ramano with a poor takedown #CL#
and Altena moves into the clinch.
Ramano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altena is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramano is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramano is looking for a takedown.
Altena working Ramano over with knees to the body.
A short right from Altena on the inside.
Altena tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramano avoids the damage to the body.
Ramano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Altena prevents it.
Ramano blocking some punches.
Altena is pressed up against the cage. Ramano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Altena down to the mat. Altena avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruud Altena dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Altena looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
Ramano throws a big counter head kick but Altena avoids it with no problem.
Ramano fails to land the takedown.
A left lands for Altena.
Ramano shoots for a double leg takedown but Altena sprawls well. He's pushed Ramano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Altena but Altena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramano.
Ramano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Altena throws out the jab.
Ruud Altena is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramano shoots for a double leg takedown but Altena sprawls well. He's pushed Ramano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Altena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramano circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano shoots in looking for a takedown but Altena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Altena rushes Ramano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Altena tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramano avoids it.
Ramano is looking for a takedown.
Altena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramano can do to turn this around?
Ramano managing to block the knees to the body from Altena.
Altena misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Ramano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Altena is defending well.
Altena lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramano backwards. #TD2#
Ramano jumps into guard, dragging Altena to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramano looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramano, not yet.
Altena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramano on the ground.#SUB2#
Ramano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Altena stands up and waves to Ramano to follow him.
Ramano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Altena circles away.
No luck for Ramano with that takedown attempt.
Altena is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramano.
Ramano is breathing heavily.
Altena misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ramano tries for a takedown but Altena circles away easily
and Altena counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Altena slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramano, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Altena misses the target.
Altena stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramano. Ramano gets slowly back to his feet.
Altena throws a hook to the side of Ramano's head but Ramano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano staying out of range there.
Ruud Altena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Altena misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown but Altena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Altena missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Altena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Altena with the inside leg kick.
Altena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramano moves away.
Altena lands a jab to the nose.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramano goes for a double leg but Altena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Altena continues to drive forward.
Ramano looks for a takedown but Altena sprawls well.#T3#
Altena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Altena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Altena stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Altena wants it to stay on the feet.
Altena misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Ramano shoots in and drives through. Altena sprawls well.
Ramano staying out of range there.
Ramano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Altena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramano darts in looking for a takedown but Altena gets double underhooks and turns Ramano into the cage.
Altena connects with a solid leg kick.
Altena tries to clinch but Ramano is having none of it.
Ramano avoids the body shot from Altena.
Altena slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramano, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Altena tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Ramano blocks the low kick.
Altena tries to land a front kick but Ramano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Altena misses with a hook.
Ramano swats away the attempt to clinch by Altena.
Altena throws a chopping leg kick but Ramano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Altena coming out on top.
Ramano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Altena.
Altena connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Altena's waist but Altena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramano off to one side.
Ramano misses with a takedown attempt - Altena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruud Altena dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Altena tries to clinch up.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Altena as he avoids it easily.
Altena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Altena.
Nice takedown defense from Altena. No joy for Ramano on that attempt.
Ramano fails to land the takedown.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramano.
Altena scores with a jab to the head.
Ramano slips a jab from Altena.
Ramano fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Altena throws out the jab.
Altena leaves Ramano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Altena misses with a hook. Ramano ducked under it nicely.
Altena fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Altena.
Altena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramano.
Altena throwing a counter right hand but Ramano manages to avoid it.#CL#
Altena darts in and clinches Ramano up against the cage.
Ramano is trying to drag Altena to the mat but Altena just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Altena is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramano is defending well for now.#TD2#
Ramano pulls guard. #SU#
Altena stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Altena throws a nice looking combination but Ramano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Altena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Razor Ramano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramano is defended easily by Altena.
Ramano blocks the body kick.
Altena throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Altena moves into the clinch.
Altena with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Altena with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Altena pushes Ramano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramano scores with a hook to the body.
Altena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramano.
Altena misses with a punch on the inside.
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but Ramano blocks with his arms.
Ramano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altena gets underhooks to prevent Ramano's takedown attempt. #T3#
Ramano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramano wants a takedown but no success here.
Altena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altena misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altena is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramano is defending well for now.
Altena prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramano tries to score a body lock takedown but Altena shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Altena using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramano takes a shot to the head.
Altena scores with a knee to the head.
Altena lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altena scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramano is looking for a takedown.
Ramano can't get the takedown.
Altena landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Altena landing knees to the head. #ROC#Ramano is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altena throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramano is still on wobbly legs! Can Altena finish him?#T4#
Ramano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Altena misses with a knee to the head.
Altena misses with a punch on the inside.
Altena lands a right hand.
Ramano tries for a takedown but Altena manages to get underhooks.
Ramano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Altena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramano.
Ramano seems to have recovered his senses.
Altena connects with the punch.
Ramano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Altena lands a lovely overhand right.
Altena is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Ramano hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruud Altena!
A very excited looking Ruud Altena 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.

