Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC Tokyo
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parker.
Stoker 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.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Parker misses the jab.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Stoker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Parker.
Stoker lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Stoker.#T1#
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Parker throws a body kick that misses.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker tries a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker takes one to the side of the head.
Parker scores with a punch to the head.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Stoker tries to work over Parker's front leg with a kick but Parker checks it.
Parker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Parker's head.
Parker tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoker momentarily. #T2#
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parker wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Parker throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Parker didn't see that one coming.
Parker throws a series of punches but Stoker avoids them all with ease.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Stoker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Parker defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Parker checks it.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Stoker digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parker checks a leg kick. #T3#
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parker digs a good body shot into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker tries to move into range but Parker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Parker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Stoker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parker.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Stoker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Parker is looking to clinch.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker throws a low kick but Stoker moves out of range easily.
Parker wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Parker jabs at Stoker's body.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker checks the leg kick.
Parker lands an overhand right.
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 Alex Parker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alex Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker slips a jab from Parker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Parker throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and Parker only half commits.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker slips a straight right by Parker.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Parker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoker cracks the inside of Parker's front leg.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker slips under a jab.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Parker scores with a head kick. Stoker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Parker.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stoker lands with a cross.
Parker lands with a kick to the temple. Stoker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker throws a solid leg kick but Stoker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Stoker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parker avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick. #T2#
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Parker slips under a jab.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parker throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Parker moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Stoker.
Stoker blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker delivers a nice body kick.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stoker takes one to the side of the head.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Parker scores with a nice strike.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stoker on the side of the head.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Parker counters with a quick kick to the body but Stoker blocks it.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker slips under a jab from Parker.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker scores with a spinning back kick!
Parker scores with a leg kick.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Stoker's head back.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Parker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Parker tries to clinch there but Stoker circles away.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Parker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parker moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Stoker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker wants to get back to striking at distance but Parker won't allow it.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Stoker.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker keeps control of Stoker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Parker. #T1#
Parker lands a left hand.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stoker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Parker tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Parker digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow. #BC2#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Parker.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
Parker throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Parker scores with a nice right hand.
Parker wants to clinch.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Parker's body.
Alex Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Stoker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Stoker cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Parker throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Parker misses with a hook.
Parker lands with a hook. Stoker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Parker with a body shot.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.#T3#
Parker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Parker as he connects with a hook.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parker digs a good body shot into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker scores with a head kick.
Parker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker 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.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Parker with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Good exchange - Parker coming out on top.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parker.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Parker with a body shot.#T4#
Stoker 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.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Parker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parker, right into the meat.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker lands with a cross.
Parker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stoker's head.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Parker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker wants to clinch.
Stoker throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromParker.
Good exchange - Stoker coming out on top.

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 Alex Parker.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Parker!
Alex Parker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Edward Stoker spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: RS 2
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Scaletta throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker flicks out a counter leg kick but Scaletta steps away.
Stoker swings for the body but Scaletta moves out of range.
Scaletta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scaletta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scaletta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scaletta throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Scaletta misses with a kick to the body.
Scaletta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scaletta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scaletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Stoker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Scaletta walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Scaletta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scaletta misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaletta loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
It seemed like Stoker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scaletta missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scaletta looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range. #T1#
Stoker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scaletta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Scaletta misses the target.
Stoker slips a straight right by Scaletta.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Scaletta slips the punch.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaletta is just out of range.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Scaletta moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Scaletta throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scaletta throws out the jab.
Scaletta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Scaletta blocks the low kick.
Scaletta throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scaletta rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Scaletta down.
Scaletta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Scaletta.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scaletta is out of range.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
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!
Scaletta tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Scaletta counter with a right hand.
Scaletta lands a jab.
Scaletta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scaletta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker scores with a hook.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaletta is just out of range.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Scaletta ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Stoker catches Scaletta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scaletta looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Scaletta.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Scaletta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Scaletta defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker throws a low kick but Scaletta moves out of range easily.
Scaletta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaletta moves away.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Scaletta misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Stoker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker throws a right hand that misses
and Scaletta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Scaletta.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Scaletta misses.
Scaletta throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scaletta.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scaletta misses with a right hand
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Scaletta throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Scaletta throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Scaletta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scaletta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stoker throws the left hand but Scaletta avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Scaletta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stoker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scaletta misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scaletta thinking.
Stoker stuns Scaletta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scaletta misses the shot to the body.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses.
Scaletta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scaletta slips a straight right by Stoker.
Scaletta throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Scaletta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scaletta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Scaletta just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Scaletta misses.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker misses with a hook
and Scaletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Scaletta ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaletta moves away.
Stoker misses the jab.
Scaletta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaletta moves away.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Scaletta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scaletta fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scaletta slips a jab from Stoker.
Scaletta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Scaletta avoids it with no problem.
Stoker lunges at Scaletta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scaletta's hand.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scaletta. That did some damage!#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Scaletta.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Scaletta moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Scaletta misses the target.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scaletta just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker slips a jab from Scaletta.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Stoker misses with a lunging right hand
and Scaletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker misses with a jab to the body
letting Scaletta counter with a right hand.
Scaletta cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Stoker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Scaletta's leg but Scaletta calmly moves out of range.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Scaletta's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Scaletta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scaletta throws a nice looking combination but Stoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scaletta lands with a right hand.
Stoker misses with a body punch
and Scaletta counters with a one-two to the body.
Scaletta throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Stoker misses the jab.
Scaletta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stoker's hands.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Scaletta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoker misses with a body shot. #T3#
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scaletta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scaletta looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker throws a body punch but Scaletta moves out of range.
Stoker lands a jab to Scaletta's midsection.
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Scaletta.
Stoker thumps Scaletta with a low kick.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scaletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Scaletta throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Stoker misses with a looping left.
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!
Scaletta moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaletta is looking to counter punch.
Scaletta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scaletta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scaletta throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
Stoker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scaletta counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scaletta misses with a hook.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker misses with a hook. Scaletta ducked under it nicely.
Scaletta misses with a straight right.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scaletta.
Scaletta ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Scaletta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Scaletta misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scaletta.
Scaletta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stoker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Scaletta counters with an inside leg kick.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scaletta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scaletta.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scaletta.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Stoker misses with a hook. Scaletta ducked under it nicely.
Scaletta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scaletta scrambles back to his feet.
Scaletta throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Scaletta to counter with a crisp jab.
Scaletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scaletta misses with a body shot.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Scaletta.
Stoker misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Scaletta misses the target.#T1#
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Scaletta is out of range.
Scaletta is looking to counter punch.
Stoker slips a straight right by Scaletta.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scaletta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scaletta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scaletta 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.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Scaletta moved out of range.
Scaletta lands a head shot.
Stoker takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Scaletta counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scaletta.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Scaletta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scaletta manages to avoid it.
Stoker defending well as Scaletta loads up on a big left hand.
Scaletta takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Scaletta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Scaletta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scaletta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stoker's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Scaletta misses the target.
A jab from Stoker does it's job there.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a left to the body.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoker throws the left hand but Scaletta avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scaletta.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Scaletta moves his leg out of the way.
Scaletta misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scaletta.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker slips a jab from Scaletta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Scaletta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scaletta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scaletta throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Scaletta throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Scaletta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Scaletta misses with a straight left.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Scaletta counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scaletta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Scaletta counters with a right hand to the body.
Scaletta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoker doesn't seem bothered though.
Scaletta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scaletta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Scaletta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scaletta is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
Vito Scaletta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scaletta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scaletta.
Stoker lands with a hook. Scaletta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scaletta blocks a jab.
Scaletta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoker on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Stoker.
Well Stoker 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Stoker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Vito Scaletta had this to say: 'You know when we first started out, I thought I was gonna be the biggest, baddest wiseguy in the world'.

Event: CEC New Year
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Timmermans scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Timmermans looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Timmermans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A low kick from Stoker misses
and Timmermans counters with a solid body kick.
We've been informed that Timmermans has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stoker throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Timmermans misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timmermans.
Timmermans staying out of range there.
It seemed like Timmermans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.#CL2#
Timmermans pushes Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmermans working aggressively here. #BC#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Timmermans.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Timmermans looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Timmermans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker. #T1#
Stoker connects with a jab.
Timmermans misses with a head kick.
Timmermans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.#TD2#
Timmermans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stoker!
Stoker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Timmermans.
Stoker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Timmermans is controlling him well.
Stoker defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Timmermans.#T2#
Timmermans wants to control but Stoker is keeping him busy.
Timmermans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stoker is trying to buck Timmermans off.
Timmermans just content to control the position.
Stoker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans misses with a punch to the head.
Timmermans punches the canvas rather than the man. #T3#
Stoker is trying to get back to his feet but Timmermans has full control of the position and if anything, Stoker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Timmermans is punishing Stoker with strikes - can he finish him?!
Stoker trying to get back to his feet but Timmermans is in full control for now.
Timmermans slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #ES#
Stoker is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Timmermans looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Stoker misses. #CL2#
Timmermans rushes Stoker and presses him up against the cage.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmermans's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Timmermans.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Timmermans misses with the head strike.
Stoker working hard to break the clinch.
Timmermans looking to slow down the pace here.#T4##BC#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Timmermans misses its intended target.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Timmermans.
Timmermans scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans throws a one two combo.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans looks for a takedown but Stoker sprawls well.
Timmermans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Timmermans jumps back.
Stoker takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmermans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Timmermans misses the target.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Timmermans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timmermans lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Timmermans.
Casper Timmermans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoker cracks Timmermans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Timmermans.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Good exchange - Timmermans coming out on top.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Timmermans staying out of range there.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Timmermans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmermans tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Timmermans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Timmermans throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
Timmermans misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Timmermans misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Timmermans feints the counter takedown.
Timmermans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoker.
Timmermans punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Timmermans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Timmermans throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.#T2#
Timmermans throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Timmermans throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans is looking to clinch.
Stoker moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.
