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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masters 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Simply the Best. The crowd seem to be enjoying Schtrappe's choice of entrance music: Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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169 lbs
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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
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ken Masters ! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
44 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schtrappe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Schtrappe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Masters avoids it easily. A jab from Masters misses. Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Masters sees it coming and moves out of range. Masters staying out of range there. Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Masters . Schtrappe checks a low kick from Masters . Masters slips under a jab from Schtrappe. Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schtrappe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Masters will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masters tries to keep at a distance but Schtrappe has taken the fight into the clinch. Schtrappe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Masters moves away from the strike by Schtrappe. Schtrappe lands a lovely overhand right. Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Masters .
That's one minute gone in the round. Schtrappe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters . A telegraphed right hand from Schtrappe misses the target. Masters thuds his right hand into Schtrappe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Schtrappe scores with a decent looking hook. Masters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schtrappe. Masters throws a big shot that misses. Schtrappe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masters 's sensitive parts. Masters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Schtrappe throws a low kick, looking for Masters 's leg but Masters calmly moves out of range. Masters appears to be looking for a big counter. Schtrappe cracks Masters with an open hand slap. Masters has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD - Combat Fitness in the buildup to the fight. Schtrappe takes the fight into the clinch. Schtrappe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick. Schtrappe slips under a jab. Masters throws a solid leg kick but Schtrappe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masters .
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schtrappe dodges the punch combination from Masters .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Masters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schtrappe's head backwards. Schtrappe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masters attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Masters goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Schtrappe tries to clinch up. A shot to the liver by Schtrappe. Beautiful body shot. Schtrappe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Masters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. That kick from Schtrappe tenderised Masters 's leg. Masters is trying to keep his angry face on. Masters fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schtrappe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away. Schtrappe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Schtrappe checks a leg kick nicely. Schtrappe closes the distance and clinches. Schtrappe jumps into guard, dragging Masters to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Masters passes Schtrappe's left leg - he's now in half guard. Schtrappe tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg. Masters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schtrappe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Schtrappe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Masters . Schtrappe wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment. Masters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Masters distracts Schtrappe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Masters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Masters is looking to pass into half guard but Schtrappe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schtrappe is in guard. Schtrappe postures up in Masters 's guard and throws a big left but Masters blocks it. My spies in LOD: Top Team inform me that Schtrappe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Schtrappe throwing strikes but missing. Schtrappe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Schtrappe looking to sit in guard and control but Masters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Schtrappe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Schtrappe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacque Schtrappe will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Masters throws a wild body kick that Schtrappe sees coming a mile off. Schtrappe misses with a hook
and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick. Masters throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot. Jacque Schtrappe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Masters scoring well with a low kick there.
Schtrappe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
It looked like Masters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Masters throws a leg kick and Schtrappe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Schtrappe 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. Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe. Masters cracks a nice hook into Schtrappe's ribs. Schtrappe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Masters . An inside leg kick lands from Masters . Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Masters checks it. A telegraphed right hand from Schtrappe misses the target. Schtrappe slips under a jab from Masters .
That's one minute gone in the round. Schtrappe slips under a jab. A low kick from Schtrappe misses and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick. Schtrappe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masters 's calf. Donk. Masters catches Schtrappe right on the button with a cross. Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Masters checks it. Masters misses with a straight left. Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schtrappe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Masters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe. Schtrappe moves out of range as Masters strikes. Schtrappe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ken Masters is winning the standup battle so far. A big right from Schtrappe misses. Schtrappe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A big left from Masters misses. Schtrappe 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. Schtrappe wants to slow Masters down by chopping away at his legs. Masters digs a good hook to Schtrappe's body.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schtrappe missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Schtrappe misses with a leg kick and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! A jab from Masters misses. A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target. Masters pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Masters throws a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it. Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Masters misses its intended target. Schtrappe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masters . Schtrappe lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Schtrappe. Masters steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schtrappe. That one must have hurt. Good work by Schtrappe as he checks the leg kick. Masters misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe saw that one coming. Schtrappe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Masters throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it. Schtrappe throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet. Schtrappe feints and then cracks Masters 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masters down. Masters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schtrappe, right into the meat.