Event: Bellicose XXXII
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
A jab lands there for Ratt.
Ratt throws the left hand but Ramano avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Ramano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramano moves out of range as Ratt strikes.
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.
Ratt 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.
Ratt misses with a straight right.
Ramano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Brick Hithouse in the buildup to the fight.
Ratt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramano throws a right hand that Ratt ducks under and follows up with a left that Ratt also avoids with ease.
Ramano misses with a head kick.
Ratt throws a shot from downtown. Ramano moves away and avoids it.
Ramano lands a nice hook to Ratt's body. Ratt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramano staying out of range there.
Ratt throws a right and a left that Ramano avoids nicely.
Ratt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ratt misses with a hook
and Ramano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano tries to land a front kick but Ratt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ratt throws a big shot that misses.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Ratt throws an overhand right that lands on Ramano's shoulder, as Ramano tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Ratt throws a body punch but Ramano moves out of range.
Ratt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ratt moves away.
Ramano misses with a looping right.
Ratt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Ramano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Ramano scores with a nice right hand.
Ratt looks to land a left hand but Ramano moved out of range nicely.
Ratt ducks under a wild hook from Ramano.
Ratt lands an overhand right.
Ratt misses with an uppercut
and Ramano counters with a straight right hand.
Ramano throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ratt throws a hook but Ramano blocks it.
Ratt misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Ramano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
Ratt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Ramano digs a good body shot into Ratt's ribs.
Ramano throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ratt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ratt throws a right hand that misses
and Ramano counters with a straight right hand.
Ratt misses with a looping right.
A jab from Ratt misses.
Ramano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramano misses with a series of wild punches.
Ratt looks to land a right hand but Ramano moved out of range.
Ramano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
Ratt lands a nice shot to the body.
Ratt misses with a jab to the body
and Ramano counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramano throws a right and a left that Ratt avoids nicely.
Ratt takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Ramano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ratt moves away.
Ratt lands a jab to the nose.
Ratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt misses with a looping right.
Ramano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ramano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Ratt throws an off balance right hand
and Ramano counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt throws out a counter right but Ramano avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Ramano lands.
Ratt works the jab nicely.
Ratt throws a body punch but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramano misses with a wild body shot.
Ramano throws a push kick but Ratt slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Ratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramano misses with a body shot.
Ratt throws a looping overhand right but Ramano ducks down to avoid it.
Ratt stuns Ramano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramano scores with a four punch combination!
Ramano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ratt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ratt throws a sloppy body shot
and Ratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramano lands a really nice looking cross but Ratt seems unphased.
Ratt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramano catches Ratt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramano.
The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ratt misses with a shot to the body
letting Ramano counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ratt misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramano!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramano. That's going to slow Ratt down.
Ramano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ramano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ratt doesn't seem bothered though.
Ratt misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Ramano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ratt connects with a body shot that sends Ramano's belly button to the back.
Ratt moves forwards but Ramano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramano lands a nice shot that snaps Ratt's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ratt. Ramano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ramano moves out of range of the strikes.
Ratt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ratt at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Ramano.
Razor Ramano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramano connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramano connects with a looping right hand.
Ramano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramano punishes Ratt's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Ratt.
Ratt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ratt looks to land a right hand but Ramano moved out of range.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.#T1#
Ramano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Ratt.
Ratt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ratt tests Ramano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ratt.
Ratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramano was well out of range. Poor timing from Ratt.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Ratt misses.
Ramano moves out of range as Ratt strikes.
A jab lands there for Ratt.
Ramano cracks Ratt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ratt digs a good hook to Ramano's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ratt takes a swing at Ramano's ribcage but misses.
Ratt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Ramano throws a series of punches but Ratt moves out of range. #T2#
Ratt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ramano.
Ratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramano was well out of range. Poor timing from Ratt.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Ratt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramano. Ramano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
Ratt misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Ramano - just one landing.
Ratt misses the shot to the body.
Ramano throwing a counter right hand but Ratt manages to avoid it.
Ratt throws a lazy right hand but Ramano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Ramano.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramano scores with a four punch combination!
Ratt 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.
Ratt scores with a nice head shot.
Ratt throws a lazy right hand but Ramano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Ratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramano.
Ramano throws a one two combo.
Ramano drops his hands momentarily and Ratt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramano throws a body punch but Ratt moves out of range.
Ramano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ratt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ratt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters circling a little - Ramano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ramano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ratt.
Ratt misses with a wild body shot.
Ratt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ratt's hands.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
As Ratt looks to move away, Ramano throws a big counter combo but Ratt just gets out of the way.
Ratt throws out a loose jab but Ramano uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Ramano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ratt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Ratt throws a combination that misses
and Ramano counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Ramano misses with a two punch combination.
Ratt is looking for the big counter here.
Ramano lands a high kick!
Ramano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramano slips a jab from Ratt.
Ramano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ratt misses the shot to the body.
Ramano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ratt backs up against the cage.
A cross from Ramano lands.
Ramano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ratt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Ramano tenderised Ratt's leg. Ratt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ratt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ratt lands with a straight right. Ramano didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ratt sizes up Ramano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilbur Ratt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ratt walks into a jab.
Ratt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramano at a distance.
Ramano connects with a body shot that sends Ratt's belly button to the back.
Ramano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ratt throws a shot from downtown. Ramano moves away and avoids it.
Ramano moves away from the strike by Ratt.
Ratt throws a body punch but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano throws a lazy right hand but Ratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ratt misses with a straight left.
Ramano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ratt's head backwards.
Ratt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Ramano scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Ramano finds it's target.
Ramano scores with a shot to the body.
Ramano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ratt.
Ratt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramano on the side of the head.
Ramano keeps Ratt at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Ratt throws out a loose jab but Ramano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramano staying out of range there.
Ratt blocks a head kick by Ramano.
Ramano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramano scores with a spinning back kick!
Ramano throws out a loose jab but Ratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ratt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Ratt lands a jab to the head.
Ramano staying out of range there.
Ratt throws a hook to the side of Ramano's head but Ramano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Ratt with a nice cross.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Ratt misses its intended target.
Ramano misses the jab.
Ratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramano misses with a two punch combination. #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!
The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ratt looks to land a left hand but Ramano moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Ramano.
Ramano's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ratt's head.
Ratt throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ramano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramano throws a series of punches but Ratt moves out of range.
Ramano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramano throws a body punch but Ratt moves out of range.
Ramano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramano scores with a jab to the head.
Ramano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ratt.
Ratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramano lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Ramano moves away from the strike by Ratt.
Ratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ratt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Ratt misses.
Ramano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramano misses with a two punch combination.
Ramano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ratt slips a straight right by Ramano.
Ratt scores with a nice strike.
Ramano just misses with a punch to the body.
Ratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ratt misses with a looping right.
Ramano lands a head kick. Ratt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ratt lands the left hand.
Ratt moves out of range as Ramano throws a body kick.
Ramano jabs at Ratt's body.
Ratt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramano can pounce on him. #T4#
Ramano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ratt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramano thuds his shin into the meat of Ratt's side.
Ratt throws an overhand right that lands on Ramano's shoulder, as Ramano tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano throws a lazy head kick
and Ratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ratt connects with a body shot that sends Ramano's belly button to the back.
Ratt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Ratt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
Ramano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ratt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramano misses with a head kick.
Ramano scores with a sloppy right hand. Ratt should have avoided that one.
Ratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramano.
Ramano looks to land a left hand but Ratt moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratt throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramano.
Ratt misses with a looping left.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Ratt throws a shot from downtown. Ramano moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razor Ramano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramano 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramano!