Stoker sizes up Timmermans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Timmermans is looking to land body kicks.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Timmermans finds it's target.#T3#
Stoker swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans misses with a two punch combination.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Timmermans lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Timmermans. #ES#
Stoker throws Timmermans to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker digs a good hook to Timmermans's body.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Timmermans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Timmermans jabs at Stoker's body.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmermans throws a counter combo.#T4#
Timmermans checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Timmermans moves away and avoids it.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Timmermans throws a right hand that Stoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoker also avoids with ease.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Timmermans.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Timmermans lands with a short shot to the head.
Timmermans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Timmermans swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmermans lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker blocks an elbow strike.
Timmermans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stoker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Timmermans or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoker, which made it look bad.
Timmermans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Timmermans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Timmermans misses.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Timmermans walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Timmermans moves his leg out of the way.
Timmermans throws a big counter head kick but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmermans throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Timmermans. Those never looked like landing.
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmermans can pounce on him. #T1#
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker works Timmermans's body with a nice hook.
Timmermans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timmermans throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Timmermans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Timmermans misses with a leg kick.
Stoker sizes up Timmermans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timmermanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stoker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Timmermans throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Timmermans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Timmermans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stoker thumps Timmermans with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoker.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Timmermans jumps back.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker feints and then cracks Timmermans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timmermans down.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Timmermans blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Timmermans.
Stoker lands a jab to Timmermans's midsection.
Timmermans throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timmermans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown but Stoker shows good takedown defense.
Stoker takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Timmermans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Timmermans moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Timmermans. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmermans at a distance.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Timmermans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Timmermans lands with an overhand left.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker. #TD2#
Stoker gets caught flat footed, as Timmermans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stoker keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stoker keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Stoker wants to stand up but Timmermans is controlling him.
Stoker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stoker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Casper Timmermans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Timmermans with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Timmermans 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Edward Stoker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC 685
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Cobblepot misses with a two punch combination.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobblepot scores with a nice strike.
Cobblepot feints a jab promting Stoker to slip. Cobblepot then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stoker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cobblepot misses with a straight right.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Cobblepot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobblepot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cobblepot lands the left hand.
Cobblepot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobblepot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cobblepot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobblepot.
A jab from Stoker does it's job there.
Cobblepot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobblepot! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Cobblepot blocks the low kick.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobblepot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot cracks Stoker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobblepot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot scores with a body shot.
Cobblepot stuns Stoker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobblepot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobblepot throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cobblepot misses with a two punch combination.
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobblepot throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobblepot lands a right hook to the body.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Cobblepot misses. #T3#
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cobblepot takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Cobblepot lands with a straight right. Stoker didn't see that one coming.
Cobblepot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobblepot.
Stoker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Cobblepot's leg but Cobblepot calmly moves out of range.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Cobblepot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobblepot blocks the leg kick.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker moves forwards but Cobblepot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobblepot is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stoker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobblepot scores with a sloppy right hand. Stoker should have avoided that one.
Cobblepot wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswald Cobblepot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Cobblepot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Cobblepot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobblepot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker drops his hands momentarily and Cobblepot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stoker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stoker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobblepot looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but Cobblepot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.#T1#
Cobblepot misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with a nice body shot.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Cobblepot is looking for the big counter here.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Cobblepot ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Cobblepot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Cobblepot moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Cobblepot thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Cobblepot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A big left from Cobblepot misses.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobblepot.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot lands with a nice body kick.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobblepot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobblepot throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoker counters with a nice body shot.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
and Cobblepot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Cobblepot.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobblepot has time to react.
Cobblepot slips a jab from Stoker.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Cobblepot throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Cobblepot digs a good hook to Stoker's body.
A jab from Stoker finds it's way through Cobblepot's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Cobblepot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker throws a one two combo.
Donk. Cobblepot catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Cobblepot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobblepot.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker wants to slow Cobblepot down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobblepot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut.
Stoker scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cobblepot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobblepot digs a good body shot into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobblepot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Cobblepot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a jab when Cobblepot was well out of range.
Cobblepot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswald Cobblepot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobblepot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobblepot throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Cobblepot lands a slapping body shot.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Cobblepot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Cobblepot swings widly with a right hand
and Stoker counters with a low kick, right behind Cobblepot 's knee.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobblepot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Stoker finds it's way through Cobblepot's defenses.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Cobblepot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobblepot.
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!
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobblepot slips a jab from Stoker.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobblepot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobblepot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobblepot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobblepot! But no joy.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Cobblepot throws a right and a left that Stoker avoids nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Cobblepot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Cobblepot avoided it.
Good shot there by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Oswald Cobblepot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Cobblepot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cobblepot misses with a leg kick.
Stoker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobblepot counters with a straight right hand.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Stoker slips under a jab from Cobblepot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Cobblepot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobblepot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobblepot. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobblepot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobblepot! But no joy.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobblepot.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobblepot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Cobblepot swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Cobblepot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobblepot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobblepot moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobblepot on the side of the head.
Stoker throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Cobblepot digs a good body shot into Stoker's ribs.
Cobblepot cracks Stoker with a good jab.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.#T4#
Stoker dodges the punch combination from Cobblepot.
Stoker jabs at Cobblepot's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobblepot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Stoker throws a hook but Cobblepot avoids it easily.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobblepot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cobblepot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Cobblepot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cobblepot 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
Oswald Cobblepot spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Edward Stoker spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC Halloween 2
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Bhullar walks into a left hand.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bhullar takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker 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.
Bhullar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker.
Bhullar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoker lands a jab to Bhullar's midsection.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bhullar walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a lunging right hand
and Bhullar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bhullar looks for a takedown but Stoker sprawls well.
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but Bhullar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.
It looked like Bhullar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stoker.#T1#
Stoker lands with a right hand.
Stoker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker tries to move into range but Bhullar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bhullar throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bhullar.
Bhullar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhullar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Bhullar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stoker scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bhullar manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Stoker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bhullar landing strikes from the mount and Stoker is in trouble!
Stoker wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bhullar working Stoker over with strikes here.
Bhullar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bhullar is landing with some decent strikes but Stoker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Stoker is rocked!
Stoker is bucking up trying to escape but Bhullar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stoker is still in real trouble! Can Bhullar finish him?
Bhullar cracks Stoker with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjan Bhullar!
Arjan Bhullar retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Arjan Bhullar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Edward Stoker spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC 678
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Pendragon misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pendragon catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Pendragon.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pendragon throws a front kick that sends Stoker stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon misses with a few strikes there.
Stoker scores with a leg kick.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Pendragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stoker scores with a sloppy right hand. Pendragon should have avoided that one.
Stoker 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Pendragon.
Stoker cracks the inside of Pendragon's front leg.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Pendragon misses.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stoker moves out of range as Pendragon throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Pendragon. #T1#
Pendragon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - Pendragon had a free shot at his head there.
Pendragon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Stoker throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoker takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pendragon at a distance.
Pendragon tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pendragon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Pendragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker is looking to slow Pendragon down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Stoker.
Pendragon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Pendragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Pendragon walks into a jab.
Pendragon needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Pendragon lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Pendragon.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Stoker cracks Pendragon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Pendragon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pendragon lands with a nice combination. Stoker backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Pendragon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stoker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pendragon blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pendragon misses with a jab to the body
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Pendragon slips a straight right by Stoker.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pendragon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stoker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pendragon checks it well.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Pendragon misses.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a hook.
Pendragon misses with a body kick.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pendragon misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pendragon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pendragon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Pendragon takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a series of wild punches.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pendragon.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pendragon under the eye.
A jab from Pendragon misses.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pendragon.
Pendragon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Pendragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pendragon scoring well with a low kick there.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pendragon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.
Nice uppercut lands for Pendragon. That snapped Stoker's head back.
Nice body punch from Pendragon.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Pendragon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
Arthur Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Pendragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoker motions for Pendragon to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker cracks Pendragon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pendragon misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
Stoker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Jab from Stoker.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Pendragon saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Pendragon.
Stoker flicks out a counter leg kick but Pendragon steps away.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pendragon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stoker under the eye.
Stoker throws a low kick but Pendragon avoids it.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pendragon moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon throws a nice looking combination but Stoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pendragon throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Pendragon misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Pendragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon throws a nice looking combination but Stoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pendragon with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pendragon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Pendragon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Pendragon swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pendragon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pendragon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Pendragon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker. #T3#
Pendragon fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pendragon. That did some damage!
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Pendragon's knee but Pendragon avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Pendragon misses its target.
Stoker swings for the body but Pendragon moves out of range.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pendragon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Pendragon.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Pendragon looks to land a combination but Stoker avoids it well.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pendragon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pendragon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.
Pendragon throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Pendragon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Pendragon settles back down.
Pendragon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Pendragon scores with a nice right hand.
Pendragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Pendragon's shoulder, as Pendragon tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Stoker lands.
Pendragon lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Stoker scores with a four punch combination!
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Pendragon moves his leg out of the way.
Pendragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pendragon swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pendragon checks a leg kick.
Pendragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker checks a low kick from Pendragon.
Decent striking displayed by Stoker there.
Jab by Stoker.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Pendragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pendragon on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Pendragon.
Stoker punishes Pendragon's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pendragon thuds his right hand into Stoker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pendragon at a distance.
Pendragon looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pendragon checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Stoker cracks Pendragon with an open hand slap.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker dips to his left and cracks Pendragon with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Pendragon looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Stoker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stoker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker lands a jab to Pendragon's midsection.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Pendragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Pendragon. Those never looked like landing.
Stoker throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stoker just manages to avoid it.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
Pendragon wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Pendragon scores with a hook to the body. Stoker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pendragon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Pendragon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Pendragon misses with a hook.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Pendragon moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker digs a good body shot into Pendragon's ribs.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Pendragon fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pendragon checks it well.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Pendragon lands a body shot.
Pendragon misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arthur Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Nice uppercut lands for Pendragon. That snapped Stoker's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Pendragon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pendragon.#T4#
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker flicks out a counter leg kick but Pendragon steps away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Pendragon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stoker jabs at Pendragon's body.
Pendragon misses with a hook.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker scores with a nice right hand.
Pendragon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker throws a jab when Pendragon was well out of range.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Pendragon takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoker 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 673
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bhullar manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bhullar's head backwards.
Bhullar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Bhullar.
