Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC MW14 Brawler vs Yonic
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Thrower. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thrower.
Thrower throws a series of punches but Ram moves out of range.
As Thrower backs off Ram throws a huge counter combo but Thrower manages to avoid it all.
Thrower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrower misses with the body kick
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrower falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ram counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
Thrower drops Ram with a beautiful combination! Ram stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thrower is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Ram is rocked!
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!
Thrower with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ram counters with a left to the body.
Ram is still on wobbly legs! Can Thrower finish him?
We've been told by Thrower's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thrower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ram seems to have recovered his senses.
Ram throws a hook to the side of Thrower's head but Thrower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thrower swinging wildly here.
Thrower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ram.
It looked like Thrower was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thrower throws a leg kick
and Ram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ram misses with a hook.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Ram.
Battle Ram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ram is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Ram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thrower doesn't seem phased though.
Ram gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Ram tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Thrower is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Ram buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Ram!! Ram is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Thrower throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

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

Event: IFC XXXIII
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Sablic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sablic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ram.
Zoran Sablic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ram throws a body punch but Sablic moves out of range.
Ram stuffs the takedown attempt from Sablic. Sablic gets slowly back to his feet.
Ram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sablic with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Sablic with that takedown attempt.
Battle Ram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoran Sablic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sablic tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Ram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sablic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Sablic prevents Ram from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sablic looking to pass the guard.
Sablic is looking to work some ground and pound but Ram has wrist control.
Sablic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sablic is looking to work some ground and pound but Ram has wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sablic throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sablic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sablic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sablic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sablic fails with the takedown
and Ram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Sablic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sablic has his takedown stuffed
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Sablic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ram tries to avoid it but Sablic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ram to the ground. Ram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ram misses the jab.
Sablic shoots in but Ram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sablic looks for a takedown but Ram sprawls well.#T3#
Sablic misses with a takedown
and Ram counters with a straight right hand.
Sablic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Battle Ram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sablic looks winded!
Sablic tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
and Ram counters with a left to the body.
Sablic misses with a takedown attempt
and Ram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Zoran Sablic has been cut.
Ram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sablic in his tracks.
Ram connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Ram misses.
It looks like Ram has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
Sablic misses with a takedown
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ram lands a nice shot to the body.
Ram is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ram works Sablic's body with a nice hook.
Ram lands a nice shot to the body.
Sablic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ram lands with a hook. Sablic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sablic goes for a double leg but Ram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ram continues to drive forward.
Sablic throws out a loose jab but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battle Ram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Sablic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sablic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Battle Ram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sablic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ram counters with a left to the body.
Ram lands a nice looking body shot.
Ram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ram lands a nice shot that snaps Sablic's head back.
Ram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sablic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram lands with a nice body punch.
Sablic is breathing heavily.
Ram slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ram lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ram.#T1#
Ram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ram scores with a one two! Sablic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sablic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ram throws a series of punches but Sablic avoids them all with ease.
Ram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sablic.
Ram clobbers Sablic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ram lands with a right that hurts Sablic. Sablic looks to clinch but Ram throws a short knee that drops Sablic. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Battle Ram!
Battle Ram made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: IFC XXX
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Stefanovic misses with a hook
and Ram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stefanovic thinking.
Stefanovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Stefanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stefanovic connects with the punch.
Ram just misses with a punch to the body.
Ram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefanovic.
Ram connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stefanovic's hands.
The fighters circling - Stefanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Ram - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram lands with an overhand left.
Ram connects with a single shot there.
Ram throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Stefanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ram moves away.
Ram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ram just misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Stefanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battle Ram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefanovic ducks right into an uppercut from Ram.
Stefanovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.
Ram throws a right and a left that both miss.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stefanovic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stefanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Ram is rocked!
Ram misses the shot to the body.
Stefanovic motions for Ram to come forward. Stefanovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ram moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic swings for the body but Ram moves out of range.
Stefanovic misses the jab.#T2#
Stefanovic misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Ram misses its target.
Vedran Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ram moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanovic misses with a left hand
and Ram counters with a left and a right that stings Stefanovic.
Stefanovic 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.
Ram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stefanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stefanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ram counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stefanovic misses with a right hand
and Ram counters with a three punch combo that has Stefanovic backing up. Stefanovic nods at Ram to acknowledge the strikes.
Stefanovic misses with a left hand
and Ram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left lands for Stefanovic.
Ram slips under a jab.
Stefanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ram throws a hook but Stefanovic avoids it easily.
Stefanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Stefanovic misses
and Ram counters with a two punch combo.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut
and Ram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stefanovic thinking.
Ram throws the left hand but Stefanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ram lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ram. Stefanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ram misses with a hook
and Stefanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefanovic misses with a right hand
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Ram looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefanovic is just out of range.
Stefanovic dodges the punch combination from Ram.
Stefanovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ram misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Ram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stefanovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ram connects with a single shot there.
Stefanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Ram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but Ram is out of range.
Ram lands a nice shot to the body.
Ram is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stefanovic misses with a right hand
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefanovic misses with a left hand
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Stefanovic lands a left and a right that send Ram crashing to the mat, dazed. Stefanovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battle Ram dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stefanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Ram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Battle Ram has been cut.
Ram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Ram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stefanovic swings widly with a right hand
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Ram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stefanovic cracks Ram with a hook to the temple - Ram is on wobbly legs here! Stefanovic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ram falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stefanovic wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vedran Stefanovic!