Event: Bellicose XXII
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Ramano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drozd. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for Ramano. That snapped Drozd's head back.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramano looks to score with a jab to the body but Drozd is just out of range.
That kick from Ramano tenderised Drozd's leg. Drozd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drozd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramano counters with a three punch combo that has Drozd backing up. Drozd nods at Ramano to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a few strikes there.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Ramano's shoulder, as Ramano tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Razor Ramano has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drozd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drozd ducks right into an uppercut from Ramano.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Ramano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramano throws a jab but it's blocked by Drozd.
Ramano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drozd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drozd has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Ramano connects with a crisp jab.
Drozd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drozd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Ramano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramano.
Drozd throws a head kick but Ramano moves out of range.
Drozd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drozd backs up against the cage.
Drozd misses with a looping left.
Ramano looks to land a combination but Drozd avoids it well.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Ramano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Drozd as he connects with a hook.
Ramano scores with a jab. Drozd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramano avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drozd scores with a kick to the body.
Ramano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drozd throws out the jab.
Ramano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drozd at a distance.
Ramano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramano throws a good cross that connects.
Drozd tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramano scores with a jab to the body.
Ramano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Ramano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Drozd misses the shot to the body.
Ramano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drozd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Drozd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramano. That snapped Drozd's head back.
A slow jab from Drozd misses its intended target.
Ramano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drozd misses with a looping right.
Ramano throws a quick counter head kick but Drozd was just out of range.
Ramano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drozd throws a head kick but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Ramano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drozd.
Ramano misses with a double jab.
Drozd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Drozd misses.
Ramano throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramano avoids the head kick by Drozd. #T3#
Ramano avoids the head kick by Drozd.
A punch lands to the side of Drozd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drozd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramano.
Drozd throws the left hand but Ramano avoids the punch easily.
Ramano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drozd misses with a wild combination.
Ramano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramano 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Ramano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drozd back to the cage. Ramano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drozd looks winded!
Ramano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drozd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Ramano feints a jab promting Drozd to slip. Ramano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drozd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ramano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drozd's head.
Drozd throws a head kick but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drozd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drozd looks to land a combination but Ramano avoids it well.
Ramano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drozd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramano. Ramano obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Ramano.
Drozd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramano stalks Drozd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drozd's face. Drozd staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Ramano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses.
Ramano with a jab.
Drozd takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#Drozd is rocked!
Ramano connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razor Ramano's cut.
That's time! Ramano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Drozd throws a nice looking combination but Ramano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Razor Ramano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramano with a hook.
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramano throws a good cross that connects.
Drozd is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramano finish him?
Ramano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramano is looking for a counter combo.
Ramano lands a head kick!
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Ramano moves out of range easily.
Ramano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drozd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drozd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drozd's head.
Ramano moves out of range as Drozd strikes.
Ramano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ramano connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Ramano.
Drozd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramano.
Ramano lands a jab to Drozd's midsection.
Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramano lands a glancing blow to the side of Drozd's head.
Ramano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drozd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drozd jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ramano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drozd throws a right and a left that Ramano avoids nicely.
Ramano scores with a hook to the body. Drozd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drozd misses with a straight right.
Drozd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramano.
Ramano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drozd can do to turn this around?
Ramano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Drozd.
Drozd is breathing heavily.
Drozd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramano.
As Drozd looks to move away, Ramano throws a big counter combo but Drozd just gets out of the way.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramano feints and then cracks Drozd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drozd down.
Ramano with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramano avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Drozd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Ramano.
A big right from Drozd misses.
Drozd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drozd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramano thuds a left hand into Drozd's body.
A head kick from Ramano lands but Drozd takes it in his stride. #T2#
Drozd loads up on a big right hand but Ramano slips the punch.
Drozd throws a looping overhand right but Ramano ducks down to avoid it.
Ramano lands a nice hook to Drozd's body. Drozd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramano lands with a good body shot.
Ramano dips to his left and cracks Drozd with an uppercut!
Nice body kick there by Ramano.
A jab from Ramano does it's job there.
Drozd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drozd lands the left hand.
Ramano throws a head kick but Drozd moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ramano.
Drozd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses
letting Ramano counter with a right hand.
Ramano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drozd.
The fighters circling - Drozd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramano digs a good hook to Drozd's body.
A solid body kick from Drozd.
Ramano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Drozd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ramano has got the better of the exchanges.
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Ramano's shoulder, as Ramano tries to avoid the shot.
Drozd throws a lazy right hand but Ramano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Ramano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drozd. Drozd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drozd throws a shot from downtown. Ramano moves away and avoids it.
Ramano lands a jab to the head.
Ramano scores with a body shot.
Ramano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Drozd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramano drops his hands momentarily and Drozd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drozd tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drozd.
Ramano lands a jab to the head.
Ramano blocks a head kick by Drozd.
Ramano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramano moves out of range as Drozd strikes.
Ramano lands a head kick. Drozd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Ramano throws a one two combo.
Drozd throws a head kick but Ramano moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ramano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramano.
Whack! Ramano lands a heavy head kick that drops Drozd. The ref tackles Ramano to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Drozd was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Razor Ramano!

Event: BelIicose IX
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Ramano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ramano lands a nice hook to Durall's body. Durall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramano.
Ramano lands a glancing blow to the side of Durall's head.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durall.
Razor Ramano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramano 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.
Ramano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramano misses with a low kick.
Ramano scores with the left hand. Durall knows he should have avoided that one.
Durall misses with an uppercut
and Ramano counters with a series of strikes. Durall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Durall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano digs a good body shot into Durall's ribs.
A left and a right from Ramano both land. Nice combination.
Durall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramano counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramano.
Ramano scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Ramano misses.
Durall slips under a jab.
Durall is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Ramano misses with a double jab.
Durall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Ramano - just one landing.
Ramano lands with a nice body kick.
Ramano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durall throws a hook but Ramano avoids it easily.
Ramano defending well as Durall loads up on a big left hand.
Ramano misses the jab.
Ramano lands with a cross.
Ramano throws a series of strikes that have Durall backpedaling.
Durall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramano.
Durall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramano moves away from the strike by Durall.
Ramano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Durall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ramano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durall's head.
Ramano lands a nice hook to Durall's body. Durall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durall is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Durall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramano moves away.
Durall swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ramano to counter with a crisp jab.
Durall misses with the combination.
Ramano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A head kick by Ramano misses
and Durall counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramano just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramano lands a two punch combo.
Durall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durall.
Durall misses the jab.
Ramano lands a two punch combo.
Durall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Durall misses the shot to the body.
Ramano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Durall. #T3#
Ramano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durall at a distance.
A head kick misses from Ramano.
A telegraphed right hand from Durall misses the target.
Ramano lands with a good body shot.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durall. Ramano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durall avoids the body shot from Ramano.
Decent striking displayed by Ramano there.
Ramano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ramano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durall lands a jab to Ramano's midsection.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durall.
Ramano moves out of range as Durall strikes.
Ramano lands a right hook to the body.
Ramano moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramano dodges the punch combination from Durall.
As Durall backs off Ramano throws a huge counter combo but Durall manages to avoid it all.
Ramano misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Ramano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramano.
The crowd cheers as Ramano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durall doesn't seem phased though.
Durall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Durall.
Ramano throws out a counter right but Durall avoids it with no problem.
Ramano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ramano cracks Durall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramano misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Durall misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Durall misses the target.
Ramano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durall misses with a looping left.
Durall misses with a wild combination.
Durall lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Durall finds it's target.
Jab from Ramano.
Some wild striking there from Durall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot by Ramano.
Durall scores with a nice right hand.
Durall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Ramano.
Ramano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramano, as that shot connected.
Ramano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duralls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ramano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramano throws a body kick that misses.
Ramano misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Durall misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano moves away from the strike by Durall.
Ramano thumps Durall with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durall might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ramano slips under a jab from Durall.
Razor Ramano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramano lands a nice hook to Durall's body. Durall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramano scores with a leg kick.
Ramano connects with a single shot there.
Ramano connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Durall moves away from the strike by Ramano.
Durall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Ramano misses.
Durall misses with a wild body shot.
Durall lands with a hook. Ramano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Ramano.
Ramano throws the left hand but Durall avoids the punch easily.
Durall misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Ramano missing with a left hand there. Durall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ramano feints a jab promting Durall to slip. Ramano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Durall slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ramano throws a head kick that Durall semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durall lands a slapping body shot.
Ramano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ramano scores with a head kick.
Ramano sizes up Durall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Durall scores with a shot to the body.
Durall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Ramano.
Durall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durall misses with a straight left.
Durall takes a swing at Ramano's ribcage but misses.
Ramano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durall misses with a hook.
Ramano scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramano misses the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durall throws a hook to the side of Ramano's head but Ramano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durall moves away from the strike by Ramano.
Durall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ramano moves forwards but Durall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramano misses with a two punch combination.
Durall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Durall slips under a jab from Ramano.
A little feinted left hand from Durall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramano lunges at Durall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durall's hand.
Durall avoids the body shot from Ramano.
Ramano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durall throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durall takes one on the button.
Durall misses the jab.
Durall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durall swings for the body but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramano scores with a jab to the body.
Durall throws an overhand right that lands on Ramano's shoulder, as Ramano tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano lands a nice shot that snaps Durall's head back.
Ramano swinging wildly here.
Durall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramano misses the shot to the body.
Ramano lands with a right hand. #T4#
Durall throws a nice looking combination but Ramano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramano misses the shot to the body.
Durall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durall swinging wildly here.
Ramano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Durall eats them both and turns towards Ramano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ramano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durall misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Durall loads up on a big right hand but Ramano slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Durall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramano lands a right hook to the body.
Ramano throws a head kick but Durall moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Durall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramano looks to throw the jab but Durall is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Durall misses with a hook to the body
and Ramano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durall.
Ramano swinging wildly here.
Durall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Durall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramano throws a head kick but Durall moves out of range.
Ramano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Ramano.
Durall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durall slips a straight right by Ramano.
Ramano lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano takes a swing at Durall's ribcage but misses.
Ramano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durall. That did some damage!
Ramano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durall cracks Ramano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durall. Ramano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durall just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ramano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick and Durall moves out of range easily.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses
letting Durall counter with a right hand.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick
letting Durall counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Durall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramano clobbers Durall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ramano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durall avoids the body shot from Ramano.
Ramano tries to bum rush Durall with a series of wild strikes but Durall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramano dodges the punch combination from Durall.
Ramano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duralls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramano throws out the jab.
Durall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ronald Durall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razor Ramano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durall blocks a jab.
Ramano moves away from the strike by Durall.
Ramano with a hook.
Ramano misses with a few strikes there.
Durall dodges the punch combination from Ramano.
Durall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramano slips under a jab from Durall.
Durall takes a swing at Ramano's ribcage but misses.
Durall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Ramano connects with a right hand. Durall shakes it off.
Durall looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
Ramano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durall with a body shot.
Durall misses with a hook.
Ramano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ramano fakes the leg kick and cracks Durall in the body.
Durall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Ramano cracks Durall with a good jab.
Ramano slips a straight right by Durall.
A little jabbing left from Ramano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramano.
Ramano thuds his right hand into Durall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ramano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramano scrambles back to his feet.
Durall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Durall throws a hook to the side of Ramano's head but Ramano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durall throws a looping overhand right but Ramano ducks down to avoid it.
Durall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramano.#T4#
Ramano scores with a jab. Durall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramano connects with a single shot there.
Durall throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durall thinking.
Ramano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Durall.
Ramano cracks Durall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramano jabs Durall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Durall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramano can pounce on him.
Ramano misses the jab.
Durall throws a hook to the side of Ramano's head but Ramano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durall throws a body punch but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durall throws an overhand right that lands on Ramano's shoulder, as Ramano tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ramano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durall looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
Ramano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Durall.
And Ramano tries to counter it with a takedown but Durall pushes his down on his head and steps out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramano!