Bhullar slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker jabs at Bhullar's body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Bhullar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Bhullar off the cage and back into range.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bhullar.
Bhullar throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
Bhullar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhullar moves away.
Bhullar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Bhullar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Bhullar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker tests Bhullar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bhullar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a hook
and Bhullar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Bhullar off the cage and back into range.
Stoker 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.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bhullar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bhullar connects with a body shot that sends Stoker's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Bhullar has closed the distance and engaged Stoker in a clinch.
Bhullar digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Bhullar lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Bhullar misses with a body punch. #T2#
Bhullar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokers head.
Stoker tries to break the clinch but Bhullar is controlling the position. #BC2#
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Bhullar slips under a jab from Stoker.
Bhullar tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bhullar manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bhullar pushes Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bhullar's elbow. #BC2#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Bhullar does no damage.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Bhullar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Stoker tries a low kick but Bhullar avoids it.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bhullar.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bhullar misses with a straight right.
Bhullar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bhullar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bhullar.#CL#
Bhullar gets a clinch.
Stoker is trying to break free.
Bhullar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker is trying to push Bhullar away but Bhullar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bhullar tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it. #BC2#
Stoker breaks the clinch. #CL#
Bhullar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stoker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Bhullar tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Bhullar back against the cage.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bhullar works on Stoker's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bhullar.
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!
Stoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bhullar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bhullar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bhullar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Bhullar moved out of range.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Bhullar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
A big right from Stoker misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bhullar.
Stoker misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Bhullar counters with a single leg into guard. Stoker didn't expect that.
Stoker wants to stand but Bhullar is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bhullar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Bhullar drops Stoker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stoker looks back up at him and smiles so Bhullar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Bhullar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bhullar punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Bhullar takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bhullar was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker misses with a hook to the body
and Bhullar counters with a right hand to the body.
Bhullar scores with a punch to the head.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Bhullar is out of range.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bhullar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bhullar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bhullar throws an overhand right that drops Stoker like a sack of potatoes! Bhullar dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjan Bhullar!
Arjan Bhullar is the new middleweight champion!
Arjan Bhullar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Edward Stoker had this to say: 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC 670
Date: Aug 11, 2019

#R1#
Dall throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dall scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Dall shoots for a takedown but Stoker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dall misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
A combination from Dall does no damage.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Dall off the cage and back into range.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Dall.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Dall moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Stoker's head back.
Dall checks the leg kick.
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.#T2#
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall. #TD2#
Dall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stoker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dall is in Stoker's guard.#ES#
Stoker wriggles free and stands up.
A jab from Stoker finds it's way through Dall's defenses.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall lands a head shot.
Dall shoots in but no luck this time.
As Dall backs away, Stoker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edward Stoker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyryx Dall.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dall is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Dall throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.#T3#
Dall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dall. Stoker shrugs it off though.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dall checks a low kick from Stoker.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dall connects with a single shot there.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoker tries to sprawl out of it but Dall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoker moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker misses the jab.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dall slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Dall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Dall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stoker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Dall takes one on the button.
Stoker connects with a nice looking jab.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyryx Dall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Hyryx Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoker tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall misses with a series of wild punches.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dall.#TD2#
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Stoker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall connects with a jab.
Stoker scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
That kick from Dall tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker misses with a straight right. #T1#
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Stoker misses the jab.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall fails with the takedown.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall with the counter takedown but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dall, as that shot connected.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker jabs Dall right on the nose. Dall blinks but takes it well.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Dall works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoker on the side of the head.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker moves out of range as Dall strikes.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall slips a straight right by Stoker.
Dall with the counter takedown but Stoker avoids it easily.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dall throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.#T3#
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Dall misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall slips a jab from Stoker.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Dall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoker but Stoker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edward Stoker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyryx Dall.
Dall slips under a jab.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall connects with a jab.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Dall misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stoker defends it well.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoker throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stoker. That did some damage!
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Stoker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker scores with the left hand. Dall knows he should have avoided that one.
Stoker takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall checks a leg kick nicely.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Stoker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Dall thuds his right hand into Stoker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall throws a right and a left that Stoker avoids nicely.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Dall misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Stoker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dall.
Dall staying out of range there.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No joy there for Stoker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Stoker misses. #T1#
Stoker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dall.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Dall moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall throws a combination that misses
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.#T2#
Dall misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Stoker misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Stoker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoker misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stoker won't be happy with that. #T3##ES#
Stoker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dall misses with a double jab.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Dall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall misses the body punch
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Dall staying out of range there.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Stoker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker cracks Dall with an open hand slap.#T4#
A solid body kick from Dall.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stoker's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Stoker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Stoker should have avoided that one.
Dall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall tries to bum rush Stoker with a series of wild strikes but Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Dall misses
and Stoker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Dall checks it. #T1#
Dall looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Stoker is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Dall throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall jabs at Stoker's body.
Stoker takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Stoker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.#T2#
Dall slips under a jab.
Stoker takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dall is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.#TD2#
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into Stoker's guard.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Dall wants to control from the top but Stoker keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stoker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stoker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stoker! #REVR##SU#
Stoker stands up.
Dall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Dall thuds his shin into the meat of Stoker's side.
Dall slips a jab from Stoker.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dall lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoker as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Dall throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoker is able to avoid easily.
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Dall.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Dall.
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker motions for Dall to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Dall scores with a hook to the body. Stoker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoker takes one to the chin there.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Dall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall thuds his right hand into Stoker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Dall slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dall.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall lands with a good body shot.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall shoots in but Stoker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Hyryx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall misses with a two punch combination.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stoker defends it well.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Dall throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.#TD2#
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Edward Stoker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Dall stops Stoker from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Stoker is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall. #ES#
Stoker pushes Dall off and gets back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Dall scores with a spinning back kick!
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Dall lands a head shot.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stoker. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Stoker dips to his left and cracks Dall with an uppercut!
Stoker moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dall.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Nice cross by Stoker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stoker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Edward Stoker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Hyryx Dall had this to say: 'I got bit!'.

Event: CEC 667
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Cobblepot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
A combination from Cobblepot does no damage.
Stoker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Cobblepot ducks down to avoid it.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Cobblepot is out of range.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot throws a big counter combination but Stoker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cobblepot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker is looking to chop away at Cobblepot's legs.
Cobblepot is looking to counter punch.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Cobblepot's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Cobblepot is looking to counter with a body kick.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloppy strikes from Cobblepot. Those never looked like landing.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Cobblepot avoids it with no problem.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobblepot.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker takes one on the button.
Cobblepot looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.#T1#
Cobblepot scores with a spinning back kick!
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Cobblepot saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
And Cobblepot counters with a quick kick to the body but Stoker blocks it.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Cobblepot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Cobblepot moves away and avoids it.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Cobblepot avoids it with no problem.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Cobblepot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cobblepot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobblepot tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobblepot.
Stoker takes one on the button.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Cobblepot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cobblepot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cobblepot.
Stoker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cobblepot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker clobbers Cobblepot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cobblepot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobblepot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Cobblepot is out of range.
Cobblepot looks to land a combination but Stoker avoids it well.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot 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.
Cobblepot connects with the punch.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker throws a jab when Cobblepot was well out of range.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.#T3#
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot lands a jab.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker is looking to slow Cobblepot down with leg kicks.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Cobblepot tries to clinch up.
Cobblepot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Cobblepot avoids it with no problem.
Cobblepot slips a straight right by Stoker.
Cobblepot takes one on the button.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Cobblepot down.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker. #T4#
Stoker scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot misses with a hook.
Cobblepot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobblepot lands with a nice body punch.
Cobblepot misses with a straight left.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Cobblepot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Cobblepot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobblepot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cobblepot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cobblepot checks a low kick from Stoker.
Cobblepot defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Cobblepot saw that one coming.
Cobblepot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobblepot throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Cobblepot.
Stoker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Cobblepot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Stoker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobblepot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobblepot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobblepot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stoker on the side of the head.#T1#
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Stoker misses
letting Cobblepot counter with a right hand.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker lands a jab.
Cobblepot throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab. #CL#
Cobblepot rushes Stoker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cobblepot prevents a body shot from Stoker. #BC2#
Stoker breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Stoker throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Cobblepot does it's job there.
Cobblepot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Cobblepot's shoulder, as Cobblepot tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Cobblepot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobblepot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker drops his hands momentarily and Cobblepot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobblepot lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cobblepot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Cobblepot is looking to counter punch.
Cobblepot throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oswald Cobblepot is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobblepot scores with a hook to the body. Stoker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobblepot throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Cobblepot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobblepot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cobblepot misses with a double jab.
Stoker misses the jab.#T3#
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker slips a jab and a cross from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a right and a left that Stoker avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Cobblepot throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker cracks Cobblepot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobblepot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobblepot's head.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobblepot checks a leg kick.
Stoker walks into a jab.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stoker is looking to chop away at Cobblepot's legs.
Cobblepot throws a low kick but Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobblepot. Cobblepot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cobblepot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Stoker throws a hook but Cobblepot avoids it easily.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobblepot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoker slips a straight right by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Cobblepot throws a good cross that connects.
Cobblepot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobblepot lands a right hook to the body.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Stoker 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.
Cobblepot tries a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobblepot. That did some damage!
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobblepot misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oswald Cobblepot will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Stoker moves away from the strike by Cobblepot.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobblepot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Cobblepot tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot is looking to counter punch.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobblepot lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Cobblepot misses.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Cobblepot's body.
Good shot there by Stoker.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Stoker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobblepot misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Stoker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobblepot doesn't seem phased though.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobblepot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobblepot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Cobblepot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Cobblepot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.#T2#
Cobblepot tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cobblepot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobblepot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cobblepot throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker 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.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Cobblepot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Cobblepot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobblepot scores with a nice head shot.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker tries a quick counter leg kick but Cobblepot is wise to it.
Cobblepot throws a series of punches but Stoker moves out of range.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Stoker throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cobblepot scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Cobblepot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Cobblepot settles back down.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range. #T3#
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Cobblepot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker dodges the punch combination from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot scores with a hook.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Cobblepot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Stoker moves out of range as Cobblepot strikes.#T4#
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobblepot 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Cobblepot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobblepot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Stoker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker defending well as Cobblepot loads up on a big left hand.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobblepot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cobblepot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Cobblepot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobblepot counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Oswald Cobblepot did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobblepot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobblepot can pounce on him.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Cobblepot scores with a punch to the head.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker throws a hook but Cobblepot avoids it easily.
