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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelzer comes to the cage accompanied by Satyricon - K.I.N.G.. Masters comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Simply the Best kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Wolfram Stelzer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ken Masters !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters checks a leg kick.
Stelzer ducks under a wild hook from Masters .
Masters has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stelzer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An inside leg kick lands from Masters .
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stelzer connects with an inside leg kick.
Masters misses with a low kick.
Stelzer tried to counter with a leg kick but Masters avoided it.
Good shot there by Masters .
Stelzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masters avoids the body shot from Stelzer.
Stelzer blocks a leg kick.
Masters with a nice cross.
Stelzer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masters will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Masters just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStelzer.
That kick from Masters tenderised Stelzer's leg. Stelzer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masters takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters is looking to chop away at Stelzer's legs.
Stelzer tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stelzer. Stelzer obviously looking to wear him down.
Stelzer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Masters pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masters misses with a low kick.
Masters scores with a head kick.
Stelzer throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
Stelzer tries to work over Masters 's front leg with a kick but Masters checks it.
Stelzer has closed the distance and engaged Masters in a clinch.
Masters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stelzer motions for Masters to come forward. Stelzer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masters doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Masters scores with a push kick.
Masters throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stelzer throws a leg kick
and Masters counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters .
Masters throws a head kick but Stelzer moves out of range.
Ken Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stelzer moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Masters decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stelzer to his feet.
Masters dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stelzer. That did some damage!
Masters looks to score with a jab to the body but Stelzer is just out of range.
Masters misses with a low kick as Stelzer jumps back.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stelzer misses with a takedown attempt - Masters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masters tries a quick counter leg kick but Stelzer is wise to it.
A leg kick checked by Stelzer.
As Masters backs away, Stelzer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Masters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stelzer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Masters checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stelzer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masters .
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Masters counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stelzer's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands a jab to Stelzer's midsection.
Masters fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stelzer on the side of the head.
Masters takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Masters .
Stelzer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stelzer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masters 's guard.
Masters is wriggling around but Stelzer manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stelzer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stelzer wants to control but Masters is keeping him busy.
Masters kicks off Stelzer and gets to his feet.
Masters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stelzer can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stelzer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masters throws a leg kick but Stelzer checks it.
As Masters backs away, Stelzer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stelzer throws a low kick but Masters moves out of range easily.
Masters moves out of range of the body kick from Stelzer.
Despite the aggression on Masters 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Masters looks for the body kick but Stelzer saw that one coming.
Masters keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stelzer throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Stelzer throws a lazy uppercut
and Masters counters with a nice leg kick.
Masters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stelzer connects with a high kick.
Stelzer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stelzer fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters flicks out a counter leg kick but Stelzer steps away.
Masters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters 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.
Stelzer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stelzer throws a head kick that misses
and Masters counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stelzer thinking.
Stelzer wants to clinch up but Masters keeps it at a distance.
Masters scoring well with a low kick there.
Stelzer clinches.
Stelzer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stelzer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Masters up against the cage.
Masters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stelzer cracks Masters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stelzer ducks under a wild hook from Masters .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stelzer circles away quickly and effectively.
Stelzer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stelzer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crunch! Masters slams his shin into Stelzer's torso.
Stelzer moves into range and clinches up with Masters .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stelzer backwards.
Masters '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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masters gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Masters manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Masters .
An inside leg kick lands from Masters .
Stelzer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masters counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stelzer's knee momentarily.
Masters throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masters throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ken Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Stelzer
and Masters counters with a right hand to the body.
Stelzer blocks a head kick by Masters .
Stelzer throws a front kick aimed at Masters 's knee but Masters avoids it well.
Masters throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masters .
Masters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stelzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stelzer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masters looks to throw the jab but Stelzer is out of range.
Stelzer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masters scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stelzer doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Masters checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Masters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stelzer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masters is out of range.
Masters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masters lands a head kick!
Masters fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stelzer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
Masters throws a leg kick but Stelzer sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Masters throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stelzer - that will leave a mark!
Masters misses with a head kick.
Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stelzer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stelzer scores with a nice body kick.
Masters is breathing heavily.
Masters checks a leg kick.
Masters appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masters jabs Stelzer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masters blocks a head kick by Stelzer.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stelzer's sensitive parts.
Stelzer misses with a body kick.
A big right from Masters misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masters appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters connects with an inside leg kick.
Masters throws a series of punches but Stelzer moves out of range.
Masters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stelzer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Masters checks it well.
Masters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stelzer shoots in but no luck this time.
