PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats Sundvison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelzer has chosen Business Time as his entrance music. Wolfram Stelzer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mats Sundvison's chin.

Sundvison
vs
Stelzer

180 cm
36
187 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

192 cm
37
173 lbs
27 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Easy Money
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Urban Fighter
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

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 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mats Sundvison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfram Stelzer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sundvison darts in and clinches Stelzer up against the cage.
Stelzer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sundvison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sundvison misses with an elbow strike.
Stelzer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sundvison is keeping busy.
Stelzer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stelzer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stelzer misses with the head strike.
Stelzer blocks a body shot from Sundvison.
Sundvison missing with knees to the body.
Sundvison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sundvison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sundvison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stelzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stelzer avoiding damage as Sundvison throws knees to the body.
Sundvison struggles to land a body shot inside as Stelzer controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sundvison scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Sundvison digs a right hand into Stelzer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stelzer's gas tank.
Sundvison is working Stelzer over against the cage.
Sundvison blocks an uppercut.
Stelzer blocks a body shot from Sundvison.
Stelzer blocks a body shot from Sundvison.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundvison throws an elbow that misses.
Sundvison gets through Stelzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Stelzer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mats Sundvison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stelzer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sundvison.
Sundvison tries to clinch up.
Stelzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Sundvison clinches with his opponent.
Stelzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sundvison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stelzer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stelzer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stelzer tries to circle away but Sundvison has him pinned against the cage.
Stelzer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stelzer has Sundvison pushed against the cage.
Sundvison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sundvison lands an elbow inside that Stelzer shrugs off.
Stelzer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sundvison.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stelzer can't break the clinch.
Sundvison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stelzer.
Stelzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sundvison.
Stelzer blocks an uppercut.
Stelzer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Sundvison.
Stelzer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stelzer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stelzer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sundvison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundvison misses with a body punch.
Sundvison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Sundvison.
Stelzer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sundvison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stelzer can turn it around.
Sundvison prevents a body shot from Stelzer.
Sundvison lands a shoulder strike.
Sundvison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stelzer.
Stelzer looks winded!
Sundvison misses with a punch to the body.
Sundvison gets through Stelzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sundvison.
Sundvison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sundvison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stelzer backwards.
Sundvison gets through Stelzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stelzer prevents a body shot from Sundvison.
Sundvison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sundvison.
Stelzer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mats Sundvison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.
Sundvison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stelzer backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sundvison.
Stelzer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sundvison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sundvison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sundvison lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sundvison.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sundvison.
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!
Sundvison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sundvison landing knees to the body.
Sundvison lands a hook that snaps the head of Stelzer backwards.
Sundvison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison blocks an uppercut.
Stelzer blocks a body shot from Sundvison.
Sundvison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sundvison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sundvison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stelzer wants a takedown.
Sundvison working aggressively here.
Stelzer misses with the head strike.
Stelzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Stelzer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stelzer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sundvison lands with a light punch inside.
Sundvison tries a knee to the head but Stelzer blocks it.
Stelzer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
Stelzer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sundvison tries to throw a body punch but Stelzer avoids it by throwing Sundvison back against the cage.
Sundvison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Sundvison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sundvison moves into the clinch.
Sundvison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stelzer's elbow.
Stelzer trying to stall but Sundvison improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
Sundvison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stelzer has a couple of punches blocked by Sundvison.
Sundvison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sundvison fails to land.
Sundvison lands with a light punch inside.
Stelzer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stelzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sundvison's elbow.
Sundvison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sundvison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stelzer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundvison blocks an uppercut.
Stelzer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sundvison presses Stelzer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stelzer has Sundvison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sundvison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stelzer is breathing heavily.
A short right from Sundvison on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Sundvison.
Sundvison blocks an uppercut.
Sundvison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sundvison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sundvison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stelzer can do to turn this around?
Sundvison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stelzer or not.
Sundvison tries to work over Stelzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sundvison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stelzer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sundvison tries to work over Stelzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sundvison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sundvison.
Sundvison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sundvison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stelzer has a couple of punches blocked by Sundvison.
Stelzer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sundvison lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sundvison.
Sundvison pushes Stelzer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sundvison tries to land a knee to the head but Stelzer blocks with his arms.
Sundvison swings wildly with an uppercut but Stelzer uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sundvison.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sundvison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stelzer's brow.
Sundvison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sundvison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stelzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sundvison's elbow.
Stelzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sundvison.
Sundvison misses with a punch to the body.
Stelzer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sundvison backwards.
Stelzer blocks a body shot from Sundvison.
Sundvison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison prevents Stelzer from breaking the clinch.
Sundvison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sundvison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stelzer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sundvison.
Stelzer blocks a body shot from Sundvison.
Sundvison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stelzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sundvison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Sundvison on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sundvison misses with some punches.
Sundvison tries a body shot but Stelzer blocks it.
Sundvison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sundvison lands a nice uppercut.
Sundvison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stelzer's defenses.
Stelzer blocks an elbow strike.
Sundvison lands with a right to the head.
Sundvison lands a hook that snaps the head of Stelzer backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Stelzer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sundvison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sundvison scores with a shot to the side of Stelzer's head.
Sundvison pushes Stelzer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sundvison struggles to land a body shot inside as Stelzer controls his hands.
Stelzer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison lands a nice shot to the body.
Sundvison tries to work over Stelzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sundvison lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Sundvison as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer tries to break the clinch but Sundvison is controlling the position.
Mats Sundvison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stelzer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sundvison has Stelzer pressed against the cage, preventing Stelzer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sundvison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stelzer.
Stelzer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sundvison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mats Sundvison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.
Sundvison tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Sundvison.
Sundvison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Sundvison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sundvison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Sundvison.
Stelzer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sundvison.
Stelzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stelzer has a couple of punches blocked by Sundvison.
Sundvison trying to land knees to the body.
Stelzer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sundvisons head.
Sundvison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sundvison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Sundvison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sundvison wants to clinch.
Stelzer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sundvison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sundvison wants to clinch.
Sundvison moves in looking to clinch but Stelzer pushes him off.
Sundvison tries to clinch up
and Stelzer counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundvison is looking to clinch but Stelzer is avoiding it.