Event: Bellicose 140
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramano.
Ramano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Ramano is looking to land body kicks.
Ramano throws a head kick that half lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramano, which made it look bad.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramano misses with a body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Takeda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ramano takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda swings for the body but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Ramano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takeda has time to react.
Ramano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramano.
Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Ramano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramano avoids the body shot from Takeda. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Takeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramano cracks Takeda with a good jab.
Takeda jabs Ramano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramano looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Takeda attempts a counter takedown but Ramano avoids it well and moves away.
Ramano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano looks for a takedown but Takeda sprawls well.
Takeda shoots in but Ramano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramano! But no joy.
Ramano misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda throws a hook but Ramano avoids it easily.
Takeda scores with a nice head shot.
A combination from Ramano does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takeda finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramano's head.
Ramano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takeda shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramano sprawls well. He's pushed Takeda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takeda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ramano pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Ramano throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramano jabs at Takeda's body.
Ramano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takeda will feel that in the morning.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takeda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramano 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.
Nice uppercut there from Takeda.
Jab, jab by Ramano - just one landing.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda misses with a hook to the body
and Ramano counters with a thumping low kick.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Ramano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Takeda finds it's target.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramano.
Nice straight punches there by Ramano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramano.
Takeda avoids the head kick by Ramano.
Ramano tries to bum rush Takeda with a series of wild strikes but Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramano checks a low kick from Takeda.
Takeda is looking to wear down Ramano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Takeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramano to the mat! Ramano manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ramano looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramano, not yet.
Ramano keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda stopping the sweep attempt from Ramano.#SUB#
Takeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramano keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ramano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Takeda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramano dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ramano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Takeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Takeda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ramano is defending well. Takeda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ramano has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Takeda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shingen Takeda!
Shingen Takeda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 133
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1##CL#
Carter pushes Ramano up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter is working Ramano over against the cage.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ramano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Carter is looking to counter the offense by Ramano and move into the clinch.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
Ramano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramano looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away.
Ramano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Carter has managed to clinch.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramano looking to stall.
Ramano swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ramano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramano circles away.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter tries to clinch
and Ramano counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramano.
Ramano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carter is looking to clinch but Ramano is avoiding it. #T2#
Ramano blocks a jab.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter scores with a jab to the head.
Ramano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramano throws a good cross that connects.
Ramano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter lands a head shot.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramano throws out the jab.
Carter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramano manages to circle out of the way.
Razor Ramano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramano slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Carter cracks Ramano with an open hand slap.
Carter tests Ramano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter lands with a nice body punch.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Carter wants to clinch.
Ramano lands an overhand right.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Ramano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramano circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Ramano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramano 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.
Ramano thows a body kick. Carter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Ramano slips the punch.
Ramano throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Ramano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4##CL#
Carter has managed to clinch.
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramano controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Ramano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramano blocking some punches.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter working aggressively here.
Ramano misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Ramano manages to break the clinch.
Carter slips a jab from Ramano.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramano.
Carter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramano manages to circle out of the way.
Carter tries to clinch but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Carter checks the leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramano lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Carter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Ramano misses its intended target.
Ramano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Carter.
Ramano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Carter moves away from the strike by Ramano. #CL#
Carter closes the distance and pushes Ramano back into the cage.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramano controls his hands.
Ramano prevents a body shot from Carter.
Ramano is trying to break free.
Ramano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Ramano breaks the clinch.
Carter swings for the body but Ramano moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramano misses with a body shot #CL#
and Carter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano misses with a punch to the body.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter working aggressively here.
Ramano prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ramano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramano cracks Carter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Carter - just one landing.
Carter connects with a body shot.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramano counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Ramano pushes him off.
Ramano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter connects with a looping right hand.
Carter moves away from the strike by Ramano.
Carter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramano's hands.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Ramano's shoulder, as Ramano tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carter is able to avoid easily.
Carter misses with a shot to the body
and Ramano counters with a straight right hand.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Ramano's head but Ramano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Ramano. #CL#
Carter clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramano.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Ramano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramano tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage.
Ramano can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramano is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramano tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
Ramano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Ramano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Ramano pushes him off.#T4#
Ramano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Ramano slips under a jab.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carter blocks the body kick.
Carter wants to clinch.
Ramano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.#CL#
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramano, pushing him back against the cage.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Ramano scores with a hook to the body.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramano controls his hands.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ramano manages to break the clinch.
Carter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 James Carter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ramano lands a jab to the head.
Nice body kick there by Ramano.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramano as he jumps to the side.
Ramano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ramano slips under a jab.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Ramano.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramano throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Ramano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramano momentarily. #CL#
Carter clinches with his opponent.
Carter gets through Ramano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks. #T1#
Carter lands a body shot.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Carter. #BC#
Carter breaks the clinch.
Ramano lands a really nice looking cross but Carter seems unphased.
Ramano scores with a hook.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramano connects with a crisp jab.
Ramano keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramano.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carter has time to react.
Ramano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ramano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Carter misses with a shot to the body
and Ramano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter throws a shot to the body.
Razor Ramano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter misses with a hook. Ramano ducked under it nicely.
Ramano throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Ramano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Carter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ramano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramano tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Crunch! Ramano slams his shin into Carter's torso.
Ramano 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.
Ramano misses with a two punch combination.
Ramano connects with a right hand. Carter shakes it off.
Ramano 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.
Ramano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Ramano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carter.
Carter scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Ramano. No joy for Carter on that attempt.
Carter tries to clinch there but Ramano circles away. #T3#
Ramano throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramano throws out the jab.
Carter wants to clinch up but Ramano keeps it at a distance.
Carter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramano fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Ramano gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Carter pushes Ramano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ramano is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Carter.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramano's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land. #T4#
Ramano prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Ramano.
Ramano blocking some punches.
Ramano blocks a body shot from Carter.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramano can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Ramano's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
James Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter pushes Ramano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Ramano manages to break the clinch.
Carter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter avoids the head kick by Ramano.
Carter is looking to clinch but Ramano is avoiding it.
Ramano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Carter rushes Ramano and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Carter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Carter!
James Carter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose 127
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Von Alkum defending well as Ramano loads up on a big left hand.
Von Alkum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Alkum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramano to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Alkum staying out of range there.
Von Alkum avoids the head kick by Ramano.
Von Alkum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Alkum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramano.
Ramano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Alkum counters with a straight right hand.
Razor Ramano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #KD#
Ramano lands a big head kick that sends Von Alkum tumbling to the mat! Ramano takes a step backwards and waves Von Alkum back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Von Alkum is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Ramano backing away here, and Von Alkum unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Von Alkum is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramano finish him?
Ramano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Von Alkum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramano. Ramano obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramano dives in for a single leg takedown but Von Alkum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Von Alkum is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Von Alkum seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Ramano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Von Alkum lands a big uppercut and Ramano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ramano looks OK. Von Alkum waves Ramano back to his feet!#ROC2#Ramano is rocked!#T1#
Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramano.
Ramano throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Von Alkum counters with a nice right hand that sends Ramano toppling to the canvas! Ramano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Von Alkum finish him?!
Oh Ramano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Von Alkum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Alkum lands a right hook to the body.
Ramano seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Alkum avoids the head kick by Ramano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramano loads up on a big right hand but Von Alkum slips the punch.
Ramano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Ramano.
Von Alkum tests Ramano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Alkum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramano.
Ramano throws a body kick that misses.
Von Alkum feints and then cracks Ramano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramano down.
Von Alkum moves out of range as Ramano strikes.
Ramano throws a right hand that misses
and Von Alkum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Von Alkum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramano misses with the combination.
Von Alkum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Brick Hithouse in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Ramano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 cracks Von Alkum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ramano walks into a straight right hand from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramano.
Ramano throws a front kick that sends Von Alkum stumbling back into the cage.
Ramano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ramano misses with a hook.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Ramano blocks the leg kick.
Ramano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Alkum cracks Ramano with an open hand slap.
Von Alkum is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ramano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ramano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Von Alkum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramano misses with a head kick.
Ramano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Alkum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Alkum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Alkum throws a solid leg kick but Ramano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Alkum.
Ramano misses with a wild combination.
Ramano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Alkum walks into a stiff left hand from Ramano.
Von Alkum lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Ramano throws a lazy head kick
and Von Alkum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano connects with the punch.
Von Alkum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramano.
Von Alkum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Alkum thumps Ramano with a low kick.
Ramano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramano misses with a two punch combination.
Ramano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Von Alkum feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Ramano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Alkum blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Ramano misses
and Von Alkum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramano misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Von Alkum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramano connects with the punch.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramano.
Ramano misses with a combination
and Von Alkum counters with a straight right hand.
Ramano loads up on a big right hand but Von Alkum slips the punch.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Razor Ramano is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Von Alkum tenderised Ramano's leg. Ramano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Alkum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramano throws a lazy head kick
and Von Alkum counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Von Alkum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano blocks a head kick by Von Alkum.
A quick step to the side and Ramano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramano throws a hook but Von Alkum blocks it.
Von Alkum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramano misses with a wild body shot.
Von Alkum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramano moves away.#T1#
Ramano tries to land a body kick
and Von Alkum counters with a thumping low kick.
Ramano throws a head kick that half lands.
Von Alkum jabs at Ramano's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramano throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Alkum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Von Alkum drives through and clinches with Ramano against the cage.
Von Alkum scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Alkum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano lands with a light punch inside.
Von Alkum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Alkum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramano's elbow.
Ramano is trying to break the clinch but Von Alkum is controlling him.
Ramano tries to break free but Von Alkum pushes him back against the cage.
Von Alkum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramano doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Ramano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Alkum's elbow.
Ramano lands a shoulder strike.
Von Alkum presses Ramano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Von Alkum goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Von Alkum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Alkum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramano on the side of the head.
Ramano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramano clobbers Von Alkum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Ramano there.
Ramano looks to land a body kick but Von Alkum moved away.
Von Alkum looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Von Alkum moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Alkum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramano in his tracks.
Klaus Von Alkum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Ramano.
Ramano misses with an uppercut. Von Alkum saw that one coming.
Von Alkum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Ramano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramano throws a series of punches but Von Alkum avoids them all with ease.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses.
Ramano looks to throw a body kick
and Ramano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Alkum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Alkum slips under a jab.
Ramano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Alkum slips a jab and a cross from Ramano.
Von Alkum feints a counter leg kick.
Ramano misses with a left hand
and Von Alkum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Alkum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Alkum.
Ramano tries to land a front kick but Von Alkum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Ramano takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Von Alkum blocks a head kick by Ramano.
Von Alkum moves away from the strike by Ramano.
Von Alkum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Alkum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramano. That did some damage!
Von Alkum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Alkum. That's going to slow Ramano down.
Nice defenses there by Von Alkum.
No joy there for Ramano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick lands for Von Alkum.
Nice shot lands for Von Alkum.
Von Alkum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramano moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Ramano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Alkum counters with a low kick, right behind Ramano 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Von Alkum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Von Alkum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramano to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Alkum throws the left hand but Ramano avoids the punch easily.
Ramano avoids the head kick by Von Alkum.
Ramano misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Ramano misses
and Von Alkum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Alkum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramano.
Von Alkum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramano.
Ramano throws a nice looking combination but Von Alkum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick and Von Alkum moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Von Alkum.
Ramano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Alkum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramano cracks a nice hook into Von Alkum's ribs.#T1#
Von Alkum walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ramano drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Von Alkum swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ramano's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klaus Von Alkum!
A relieved looking Klaus Von Alkum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 117
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Ratt doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramano circles away.
Ramano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ratt.
Ratt moves forwards but Ramano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramano throws a head kick but Ratt moves out of range.
Ratt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramano can pounce on him.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Ratt.
A shot to the liver by Ratt. Beautiful body shot.
Ratt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Ratt darts in and clinches Ramano up against the cage.
Ratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ratt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ratt.
I was talking to Ratt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ratt blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Ratt.
Ramano misses with a body punch.
Ratt lands a right hand.
Ramano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ratt.#T1#
Ratt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ratt struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramano controls his hands.
Ramano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ratt.
Ratt struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramano controls his hands. #BC2#
Ramano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ratt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ratt wants to clinch.
Ramano misses with a body kick.
Ratt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramano manages to circle out of the way.
Ratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano looks to land a body kick but Ratt moved away.
A jab from Ramano misses.
The crowd cheers as Ratt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramano doesn't seem phased though.
Ratt moves in looking to clinch but Ramano pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramano! #CUT2#It looks like Wilbur Ratt has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramano. Ratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ratt tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Ramano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramano.
Ratt lands a really nice looking cross but Ramano seems unphased. #T2#
Ramano pushes Ratt away with a front kick.#KD2#
Ramano drops Ratt with a beautiful combination! Ratt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ramano is looking for the KO!
Ramano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ratt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Ramano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilbur Ratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ratt tries to clinch there but Ramano circles away.
Ratt throws a hook to the side of Ramano's head but Ramano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramano loads up on a big right hand but Ratt slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramano.
Ratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramano throws a jab but it's blocked by Ratt.
The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramano throws a leg kick
and Ramano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramano misses with a left hand
and Ratt counters with a stiff right hand.
Ratt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramano on the side of the head.
Ramano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ratt checks a leg kick.
Ratt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramano lands a front kick.
Ramano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
A punch combination from Ratt misses.
Ratt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ramano fails to land with a series of punches.
Ratt lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramano. That's going to slow Ratt down.
Ratt with a jab.
Ratt throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ratt defending well as Ramano loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramano misses with a low kick.
Ratt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ratt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ratt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramano.
Ratt wants to clinch up but Ramano keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramano! But no joy.
Ratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramano.
Ratt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Ratt is rocked!#T4#
Ramano looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Ramano backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Ratt's temple! It sends Ratt violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Ramano celebrates and the doctors try to help Ratt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Razor Ramano!