Stoker moves out of range as Cobblepot strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker 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.#T1#
Stoker walks into a jab.
A big right from Cobblepot misses.
Cobblepot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cobblepot misses.
Cobblepot moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobblepot at a distance.
Cobblepot throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobblepot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stoker has time to react.
Cobblepot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobblepot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobblepot connects with a crisp jab.
Cobblepot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobblepot loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobblepot cracks Stoker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Stoker jabs Cobblepot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cobblepot lands a slapping body shot.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Cobblepot's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobblepot tries to avoid it.
Cobblepot motions for Stoker to come forward. Cobblepot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobblepot slips a jab from Stoker.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobblepot misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Cobblepot.
A little feinted left hand from Cobblepot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobblepot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobblepot's head.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Cobblepot's head but Cobblepot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobblepot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Cobblepot's shoulder, as Cobblepot tries to avoid the shot.
Cobblepot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stoker with a hook.
Stoker swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stoker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a hook. Cobblepot ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobblepot is out of range.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Cobblepot's shoulder, as Cobblepot tries to avoid the shot.
Cobblepot scores with a shot to the body.
Cobblepot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Cobblepot's belly button to the back.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker sizes up Cobblepot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Cobblepot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobblepot takes one to the chin there.
Cobblepot lands a jab to the head.
Cobblepot misses with a series of wild punches.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobblepot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobblepot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Cobblepot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
It looked like Cobblepot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Cobblepot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoker cracks the inside of Cobblepot's front leg.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Stoker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobblepot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobblepot misses the target.
Stoker stuns Cobblepot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Cobblepot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker wants to slow Cobblepot down by chopping away at his legs.
Cobblepot walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Cobblepot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Cobblepot misses with a combination
and Stoker counters with a left to the body.
Cobblepot takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Cobblepot.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Cobblepot moved out of range nicely.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot slips under a jab.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cobblepot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker cracks Cobblepot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobblepot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Cobblepot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Cobblepot off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoker is looking to slow Cobblepot down with leg kicks.
Cobblepot scores with a push kick.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobblepot is out of range.
Cobblepot lands with a shot to the body.
Cobblepot checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Cobblepot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Cobblepot throws a right hand that Stoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoker also avoids with ease.
Cobblepot connects with a jab.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Cobblepot moved away.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Cobblepot misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Cobblepot loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Cobblepot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobblepot.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Cobblepot's leg. Cobblepot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker digs a good hook to Cobblepot's body.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobblepot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobblepot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
Stoker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stoker dodges the punch combination from Cobblepot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Cobblepot throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a series of wild punches.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Stoker.
I think Stoker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker! Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Edward Stoker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 664
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1#
Stoker misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stoker.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cobblepot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobblepot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick
and Stoker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobblepot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Cobblepot avoids it.
Stoker jabs Cobblepot right on the nose. Cobblepot blinks but takes it well.
Cobblepot tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cobblepot lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Cobblepot checks a low kick from Stoker.
Cobblepot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stoker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Cobblepot's shoulder, as Cobblepot tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cobblepot throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Cobblepot lands a nice shot that snaps Stoker's head back. #T1#
Cobblepot throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Cobblepot checks a leg kick nicely.
Cobblepot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Cobblepot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobblepot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
Cobblepot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Cobblepot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobblepot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobblepot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stoker on the side of the head.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobblepot is able to avoid easily.
Cobblepot wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.#T2#
Stoker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobblepot fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoker in the body.
Cobblepot takes one to the chin there.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cobblepot is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Cobblepot throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and Cobblepot only half commits.
Cobblepot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobblepot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Cobblepot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stoker has time to react.
Cobblepot throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stoker.
Stoker misses with the combination.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobblepot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Cobblepot.#T3#
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cobblepot missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobblepot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobblepot avoids a kick to the body.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobblepot to score with a decent uppercut.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker pushes Cobblepot away with a front kick.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobblepot is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker.
Cobblepot walks into a jab.
Stoker walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cobblepot is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Cobblepot 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.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Cobblepot's belly button to the back.
Cobblepot checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Cobblepot throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot misses with a hook.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobblepot to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker throwing a counter right hand but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws a hook but Cobblepot blocks it.
Cobblepot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Cobblepot connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stoker throws a series of punches but Cobblepot avoids them all with ease.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Cobblepot.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobblepot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobblepot throws a low kick but his opponent is 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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Cobblepot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobblepot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Cobblepot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Cobblepot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker throws a series of punches but Cobblepot avoids them all with ease.
Cobblepot lands a lovely overhand right.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Cobblepot is out of range.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobblepot.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobblepot.
Stoker slips a straight right by Cobblepot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Cobblepot jabs Stoker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobblepot slips a jab from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook but Cobblepot avoids it easily.#T1#
Stoker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
Stoker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cobblepot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stoker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Cobblepot's body.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Cobblepot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobblepot lands a nice shot that snaps Stoker's head back.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Cobblepot slips the punch.
Cobblepot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut.
Cobblepot wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobblepot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut.
Cobblepot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoker.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Cobblepot throws a body kick that misses.
Cobblepot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobblepot's head.
Stoker lunges at Cobblepot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobblepot's hand.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Cobblepot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobblepot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobblepot.
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but Cobblepot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoker scores with the left hand. Cobblepot knows he should have avoided that one.
Cobblepot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobblepot lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.#T3#
Cobblepot throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker lands a jab to Cobblepot's midsection.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot misses with a few strikes there.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stoker tries to land a body kick
and Cobblepot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobblepot lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoker takes a swing at Cobblepot's ribcage but misses.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobblepot works the jab nicely.
Stoker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobblepot.
Stoker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobblepot throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and Cobblepot only half commits.
Cobblepot misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Stoker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker throws a lazy body kick
and Cobblepot counters with a leg kick.
Cobblepot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stoker.
Stoker lands the left hand.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Stoker throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Cobblepot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobblepot 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.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cobblepot blocks the body kick.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Cobblepot checks a leg kick nicely.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Cobblepot is out of range.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswald Cobblepot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Cobblepot works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Cobblepot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Cobblepot.
Some wild striking there from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot blocks a jab.
Cobblepot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobblepot misses with a straight right.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Cobblepot moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Cobblepot. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot throws a counter combo.
Cobblepot connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobblepot's sensitive parts.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot slips a jab from Stoker.#T1#
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cobblepot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobblepot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoker swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Stoker moves forwards but Cobblepot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobblepot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stoker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker throws a low kick but Cobblepot avoids it.
Stoker jabs Cobblepot right on the nose. Cobblepot blinks but takes it well.
Cobblepot tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot thuds a left hand into Stoker's body.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Stoker misses the target.
Cobblepot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker throws a leg kick but Cobblepot moved away.
Cobblepot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Cobblepot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobblepot's calf.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobblepot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Cobblepot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker throws the left hand but Cobblepot avoids the punch easily.
Cobblepot defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Cobblepot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoker with a body shot.
Cobblepot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobblepot scores with a jab. Stoker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cobblepot lands a really nice looking cross but Stoker seems unphased.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
A jab from Stoker does it's job there.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Cobblepot does it's job there.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Cobblepot scores with a decent looking hook.
Cobblepot moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Cobblepot tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Cobblepot works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker 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.
Cobblepot fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
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!
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Cobblepot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stoker on the side of the head.
Cobblepot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Cobblepot down.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Cobblepot.
Stoker takes a swing at Cobblepot's ribcage but misses.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobblepot misses the target.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cobblepot tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobblepot needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Cobblepot does it's job there.
Stoker cracks Cobblepot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswald Cobblepot really dominated 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.
#R4#
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Cobblepot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot connects with a right hand. Stoker shakes it off.
Stoker misses the jab.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Stoker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cobblepot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stoker walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Cobblepot throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Cobblepot misses with a straight left.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Stoker throws a series of punches but Cobblepot moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobblepot! But no joy.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobblepot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobblepot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoker on the side of the head.
Cobblepot lands with a straight right. Stoker didn't see that one coming.
Cobblepot misses the shot to the body.
Stoker throws a jab when Cobblepot was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Stoker.
Cobblepot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker slips a straight right by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands a jab to the nose.
Cobblepot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobblepot's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a shot to the body.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot throws a nice looking combination but Stoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Cobblepot misses.
Stoker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobblepot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Stoker finds it's way through Cobblepot's defenses.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobblepot. That did some damage!
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobblepot thinking.
Stoker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Cobblepot saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobblepot! But no joy.
Cobblepot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Cobblepot finds it's way through Stoker's defenses.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Cobblepot counters with a right hand to the body.
Cobblepot missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Cobblepot misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobblepot. That snapped Stoker's head back.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stoker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobblepot misses with a straight left.
Cobblepot misses with a straight left.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.#T4#
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobblepot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobblepot checks a leg kick.
Cobblepot slips a jab and a cross from Stoker.
Stoker wants to slow Cobblepot down by chopping away at his legs.
Cobblepot was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobblepot under the eye.
A clash of legs there as Cobblepot blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Cobblepot misses.
Cobblepot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stoker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Cobblepot ducks down to avoid it.
Cobblepot connects with a looping right hand.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Oswald Cobblepot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Cobblepot moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Stoker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cobblepot misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Cobblepot moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cobblepot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobblepot misses the target.
Cobblepot throws a series of strikes that have Stoker backpedaling.
Cobblepot takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Cobblepot takes one to the side of the head.
Cobblepot looks to land a combination but Stoker avoids it well.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
Nice straight punches there by Cobblepot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobblepot.#T1#
Cobblepot scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker digs a good body shot into Cobblepot's ribs.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Cobblepot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker cracks Cobblepot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker.
Stoker throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker throws a low kick but Cobblepot moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Cobblepot misses with a hook.
Oswald Cobblepot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Cobblepot scores with a decent looking hook.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobblepot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Cobblepot slips a straight right by Stoker.