Schtrappe cracks the inside of Masters 's front leg. Masters drops his hands momentarily and Schtrappe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Masters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Schtrappe slips under a jab from Masters . Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Masters . That snapped Schtrappe's head back.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick. A head kick misses from Schtrappe. Masters moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range. Masters takes one on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Masters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schtrappe.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Masters lands a leg kick that knocks Schtrappe off balance momentarily. Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schtrappe. Masters blocks a leg kick. Masters cracks Schtrappe with an open hand slap. Schtrappe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
Masters missing with a left hand there. Schtrappe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Masters wants to land a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range. Schtrappe misses with a straight left. Schtrappe scores with a jab to the jaw. Masters moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Masters throws a leg kick and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Schtrappe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masters back to the cage. Schtrappe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Schtrappe moves away from the strike by Masters . Schtrappe flicks out a counter leg kick but Masters steps away. Masters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masters throws a chopping leg kick but Schtrappe manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Masters blocks a head kick by Schtrappe.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schtrappe's sensitive parts. Schtrappe misses with a leg kick. Some wild striking there from Masters .
Masters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Masters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schtrappe counters with a right hand to the body. Good leg kick by Masters there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Schtrappe misses. Masters tried to counter with a leg kick but Schtrappe avoided it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Schtrappe. Masters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schtrappe sprawls and moves away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schtrappe.
Masters throws a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it. A leg kick checked by Schtrappe. Masters misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Masters swings away with a leg kick that misses. Schtrappe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masters in his tracks. Masters throws a nice looking combination but Schtrappe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Masters throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Masters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schtrappe slips under a jab from Masters . Nice body kick there by Schtrappe. Masters tries to land a leg kick but Schtrappe saw it coming and moves away.
Schtrappe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schtrappe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masters 's calf. Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily. Masters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range. Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masters on the wrong end of a nice hook. Masters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schtrappe blocks a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schtrappe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schtrappe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Good shot there by Masters . Masters tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Masters tries a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it. Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schtrappe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masters . Masters obviously looking to wear him down.
Masters takes one to the side of the head.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Schtrappe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away. Schtrappe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masters throws a leg kick that is checked letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schtrappe motions for Masters to come forward. Schtrappe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Masters tried to counter with a leg kick but Schtrappe avoided it. Masters slips a jab from Schtrappe. Schtrappe misses with a body kick. Schtrappe tries to score with a low kick but Masters moves his leg out of the way. Masters misses with a low kick. Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Masters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schtrappe circles away quickly and effectively. Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Schtrappe slips a straight right by Masters . A lazy body kick from Masters letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand. Schtrappe lands with a good body shot. Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schtrappe jabs at Masters 's body. Masters cracks Schtrappe with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schtrappe lands a head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice inside leg kick there by Masters . That's going to slow Schtrappe down. Masters does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Schtrappe throws a right hand that misses
and Masters counters with a nice uppercut. Schtrappe throws a low kick, looking for Masters 's leg but Masters calmly moves out of range. Schtrappe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masters 's sensitive parts. Masters feints and then cracks Schtrappe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schtrappe down. Schtrappe feints and then cracks Masters 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masters down. Schtrappe throws a hook to the side of Masters 's head but Masters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Masters sizes up Schtrappe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The fighters circle momentarily. Schtrappe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Masters misses with a shot to the body and Schtrappe counters with a slapping leg kick. Masters swings widly with a right hand
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab. Masters avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schtrappe throws a sloppy head kick and Schtrappe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Schtrappe throws out a powerful jab. Schtrappe cracks Masters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Masters looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Masters throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schtrappe motions for Masters to come forward. Schtrappe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Masters misses the target. Schtrappe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schtrappe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Schtrappe throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely. Masters thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schtrappe if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Masters ducks down to avoid it. Masters pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range and Masters settles back down. Masters swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schtrappe thows a left - swing and a miss! Masters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut. Masters tries to land a leg kick but Schtrappe saw it coming and moves away.