Vedran Stefanovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFC Midweek 10
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
Schaafs rushes Ram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
Come on Ram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ram is stalling here.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Ram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land. #T1#
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Ram blocking some punches.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Ram.
Schaafs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ram backwards.
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Schaafs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ram.
Ram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schaafs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ram can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Ram wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.#CL#
Schaafs drives through and clinches with Ram against the cage. #T2#
Ram taking a breather.
Schaafs lands with a light punch inside.
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram looking to stall.
Schaafs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Ram.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Ram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
Ram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ram paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Schaafs rushes Ram and presses him up against the cage.
Ram is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schaafs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ram takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ram slows down the pace here.
Ram looking to stall. #T4#
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ram.
Schaafs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Schaafs.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaafs working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ram is struggling to control the position.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Schaafs dominated that round.
That's time! Schaafs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Schaafs moves into the clinch successfully.
Ram stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs pushes Ram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Ram takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram trying to stall but Schaafs improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ram leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram has Schaafs pushed against the cage.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schaafs is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
A big left from Ram misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schaafs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ram slips a jab from Schaafs.
Schaafs moves to clinch but Ram breaks away
and Ram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schaafs doesn't seem bothered though.
Schaafs tries to clinch there but Ram circles away.
It seemed like Ram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schaafs misses with a hook
and Ram counters with a straight right hand.
Schaafs loads up on a big right hand but Ram slips the punch.#CL#
Schaafs drives through and clinches with Ram against the cage. #T2#
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ram leaning against his opponent.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ram blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Ram wants to stall.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Ram.
Schaafs scores with a shoulder strike.
Ram taking a breather.
Ram has Schaafs pressed against the cage.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaafs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ram can do to turn this around?
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Ram has Schaafs pushed against the cage.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ram is stalling here.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ram content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
A punch lands to the side of Ram 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ram throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaafs.
Ram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ram gets tackled into the cage by Schaafs. Schaafs maintains the clinch.
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Ram trying to control the position but instead, Schaafs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ram into the cage.
Dieter Schaafs has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ram.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ram avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schaafs as Ram tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
A big right from Ram misses.
Ram scores with a one two! Schaafs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ram looks to score with a jab to the body but Schaafs is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaafs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schaafs moves in looking to clinch but Ram pushes him off.
Ram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dieter Schaafs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Schaafs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Schaafs moves forwards but Ram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schaafs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schaafs misses with a right hand
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schaafs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Schaafs takes the fight into the clinch.
Ram is trying to maintain a safe position but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns Ram into the cage.
Ram's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Schaafs.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Schaafs scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schaafs is keeping busy.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ram blocking some punches.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ram - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ram is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ram stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Stalling in the clinch from Ram.
Schaafs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schaafs scores with a shoulder strike.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ram.
Ram leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schaafs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Ram stalling the fight.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Ram is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
Schaafs is looking to clinch but Ram is avoiding it.
Ram scores with a shot to the body.
Schaafs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ram misses with a hook.
Schaafs scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Schaafs moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schaafs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ram backwards.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ram blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Ram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Schaafs.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Schaafs gets through Ram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ram.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ram.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram blocking some punches.
A short right from Schaafs.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Battle Ram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schaafs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ram backwards.
Ram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schaafs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Schaafs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schaafs, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Schaafs!

Event: IFC XXIV
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Ram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kobra throws a jab when Ram was well out of range.
Ram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kobra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobra gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kobra moves away from the strike by Ram.
A combination from Ram does no damage.
Kobra scores with a jab.
Ram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Ram looks to move away, Kobra throws a big counter combo but Ram just gets out of the way.
Kobra lands a slapping body shot.
Kobra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ram counters with a straight right hand.
Ram misses with a body punch
and Kobra counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobra moves away from the strike by Ram.
Kobra misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ram! But no joy.#T1#
Kobra misses with a head kick.
Ram doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kobra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ram momentarily.
Kobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Ram is just out of range.
Ram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ram avoids the head kick by Kobra.
A combination from Kobra does no damage.
It seemed like Ram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kobra misses with a hook
and Ram counters with a left to the body.
Kobra throws a lazy right hand but Ram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ram unleashes a big counter combination but Kobra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kobra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Ram misses.
Kobra looks to throw a body kick
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gin Kobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Kobra lands a jab to Ram's midsection.
Ram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kobra counters with a one-two to the body.
Kobra swings for the body but Ram moves out of range.
Ram is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ram.
Kobra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobra misses with a few strikes there.
Kobra scores with a jab to the head.
Kobra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ram counter with a right hand.
Ram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobra.
Ram checks a leg kick.
Kobra throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Kobra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobra tries to clinch there but Ram circles away.
Kobra throws the kick towards the body but Ram avoids it.
Kobra lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobra lands with a good body shot.
Kobra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ram counters with a straight right hand.
Kobra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ram blocks the body kick.
Kobra throws a head kick but Ram moves out of range.
Ram throws a series of punches but Kobra avoids them all with ease.
Kobra works over Ram's head and body with a nice combination.
Kobra misses with a head kick. #T4#
Kobra throws a sloppy head kick and Ram moves out of range easily.
Ram throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobra.
Battle Ram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobra manages to avoid it.
Kobra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kobra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ram swings for the body but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra is looking for a counter combo.
Ram misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobra manages to avoid it.
Kobra moves in looking to clinch but Ram pushes him off.