Event: Bellicose 101 - Prospects 4
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Kamir scores with a spinning back kick!
Kamir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ramano tries to clinch
and Kamir counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramano at a distance.
Ramano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamir takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ramano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramano misses with a kick to the body.
Kamir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Kamir's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramano wants to clinch but Kamir slips to the side
and Kamir counters with a body kick that stops Ramano in his tracks momentarily.
Ramano throws a nice looking combination but Kamir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramano.
Ramano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramano 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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamir.
Kamir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamir scores with a shot to the body.
Ramano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Ramano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramano thinking.
Kamir lands with a hook. Ramano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamir circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kamir counters with a low kick, right behind Ramano 's knee.
Kamir throws a shot from downtown. Ramano moves away and avoids it.
Ramano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Ramano misses
and Kamir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramano on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Kamir sends Ramano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kamir is motioning to the referee to let Ramano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Ramano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Ramano is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamir finish him?
Ramano staying out of range there.
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramano seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramano loads up on a big right hand but Kamir slips the punch.
Kamir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Ramano moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kamir lands a right hand.
Kamir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamir lands a right hand.
Kamir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamir blocks an uppercut.
Kamir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ramano takes a shot to the head.
Ramano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamir.
Kamir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamir can't find room to land a body shot as Ramano controls the action.
Ramano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamir misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ramano as the two fighters clinch.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano blocks a body shot from Kamir.
Kamir misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kamir as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamir. #T3#
Kamir tries a body shot but Ramano blocks it.
Kamir blocking some punches.
Kamir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramanos head.
Kamir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamir's elbow.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramano blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kamir - that landed with a thud.
Ramano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramano misses with a body punch.
Kamir blocks an uppercut.
Kamir lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamir.
Ramano misses with the head strike.
Ramano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamir cracks Ramano with a nice body shot.
Ramano looks winded!#T4#
Kamir taking a breather.
Ramano working aggressively here.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Kamir.
Kamir has a couple of punches blocked by Ramano.
Kamir misses with a body punch.
Kamir lands a body punch. #BC#
Kamir breaks from the clinch.
Kamir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramano has time to react.
Ramano doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamir circles away.
Kamir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamir connects with a body shot.
Kamir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamir jabs at Ramano's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Kamir there.
Ramano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ramano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamir stuns Ramano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shalak Kamir dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kamir throws a shot to the body.
Ramano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kamir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramano misses with an uppercut
and Kamir counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramano's knee momentarily.
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramano misses with a body shot #KD#
and Kamir counters with a nice right hand that sends Ramano toppling to the canvas! Ramano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kamir finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ramano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramano prevents a body shot from Kamir.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Kamir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramano can do to turn this around?
A short left from Kamir.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamir.
Ramano lands with a light punch inside.
Ramano is breathing heavily.
Kamir tries a body shot but Ramano blocks it.
Ramano misses with the head strike.
Ramano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamir tries to throw a body punch but Ramano avoids it by throwing Kamir back against the cage. #T1#
Ramano tries to work over Kamir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Kamir.
Kamir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamir controls his hands.
Ramano throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamir.
Ramano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamir lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kamir.
Kamir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramano backwards.
Kamir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Kamir.
Kamir pushes Ramano against the cage. Kamir is working some dirty boxing. Kamir pushes off with a quick right hook! Ramano goes down! Ramano tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kamir moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shalak Kamir!
Shalak Kamir bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Bellicose 90
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ramano as Howlett shoots in.
Ramano tests Howlett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been hearing reports that Howlett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Howlett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ramano gets tackled into the cage by Howlett. Howlett maintains the clinch.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Ramano tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Ramano.
Ramano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ramano.
Howlett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramano after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Howlett gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett content to control rather than advance.
Howlett wants to advance to full mount but Ramano doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Howlett prevents Ramano from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett trying to control but Ramano is working from the bottom.
Howlett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramano is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Howlett trying to control but Ramano is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Ramano.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
Howlett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramano misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Howlett dives in and scores a takedown into Ramano's guard.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett looking to sit in guard and control but Ramano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ramano with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Howlett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramano postures up in Howlett's guard and throws a big left but Howlett blocks it.
Ramano distracts Howlett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ramano chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Howlett's head.#SUB#
Ramano stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Howlett has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ramano manages to get his head free but now Howlett has transitioned to an armbar! Ramano grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Howlett! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Howlett!
After winning the bout, James Howlett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose 83
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Nyla takes one to the side of the head.
Ramano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nyla 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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nyla.
A jab from Nyla misses.
Nyla misses with a looping right.
Nyla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramano throws a hook to the side of Nyla's head but Nyla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Ramano has Nyla up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Nyla.
Nyla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramano tries to work over Nyla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nyla throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramano.
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Nyla misses with the head strike.
Ramano tries to work over Nyla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Nyla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Nyla breaks from the clinch.
Ramano throws a series of strikes that have Nyla backpedaling.
Nyla misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Nyla swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramano.
Ramano tries to clinch there but Nyla circles away.
Ramano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Nyla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramano throws a lazy head kick
and Nyla counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Ramano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nyla, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nyla working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramano.
Ramano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nyla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano misses with the head strike.
Nyla misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Nyla blocks an uppercut.
Ramano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramano.
Ramano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nyla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nyla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Nyla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyla cracks Ramano with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Ramano has managed to clinch.
Ramano struggles to land a body shot inside as Nyla controls his hands.
Ramano misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nyla fails to land.
Nyla throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramano.
Nyla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramano's elbow. #BC2#
Nyla manages to break the clinch.
Nyla misses the jab.
A jab from Nyla misses. #T3#
Ramano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramano lands with an overhand left.
Ramano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nyla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramano scores with a jab to the body.
Nyla throws a big shot that misses.
Ramano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ramano lands a nice shot that snaps Nyla's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nyla.
Ramano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramano slips under a jab from Nyla.
Ramano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Ramano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramano with a nice calf kick.
Ramano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nyla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Ramano tries to clinch there but Nyla circles away.
Nyla blocks a head kick by Ramano.
Ramano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nyla might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ramano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nyla on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Ramano.
Nyla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Razor Ramano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyla misses the jab.
Ramano misses with a double jab
and Nyla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramano tries to bum rush Nyla with a series of wild strikes but Nyla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Nyla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramano misses with a combination
enabling Nyla to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Nyla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Nyla there.
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 time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ramano misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Nyla counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ramano! Nyla lets Ramano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Ramano is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Ramano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramano.
Oh Ramano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Nyla misses.
Nyla throws the left hand but Ramano avoids the punch easily.
Ramano seems to have got his legs back now.
Nyla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ramano throws a body punch but Nyla moves out of range.
Ramano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nyla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramano.
Nyla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD2#
Nyla feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ramano sprawling to the canvas! Ramano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nyla finish him?!
Nyla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick
and Nyla counters with a big right hand! Oh Ramano is in trouble here! Nyla follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Nyla!