Schtrappe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Masters blocks a jab. Masters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
Masters pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Schtrappe connects with a jab. Masters scores with a kick to the body.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schtrappe. Schtrappe lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming. A slow jab from Schtrappe misses its intended target. Masters misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schtrappe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masters . That did some 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! Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Masters ducks down to avoid it. Schtrappe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masters misses with a looping right. Schtrappe throws a shot from downtown. Masters moves away and avoids it. Masters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand. Masters throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot. A jab from Masters does it's job there. Good work by Masters as he checks the leg kick. Masters is looking for a counter combo. Masters scores with a leg kick.
Masters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Masters . Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schtrappe works the jab nicely. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crunch! Schtrappe slams his shin into Masters 's torso. Masters throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Schtrappe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Schtrappe with a nice cross. Schtrappe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Masters tries to counter with a takedown but Schtrappe is quick to defend against it. Schtrappe misses the jab. Schtrappe throws a lazy uppercut
and Masters counters with a body kick. Schtrappe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masters checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A clash of legs there as Schtrappe blocks the low kick. Schtrappe slips a straight right by Masters . Masters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it. Schtrappe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masters ducks right into an uppercut from Schtrappe. Masters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick by Masters misses and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Masters lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe tries to score with a low kick but Masters moves his leg out of the way. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schtrappe, as that shot connected.
Masters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe. Masters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily. Schtrappe swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Masters is just out of range. Masters throws out a loose jab but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it. A bone on bone clash there as Schtrappe blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe dominated that fourth round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Good work by Schtrappe as he checks the leg kick. Masters keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masters walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schtrappe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Schtrappe thows a leg kick but Masters checks it and Masters counters with a leg kick. Masters is looking to chop away at Schtrappe's legs. Masters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Schtrappe 's head but he takes it in his stride. Masters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range. Masters throws a lazy uppercut
and Schtrappe counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masters connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schtrappe. Schtrappe circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Masters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Masters throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Schtrappe is looking to clinch. Masters pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Masters ducks down to avoid it. Schtrappe throws a lazy uppercut
and Masters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Schtrappe looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range. Schtrappe missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Masters moves out of range as Schtrappe throws a body kick.
Masters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Schtrappe. That's going to slow Masters down. Masters misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Masters throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Masters misses the shot to the body. Schtrappe now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Masters dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ken Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schtrappe throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Masters appears to be looking for a counter takedown. A jab from Masters misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schtrappe! But no joy. Schtrappe avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Masters throws a front kick that sends Schtrappe stumbling back into the cage. Schtrappe avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Schtrappe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Schtrappe wants to land a leg kick but Masters is out of range. Masters throws a leg kick but Schtrappe sees it coming and moves out of range. Schtrappe checks a leg kick nicely. Schtrappe misses with a body shot.
Masters fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schtrappe just manages to avoid it. Masters throws a hook but Schtrappe avoids it easily. It seemed like Schtrappe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Schtrappe throws out a leg kick but Masters moves out of range and Schtrappe only half commits. Schtrappe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively. An attempted straight right counter from Masters misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schtrappe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masters connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schtrappe scrambles back to his feet. Jacque Schtrappe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Schtrappe scores with a one two! Masters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Schtrappe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schtrappe throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range. Masters throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Masters throws a jab when Schtrappe was well out of range. Schtrappe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Masters throws a push kick but Schtrappe slaps the foot to one side. Schtrappe with a body punch. A glancing blow. Masters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schtrappe. Schtrappe misses with a low kick. Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily. Schtrappe avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schtrappe slips under a jab from Masters .
That's four minutes gone in the round. Masters lands a leg kick that knocks Schtrappe off balance momentarily. Masters checks a low kick from Schtrappe. Masters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Masters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Schtrappe misses with a low kick. A good leg kick by Masters . Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Masters takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schtrappe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Masters throws a low kick, looking for Schtrappe's leg but Schtrappe calmly moves out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
Masters misses with a low kick. Masters takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A low kick from Schtrappe is predictable there and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick. Masters tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schtrappe is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jacque Schtrappe. Well Schtrappe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Schtrappe! Jacque Schtrappe is the new welterweight champion! Jacque Schtrappe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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