Ram moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobra misses with a two punch combination.
Kobra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gin Kobra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kobra misses the jab.
Ram throws out a counter right but Kobra avoids it with no problem.
Ram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ram duly obliges. #ROC2#
Kobra is rocked!
Kobra connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Kobra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kobra throws the left hand but Ram avoids the punch easily.
Ram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobra finds it's way round the side to connect with Ram's head.
Kobra seems to have got his legs back now.
Kobra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ram.
Gin Kobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kobra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ram counters with a right hand to the body.
Kobra misses with a lunging right hand
and Ram counters with a left to the body.
Kobra throws a jab when Ram was well out of range.
Ram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Kobra misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Ram.
Ram just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobra lands a jab-cross combination.
Kobra connects with a body shot that sends Ram's belly button to the back.
Ram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobra was well out of range. Poor timing from Ram.
Kobra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ram throws a counter combo.
Kobra throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ram as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ram misses with a body shot.
Kobra is looking to counter punch.
Kobra throws a shot to the body.
Kobra is looking to clinch but Ram is avoiding it. #T2#
Kobra misses with a hook to the body
and Ram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ram swings for the body but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Kobra counters with a quick kick to the body but Ram blocks it.
Ram moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobra takes one to the chin there.
Nice takedown defense from Ram. No joy for Kobra on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gin Kobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ram.
Kobra looks to land a body kick but Ram moved away.
Kobra swinging wildly here.
Kobra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ram. #T3#
Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Ram. Those never looked like landing.
Ram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kobra misses with the combination.
Gin Kobra is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobra misses with an uppercut.
Kobra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ram.
Ram slips under a jab from Kobra.
Kobra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ram can do to turn this around?
Ram throws a series of punches but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra misses with an uppercut.
Kobra is looking to clinch but Ram is avoiding it.
Ram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Kobra. Beautiful body shot.
Ram takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kobra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kobra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobra lands an overhand right.
Kobra swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ram! But no joy.
Ram takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ram slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gin Kobra dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ram throws a body punch but Kobra moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ram misses the target.
Nice body punch from Kobra.
Kobra misses with a body shot.
Ram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kobra misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Kobra's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobra misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram throws the left hand but Kobra avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kobra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kobra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ram sprawls well. Ram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kobra gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Kobra misses with a combination
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Kobra.
Kobra looks for the body kick but Ram saw that one coming.
Ram misses with the combination.
Kobra throws a sloppy head kick
and Ram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kobra lunges at Ram with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ram's hand.
Ram throws out a loose jab but Kobra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram avoids the body shot from Kobra.
Ram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Kobra fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ram. Kobra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobra throws a sloppy head kick and Ram moves out of range easily.
Ram throws out a counter right but Kobra avoids it with no problem.
Kobra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ram counters with a nice uppercut.
Kobra throws a hook but Ram avoids it easily.
Ram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobra misses with an uppercut.
Kobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ram throws out a counter right but Kobra avoids it with no problem.
Kobra swinging wildly here.
Kobra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Kobra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kobra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kobra tries to land a leg kick but Ram saw it coming and moves away.
A cross from Kobra lands.
Ram connects with a jab.
Kobra with a jab.
Kobra dips to his left and cracks Ram with an uppercut!
Ram throws a good cross that connects.
Kobra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Kobra gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Kobra tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Ram is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Kobra buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Kobra!! Kobra is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Ram throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battle Ram!
Battle Ram made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: IFC XXI
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Ram swings for the body but Michael Levesque moves out of range.
Michael Levesque tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Michael Levesque with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ram ducks under a wild hook from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Battle Ram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque misses with a few strikes there.
Michael Levesque with a poor takedown
and Ram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael Levesque looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ram is fending him off so far but Michael Levesque persists. Nope, Ram circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ram darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Michael Levesque shoots in and bounces Ram off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Ram pushes Michael Levesque off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##TD2#
Michael Levesque throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ram was covering up waiting for the punch and Michael Levesque finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Michael Levesque postures up in Ram's guard and throws a big left but Ram blocks it.
Ram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Michael Levesque is controlling him. #ES#
Ram wriggles free and stands up.
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Ram just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Michael Levesque drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael Levesque pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Michael Levesque shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Michael Levesque showed some decent athleticism there.
Michael Levesque missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Michael Levesque not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Michael Levesque looks to land a strike but Ram avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Michael Levesque with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Ram has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Michael Levesque has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Michael Levesque is trying to drag Ram to the mat but Ram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Ram leaning against his opponent.
Ram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stalling in the clinch from Ram.
Michael Levesque is working for takedown but Ram is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michael Levesque being controlled against the cage.
Ram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Michael Levesque up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ram taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ram for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
Michael Levesque fails with the takedown
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michael Levesque darts in looking for a takedown but Ram gets double underhooks and turns Michael Levesque into the cage.
Michael Levesque tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
and Ram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael Levesque throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ram's waist but Ram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michael Levesque off to one side.
Battle Ram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michael Levesque tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ram defends well and Michael Levesque ends up having to push Ram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michael Levesque tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battle Ram dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown
and Ram counters with a nice body shot.
Michael Levesque looks for a takedown but Ram sprawls well.
Ram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michael Levesque fails with the takedown
and Ram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Battle Ram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Michael Levesque.
Ram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ram sizes up Michael Levesque with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michael Levesque is breathing heavily.