Event: Ramano vs Carter
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Carter instigates a clinch.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Ramano can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Ramano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramano.
Carter blocking some punches.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter prevents a body shot from Ramano.
Ramano can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter prevents a body shot from Ramano.
Ramano is trying to maintain a safe position but Carter gets an underhook and turns Ramano into the cage.
Carter blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramano uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Ramano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Ramano's ribcage. Ramano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ramano. #T1#
Ramano struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Ramano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Ramano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramano controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Ramano.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter tries to work over Ramano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramano can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramano.
Ramano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano blocking some punches. #T2#
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramano works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramano lands with a light punch inside.
Carter works on Ramano's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramano.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Ramano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Ramano misses with some punches.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramanos head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramano misses with some punches.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramano tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Ramano back against the cage.
Ramano misses with the head strike.
Carter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Ramano. #T3#
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramano misses with a punch to the body.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramano tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Ramano back against the cage.
Ramano lands a shoulder strike.
Ramano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Carter.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramano pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramano misses with a body punch.
Ramano lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards. #T4#
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ramano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
Carter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ramano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carter can turn it around.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Ramano lands a body punch.
Ramano lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramano.
Ramano tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Ramano on the inside.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Ramano controls the action.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter gets through Ramano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Carter 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.#R2#
Ramano fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ramano - the referee stops the clock and Carter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ramano. Carter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Ramano.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano misses with a body punch.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramano.
Carter tries a body shot but Ramano blocks it.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Ramano prevents a body shot from Carter.
A left hand lands to the body for Carter.
Carter tries a body shot but Ramano blocks it.
Ramano struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramano lands with a right to the head.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter misses with some punches.
Ramano lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramano scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
Ramano lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A short left from Carter.
Ramano working aggressively here.
Ramano misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramano.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramano.
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Carter rushes Ramano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramano scores with a hook to the body.
Ramano lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter misses with a body punch. #T2#
Ramano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramano lands with a left to the head.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramanos head.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Ramano.
Ramano misses with a punch to the body.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ramano tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter lands a left hand.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramano controls his hands.
Carter presses Ramano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramano swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramano tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Ramano misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramano.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Ramano blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ramano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Razor Ramano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramano backwards.
Ramano throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramanos head.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter blocks a body shot from Ramano.
Ramano swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramano misses with the head strike. #T4#
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramano.
Ramano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Ramano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramano.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramano tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramano misses with the head strike.
Ramano misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter digs a right hand into Ramano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramano's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ramano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramano throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.#CL#
Ramano clinches up against the cage.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramano lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramano.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramano.
Carter gets through Ramano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramano working aggressively here.
Ramano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Ramano - that landed with a thud.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Ramano's head.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Ramano.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter working aggressively here.
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!
Ramano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.#T1#
Ramano lands an uppercut.
Ramano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramano prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramano.
Ramano scores with a hook to the body.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Ramano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramano.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramano backwards.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Ramano tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Ramano back against the cage.
Good body shot from Ramano.
A short left from Ramano.
Ramano can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Ramano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Razor Ramano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ramano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Ramano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Carter.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramano.
Ramano tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramano scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramano lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Ramano lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Carter working aggressively here.
Ramano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Ramano.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramano backwards.
A body shot lands from Carter.
A hook to the body from Ramano.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramano controls his hands.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Ramano lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramano.
Ramano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramano blocks an uppercut.
Ramano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano blocks an uppercut.
Ramano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with some punches. #T4#
Ramano pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramanos head.
Ramano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ramano on the inside.
Ramano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
James Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Ramano.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
Ramano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramano.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramano controls his hands.
Ramano misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razor Ramano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramano!