Cobblepot connects with the punch.#T3#
A good leg kick by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobblepot walks into a jab.
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Cobblepot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobblepot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cobblepot dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobblepot throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobblepot finds it's way round the side to connect with Stoker's head.
A big right from Cobblepot misses.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobblepot's head.#T4#
Cobblepot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoker tries to work over Cobblepot's front leg with a kick but Cobblepot checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobblepot! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Cobblepot blocks the low kick.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobblepot lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobblepot checks the leg kick.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobblepot. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Cobblepot moved away.
Stoker tests Cobblepot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Stoker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Cobblepot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Cobblepot misses.
Cobblepot tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oswald Cobblepot.
Well Cobblepot 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

The fight is ruled a draw!
Edward Stoker retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: GAMMA#772 Ricard v Jernit
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker 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.
Maraçon slips a straight right by Stoker.
Maraçon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoker.
Maraçon throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker scores with a jab.
Maraçon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Maraçon avoids it with no problem.
Maraçon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker moves out of range as Maraçon throws a body kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maraçon slips under a jab from Stoker.
Maraçon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a hook. Maraçon ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Stoker digs a good hook to Maraçon's body.
Maraçon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Maraçon settles back down.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Maraçon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
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!
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Stoker misses with a low kick as Maraçon jumps back.
Maraçon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stoker feints and then cracks Maraçon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maraçon down.
Maraçon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maraçon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Maraçon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maraçon throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker misses with a leg kick
and Maraçon counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Maraçon moves away and avoids it.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maraçon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Maraçon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stoker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maraçon counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maraçon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Maraçon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker cracks Maraçon with a good jab.
Stoker lands with a right hand.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Maraçon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maraçon counters with a body kick that stops Stoker in his tracks momentarily.
Stoker throws a low kick but Maraçon moves out of range easily.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
Maraçon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maraçon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maraçon scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Maraçon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maraçon avoids the body shot from Stoker.
An attempted straight right counter from Maraçon misses the target.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Maraçon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maraçon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Maraçon misses with a straight left.
Maraçon checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maraçon throws out the jab.
Maraçon looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Maraçon saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker takes a swing at Maraçon's ribcage but misses.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maraçon is able to avoid easily.
Maraçon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Maraçon's knee but Maraçon avoids it well.
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maraçon under the eye.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat. #T4#
Stoker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maraçon misses with a leg kick
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker checks a low kick from Maraçon.
A low kick from Stoker misses
and Maraçon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maraçon.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maraçon scores with a body shot.
Maraçon pushes Stoker away with a front kick.
Maraçon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maraçon needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Maraçon throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Maraçon cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maraçon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Maraçon tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maraçon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maraçon momentarily.
Maraçon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Maraçon misses.
Stoker misses with a shot to the body
and Maraçon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker swings for the body but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maraçon. That one must have hurt.
Maraçon is looking to clinch.
Stoker ducks right into an uppercut from Maraçon.
Maraçon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maraçon.
Pablo Maraçon is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Maraçon moves away and avoids it.
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!
Stoker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maraçon.
Stoker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maraçon.
Stoker throws a hook but Maraçon blocks it.
Stoker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maraçon's hands.
Stoker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Maraçon throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoker scores with a jab to the head.
Maraçon catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maraçon slips under a jab.
Maraçon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Maraçon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker 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.
Maraçon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maraçon throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Maraçon moved out of range nicely.
Maraçon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - Maraçon had a free shot at his head there.
Maraçon misses the jab.
Maraçon looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker moves out of range as Maraçon strikes.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maraçon throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Maraçon ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maraçon lands a nice shot to the body.
Maraçon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Maraçon checks a leg kick.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maraçon is out of range.
Stoker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maraçon misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stoker is looking to chop away at Maraçon's legs.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body
and Maraçon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maraçon digs a good hook to Stoker's body.
Maraçon swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maraçon scores with the left hand. Stoker knows he should have avoided that one.
Stoker throws a right hand that misses
and Maraçon counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Maraçon cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Nice body punch from Maraçon.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Maraçon.
Maraçon wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker 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.
Stoker throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maraçon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maraçon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maraçon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maraçon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Maraçon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Maraçon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoker 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.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Maraçon scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stoker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maraçon - the referee stops the clock and Stoker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maraçon. Stoker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maraçon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Maraçon's ribs.
Maraçon throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Maraçon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Maraçon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Maraçon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Maraçon avoids the body shot from Stoker. #CL#
Maraçon gets a clinch.
Maraçon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maraçon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maraçon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stoker is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Maraçon. #BC2#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Stoker scores with a jab.
Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker jabs Maraçon to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Maraçon is looking to score with low kicks.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Maraçon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoker momentarily.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maraçon is out of range.
A big right from Maraçon misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Nice body kick from Stoker.
Stoker lands a glancing blow to the side of Maraçon's head.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maraçon connects with a crisp jab.
Maraçon dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
Maraçon cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Maraçon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing. #T2#
Maraçon throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker stuns Maraçon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maraçon lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Maraçon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maraçon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker slips a straight right by Maraçon.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maraçon with a body shot.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maraçon catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maraçon throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maraçon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Maraçon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Stoker looks for the body kick but Maraçon saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Maraçon there.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Maraçon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maraçon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maraçon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Maraçon settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maraçon tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Maraçon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stoker manages to circle out of the way.
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Maraçon's ribs.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Maraçon saw that one coming.
Maraçon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook but Maraçon blocks it.#T4#
Maraçon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Maraçon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stoker slips a straight right by Maraçon.
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - Maraçon had a free shot at his head there.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maraçon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Maraçon ducks down to avoid it.
Maraçon lands with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Maraçon blocks the leg kick.
Maraçon takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maraçon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pablo Maraçon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maraçon scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Maraçon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Maraçon ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maraçon doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maraçon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maraçon moves in looking to clinch but Stoker pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Maraçon scores with a spinning back kick!
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Maraçon misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Maraçon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker misses with a leg kick
and Maraçon counters with a solid body kick.
Maraçon throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maraçon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maraçon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maraçon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Stoker misses with a hook. Maraçon ducked under it nicely.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon. #T2#
Maraçon throws a leg kick that misses.
Maraçon throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maraçon.
Stoker swings for the body but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker takes a swing at Maraçon's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maraçon wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maraçon doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Crunch! Stoker slams his shin into Maraçon's torso.
Maraçon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Maraçon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maraçon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Maraçon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Maraçon tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Maraçon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maraçon is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Stoker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker 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.
Maraçon tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maraçon takes one on the button.
Maraçon tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maraçon throws a leg kick that misses.
Maraçon avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Nice uppercut there from Maraçon.
Maraçon cracks Stoker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker throws a push kick but Maraçon slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker checks a low kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Stoker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there.
Maraçon moves out of range of the body kick.
Maraçon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker lands a body shot.
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 Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Maraçon slips under a jab.
Maraçon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maraçon loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by Stoker.
Maraçon takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maraçon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Maraçon is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Maraçon moves into the clinch.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Maraçon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maraçon working aggressively here.
Maraçon throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker lands a left hand. #T1#
Maraçon tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maraçon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Maraçon avoids it.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Maraçon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Maraçon seems unphased.
Stoker throws a hook but Maraçon avoids it easily.
Maraçon defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Maraçon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Maraçon throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Maraçon avoids it with no problem.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Maraçon misses the jab.#T2#
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Maraçon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maraçon throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Maraçon down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker throws a front kick that sends Maraçon stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Stoker gets tackled into the cage by Maraçon. Maraçon maintains the clinch.
Maraçon prevents a body shot from Stoker. #BC2#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stoker moves out of range as Maraçon strikes.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maraçon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Maraçon moves into the clinch.
Stoker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Maraçon on the inside. #T3#
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maraçon pushes Stoker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stoker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Pablo Maraçon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maraçon working aggressively here.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow. #BC2#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Maraçon rushes Stoker and presses him up against the cage.
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maraçon pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker tries a body shot but Maraçon blocks it.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Maraçon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maraçon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maraçon looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Nice cross by Stoker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maraçon.
Maraçon tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Maraçon misses.
Stoker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Maraçon jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maraçon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Maraçon off the cage and back into range.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Maraçon slips the punch.#CL#
Maraçon gets a clinch.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands an uppercut.
Stoker tries to break the clinch but Maraçon is controlling the position.
Maraçon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maraçon lands a knee to the body.
Stoker takes a shot to the head.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Maraçon controls his hands.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maraçon pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maraçon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maraçon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maraçon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
Pablo Maraçon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Edward Stoker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC 652
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Runnisto lands a two punch combo.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Runnisto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Runnisto takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stoker under the eye.
A punch combination from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Runnisto's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker keeps Runnisto at a distance using the push kick.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Stoker misses with a low kick as Runnisto jumps back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Stoker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Runnisto punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.#T2#
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Runnisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Runnisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Stoker throws a push kick but Runnisto slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
A jab from Runnisto misses. #T3#
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Runnisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runnisto thinking.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Runnisto's leg. Runnisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Runnisto's knee but Runnisto avoids it well.
Runnisto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Runnisto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
The crowd cheers as Stoker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with a nice leg kick.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Runnisto tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Runnisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Runnisto backs away, Stoker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Runnisto under the eye.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Runnisto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Runnisto's body. Runnisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoker misses with a shot to the body
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stoker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.
Stoker throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Runnisto moves his leg out of the way.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a leg kick.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.#T1#
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Runnisto off the cage and back into range.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoker slips a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Runnisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Runnisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - Runnisto had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Stoker lands with a straight right. Runnisto didn't see that one coming.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Runnisto checks it.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto checks the leg kick.
Stoker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker misses with a body punch
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runnisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runnisto. That did some damage!
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Stoker lands with a hook. Runnisto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Runnisto does no damage.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Stoker.
Runnisto punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker lands an overhand right.#T4#
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runnisto. That did some damage!
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoker slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker slips a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoker on the side of the head.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Stoker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoker scores with a jab. Runnisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Stoker misses. #T1#
Runnisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Runnisto's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Runnisto throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker slips a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker is looking for a counter combo.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Runnisto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker blocks a jab.#T3#
Stoker throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runnisto checks it well.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runnisto checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Runnisto takes one to the chin there.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Stoker slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runnisto scores with a nice strike.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Iikka Runnisto just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runnisto misses with a body punch
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Stoker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runnisto.
