PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 4776 p4p, 3833 weight class) and Van Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Von Alkum
vs
Hammer

181 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
150
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Van Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Von Alkum has managed to clinch.
Hammer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Von Alkum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Alkum struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Von Alkum lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Alkum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammer's elbow.
Von Alkum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Von Alkum wants to break free but Hammer has control.
Von Alkum is pressed up against the cage. Hammer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Alkum down to the mat. Von Alkum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.

Von Alkum pushes Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Von Alkum as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Von Alkum.
Hammer jumps guard but Von Alkum stands there with Hammer around his waist. Hammer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klaus Von Alkum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Hammer.
Von Alkum misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Alkum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Alkum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Alkum is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position.
A short right from Von Alkum.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Alkum.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Von Alkum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammer is looking for a takedown.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Von Alkum.
A short right from Von Alkum on the inside.
Von Alkum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Alkum digs a right hand underneath Hammer's ribcage. Hammer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Von Alkum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammer or not.
Von Alkum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Von Alkum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Alkum content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Von Alkum pushes Hammer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Alkum lands a right hand.
Von Alkum misses with a body punch.
Von Alkum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Alkum.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Alkum tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Alkum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Von Alkum pushes Hammer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Von Alkum - that landed with a thud.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Von Alkum won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum lands a body shot.
Von Alkum has Hammer pushed against the cage.
Von Alkum misses with a punch to the body.
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Von Alkum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Alkum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammer.
Von Alkum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Von Alkum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Von Alkum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammer's elbow.
Von Alkum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammer or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Alkum.
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Von Alkum has Hammer pushed against the cage.
Come on Von Alkum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Alkum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Von Alkum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Von Alkum lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Von Alkum stalling against the cage.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Alkum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Alkum tries to break free but Hammer pushes him back against the cage.
Von Alkum scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Alkum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Alkum digs a right hand underneath Hammer's ribcage. Hammer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Alkum lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Von Alkum 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.

A looping hook to the body misses from Von Alkum. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Alkum circles away.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Alkum as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum blocks a head kick by Hammer.
It looked like Von Alkum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum lands a jab to the nose.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Von Alkum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Alkum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Alkum. That snapped Hammer's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Alkum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Nice shot by Von Alkum.
Van Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws a body shot but no joy.
Hammer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Von Alkum jabs Hammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Von Alkum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Von Alkum lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Alkum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Von Alkum scores with a hook to the body.
Von Alkum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammer's elbow.
Von Alkum misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammer's elbow.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Von Alkum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Alkum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Von Alkum.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Von Alkum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Alkum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Alkum struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Alkum digs a right hand underneath Hammer's ribcage. Hammer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Von Alkum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Von Alkum lands with a light punch inside.
Von Alkum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Alkum is keeping busy.
A short right from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Von Alkum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Von Alkum lands a body punch.
Von Alkum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Alkum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Alkum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Alkum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Alkum misses with a body punch.
Von Alkum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Von Alkum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Klaus Von Alkum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Alkum just leaning against Hammer, taking a breather.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Von Alkum.
Stalling in the clinch from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Alkum tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Von Alkum.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Von Alkum has Hammer pressed against the cage.
Von Alkum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Alkum misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Von Alkum dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Von Alkum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Von Alkum as the two fighters clinch.
Von Alkum is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Hammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer letting Von Alkum take a breather here.
Hammer takes a shot to the head.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalling in the clinch from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Alkum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Von Alkum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Von Alkum.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum wants to break free but Hammer has control.
Von Alkum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Alkum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Alkum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Von Alkum leaning his opponent against the cage.

Von Alkum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Alkum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Von Alkum.
Hammer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Von Alkum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Alkum lands a nice hook to Hammer's body. Hammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Von Alkum tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Von Alkum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Von Alkum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klaus Von Alkum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Hammer.
Von Alkum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Alkum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
Von Alkum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Alkum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klaus Von Alkum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer throws a big counter head kick but Von Alkum avoids it with no problem.
Von Alkum swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer feints a counter leg kick.
Von Alkum lands a glancing blow to the side of Hammer's head.
Von Alkum scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum misses with a body shot.
Hammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Von Alkum scores with a punch to the head.
Hammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Alkum scores with a body shot.

Von Alkum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Von Alkum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Von Alkum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammer.
Von Alkum digs a right hand into Hammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammer's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Von Alkum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Alkum 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Von Alkum!
A victorious Klaus Von Alkum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.