Michael Levesque shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Michael Levesque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Michael Levesque is rocked!
Michael Levesque tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Michael Levesque is still on wobbly legs! Can Ram finish him?
Battle Ram is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Michael Levesque's head.
Michael Levesque tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
and Ram counters with a big right hand! Oh Michael Levesque is in trouble here! Ram follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battle Ram!
Battle Ram gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: IFC XIX
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Esch closes the distance but Ram moves to the side
and Ram counters with a three punch combo that has Esch backing up. Esch nods at Ram to acknowledge the strikes.
Ram misses with a wild body shot.
En Esch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ram circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Esch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esch darts in trying to clinch
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Esch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ram finds it's way round the side to connect with Esch's head. #T1#
Esch moves in looking to clinch but Ram pushes him off.
Ram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Ram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Esch doesn't manage to clinch there - Ram circles away. #CL#
Esch darts in and clinches Ram up against the cage.
Ram leaning his opponent against the cage.
Esch lands an elbow that stopped Ram in his tracks for a moment.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ram avoids it.
Esch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esch scores a nice knee to the body.
Ram takes a knee to the side of the body.
Esch lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Esch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ram.
Esch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ram.
Ram is looking to control Esch's arms but Esch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Ram is trying to stall.
Esch presses Ram against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ram looks winded!
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ram avoids it.
Ram managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
Esch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Esch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Esch looking to throw knees to the head but Ram is blocking nicely.
Esch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esch lands an elbow just above Ram 's eye. #T3#
Ram takes a knee to the side of the body.
Esch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Esch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ram's defenses.
Ram is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ram avoiding damage as Esch throws knees to the body.
Esch lands with a light punch inside.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Ram avoids the damage to the body.
Esch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Esch misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Esch.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Esch is keeping busy.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
Ram displaying some good clinch control by pressing Esch up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ram.
The crowd are getting on Ram's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
Esch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Esch throws an elbow that misses.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ram avoids it.
Esch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esch connects with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Esch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ram leaning against his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Esch obliges.
Esch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esch tries a knee to the head but Ram blocks it.
Ram slowing the pace effectively.
Esch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Esch lands an elbow inside.
Esch lands a knee to the body.
Esch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

En Esch 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#
Esch tries to clinch up.
Esch fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Esch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
En Esch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Ram avoids the damage to the body.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ram avoids it.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Esch up against the cage.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Ram avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Esch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Esch presses Ram against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ram blocks it with crossed arms.
Esch trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Ram is trying to stall.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ram is defending well for now.
Esch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ram has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ram.
Ram slowing the pace effectively.
Esch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ram's face.
Ram is stalling here.
Esch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ram can do to turn this around?
Esch lands a nice knee to the body.
Ram trying to control the position but instead, Esch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ram into the cage.
Esch crunches a lovely knee into Ram's ribcage.
Ram is breathing heavily.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ram avoids it.#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Esch obliges.
Esch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ram's elbow.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ram avoids it.
Ram effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Esch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Esch obliges.
Esch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Ram takes an elbow to the temple.
Ram is trying to stall.
Esch lands an elbow inside that Ram shrugs off.
Esch trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Esch.
Esch tries a knee to the head but Ram blocks it.
Esch tries to work over Ram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ram is pushing Esch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Esch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Esch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ram dodges an elbow strike from Esch.
Ram stalling.
Esch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ram blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ram content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Ram slows down the pace here.
Ram continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Esch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ram is defending well for now.
Ram just leaning against Esch, taking a breather.
Esch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ram is defending well for now.
Esch misses with an elbow strike.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ram avoids it.
Esch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ram stalling.
Ram blocking some punches.
Esch has a couple of punches blocked by Ram.
Esch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Esch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esch misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

En Esch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ram swats away the attempt to clinch by Esch.
Ram throws a right hand that Esch ducks under and follows up with a left that Esch also avoids with ease.#CL#
Esch closes the distance and clinches.
Esch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Esch pushes Ram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esch misses with a knee strike.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Ram avoids the damage to the body.
Ram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Esch.
Esch lands an elbow inside.
Esch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Esch tries a knee to the head but Ram blocks it.
Ram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Esch.
Esch letting Ram take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esch.
Ram managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
Esch throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Ram to work.
Ram takes a knee right on the jaw!
Esch misses with a body punch.
Esch scores a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Esch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ram blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Esch.
Ram is trying to maintain a safe position but Esch gets an underhook and turns Ram into the cage.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Esch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Ram to work.
Esch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Ram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Esch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ram blocks it with crossed arms.
Ram avoiding damage as Esch throws knees to the body.
Esch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but Ram blocks with his arms.
Ram's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Esch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esch misses with a punch to the body.
Esch misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Esch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ram has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Esch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ram stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Ram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ram trying to control the position but instead, Esch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ram into the cage.
Esch misses with an elbow over the top.
Esch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ram has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ram displaying some good clinch control by pressing Esch up against the cage.
En Esch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ram has Esch pressed against the cage.
Battle Ram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
Esch tries to clinch up but Ram circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
En Esch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Esch, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... En Esch!
After the fight, En Esch was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: IFC XVII
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Ram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Ram.
Jab from Bogard.
Bogard throws the kick towards the body but Ram avoids it.
Bogard misses with a wild body shot.
Terry Bogard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bogard throws a body kick that misses
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogard is looking to slow Ram down with leg kicks.