Sundvison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sundvison throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundvison misses with some punches.
Sundvison gets through Stelzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sundvison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stelzer prevents a body shot from Sundvison.
Stelzer working hard to break the clinch.
Stelzer pushes Sundvison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sundvison gets through Stelzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sundvison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stelzer backwards.
Sundvison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sundvison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stelzer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sundvison backwards.
Sundvison working Stelzer over with knees to the body.
Stelzer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sundvison unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sundvison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sundvison blocking some punches.
Sundvison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stelzer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sundvison lands an elbow inside that Stelzer shrugs off.
Sundvison lands a nice uppercut.
Sundvison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolfram Stelzer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mats Sundvison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sundvison misses with a body punch.
Stelzer tries to break free but Sundvison pushes him back against the cage.
Sundvison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sundvison lands a right hand.
Sundvison lands a damaging elbow.
Stelzer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sundvison digs a right hand into Stelzer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stelzer's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stelzer.
Sundvison tries to land a knee to the head but Stelzer blocks with his arms.
Sundvison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stelzer backwards.
Sundvison throws a head punch that misses.
Sundvison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Stelzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sundvison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stelzer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stelzer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sundvison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stelzer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stelzer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stelzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Stelzer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sundvison doesn't manage to clinch there - Stelzer circles away.
Stelzer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sundvison wants to clinch but Stelzer slips to the side

and Stelzer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sundvison!
Stelzer is looking to take a break and control but Sundvison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sundvison 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stelzer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sundvison to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer prevents Sundvison from escaping the position.
Stelzer scoring with punches from side control.
Sundvison is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stelzer is controlling him well.
Stelzer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stelzer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sundvison some visible discomfort.
Sundvison wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sundvison taking a bit of punishment here - Stelzer scoring with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Sundvison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sundvison, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Sundvison!
Mats Sundvison decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.