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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kruglov (ranked 790 p4p, 111 weight class) and Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 898 p4p, 121 weight class). Stelzer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Business Time. This should be fireworks!
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184 lbs
20 - 10 - 2 |
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173 lbs
37 - 28 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kruglov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Wolfram Stelzer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruglov tries to clinch but Stelzer is having none of it.
Stelzer misses with a two punch combination.
Kruglov takes one to the chin there.
Kruglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stelzer misses with a combination
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Stelzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kruglov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stelzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Stelzer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Stelzer misses.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Stelzer moved out of range.
Stelzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Good shot there by Stelzer.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stelzer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruglov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelzer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruglov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stelzer scrambles back to his feet.
Stelzer has a takedown stuffed.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Kruglov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stelzer manages to circle out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Stelzer.
Good standup being displayed there by Stelzer as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Jab by Stelzer.
A lazy left from Stelzer finds it's target.
Nice cross by Kruglov.
We've been told by Kruglov's head coaches at Cats Killers Academy Mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stelzer's sensitive parts.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stelzer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stelzer looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stelzer takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov throws a nice looking combination but Stelzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Stelzer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruglov doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
A cross from Stelzer lands.
Stelzer throws a series of punches but Kruglov avoids them all with ease.
Kruglov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kruglov misses with a double jab
and Stelzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stelzer throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Stelzer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruglov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stelzer stopping the sweep attempt from Kruglov.
Stelzer postures up and lands a big shot to Kruglov's brow.
Kruglov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Stelzer is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruglov is on top in guard.
Stelzer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stelzer pulls Kruglov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stelzer is proving hard to escape from.
Stelzer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruglov controlling from the top position.
Kruglov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stelzer's guard.
Stelzer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kruglov is looking to stand up but Stelzer isn't so interested in that idea.
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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stelzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stelzer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stelzer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruglov is wriggling around but Stelzer manages to pass to half guard.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
Stelzer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wolfram Stelzer will probably get the nod.
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!
Kruglov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stelzer lands a nice looking body shot.
Stelzer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruglov should have avoided that one.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Stelzer.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Stelzer tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Stelzer.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stelzer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stelzer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stelzer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Stelzer. Those never looked like landing.
Stelzer shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruglov sprawls well. He's pushed Stelzer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kruglov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruglov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stelzer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruglov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stelzer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stelzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stelzer misses with a looping right.
Kruglov thumps Stelzer with a low kick.
Stelzer staying out of range there.
Stelzer misses with a wild body shot.
Kruglov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Stelzer scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stelzer.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stelzer takes a shot to the head.
Stelzer avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Stelzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stelzer misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
Stelzer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stelzer has Kruglov pressed against the cage.
Stelzer throws a head punch that misses.
Stelzer scores with a shoulder strike.
Stelzer tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov 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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stelzer is trying to pull guard but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage.
Anton Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.
Stelzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Stelzer misses with some punches.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
Stelzer manages to break the clinch.
Stelzer fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruglov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Kruglov tenderised Stelzer's leg. Stelzer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stelzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruglov under the eye.
Stelzer throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Stelzer throws a sloppy head kick and Kruglov moves out of range easily.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Stelzer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Stelzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stelzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Stelzer as he connects with a hook.
Stelzer misses with a low kick.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stelzer.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Stelzer slips the punch.
Stelzer feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Stelzer avoids them all with ease.
Wolfram Stelzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stelzer. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
Stelzer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stelzer scores with a nice strike.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Stelzer moves away and avoids it.
Stelzer slips under a jab.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Stelzer sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stelzer.
Stelzer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stelzer throws a sloppy head kick
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stelzer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Stelzer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruglov counters with a low kick, right behind Stelzer 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wolfram Stelzer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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! This is the final round!
Kruglov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stelzer.
Kruglov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stelzer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruglov doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Kruglov finds it's target.
Stelzer fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruglov catches Stelzer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruglov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stelzer.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Stelzer scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov misses with a wild combination.
Stelzer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruglov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stelzer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer preventing the sweep.
Stelzer connects with a couple of short punches.
Kruglov wants to sweep here but Stelzer controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kruglov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stelzer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stelzer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Stelzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stelzer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stelzer.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Stelzer lands a body punch.
Stelzer has Kruglov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stelzer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kruglov tumbling to the mat - Stelzer dives into Kruglov's guard.
Kruglov is adopting a defensive guard.
Stelzer wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov has his feet on Stelzer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolfram Stelzer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stelzer gets a takedown into half guard.
Stelzer trying to control the action but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Stelzer prevents Kruglov from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov wants to get back to full guard.
Kruglov pushes Stelzer off looking to stand but Stelzer dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruglov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stelzer controlling from the top position.
Wolfram Stelzer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruglov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov landing knees to the head.
Kruglov lands with a left to the head.
Kruglov is leaning against Stelzer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stelzer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Kruglov.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfram Stelzer!
Wolfram Stelzer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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