Stelzer is looking to slow Masters down with leg kicks.
Masters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stelzer clobbers Masters with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stelzer. Stelzer obviously looking to wear him down.
Stelzer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stelzer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masters blocks a low kick nicely.
Stelzer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Masters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stelzer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masters avoids the head kick by Stelzer.
Masters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stelzer can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masters .
Stelzer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masters counters with a nice body shot.
Stelzer throws a front kick aimed at Masters 's knee but Masters avoids it well.
Masters blocks a leg kick.
Stelzer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masters .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer misses with a low kick as Masters jumps back.
Masters was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Masters avoids the head kick by Stelzer.
Stelzer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Masters checks it well.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stelzer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stelzer misses with a low kick.
Stelzer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masters . Masters obviously looking to wear him down.
Stelzer tries to land a front kick but Masters steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masters is looking to slow Stelzer down with leg kicks.
Stelzer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters tries a low kick but Stelzer avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stelzer is defended easily by Masters .
Stelzer throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Masters misses.
Stelzer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Stelzer is predictable there
and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masters ! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masters throws a head kick that half lands.
Masters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stelzer's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stelzer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfram Stelzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stelzer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Masters checks it well.
Masters flicks out a counter leg kick but Stelzer steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stelzer.
Stelzer blocks a head kick by Masters .
Stelzer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stelzer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stelzer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Masters lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stelzer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stelzer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stelzer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Stelzer.
Masters keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masters counters with a body kick.
Stelzer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masters lunges at Stelzer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stelzer's hand.
Stelzer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stelzer has managed to clinch.
Masters stops a takedown attempt from Stelzer.
Stelzer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Masters is defending well.
Masters breaks from the clinch.
Stelzer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masters avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Masters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stelzer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Masters connects with an inside leg kick.
Stelzer throws a solid leg kick but Masters takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stelzer.
Masters tests Stelzer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masters throws a hook to the side of Stelzer's head but Stelzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masters is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masters has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stelzer finds it's way round the side to connect with Masters 's head.
Stelzer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masters .
Stelzer misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Stelzer - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters really 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.
Stelzer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masters slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Stelzer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stelzer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Masters is trying to get back to his feet.
Stelzer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Masters parries the strikes from Stelzer easily there. Stelzer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Masters to escape.
Stelzer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stelzer tries to advance to mount but Masters denies him.
Stelzer is staying tight to Masters 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters pushes Stelzer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stelzer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Stelzer.
Stelzer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Masters is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ken Masters has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Masters 's face as Stelzer controls the position.
Stelzer working the head with strikes.
Stelzer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stelzer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stelzer lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters tries to escape but Stelzer is in control.
Stelzer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stelzer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Masters stops Stelzer from passing to mount.
Stelzer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stelzer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Masters taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stelzer is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Masters rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stelzer's guard! Nice work there by Masters !
Masters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stelzer is proving hard to escape from.
Stelzer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stelzer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Masters puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stelzer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer looking for submissions off his back.
Stelzer gets full guard.
Stelzer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stelzer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Masters is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stelzer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfram Stelzer had his way with Ken Masters in that round.
That's time! Stelzer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
That kick from Stelzer tenderised Masters 's leg. Masters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stelzer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masters . That's going to slow Stelzer down.
Stelzer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body kick from Stelzer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stelzer.
Stelzer thows a leg kick but Masters checks it
and Masters counters with a nice uppercut.
Stelzer wants to land a leg kick but Masters is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer throws out a loose jab but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masters only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stelzer misses with a leg kick.
Masters looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stelzer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Masters misses
and Stelzer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stelzer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stelzer with the ground and pound but Masters uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stelzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stelzer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stelzer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stelzer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wolfram Stelzer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masters wants to stand and escape but Stelzer is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters has momentary wrist control but Stelzer slips an elbow through the middle.
Masters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stelzer.
Stelzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masters is keeping the position for now.
Masters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stelzer misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters slips a jab from Stelzer.
Masters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stelzer at a distance.
Stelzer clinches.
Stelzer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stelzer lands a nice uppercut.
Masters gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stelzer is trying to get back to full guard.
Stelzer looking for submissions off his back.
Masters tries to stand and escape but Stelzer is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stelzer trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stelzer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stelzer is looking for a triangle but Masters pushes his legs off easily.
Ken Masters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stelzer's guard.
Stelzer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Masters is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stelzer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfram Stelzer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masters has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ken Masters !
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ken Masters !
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Ken Masters !
Ken Masters wins by unanimous decision!
Ken Masters is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Ken Masters , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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