Bogard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ram. Those never looked like landing.
Bogard throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogard throws a combination that misses
and Ram counters with a left to the body.
Bogard throws a lazy right hand but Ram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard thows a leg kick but Ram checks it
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bogard moves away from the strike by Ram.
We've been told by Bogard's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bogard looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Bogard throws a lazy body kick
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ram throws a body punch but Bogard moves out of range.
Ram looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Bogard misses with a straight left.
Bogard tries to land a leg kick but Ram saw it coming and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Ram blocks the leg kick.
Ram misses with a few strikes there.
Ram takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bogard jabs at Ram's body.
Ram looks winded!
Ram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogard can pounce on him.
Bogard throws a leg kick which misses Ram's front leg but catches the back leg as Ram tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogard.
Ram avoids the body shot from Bogard.
Bogard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bogard misses with a shot to the body
and Ram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ram is looking for the big counter here.
Bogard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ram if he has to take too many more of those.
Ram throws a series of punches but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
Ram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogard finds it's way round the side to connect with Ram's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bogard.
Bogard scores with a leg kick.
Bogard batters Ram with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ram is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Bogard lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ram to the mat with a gruesome thud! Bogard is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Terry Bogard!
After the big win, Terry Bogard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: IFC IIX
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Ram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo manages to avoid it.
Choo takes a swing at Ram's ribcage but misses.
Choo misses with a shot to the body
and Ram counters with a left and a right that stings Choo.
Choo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Choo throws a lazy right hand but Ram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choo throws the left hand but Ram avoids the punch easily.
Choo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Choo lands a jab to the nose.
Ram avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Choo lands.
Choo misses with a left hand
and Ram counters with a left to the body.
Choo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ram appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ram misses with an uppercut. Choo saw that one coming.#T1#
Choo misses with a shot to the body
and Ram counters with a one-two to the body.
Choo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ram lands with an overhand left.
Choo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Ram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Choo throws a right hand that misses
and Ram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choo thinking.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ram ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Choo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ram is looking to wear down Choo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ram loads up on a big right hand but Choo slips the punch.
A big left from Choo misses.
Choo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ram. #T2#
Choo misses with a right hand
and Ram counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choo throws a hook to the side of Ram's head but Ram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ram gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Choo slips a straight right by Ram.
Ram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Choo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Choo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Choo.
Choo misses with a left hand
letting Ram counter with a right hand. #T3#
Ram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choo.
A quick step to the side and Ram tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Choo! Ram is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mew Choo!
Mew Choo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

Event: IFC VII
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Ram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee Roth.
Lee Roth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ram has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ram walks into a straight right hand from Lee Roth.
Lee Roth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee Roth digs a good hook to Ram's body.
Lee Roth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Ram. That snapped Lee Roth's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram scores with a jab.
Lee Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ram.
Ram misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Lee Roth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee Roth. #ES2#
Ram is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1##TD#
Lee Roth ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee Roth no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ram must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lee Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ram wants to stand but Lee Roth has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Ram got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ram has managed to get both his arms back between Lee Roth's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lee Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lee Roth has his foot on Ram's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ram works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ram got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ram has managed to get both his arms back between Lee Roth's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ram is looking to stand up but Lee Roth won't let him. #T2##SU2#
Ram gets to his feet. Lee Roth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ram stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee Roth. Lee Roth gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee Roth takes a swing at Ram's ribcage but misses.
Ram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee Roth's head backwards.
Lee Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Lee Roth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee Roth lands with a nice body punch.
Ram misses the jab.
Lee Roth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee Roth.
A nice side step and Ram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Ram swings widly with a right hand
and Lee Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee Roth has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ram.
Lee Roth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ram manages to avoid it.
Lee Roth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Lee Roth.
Lee Roth fails to land the takedown.
Wolfgang Lee Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee Roth jabs Ram to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Ram misses with a body shot.
Ram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee Roth misses with a takedown attempt - Ram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Lee Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Ram.
Ram on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee Roth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Lee Roth 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#
Ram fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolfgang Lee Roth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ram slips under a jab.
Ram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ram throws a lazy right hand but Lee Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee Roth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lee Roth.
Lee Roth lands with a right hand.
Ram misses with a shot to the body
and Ram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee Roth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee Roth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Lee Roth.#T1#
Lee Roth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ram moves away.
Ram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee Roth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ram works the jab nicely.
Lee Roth with a poor takedown
and Ram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee Roth throws a poor cross that misses
and Ram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ram throws a series of punches but Lee Roth avoids them all with ease.
Ram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee Roth misses with a takedown attempt
and Ram counters with a series of strikes. Lee Roth will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Lee Roth is rocked!
Ram lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Lee Roth up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ram from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Lee Roth's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Battle Ram!
An out of breath and clearly excited Battle Ram thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IFC Mid Week 1
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Ram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bace misses with a takedown
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Ram.
A right-left combo lands from Ram.
Ram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bace has time to react.
Bace misses with a takedown
and Ram counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bace misses with a lunging right hand
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Bace misses with a shot to the body
and Ram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Bace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ram lands a jab to Bace's midsection.
Bace is breathing heavily.
Bace swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Bace moves to clinch but Ram breaks away
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Ram scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ram is working the combinations to good effect here.
A shot to the liver by Ram. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ram feints a jab promting Bace to slip. Ram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bace slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ram throws a shot to the body.
Ram scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Ram.
Ram works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Bace is rocked!