Event: Bellicose - Dunbar vs Ramano
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Ramano tries to clinch but Dunbar is having none of it. #CL2#
Ramano darts in and clinches Dunbar up against the cage.
Ramano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ramano.
Dunbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramano lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunbar backwards.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Dunbar jumps into guard, dragging Ramano to the mat.
Ramano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Dunbar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramano defends it easily.
Ramano working some strikes from top position.
Ramano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dunbar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramano scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dunbar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramano defends it easily.#SUB#
Ramano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunbar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramano has managed to get both his arms back between Dunbar's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Ramano landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Dunbar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramano defends well.
Ramano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunbar is keeping the position for now.
Ramano distracts Dunbar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Ramano postures up.
Dunbar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ramano wants to control from the top but Dunbar keeps moving.
Dunbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dunbar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Dunbar is looking for a triangle but Ramano pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dunbar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramano is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dunbar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramano defends it easily.
Ramano postures up and lands a big shot to Dunbar's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ramano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ramano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramano lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Dunbar is rocked!#T3#
Ramano is in close to Dunbar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Dunbar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramano arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dunbar's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Razor Ramano!

Event: Bellicose - Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Boonliang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramano throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Boonliang to counter with a crisp jab.
Boonliang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramano.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Ramano's head but Ramano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramano tried to score with a low kick but Boonliang checks it.
Ramano looks to land a right hand but Boonliang moved out of range.
Ramano lands the left hand.
Ramano misses with a looping left.
A big left from Ramano misses.
Ramano misses with a hook. Boonliang ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Ramano.
Ramano throws an overhand right that lands on Boonliang's shoulder, as Boonliang tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Boonliang counter with a right hand.
Ramano misses with a low kick.
Ramano looks to land a left hand but Boonliang moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Boonliang misses.
Ramano scores with a body shot. #T1#
Boonliang throws a body kick that misses.
Ramano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Ramano.
Boonliang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramano's head.
Boonliang scores with a spinning back kick!
Ramano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Boonliang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boonliang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramano tries a low kick but Boonliang avoids it.
A low kick from Ramano is predictable there
enabling Boonliang to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramano throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Boonliang to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boonliang was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramano.
Ramano tries for a takedown but Boonliang circles away easily
and Boonliang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ramano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boonliang.
Boonliang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramano momentarily. #T2#
Boonliang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boonliang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramano cracks Boonliang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boonliang.
Boonliang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramano looks for the body kick but Boonliang saw that one coming.
Boonliang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ramano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boonliang tests Ramano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boonliang.
Ramano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boonliang counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Ramano out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Boonliang is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rak Boonliang!
A very excited looking Rak Boonliang 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.

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Paul
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Montgomery.
Ramano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramano lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramano lands with a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ramano. Montgomery shrugs it off though.
Montgomery drops his hands momentarily and Ramano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Xander Montgomery has been cut.
BOOM! Ramano lands a beautiful left hook that drops Montgomery. Montgomery tries to recover but Ramano is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Montgomery lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razor Ramano!