Stoker motions for Runnisto to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Stoker coming out on top.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker throwing a counter right hand but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Runnisto dodges the punch combination from Stoker. #T1#
Stoker throws a right hand that Runnisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Runnisto also avoids with ease.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runnisto defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker misses with a combination
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoker doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Runnisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Stoker takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Runnisto seems unphased.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Runnisto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
Stoker misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Runnisto.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Runnisto off the cage and back into range.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Runnisto avoided it.#T3#
Runnisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Stoker avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Runnisto blocks the leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runnisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Runnisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Runnisto scores with a four punch combination!
Stoker throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Nice jab there from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Runnisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Runnisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Runnisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runnisto has time to react.#T1#
Stoker lands the left hand.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Runnisto drops his hands momentarily and Stoker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto lunges at Stoker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stoker's hand.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Stoker's belly button to the back.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Runnisto.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker ducks right into an uppercut from Runnisto.
Runnisto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker takes one on the button.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runnisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Runnisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runnisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Runnisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker scores with a kick to the body.
Stoker throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runnisto. That did some damage!
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Stoker stuns Runnisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runnisto needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Stoker.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.#T4#
Runnisto throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Stoker with a series of wild strikes but Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker scores with a sloppy right hand. Runnisto should have avoided that one.
Stoker thumps Runnisto with a low kick.
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker with a hook.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Runnisto's belly button to the back.
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the head.

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 Edward Stoker.
Well Stoker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Edward Stoker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 648
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Shaman tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice sprawl there from Stoker as Shaman shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shaman is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaman, as that shot connected.
Shaman checks the leg kick.
Shaman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker cracks Shaman with a good jab.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shaman throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shaman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaman throws a right and a left that Stoker avoids nicely.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker throws a low kick but Shaman avoids it.
Shaman lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoker scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman checks a low kick from Stoker.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Shaman scores with a jab to the body.
Shaman throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Shaman scores with a hook to the body. Stoker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaman throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Shaman scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaman misses with a looping right.
Shaman cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Shaman 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.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
Shaman misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Shaman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stoker rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Stoker is predictable there #TD2#
and Shaman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stoker's guard.
Shaman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Let's hope that Shaman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stoker can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaman stops Stoker from getting back to his feet.
My spies in Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth inform me that Shaman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB2#
Shaman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stoker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shaman trying to control from Stoker's half guard. Stoker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stoker keeping full guard, as Shaman tries to pass.
Shaman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoker is looking to stand up but Shaman isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stoker thows a leg kick but Shaman checks it
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoker tries to work over Shaman's front leg with a kick but Shaman checks it.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaman throws out the jab.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Stoker's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Shaman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Stoker cracks Shaman with an open hand slap.
Shaman misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Shaman.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaman is just out of range.
Shaman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shaman just manages to avoid it.
Stoker lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blind Shaman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaman defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker is looking to slow Shaman down with leg kicks.
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shaman can pounce on him.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Shaman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Shaman's body. Shaman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blind Shaman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Stoker misses
and Shaman counters with a leg kick.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaman.#T1#
Stoker catches Shaman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Shaman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shaman cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Shaman slips under a jab.
Shaman connects with a right hand. Stoker shakes it off.
Stoker takes a swing at Shaman's ribcage but misses.
Shaman throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Shaman throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shaman.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Shaman blocks the low kick.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaman tries a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range.
Shaman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Stoker.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker slips under a jab from Shaman.
Shaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaman lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaman.
Shaman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donk. Shaman catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Shaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker slips a straight right by Shaman.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker throws the left hand but Shaman avoids the punch easily.
Shaman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaman was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Shaman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stoker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shaman missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Shaman throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Shaman.
Shaman scores with a shot to the body.
Shaman throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaman tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaman slips under a jab.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Shaman saw that one coming.
Shaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker throws a body punch but Shaman moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker tests Shaman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target. #T4#
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Shaman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker.
Jab by Stoker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
Stoker throws a body punch but Shaman moves out of range.
Stoker avoids the head kick by Shaman.
Shaman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Shaman checks it.
Shaman misses with the combination.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
Shaman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaman missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Shaman moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A big left from Shaman misses.
Stoker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Stoker misses the jab.
Shaman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker scores with a nice right hand.
Shaman connects with a right hand. Stoker shakes it off.
Stoker throws a hook but Shaman blocks it.
Stoker slips a jab from Shaman.
Shaman lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker moves out of range as Shaman strikes.
Shaman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That kick from Shaman tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Shaman saw that one coming.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Shaman throws a right and a left that Stoker avoids nicely.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Shaman throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Shaman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Shaman moved out of range.
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaman throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and Shaman only half commits.
Stoker stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaman. Shaman gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaman.
Shaman moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker cracks Shaman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Shaman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaman misses with an uppercut
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shaman checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Shaman. That snapped Stoker's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
Shaman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shaman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Shaman blocks the leg kick.
Stoker throws the left hand but Shaman avoids the punch easily.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shaman throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker connects with a nice looking jab.
Shaman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stoker.
Shaman misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Shaman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stoker on the side of the head.#T3#
Stoker slips a jab from Shaman.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stoker scores with a leg kick.
Shaman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Shaman.
Shaman lands with a right hand.
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaman's head backwards.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Shaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaman misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Shaman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaman staying out of range there.
Shaman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Stoker checks a low kick from Shaman.#TD2#
Shaman scores with a takedown into Stoker's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoker is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaman trying to control but Stoker is working from the bottom.
Shaman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Shaman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stoker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stoker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stoker! #REVR##SU#
Stoker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shaman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Edward Stoker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Shaman lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Shaman misses.
Stoker misses with the combination.
And Shaman tries to counter it with a takedown but Stoker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shaman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaman misses with a body shot.
Shaman misses with a hook to the body
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Shaman takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Shaman throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Shaman works the jab nicely.
Stoker scores with a leg kick.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaman doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaman dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!#T1#
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Shaman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shaman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shaman throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Shaman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaman checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaman. Shaman obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker connects with a right hand. Shaman shakes it off.
Shaman throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaman counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Shaman coming out on top.#TD2#
Shaman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stoker napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Stoker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaman throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Shaman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shaman throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shaman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker stuns Shaman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaman checks a leg kick.
Shaman throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Stoker misses with a body shot. #T3#
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaman is just out of range.#TD2#
Shaman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shaman controlling from side mount.
Shaman looking to control but instead Stoker has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Stoker is trying to stand back up but Shaman is controlling him #SUB2#
Shaman is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stoker as he works his way to full guard.
Shaman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoker is keeping the position for now.
Stoker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Blind Shaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaman passes into half guard.
Shaman stops Stoker from getting back to his feet.
Shaman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stoker!
Shaman wants to control the pace but Stoker is squirming around nicely.
Stoker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#ES#
Stoker somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to 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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Shaman throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker tests Shaman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Shaman misses with a straight right.
Shaman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Shaman misses.
Stoker misses with a few strikes there.
Shaman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shaman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker throws a series of punches but Shaman moves out of range.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shaman.#T1#
Shaman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shaman sizes up Stoker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shaman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Shaman to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Shaman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoker with a body shot.
Stoker misses with a hook. Shaman ducked under it nicely.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Good leg kick by Shaman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaman. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Shaman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaman moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Stoker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaman doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Stoker takes a swing at Shaman's ribcage but misses.
Shaman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Stoker scores with the left hand. Shaman knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Shaman misses.
Shaman sizes up Stoker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shaman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker with a hook.#TD2#
Shaman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stoker keeping full guard, as Shaman tries to pass.
Shaman stands and throws Stoker's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Shaman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Shaman trying to control the position but Stoker is working away.
Shaman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stoker's legs. #SUB2#
Shaman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shaman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Shaman is trying to get an arm triangle but Stoker is defending well.
Shaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stoker keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shaman works to advance to full mount. Stoker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stoker taking shots to the head.
Stoker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shaman.
Stoker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shaman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blind Shaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoker 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Edward Stoker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 639
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garibaldi is looking to clinch.
Garibaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker with a jab.
Garibaldi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stoker catches Garibaldi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garibaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garibaldi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoker is able to avoid easily.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Garibaldi avoided it.
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Stoker slips a straight right by Garibaldi.
Jab by Stoker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garibaldi throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Garibaldi.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stoker misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Garibaldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker jabs at Garibaldi's body.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Garibaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garibaldi has time to react.
Garibaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker lands a body shot.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Garibaldi moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garibaldi.
Garibaldi tries to counter with a clinch but Stoker shakes him off and moves away.
Garibaldi scores with a body shot.
Garibaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker motions for Garibaldi to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
and Garibaldi counters with a head kick. That will keep Stoker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stoker slips under a jab.#T2#
Garibaldi misses with the body kick
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoker tests Garibaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Garibaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Garibaldi flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.
Garibaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garibaldi catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Edward Stoker has been cut.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garibaldi.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Garibaldi. Stoker shrugs it off though. #KD2#
Garibaldi sends Stoker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Garibaldi is motioning to the referee to let Stoker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Stoker is rocked!
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garibaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Stoker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker seems to have got his legs back now.
Stoker swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi ducks right into an uppercut from Stoker.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garibaldi avoids the body shot from Stoker. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Garibaldi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garibaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Garibaldi wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garibaldi moves away.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Garibaldi moved out of range nicely.
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Stoker takes a swing at Garibaldi's ribcage but misses.
Garibaldi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoker moves out of range as Garibaldi throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi walks into a left hand.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garibaldi's calf.
Garibaldi looks to throw a body kick
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Garibaldi slips the punch.
Garibaldi unleashes a big counter combination but Stoker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Garibaldi misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a hook but Garibaldi avoids it easily.
Garibaldi throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Garibaldi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garibaldi misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Stoker'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.
#R2#
Stoker digs a good body shot into Garibaldi's ribs.
Garibaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Garibaldi flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garibaldi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garibaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Garibaldi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Garibaldi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stoker has got the better of the exchanges.
Garibaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Garibaldi moved out of range nicely.
Garibaldi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garibaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Garibaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Garibaldi blocks a jab.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Garibaldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker slips under a jab from Garibaldi.
Stoker lands a body shot.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garibaldi.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garibaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Garibaldi moved away.
A head kick misses from Garibaldi.
Stoker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garibaldi on the side of the head.
Garibaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a lunging right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garibaldi looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garibaldi's calf.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garibaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Garibaldi looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Garibaldi is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Garibaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker cracks Garibaldi with an open hand slap.
Garibaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Garibaldi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Garibaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Garibaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Jab from Stoker.
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garibaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Garibaldi slips a straight right by Stoker.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker punishes Garibaldi's body with a nice straight punch.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Garibaldi slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker scores with a jab. Garibaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garibaldi can do to turn this around?
Stoker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garibaldi.
A punch lands to the side of Garibaldi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garibaldi avoids the body shot from Stoker.
A left lands for Stoker.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Garibaldi slips the punch.#T4#
Garibaldi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker misses with a hook
enabling Garibaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garibaldi. That did some damage!#CL2#
Garibaldi has Stoker up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Garibaldi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Garibaldi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Garibaldi has managed to clinch.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Garibaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Garibaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garibaldi.
Stoker working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward Stoker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL2#
Garibaldi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garibaldi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Garibaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garibaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoker tests Garibaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garibaldi moves in looking to clinch but Stoker pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garibaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Garibaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Garibaldi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stoker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Garibaldi clobbers Stoker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garibaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Garibaldi's head but Garibaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker sets himself, and Garibaldi steps forward looking for the clinch! Stoker avoids it this time.
Garibaldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Garibaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garibaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Stoker digs a good hook to Garibaldi's body.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garibaldi avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Garibaldi misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Nice shot lands for Stoker.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garibaldi moves away.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker lands with a cross.
Garibaldi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garibaldi has time to react.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Garibaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Garibaldi off the cage and back into range.
Stoker throws a body punch but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garibaldi.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoker slips a straight right by Garibaldi.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Garibaldi tries to counter with a clinch but Stoker shakes him off and moves away.
Garibaldi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Garibaldi clinches up with Stoker and pushes him back against the cage.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Stoker breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Garibaldi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stoker sprawling to the canvas! Stoker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Garibaldi finish him?! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garibaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garibaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Garibaldi settles back down.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garibaldi misses the jab.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garibaldi's sensitive parts.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Garibaldi counters with a left to the body.
Stoker slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Stoker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garibaldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker lands with a hook. Garibaldi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garibaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garibaldi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Garibaldi.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Garibaldi's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker misses with a body punch
and Garibaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garibaldi! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garibaldi. #CL2#
Garibaldi darts in and clinches Stoker up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stoker - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Garibaldi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoker walks away with a smile on his face. Garibaldi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stoker punishes Garibaldi's body with a nice straight punch.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Garibaldi's body. Garibaldi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Garibaldi's shoulder, as Garibaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker throws the left hand but Garibaldi avoids the punch easily.
Garibaldi tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Garibaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Garibaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Garibaldi checks a leg kick.
Stoker throws a good cross that connects.
Stoker slips a jab from Garibaldi.#T2#
Stoker wants to slow Garibaldi down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garibaldi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Stoker.
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Stoker lands a glancing blow to the side of Garibaldi's head.
Garibaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garibaldi throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Garibaldi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Garibaldi walks into a jab.
Garibaldi misses with an uppercut.
Stoker lands a jab.
Garibaldi checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Garibaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garibaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garibaldi has time to react.
Garibaldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garibaldi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garibaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Garibaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Garibaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker jabs Garibaldi right on the nose. Garibaldi blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garibaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Garibaldi tries to bum rush Stoker with a series of wild strikes but Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Garibaldi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garibaldi blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garibaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker had his way with Michael Garibaldi in that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Stoker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Garibaldi looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garibaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garibaldi. That did some damage!
Stoker blocks a head kick by Garibaldi.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garibaldi misses the shot to the body.
Garibaldi avoids the body shot from Stoker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garibaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker works Garibaldi's body with a nice hook.
Garibaldi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Garibaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Garibaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Garibaldi.
Stoker lands a body shot.
Garibaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoker swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker feints and then cracks Garibaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garibaldi down.
Garibaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Garibaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Garibaldi tries to avoid it.
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Garibaldi misses.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Garibaldi's body. Garibaldi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Michael Garibaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garibaldi misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters with a right hand to the body.
Stoker cracks Garibaldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garibaldi misses with a body kick.
Stoker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Garibaldi thinks about the counter body kick.
Garibaldi scores with a hook to the body. Stoker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker thows a leg kick but Garibaldi checks it
and Garibaldi counters with a nice body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Garibaldi moves away and avoids it.
Garibaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garibaldi tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi counters with a body kick.#T3#
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Garibaldi.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Garibaldi throws a big counter head kick but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stoker throws a jab when Garibaldi was well out of range.
Stoker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garibaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Garibaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garibaldi lands a jab to the head.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garibaldi misses with a hook
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Garibaldi.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi lands a nice looking body kick.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garibaldi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoker with a body shot.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Garibaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker thumps Garibaldi with a low kick.
Garibaldi blocks a jab.
Garibaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garibaldis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stoker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
Edward Stoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 633
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
A punch lands to the side of Stoker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mason keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mason punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stoker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Mason checks it.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stoker throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mason, as that shot connected.
Mason cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mason takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker lands the left hand.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Mason misses with a looping left.
Stoker jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stoker 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker motions for Mason to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoker doesn't seem phased though.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Mason instigates a clinch.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Stoker pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Mason motions for Stoker to come forward. Mason throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker misses with a low kick. #T3#
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mason.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
A cross from Mason lands.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
And Mason counters with a quick kick to the body but Stoker blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker avoids the head kick by Mason.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mason throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker misses the jab.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stoker has time to react.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Mason throws a series of punches but Stoker moves out of range.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mason lands with a cross.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoker throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Stoker 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.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker walks into a straight right hand from Mason.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason digs a good hook to Stoker's body. #T1#
Stoker thumps Mason with a low kick.
Mason jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Stoker.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason misses with a leg kick.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Mason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoker cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker slips a straight right by Mason.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Stoker lands a jab.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it. #T3#
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker. #CL#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker can't break the clinch.
Stoker tries to break free but Mason pushes him back against the cage.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker blocking some punches.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker avoids the elbow strike from Mason, against the cage.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4##BC2#
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoker clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason cracks Stoker with a nice body shot.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Stoker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Stoker wants to break free but Mason has control. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Mason scores with the left hand. Stoker knows he should have avoided that one.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Mason misses.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker slips under a jab from Mason.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason scores with a jab. Stoker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Mason throws a body kick that misses.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason wants to clinch.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Mason scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mason thumps Stoker with a low kick.#T2#
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mason.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Mason.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Stoker works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
And Mason counters with a quick kick to the body but Stoker blocks it.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker misses with a body punch
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Mason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stoker misses the body punch
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker flicks out a counter leg kick but Mason steps away.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Mason slips a straight right by Stoker.
Mason is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick. #T4#
Mason misses with a looping right.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Mason.
Stoker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason wants to clinch.
Mason will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Mason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Edward Stoker just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mason throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoker cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stoker moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason wants to clinch.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Stoker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
Mason lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoker will feel that in the morning.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.#T2#
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason moves out of range as Stoker strikes.#T3#
Mason tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Mason takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stoker takes a step back to recover.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stoker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mason makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stoker really felt that one!
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Mason slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mason.#CL#
Stoker tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stoker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##BC2#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Stoker throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Stoker slips under a jab from Mason.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Stoker throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Stoker down.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mason misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Mason throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Stoker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Mason cracks Stoker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
As Stoker tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Stoker manages to avoid the attempt.
Mason walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason connects with a right hand. Stoker shakes it off.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Stoker sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Mason misses.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Stoker catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Mason cracks Stoker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker 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.
Stoker is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Mason looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mason is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
Stoker with a jab.
Stoker misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason wants to clinch.
Stoker only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Stoker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Mason.
Mason swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Stoker.
I think Stoker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Edward Stoker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 631
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Stoker tries a head kick but it misses.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timmermans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timmermans's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Timmermans's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Timmermans moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timmermans.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Timmermans throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Timmermans looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Timmermans throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
Timmermans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Timmermans lands a jab.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Timmermans feints a counter leg kick.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker throws a hook but Timmermans blocks it.
Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker checks a low kick from Timmermans.
Timmermans moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timmermans throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Timmermans.
Timmermans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Timmermans manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stoker on his heels. He'll look to pass Stoker's guard now, I'm sure.
Timmermans prevents Stoker from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Timmermans throws a big elbow that misses.
Timmermans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Timmermans looking to pass the guard.
Stoker is looking to stand up but Timmermans isn't so interested in that idea.
Timmermans distracts Stoker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Stoker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Timmermans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Timmermans throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmermans.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Timmermans misses.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Timmermans is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Timmermans.
Stoker stuns Timmermans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker. #TD2#
Timmermans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Timmermans lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans prevents Stoker from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Timmermans trying to control but Stoker is working from the bottom.
Timmermans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Timmermans trying to control but Stoker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Timmermans has time to react.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Timmermans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Timmermans.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timmermans can do to turn this around?
Timmermans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES#
Stoker pushes Timmermans off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Timmermans with the counter takedown but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timmermans.
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!
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Timmermans is out of range.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmermans. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmermans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmermans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.#T1#
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Timmermans's head backwards.
Timmermans lands a slapping body shot.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timmermanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Timmermans's head but Timmermans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timmermans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Timmermans throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Timmermans ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Timmermans.
Timmermans looks for a takedown but Stoker sprawls well.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Timmermans moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans slips a jab from Stoker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Timmermans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker walks into a left hand.
Timmermans moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker scores with a sloppy right hand. Timmermans should have avoided that one.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timmermans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Stoker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Timmermans moves out of range easily.
Stoker lands with a hook. Timmermans tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Timmermans blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker scores with a punch to the head.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Timmermans shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Timmermans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmermans is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker.