Ram cracks Bace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Bace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ram connects with a superb combination that knocks Bace out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Ram before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bace!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Battle Ram!
Battle Ram spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Heath Bace stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck Trump, Bernie Sanders is the true president and he was cheated like i was here tonight black lives matter'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2017

#R1##CL#
Cee closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Cee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ram uses from the top position. #SU2#
Ram stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Cee shoots in and bounces Ram off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Cee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ram, up you get!
Cee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cee misses with a takedown
and Ram counters with a left and a right that stings Cee. #CL#
Cee has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Ram trying to stall but Cee improves his position.
Ram is stalling here.
Ram is trying to maintain a safe position but Cee gets an underhook and turns Ram into the cage.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cee jumps guard but Ram turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cee is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.#CL#
Cee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Cee breaks from the clinch.
Fighter Cee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Ram scores with a jab to the body.
Battle Ram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cee scores with a nice body kick. #TD#
Cee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ram wants to get back to his feet.
Cee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ram keeps working.
Ram is trying to buck Cee off.#T3#
Ram is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Ram sneaks out the side door and pushes Cee away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cee is breathing heavily.
Cee throws a sloppy head kick and Ram moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Ram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Ram both land. Nice combination.
Cee throws a head kick that misses
and Ram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cee shoots and misses
and Ram counters with a left and a right that stings Cee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fighter Cee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ram lands with a straight right. Cee didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cee in his tracks. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Cee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ram connects with a single shot there.
Ram lands an overhand right.
Ram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ram digs a good body shot into Cee's ribs.
Jab from Ram.
Ram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ram lands a right hook to the body.
Cee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battle Ram dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Cee has Ram up against the cage in a clinch.
Ram tries to stall but Cee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Cee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Ram decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ram looks to land a combination but Cee avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ram counters with a left and a right that stings Cee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ram defends well and Cee ends up having to push Ram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ram throws out a counter right but Cee avoids it with no problem.
Cee tries to bum rush Ram with a series of wild strikes but Ram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cee misses with a leg kick
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ram cracks a nice hook into Cee's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ram!
Cee tries to clinch but Ram is having none of it. #T2#
Ram connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cee wants to clinch
and Ram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cee walks into a straight right hand from Ram.
Ram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ram scores with a body shot.
Ram lands a jab to Cee's midsection.
Cee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Ram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab by Ram.#ROC2#
Cee is rocked!
Ram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Cee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cee gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Cee tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Ram is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Cee buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Cee!! Cee is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Ram throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battle Ram!

Event: QFC Tournament 767 Round 4
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Ram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercier manages to avoid it.
Mercier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercier misses with a takedown
and Mercier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercier misses with a takedown attempt
and Ram counters with a nice body shot.
Ram leaves Mercier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Battle Ram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Mercier.
Mercier fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram scores with a body shot.
Ram stuns Mercier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Mercier dives in and grabs Ram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ram pushes down on Mercier's head and hops out.
Ram misses with a wild combination.
Ram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mercier momentarily.
Mercier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercier looks winded!
Mercier throws a lazy uppercut
and Ram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercier fails with the takedown
and Ram counters with a straight that turns Mercier's legs to rubber! Ram pushes forward with more strikes and Mercier goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battle Ram!

Event: QFC Tournament 767 Round 3
Date: Jun 15, 2017

#R1#
Wizard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ram is looking for a counter combo.
Wizard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ice Wizard has been cut.
Ram cracks Wizard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wizard throws a combination that misses
letting Ram counter with a right hand.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Wizard misses with a double jab
and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wizard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wizard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ram counter with a right hand.
Wizard misses with a double jab
and Ram counters with a right hand to the body.
Wizard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wizard looks winded!
Wizard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wizard falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ram, as that shot connected.
Ram lands with a good body shot.
Ram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wizard on the side of the head.
Jab from Ram.
Wizard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wizard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wizard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ram cracks Wizard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ice Wizard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ram lands an overhand right.
Ram throws a series of strikes that have Wizard backpedaling.
Wizard misses with a double jab
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ram slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Wizard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wizard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ram throws a series of strikes that have Wizard backpedaling.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ram lands with a nice body punch.
Ram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wizard at a distance.
Ram lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ram.
A jab from Ram finds it's way through Wizard's defenses.
Ram throws a combination. Wizard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch lands to the side of Wizard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wizard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wizard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Wizard misses with a double jab
and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ram scores with a shot to the body.
Wizard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wizard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ram is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wizard misses with a combination
and Ram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wizard thinking.
Ram scores with a hook to the body. Wizard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ram lands a two punch combo.
Ram lands a nice shot that snaps Wizard's head back.
Wizard misses with a combination
and Ram counters with a three punch combo that has Wizard backing up. Wizard nods at Ram to acknowledge the strikes.
Ram is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Ram cracks Wizard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Wizard throws a combination that misses
letting Ram counter with a right hand.
Ram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wizard's head backwards.
Ram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wizard misses with a combination
and Ram counters with a straight right hand.
Wizard misses with a combination
and Ram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wizard misses with a combination
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ram digs a good body shot into Wizard's ribs.
Ram lands with a cross.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Ram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battle Ram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ice Wizard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wizard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wizard misses with a double jab
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ram, as that shot connected.
Wizard misses with a double jab
and Ram counters with a one-two to the body.
Wizard misses with a double jab
and Ram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wizard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wizard is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wizard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Battle Ram is winning the standup battle so far.
