PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelzer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Business Time. 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?

Dundee
vs
Stelzer

186 cm
29
176 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

192 cm
38
173 lbs
29 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

MayheM sportswear

Urban Fighter

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 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfram Stelzer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee walks into a left hand.
Dundee moves out of range as Stelzer strikes.
Stelzer scores with a sloppy right hand. Dundee should have avoided that one.
Stelzer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stelzer looks to throw the jab but Dundee is out of range.
Stelzer 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dundee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dundee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stelzer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dundee counters with a left to the body.
Dundee throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Stelzer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dundee throws a series of punches but Stelzer moves out of range.
Stelzer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stelzer misses with a hook. Dundee ducked under it nicely.
Dundee swings for the body but Stelzer moves out of range.
Dundee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stelzer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stelzer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dundee scrambles back to his feet.
Dundee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stelzer loads up on a big right hand but Dundee slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Dundee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dundee misses with a lunging right hand
and Stelzer counters with a nice uppercut.
Stelzer shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee blocks a jab.
Stelzer slips a straight right by Dundee.
Dundee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mick Dundee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stelzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stelzer keeps the fight on the outside.

Dundee has managed to clinch.
Dundee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stelzer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stelzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Dundee.
Dundee working aggressively here.
Stelzer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dundee blocking some punches.
Stelzer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Dundee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dundee misses with a body punch.
Stelzer is working for takedown but Dundee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dundee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stelzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Dundee.
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!
Dundee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Dundee.
Dundee throws a head punch that misses.
Dundee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dundee.
Stelzer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dundee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stelzer.
Dundee digs a right hand underneath Stelzer's ribcage. Stelzer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stelzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dundee tries to throw a body punch but Stelzer avoids it by throwing Dundee back against the cage.
Dundee lands an uppercut.
Dundee lands with a short shot to the head.
Stelzer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stelzer stalling the fight.
Stelzer blocking some punches.
Dundee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dundee.
Stelzer working aggressively here.
Dundee lands an elbow just above Stelzer 's eye.

It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Stelzer blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee throws a head punch that misses.
Stelzer misses with some punches.
Stelzer can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
Dundee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dundee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stelzer misses with the head strike.
Dundee struggles to land a body shot inside as Stelzer controls his hands.
Stelzer can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stelzer.
Stelzer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Dundee on the inside.
Stelzer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dundee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mick Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.

Stelzer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stelzer scores with a jab to the head.
Stelzer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dundee throws a wild body kick that Stelzer sees coming a mile off.
Dundee fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee slips under a jab from Stelzer.
Stelzer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dundee's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stelzer blocks a head kick by Dundee.
Stelzer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dundee throws out the jab.
Dundee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Dundee misses its intended target.
Dundee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut
and Dundee counters with a stiff right hand.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stelzer moves away.
Stelzer throws a hook but Dundee avoids it easily.
Dundee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stelzer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dundee to score with a decent uppercut.
Stelzer moves out of range as Dundee strikes.
Stelzer dips to his left and cracks Dundee with an uppercut!
Dundee is looking to land body kicks.
Stelzer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Dundee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice defenses there by Stelzer.
Stelzer misses with a wild body shot.
Dundee throws a body punch but Stelzer moves out of range.
Stelzer 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.
Dundee closes the distance looking to clinch

and Stelzer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dundee's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stelzer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stelzer trying to control but Dundee is working from the bottom.
Dundee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dundee is looking to regain half guard here but Stelzer keeps moving and retains side control.
Dundee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stelzer off and has taken his back!
Stelzer turns into Dundee and is now in his guard.
Dundee keeping moving, preventing Stelzer from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dundee holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stelzer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dundee keeping moving, preventing Stelzer from controlling successfully.
Dundee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stelzer advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee wants to improve his position but Stelzer is controlling well.
Stelzer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stelzer working Dundee over with strikes.

Stelzer is working for a kimura but Dundee is defending it quite comfortably.
Stelzer thows a huge punch but Dundee dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dundee wants to control but Stelzer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stelzer working the head and body with strikes.
Stelzer throws a strike but Dundee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dundee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dundee keeping full guard, as Stelzer tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stelzer throws out a loose jab but Dundee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stelzer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dundee counters with a straight right hand.
Stelzer punishes Dundee's body with a nice straight punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stelzer lands a really nice looking cross but Dundee seems unphased.
Stelzer with a jab.
Dundee wants to clinch up but Stelzer keeps it at a distance.
Dundee connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfram Stelzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Stelzer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dundee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stelzer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stelzer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dundee.
Dundee misses with a wild combination.

Dundee moves into range and clinches up with Stelzer.
A short uppercut from Dundee.
Stelzer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stelzer blocks a body shot from Dundee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer lands a hook that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Stelzer cracks Dundee with a nice body shot.
Mick Dundee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stelzer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dundee is working Stelzer over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dundee.
Dundee throws a head punch that misses.
Dundee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stelzer is defending well for now.
Dundee swings wildly with an uppercut but Stelzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dundee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stelzer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
Dundee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stelzer backwards.
Dundee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dundee tries to throw a body punch but Stelzer avoids it by throwing Dundee back against the cage.
Stelzer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dundee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stelzer or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dundee.

Stelzer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dundee cracks Stelzer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Dundee does no damage.
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!
Stelzer lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee connects with a looping right hand.
Dundee misses the shot to the body.
Stelzer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Dundee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stelzer doesn't seem phased though.
Stelzer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dundee circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Dundee misses the target.
Jab, jab by Stelzer - just one landing.
Dundee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stelzer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stelzer throws a right hand that misses
and Dundee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dundee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stelzer scores with a nice head shot.

Stelzer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dundee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer is thwarting Dundee's attempts to control the position.
Dundee wants to improve his position but Stelzer is controlling well.
Dundee trying to control here.
Stelzer trying to control from Dundee's half guard. Dundee has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stelzer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stelzer chips away with some ground and pound.
Stelzer connects with a couple of short punches.
Dundee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stelzer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dundee's head.
Stelzer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wolfram Stelzer.
I think Stelzer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfram Stelzer!
An out of breath Wolfram Stelzer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.