PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix). Stern has chosen The Great American Nightmare as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sturd Jr
vs
Stern

181 cm
27
191 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

184 cm
29
199 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Stern down with leg kicks.
Stern takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Stern moves out of range.
Stern wants to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stern there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sturd Jr under the eye.
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stern's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stern.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Stern is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sturd Jr's half guard.

Stern seems to be looking for submissions.
Stern wants to advance to full mount but Sturd Jr doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sturd Jr has Stern pulled in close to control his posture.
Stern is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sturd Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Stern looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sturd Jr working a defensive guard here.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr controls Stern momentarily but Stern frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stern controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Stern strikes.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stern goes for a double leg but Sturd Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sturd Jr continues to drive forward.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
A jab from Stern misses.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stern's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stern's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stern misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stern thumps Sturd Jr with a low kick.
Sturd Jr 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.
Stern tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sturd Jr leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sturd Jr lands with an overhand left.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturd Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturd Jr as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Sturd Jr does no damage.
A cross from Stern lands.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Stern 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.
Sturd Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturd Jr circles away.
Sturd Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Stern avoided it.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Stern looks to clinch

and Sturd Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Stern didn't expect that.

Stern scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Stern.
Stern lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sturd Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Stern fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stern tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stern.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Sturd Jr, which made it look bad.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Stern's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern scores with a jab.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern tries to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Stern shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Stern.
Nice shot by Stern.

Stern shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stern was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sturd Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sturd Jr struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stern tries for a kimura but Sturd Jr is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr struggling a bit here.
Sturd Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stern wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sturd Jr trying to remain calm as Stern controls from the top position.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturd Jr keeps working.
Sturd Jr stops Stern from passing to mount.
Sturd Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sturd Jr is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Sturd Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!
Stern rolls, trying to escape but Sturd Jr keeps control of the position.
Stern prevents Sturd Jr from getting a body triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern is in bad spot here.
Stern trying to control the hands but Sturd Jr breaks the grip.
Stern tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stern is looking to improve his position but Sturd Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Sturd Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sturd Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stern keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sturd Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Stern tries to hold on but Sturd Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern tries to clinch but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Stern attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sturd Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Stern is looking to clinch but Sturd Jr is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stern.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stern thuds a left hand into Sturd Jr's body.
Stern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stern clinches up with Sturd Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern wants a takedown but no success here.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stern throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sturd Jr lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with a punch on the inside.

Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
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!
Stern tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Stern throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sturd Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a front kick aimed at Stern's knee but Stern avoids it well.
Stern slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Stern scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stern tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sturd Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stern somewhat.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Stern changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Sturd Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturd Jr's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Stern.
Stern throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Stern lands a nice shot that snaps Sturd Jr's head back.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Stern.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr clearly takes that 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.

Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Stern ducks under and follows up with a left that Stern also avoids with ease.
A combination from Stern does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Stern blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern moved away.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Stern off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Stern shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stern content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Sturd Jr defends it.

Stern is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sturd Jr defends it well.
Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Sturd Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stern working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sturd Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stern is trying to control. Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stern trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stern is pressing down on Sturd Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sturd Jr is holding on for now.
Stern wants to take a breather but Sturd Jr is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturd Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Sturd Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Stern throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with an open hand slap.
Sturd Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stern doesn't seem bothered though.

Sturd Jr pushes Stern up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturd Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Stern down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern scores with the left hand. Sturd Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Stern shoots in but Sturd Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Stern.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern lands a jab to the head.
Stern circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Stern as he checks the leg kick.

Sturd Jr closes the distance and pushes Stern back into the cage.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stern has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sturd Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sturd Jr as he avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
A cross from Stern lands.
Sturd Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.

Sturd Jr pushes Stern up against the cage in a clinch.
Stern changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sturd Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sturd Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
Sturd Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Stern is quick to defend against it.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Sturd Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Stern down by chopping away at his legs.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sturd Jr's head backwards.
Sturd Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sturd Jr thuds a left hand into Stern's body.
Sturd Jr lands with a cross.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Stern scores with a jab. Sturd Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturd Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sturd Jr throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Stern is looking to chop away at Sturd Jr's legs.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Stern checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturd Jr lands a jab.
Sturd Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sturd Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Stern.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a good jab.
Sturd Jr defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Sturd Jr thumps Stern with a low kick.

Stern looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr has Stern pulled in close to control his posture.
Sturd Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sturd Jr, not yet.
Sturd Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sturd Jr working a defensive guard here.
Stern not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sturd Jr has Stern pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sturd Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stern postures up in Sturd Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sturd Jr blocks it.

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 Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Sturd Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.