Ram lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Ram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ram punishes Wizard's body with a nice straight punch.
Ram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wizard drops his hands momentarily and Ram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wizard can do to turn this around?
Ram scores with a sloppy right hand. Wizard should have avoided that one.
Ram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wizard misses with a combination
and Ram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wizard thinking.
Ram stalks Wizard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wizard's face. Wizard staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wizard at a distance.
Wizard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Ram counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Ram connects with a looping right hand.
Ram punishes Wizard's body with a nice straight punch.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Ram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ram lands with a straight right. Wizard didn't see that one coming.
Wizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ram counters with a nice body shot.
Wizard misses with a double jab
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wizard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ram has got the better of the exchanges.
Ram dips to his left and cracks Wizard with an uppercut!
Ram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battle Ram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wizard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ram slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wizard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Ram lands a nice shot to the body.
Wizard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wizard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wizard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ram counters with a two punch combo.
Wizard misses with a double jab
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Wizard falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Ram lands with a hook. Wizard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ram slips a jab and a cross from Wizard.
Ram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Ram scores with a jab to the head.
Ram lands a nice looking body shot.
Ram lands a body shot.
Wizard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wizard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ram.
Wizard misses with a double jab.
Ram throws a series of strikes that have Wizard backpedaling.
Ram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wizard.
Ram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wizard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wizard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wizard throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Ram counters with a left and a right that stings Wizard.
Wizard misses with a double jab
and Ram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battle Ram dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ice Wizard'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#
Ram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wizard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wizard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Ram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wizard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wizard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ram lands with an overhand left.
Ram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Wizard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ram scores with the left hand. Wizard knows he should have avoided that one.
Wizard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Ram works Wizard's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Wizard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ram with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Ram.
Wizard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ram counters with a series of strikes. Wizard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ram lands a two punch combo.
Ram catches Wizard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wizard misses with a combination
and Ram counters with a three punch combo that has Wizard backing up. Wizard nods at Ram to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wizard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wizard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ram.
Wizard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wizard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Ram there.
Ram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wizard misses with a combination
and Ram counters with a three punch combo that has Wizard backing up. Wizard nods at Ram to acknowledge the strikes.
Ram stalks Wizard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wizard's face. Wizard staggers backwards, shaken.
Wizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wizard misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Ram was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wizard.
Ram tests Wizard's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Wizard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wizard thinking.
Wizard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ram dodges the punch combination from Wizard.
Ram with a hook.
Wizard takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Wizard does no damage.
Ram throws a big counter combination but Wizard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wizard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wizard throws a lazy head kick
and Ram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wizard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wizard misses with a combination
and Ram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Ram closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wizard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ram counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wizard throws a combination that misses
and Wizard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ram scores with a nice strike.
A right-left combo lands from Ram.
Ram slips a jab and a cross from Wizard.
Ram cracks Wizard with a good jab.
Wizard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wizard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wizard misses with a combination
letting Ram counter with a right hand.
Ice Wizard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Battle Ram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Battle Ram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ram 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Battle Ram!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Battle Ram!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Battle Ram!

Battle Ram wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 767 Round 2
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Ram stuns Zombie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ram looks to land a left hand but Zombie moved out of range nicely.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ram moves away.
It seemed like Ram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ram cracks Zombie with an open hand slap.
Ram blocks a head kick by Zombie.
A nice side step and Ram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ram scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zombie misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zombie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ram avoids it.#T1#
Ram jabs at Zombie's body.
Zombie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zombie throws a body punch but Ram moves out of range.
Ram ducks under a wild hook from Zombie.
Zombie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zombie just misses with a punch to the body.
Zombie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Zombie.
Ram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zombie quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Zombie throws a hook but Ram avoids it easily.
Zombie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zombie throws out the jab.
Ram tries to move into range but Zombie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zombie throws a low kick but Ram moves out of range easily.
Ram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zombie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombie misses with a hook
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Zombie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Zombie.
Nice cross by Ram.
Ram misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Zombie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ram.
Ram slips a straight right by Zombie.
A nice side step and Ram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zombie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ram.
Good standup being displayed there by Ram as he connects with a hook.
Zombie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ram is just out of range.#T4#
Zombie connects with a nice looking jab.
Zombie misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Ram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab lands there for Ram.
Ram swings widly with a right hand
and Zombie counters with a left to the body.
Zombie just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zombie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ram misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battle Ram 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#
Zombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ram throws a body shot but no joy.
Zombie throwing a counter right hand but Ram manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ram.
Ram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Zombie misses the target.
Ram lands a nice shot that snaps Zombie's head back.
Ram throws a right and a left that Zombie avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram lands with a straight right. Zombie didn't see that one coming.
Zombie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ram on the side of the head.
Zombie misses with a looping right.#T1#
Zombie throws a jab but it's blocked by Ram.
Ram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zombie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zombie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ram throws out the jab.
Zombie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zombie.
Ram throws a looping overhand right but Zombie ducks down to avoid it.
Ram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ram moves away.
Zombie misses with a leg kick
and Zombie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Ram scores with a sloppy right hand. Zombie should have avoided that one.
Ram throws a series of strikes that have Zombie backpedaling.
Ram cracks Zombie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zombie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ram. Zombie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zombie.
Zombie lands with a right hand.
Zombie misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Zombie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ram.
Zombie tries to move into range but Ram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ram lands the left hand.
