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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Bond (ranked 76 p4p, 117 weight class) and Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 14 p4p, 23 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Bond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Alkum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Alkum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bond throws the kick towards the body but Von Alkum avoids it.
Von Alkum unleashes a big counter combination but Bond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Bond misses
enabling Von Alkum to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Bond connects with a body shot.
Bond misses with a low kick.
Von Alkum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gunner Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Von Alkum.
Bond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bond misses with a body shot
and Von Alkum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bond throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bond misses with a jab to the body
and Von Alkum counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bond jabs at Von Alkum's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bond misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond misses with a body kick.
Von Alkum shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Despite the aggression on Von Alkum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bond lunges at Von Alkum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Alkum's hand.
Bond scores with a spinning back kick!
Bond throws a body kick that misses.
Von Alkum looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Bond there.
Bond scores with a nice right hand.
Von Alkum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bond. Bond obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Alkum moves out of range of the body kick from Bond.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Bond.
Von Alkum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bond throws a lazy right hand but Von Alkum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Bond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Alkum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Von Alkum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Alkum throws a lazy head kick
and Bond counters with a nice body shot.
Bond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Alkum momentarily.
Von Alkum walks into a left hand.
Bond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Alkum walks into a stiff left hand from Bond.
Bond lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Alkum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bond.
Bond thows a body kick. Von Alkum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond misses with a hook to the body
and Von Alkum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Alkum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Alkum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bond with the inside leg kick.
Bond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Alkum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bond lands a nice looking body kick.
Bond scores with a push kick.
Von Alkum moves out of range of the body kick from Bond.
Von Alkum unleashes a big counter combination but Bond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bond scoring well with a low kick there.
Bond sizes up Von Alkum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bond keeps Von Alkum at a distance using the push kick.
Von Alkum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bond finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Alkum's head.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
Von Alkum looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Von Alkum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bond is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bond throws a head kick but Von Alkum moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Alkum! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Bond.
Von Alkum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bond digs a good body shot into Von Alkum's ribs.
Bond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Alkum manages to avoid it.
Bond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Alkum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Alkum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Von Alkum if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Alkum avoids the body shot from Bond.
Bond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Von Alkum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bond has got the better of the exchanges.
Bond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Von Alkum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bond connects with a leg kick.
Von Alkum has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bond.
Von Alkum cracks Bond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Von Alkum slips a straight right by Bond.
Bond connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bond. Bond obviously looking to wear him down.
Gunner Bond is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Bond as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bond.
Von Alkum checks a low kick from Bond.
Von Alkum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bond connects with a leg kick.
Von Alkum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Von Alkum blocks a low kick nicely.
Bond lands a front kick.
Bond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Bond.
Von Alkum looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bond clobbers Von Alkum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bond. Von Alkum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Alkum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bond motions for Von Alkum to come forward. Bond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Alkum is looking for the big counter here.
Bond has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Von Alkum walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Alkum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Alkum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bond.
Von Alkum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bond.
Bond connects with a nice looking jab.
Bond misses with a kick to the body
and Von Alkum counters with a left and a right that stings Bond.
Bond throws a leg kick but Von Alkum checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Bond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond throws a sloppy head kick and Von Alkum moves out of range easily.
Von Alkum only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bond misses with a body punch
and Von Alkum counters with a body kick that stops Bond in his tracks momentarily.
Von Alkum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Alkum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bond.
Bond looks to throw a body kick
and Von Alkum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bond with a jab.
Bond misses with a right hand
and Von Alkum counters with a nice leg kick.
Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Alkum can do to turn this around?
Von Alkum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bond connects with a nice looking jab.
Bond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bond cracks Von Alkum with a good jab.
Bond scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Klaus Von Alkum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bond digs a good body shot into Von Alkum's ribs.
Bond looks for the body kick but Von Alkum saw that one coming.
Bond throws a right hand that misses
and Von Alkum counters with a body kick that stops Bond in his tracks momentarily.
Von Alkum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bond takes a swing at Von Alkum's ribcage but misses.
Von Alkum throws a fast counter high kick but Bond manages to duck under it in time.
Bond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bond attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Alkum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bond throws a leg kick but Von Alkum moved away.
Von Alkum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Alkum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Alkum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Klaus Von Alkum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bond misses with a hook. Von Alkum ducked under it nicely.
Bond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Alkum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Alkum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bond slips under a jab.
Bond throws a leg kick
and Von Alkum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Von Alkum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bond tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Alkum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Alkum blocks a jab.
Bond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Alkum unleashes a big counter combination but Bond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Von Alkum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond lands a body shot.
Bond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Alkum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bond lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Alkum's head.
Von Alkum blocks a low kick nicely.
Von Alkum slips a jab from Bond.
Von Alkum drops Bond with a beautiful combination! Bond stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Von Alkum is looking for the KO!
Bond is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Alkum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Bond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bond. That's going to slow Von Alkum down.
Von Alkum misses with a head kick.
Bond goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bond seems to have got his legs back now.
Bond throws a body kick that misses.
Von Alkum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond tests Von Alkum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bond scores with a decent looking hook.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von Alkum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bond to score with a decent uppercut.
Bond looks to throw the jab but Von Alkum is out of range.
Bond scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Alkum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bond lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bond lands a nice hook to Von Alkum's body. Von Alkum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bond throws a body punch but Von Alkum moves out of range.
Bond scores with a punch to the head.
Bond catches Von Alkum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Alkum tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Alkum slips a straight right by Bond.
Bond just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Alkum lands a jab to Bond's midsection.
Bond throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Alkum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Alkum ducks right into an uppercut from Bond.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond throws a looping overhand right but Von Alkum ducks down to avoid it.
Von Alkum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Von Alkum steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bond. That one must have hurt.
Von Alkum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Bond throws the left hand but Von Alkum avoids the punch easily.
Von Alkum throws a lazy head kick
and Bond counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Bond tenderised Von Alkum's leg. Von Alkum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bond tries to land a leg kick but Von Alkum saw it coming and moves away.
Von Alkum moves away from the strike by Bond.
Bond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Alkum. That did some damage!
Gunner Bond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Alkum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bond can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Bond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bond 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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