Event: Bellicose - Daverio vs Dell
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Ramano moves into range and clinches up with Aoki.#TD#
Aoki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aoki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ramano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Aoki has an active guard here but Ramano has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Aoki looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ramano pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki tries to hold on but Ramano postures up.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ramano content just to control the position here.
Ramano avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramano controlling from the full mount.
Aoki doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Ramano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aoki wants to hold on but Ramano pushes him away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ramano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki tries to hold on but Ramano pushes him away.
Ramano content just to control the position here.
Ramano prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
Ramano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramano looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Ramano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki wants to control but Ramano is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount.
Aoki wants to hold on but Ramano pushes him away.
Aoki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramano controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramano 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.
Ramano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Ramano struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Ramano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramano misses with some punches.
Ramano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramano.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramano to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Ramano as the two fighters clinch.
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramano walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Ramano has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ramano. #T1#
Ramano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramano digs a right hand underneath Aoki's ribcage. Aoki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramano cracks Aoki with a nice body shot.
Ramano lands with a light punch inside.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramano walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aoki takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Ramano rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Ramano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aoki jumps guard but Ramano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramano tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Ramano - that landed with a thud.
Ramano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramano lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ramano.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but Ramano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Razor Ramano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Aoki is rocked!#T2#
Aoki tries to pull guard but Ramano won't allow it.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramano scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramano lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Ramano pushes Aoki against the cage. Ramano is working some dirty boxing. Ramano pushes off with a quick right hook! Aoki goes down! Aoki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ramano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razor Ramano!

Event: NYCL Fight Night (5)
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Ramano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
Ramano is looking to counter the offense by Gallagher and move into the clinch.
Ramano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Ramano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gallagher's head.
Ramano scores with a nice strike.
Ramano blocks a jab.
Gallagher misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramano counters with a low kick, right behind Gallagher 's knee. #CL#
Ramano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gallagher wants to break free but Ramano has control.
Ramano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gallagher's efforts to push away.
Gallagher blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano slows down the pace here.
Gallagher blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Ramano throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ramano.
Gallagher blocks a body shot from Ramano.
Ramano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher. #BC2#
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ramano moves into the clinch.
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramano working aggressively here.
Ramano struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
Ramano swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Ramano.
Ramano swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Gallagher prevents a body shot from Ramano.
Ramano misses with the head strike.
Gallagher can't break the clinch.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Ramano misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramano. #T3#
Ramano misses with some punches.
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallagher blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
A right hand to the body from Ramano.
Ramano throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
Gallagher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ramano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramano pushes Gallagher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Ramano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ramano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallagher's elbow.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Ramano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramano throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Ramano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Gallagher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher prevents a body shot from Ramano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ramano is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Ramano cracks Gallagher with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gallagher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramano - that will leave a mark!
Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Gallagher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.#CL#
Ramano clinches with his opponent.
Ramano tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramano working aggressively here.
Gallagher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramano has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallagher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Razor Ramano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ramano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ramano throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Ramano misses with some punches.
Gallagher struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramano controls his hands.
We've been informed that Gallagher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gallagher is trying to force a seperation but Ramano has the dominant position.
Gallagher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramano.
I was talking to Ramano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallagher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallagher's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
Ramano lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Ramano misses with some punches.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramano tries a body shot but Gallagher blocks it.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Ramano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Gallagher - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ramano misses with some punches.
Ramano tries a body shot but Gallagher blocks it.
Ramano working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Gallagher wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramano won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramano.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Gallagher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramano gets through Gallagher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
Ramano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gallagher stalling in the clinch but Ramano improves position.
Gallagher stalling in the clinch.
Ramano doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Gallagher prevents a body shot from Ramano.
Gallagher taking a breather.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramano misses with some punches.
Gallagher blocks a body shot from Ramano.
Ramano misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Ramano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gallagher tries to break the clinch but Ramano is controlling the position.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher blocks a body shot from Ramano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramano.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ramano connects with the punch.
Gallagher throws a combination that misses
and Ramano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramano darts in trying to clinch
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gallagher throws a jab when Ramano was well out of range.#CL#
Ramano instigates a clinch.
Ramano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramano working aggressively here.
Gallagher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
Gallagher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ramano misses with the head strike.
Ramano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallagher can do to turn this around?#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
Ramano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Ramano working aggressively here.
Ramano can't find room to land a body shot as Gallagher controls the action.
Ramano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallagher's elbow.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallagher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramano struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
Ramano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallagher is trying to break free.
Ramano swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Razor Ramano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Gallagher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gallagher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramano swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Gallagher throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher wants to break free but Ramano has control.
Gallagher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramano has Gallagher pressed against the cage, preventing Gallagher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gallagher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gallagher pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramano's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razor Ramano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramano 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramano!

Event: BMF 7- Dolla Dolla Billz
Date: Aug 16, 2021

#R1#
Ramano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ramano misses with a two punch combination.
Covington throws a right hand that misses
and Ramano counters with a nice body shot.
Ramano connects with a looping right hand.
Covington keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramano throws a body kick that misses.
Ramano avoids the body shot from Covington.
Covington misses with a looping left.
Ramano throws a right and a left that Covington avoids nicely.
Covington feinted with a counter takedown.
Ramano throws a nice looking combination but Covington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Covington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ramano misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Covington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramano is staying active underneath Covington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Covington passes to full mount!
Ramano manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Covington trying to pass the guard but Ramano defending well.
Covington controlling the action here.#T1#
Ramano wants to control but Covington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Covington works his way into side control.
Covington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramano keeps working. #SUB#
Covington has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ramano is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Covington yanks on the arm and Ramano is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Covington.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Everett Covington!
A relieved looking Everett Covington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BMF 4- Legalized Bank Robbery
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Ramano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bentham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramano manages to circle out of the way.
Ramano moves out of range of the body kick from Bentham.
Ramano blocks a head kick by Bentham.
Ramano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bentham's head.
Ramano lands a right hook to the body.
Bentham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bentham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bentham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bentham misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Ramano coming out on top.#ROC2#Bentham is rocked!
Razor Ramano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramano lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bentham up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ramano from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bentham's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razor Ramano!

Event: BMF 2 - ChaChing!
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Ramano throws a series of punches but Nyla avoids them all with ease.
Ramano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nyla.
Ramano lands a two punch combo.
Ramano slips a jab from Nyla.
Razor Ramano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyla's sensitive parts.
Nyla throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Nyla has Ramano up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
Nyla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nyla blocks an uppercut.
Ramano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nyla backwards.
Ramano throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyla.
Ramano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nyla's elbow.
Nyla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramano tries to throw a body punch but Nyla avoids it by throwing Ramano back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ramano. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Nyla.
Ramano tries to work over Nyla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nyla.
Nyla prevents a body shot from Ramano.
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nyla is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nyla.
Ramano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramano tries a body shot but Nyla blocks it.
Ramano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Ramano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramano misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Nyla - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramano.
Nyla lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Nyla has Ramano pressed against the cage, preventing Ramano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nyla.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano blocks an uppercut.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano misses with some punches.
Ramano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nyla.
Nyla prevents a body shot from Ramano.
Ramano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nyla.
Ramano working aggressively here.
A short left from Nyla.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano working aggressively here.
Ramano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nyla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nyla lands an uppercut.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Nyla.
Nyla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nyla lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nyla lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Ramano is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyla.
A short right from Nyla.
Oh Ramano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ramano working aggressively here.
Ramano takes a shot to the head.
Nyla pushes Ramano against the cage. Nyla is working some dirty boxing. Nyla pushes off with a quick right hook! Ramano goes down! Ramano tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nyla moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Nyla!

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