Battle Ram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Ram does it's job there.
Zombie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zombie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ram moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombie. Ram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice uppercut there from Ram.#T4#
Zombie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ram is looking for the big counter here.
Zombie lands a nice looking body kick.
Zombie misses with a combination
and Ram counters with a right hand to the body.
Ram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zombie.
Zombie with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zombie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ram avoids the body shot from Zombie.
Ram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zombie misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Ram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battle Ram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ram sizes up Zombie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Ram finds it's target.
Ram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zombie.
Ram scores with a nice head shot.
Ram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Battle Ram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zombie gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Zombie connects with a body shot.
Zombie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ram manages to avoid it.
Zombie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zombie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ram.
Ram throws a series of punches but Zombie moves out of range.
It looked like Zombie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ram.
Ram throws out a loose jab but Zombie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zombie throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Ram misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Zombie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ram fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zombie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zombie throws a body kick that misses.
Ram slips under a jab.
Zombie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ram was well out of range. Poor timing from Zombie.
Ram scores with a jab.
Ram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zombie on the side of the head.
Ram with a hook.
A shot to the body from Zombie misses
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Zombie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ram swings for the body but Zombie moves out of range.
Zombie misses with an uppercut.
Ram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ram throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Ram. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Zombie misses the target.
Zombie avoids the body shot from Ram.
Zombie throws a body kick that misses.
Ram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Ram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Zombie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombie. Ram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zombie manages to avoid it.
Ram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ram misses with a looping right.
Zombie takes a swing at Ram's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A leg kick checked by Ram.
Rob Zombie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Battle Ram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zombie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Battle Ram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ram 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Battle Ram!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Battle Ram!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Battle Ram!

Battle Ram wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 767 Round 1
Date: Jun 13, 2017

#R1#
Zwycinzco misses with a takedown attempt
and Ram counters with a right hand to the body.
Ram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zwycinzco tries to land a leg kick but Ram saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Zwycinzco looking to score a takedown here. Ram is defending well but Zwycinzco drives through and ends up in Ram's guard.
Zwycinzco throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Zwycinzco drops back looking for a leg! Ram is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ram manages to kick Zwycinzco off! Zwycinzco jumps back into Ram's guard.
Zwycinzco lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram wants to stand and escape but Zwycinzco is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zwycinzco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zwycinzco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zwycinzco prevents Ram from getting back to his feet. #T1##ES2#
Ram scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ram lands a body shot. #TD#
Zwycinzco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ram is trying to stand.
Zwycinzco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Zwycinzco wants to work for an arm triangle but Ram is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ram looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zwycinzco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Zwycinzco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ram looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2##SUB#
Zwycinzco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ram has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zwycinzco is nestled in close to Ram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zwycinzco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Zwycinzco there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zwycinzco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ram defending well though.
Zwycinzco winds up and cracks Ram with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zwycinzco is breathing heavily.
Ram wants to get back to his feet.
Ram really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zwycinzco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ram is defending against the submission attempts here by Zwycinzco.
Zwycinzco missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Ram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zwycinzco.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zwycinzco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zwycinzco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ram wants to get back to his feet.
Zwycinzco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ES2#
Ram has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zwycinzco is on him like a limpet, forcing Ram back against the cage.
Zwycinzco tries to score a body lock takedown but Ram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zwycinzco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeste Zwycinzco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ram stops a takedown attempt from Zwycinzco. #T4#
Zwycinzco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ram prevents it.
Ram holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ram stalling in the clinch.
Ram dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ram continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Zwycinzco tries to score a body lock takedown but Ram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Ram.
Zwycinzco is working for takedown but Ram is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
Ram jabs at Zwycinzco's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Battle Ram will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zwycinzco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ram scores with a jab to the body.
Zwycinzco shoots in looking for a takedown but Ram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zwycinzco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ram displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zwycinzco.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ram, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zwycinzco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ram wants to stand but Zwycinzco is controlling the position. #ES2#
Ram pushes Zwycinzco off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jeste Zwycinzco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Zwycinzco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ram.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zwycinzco or perhaps it was just good defense by Ram, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeste Zwycinzco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zwycinzco dives in for a single leg takedown but Ram sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ram lands a nice shot to the body.
Ram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zwycinzco's head backwards.
Ram scores with a jab to the body.
Ram cracks Zwycinzco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ram scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Ram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zwycinzco eats them both and turns towards Ram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Battle Ram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ram.
A right-left combo lands from Ram.
Zwycinzco takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Ram.
Jeste Zwycinzco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Ram.
Ram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zwycinzcos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Ram.
Ram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zwycinzco eats them both and turns towards Ram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zwycinzco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zwycinzco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ram but Ram pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zwycinzco is defended easily by Ram.#T4#
Ram scores with a jab to the head.
Ram lands a nice hook to Zwycinzco's body. Zwycinzco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zwycinzco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Ram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ram lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battle Ram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zwycinzco shoots for a takedown but Ram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zwycinzco with a body shot.
Zwycinzco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ram scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ram scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwycinzco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ram counters with a left and a right that stings Zwycinzco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeste Zwycinzco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Ram.
Ram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Ram tests Zwycinzco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zwycinzco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ram cracks Zwycinzco with a good jab.#ROC2#
Zwycinzco is rocked!
Ram throws an overhand right that drops Zwycinzco like a sack of potatoes! Ram dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battle Ram!

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