Timmermans motions for Stoker to come forward. Timmermans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoker lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timmermans.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Timmermans swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Timmermans misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmermans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Timmermans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timmermans is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Timmermans is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmermans.
Timmermans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Timmermans misses.
Stoker scores with a hook.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Timmermans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Timmermans feints a jab promting Stoker to slip. Timmermans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stoker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stoker connects with a right hand. Timmermans shakes it off.
Timmermans misses with a straight right.
Timmermans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Timmermans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Timmermans's head.
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!
Timmermans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoker misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Timmermans defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Timmermans with the counter takedown but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Timmermans has time to react.
Stoker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Stoker. That snapped Timmermans's head back.
Timmermans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Timmermans.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Stoker.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker throws a hook but Timmermans blocks it.
Timmermans shapes to counter with a head kick.
Timmermans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Casper Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Timmermans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Timmermans misses with a straight left.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stoker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Timmermans on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Stoker.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Timmermans cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker punishes Timmermans's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Timmermans lands with a right hand.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Timmermans moved away.
Timmermans drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stoker defends it well.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Timmermans.#T3#
Timmermans misses with a body shot.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Timmermans's head but Timmermans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker slips a straight right by Timmermans.
Stoker scores with a nice right hand.
Timmermans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoker looks to land a combination. Timmermans sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Timmermans appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Timmermans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Timmermans looks to land a combination but Stoker avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Timmermans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
And Timmermans tries to counter it with a takedown but Stoker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Timmermans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmermans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Timmermans misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stoker misses the target.
Timmermans motions for Stoker to come forward. Timmermans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans jabs at Stoker's body.
Timmermans slips a straight right by Stoker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Timmermans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stoker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
A relieved looking Edward Stoker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 621
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Masterson moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Masterson tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Masterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Masterson cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stoker cracks Masterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Masterson digs a good hook to Stoker's body.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Masterson throws a right hand that Stoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoker also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Masterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice straight punches there by Masterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masterson.
Stoker tries to clinch but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
As Masterson backs away, Stoker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Masterson walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker 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.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Masterson slips under a jab from Stoker.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Masterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masterson.
Masterson tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stoker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masterson.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson checks a low kick from Stoker.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Masterson does it's job there.
Masterson lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.#T3#
Masterson needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Masterson misses.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masterson. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Masterson off balance momentarily.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Stoker throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Nice shot by Stoker.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masterson.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Stoker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masterson tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoker is able to avoid easily.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Masterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Masterson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Masterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stoker slips a straight right by Masterson.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
It looked like Stoker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Masterson.
Masterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masterson scrambles back to his feet.
Masterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker walks into a left hand.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a jab to the body
and Masterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson thuds his shin into the meat of Stoker's side.
Masterson slips under a jab from Stoker.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masterson tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker misses with a double jab. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masterson sizes up Stoker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker fails to land with a series of punches.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Masterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Masterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masterson's calf.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Stoker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoker misses the jab.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masterson lunges at Stoker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stoker's hand.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker with a jab.
Masterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Masterson slips under a jab from Stoker.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Stoker. That snapped Masterson's head back.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Stoker with a jab.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker is looking to score with low kicks.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson thinks about the counter body kick.
Masterson slips a jab from Stoker.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masterson jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
Masterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoker's head.
Masterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Masterson misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
Stoker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masterson on the side of the head.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Masterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stoker wants to slow Masterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Masterson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Masterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Masterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Masterson misses.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Masterson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
That's time! Stoker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Masterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson counters with an outside leg kick.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker cracks Masterson with a good jab.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Stoker misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Masterson seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Despite the aggression on Masterson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masterson throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Masterson.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Stoker lands with a hook. Masterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Masterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masterson stalks Stoker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stoker's face. Stoker staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Masterson's belly button to the back.
Stoker lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Masterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Stoker backing away here, and Masterson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Stoker blocks a head kick by Masterson.
A cross from Stoker lands.#T3#
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Masterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoker.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoker there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Masterson pushes Stoker away with a front kick.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Stoker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoker misses with a body shot. #T4#
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masterson under the eye.
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Masterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Masterson's ribs.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Masterson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Masterson down.

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 Edward Stoker.
Well Stoker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 615
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Stoker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Timmermans's head.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Timmermans.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timmermans jabs Stoker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stoker cracks Timmermans with an open hand slap.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmermans sizes up Stoker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Timmermans swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmermans to score with a decent uppercut.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Timmermans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Stoker 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.
Stoker swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans 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.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Timmermans blocks the low kick.
Timmermans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Timmermans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Timmermans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Timmermans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoker defending well though.
Timmermans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stoker is staying active underneath Timmermans, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES2#
Stoker kicks Timmermans off and gets back to his feet.
Timmermans looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Timmermans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Timmermans counters with a quick kick to the body but Stoker blocks it.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Timmermans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Stoker lands a jab.
Stoker digs a good hook to Timmermans's body.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoker works Timmermans's body with a nice hook.
Timmermans thuds a left hand into Stoker's body.
Timmermans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Timmermans looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Stoker.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Timmermans drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stoker sprawls and moves away.
Stoker punishes Timmermans's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Timmermans throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timmermans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Timmermans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Timmermans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Timmermans throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker lands a head kick!
Timmermans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker misses with a looping right.#TD#
Timmermans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stoker quickly recovers to half guard.
Timmermans is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stoker tries to kick Timmermans off but Timmermans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans prevents Stoker from standing back up. #T4#
Timmermans has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Timmermans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stoker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stoker pushes Timmermans off looking to stand but Timmermans dives back in and keeps control.
Timmermans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoker cracks the inside of Timmermans's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoker as he jumps to the side.
Stoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmermans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Timmermans rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Timmermans throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Timmermans drops his hands momentarily and Stoker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timmermans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmermans. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but Timmermans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Timmermans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans attempts a counter takedown but Stoker avoids it well and moves away.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoker 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.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Timmermans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timmermans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2##TD#
Timmermans drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stoker wants to stand but Timmermans is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Timmermans is working Stoker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Stoker keeps moving. #ES2#
Stoker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans tries to counter with a takedown but Stoker is quick to defend against it.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Timmermans, as that shot connected.
Timmermans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Timmermans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker is looking to slow Timmermans down with leg kicks.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker jabs Timmermans right on the nose. Timmermans blinks but takes it well.
Timmermans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Timmermans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Timmermans shoots in and bounces Stoker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Timmermans stops Stoker from standing up.
Casper Timmermans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Stoker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Timmermans has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Timmermans and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Timmermans is looking to slow Stoker down with leg kicks.
Timmermans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Stoker throws a hook but Timmermans avoids it easily.
Timmermans tries to counter with a takedown but Stoker is quick to defend against it.
Timmermans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Timmermans takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Timmermans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Timmermans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Timmermans has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Timmermans and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker is looking to slow Timmermans down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Stoker lands but Timmermans takes it in his stride. #TD#
Timmermans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Timmermans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Stoker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Timmermans is on him like a limpet, forcing Stoker back against the cage.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timmermans looking to stall.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Timmermans avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
Timmermans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Timmermans gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Timmermans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timmermans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stoker is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Stoker wants to get back to his feet.
Timmermans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Casper Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stoker won't allow Timmermans to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoker is looking to escape.
Timmermans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Timmermans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Timmermans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker throws a right and a left that Timmermans avoids nicely.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.#T3#
Timmermans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Timmermans fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stoker just manages to avoid it.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Timmermans misses with a looping left.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Timmermans misses with a hook.
Timmermans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No joy there for Stoker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Timmermans.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Timmermans's body. Timmermans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Timmermans misses its intended target.
Timmermans misses with a hook.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmermans walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Timmermans scrambles back to his feet.
Stoker 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.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker dips to his left and cracks Timmermans with an uppercut!
Timmermans drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Timmermans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Timmermans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Timmermans throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmermans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timmermans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmermans defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stoker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 608
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Loveladdy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
enabling Loveladdy to counter with a crisp jab.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker thows a leg kick but Loveladdy checks it
and Loveladdy counters with a nice body kick.
Loveladdy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Loveladdy misses.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick
and Loveladdy counters with a one-two to the body.
Stoker misses with a body punch
and Loveladdy counters with a left and a right that stings Stoker.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Loveladdy counters with a straight that turns Stoker's legs to rubber! Loveladdy pushes forward with more strikes and Stoker goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eagle Loveladdy!
A very excited looking Eagle Loveladdy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Edward Stoker had this to say: 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC 603
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murhaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Murhaa lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoker doesn't seem phased though.
We've been informed that Stoker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Phol Murhaa has been cut.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murhaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Murhaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker digs a good hook to Murhaa's body.
Murhaa connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa digs a good hook to Stoker's body.
Stoker lands the left hand.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa cracks Stoker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoker is able to avoid easily.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhaa with a body shot.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murhaa throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhaa with a body shot.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.#T2#
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - Murhaa had a free shot at his head there.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Stoker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murhaa in his tracks.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa connects with a body shot.
Good work by Murhaa as he checks the leg kick.
As Stoker looks to move away, Murhaa throws a big counter combo but Stoker just gets out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Stoker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoker. Stoker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Stoker tries a quick counter leg kick but Murhaa is wise to it.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Stoker walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker throws a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Stoker throws a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoker. Stoker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Stoker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker cracks the inside of Murhaa's front leg.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker misses with a double jab
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Stoker should have avoided that one.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Stoker throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
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 Phol Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phol Murhaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Murhaa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Murhaa checks it.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murhaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murhaa thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Murhaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoker in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and pushes Stoker back into the cage.#BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Stoker slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker. #T1#
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Stoker lands with a right hand.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Stoker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoker lands with a hook. Murhaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa lands a jab to the head.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
A head kick by Stoker misses
and Murhaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Murhaa misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa 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. #T2#
Murhaa thuds his shin into the meat of Stoker's side.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Stoker drops his hands momentarily and Murhaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Murhaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stoker misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoker on the side of the head.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Stoker takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - Murhaa had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Stoker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Stoker - that landed with a thud.
Stoker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Stoker has double underhooks.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Stoker blocks an uppercut. #T4#
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!
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa looking to slow down the pace here.
Stoker lands a right hand.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Murhaa is trying to break the clinch but Stoker is controlling him.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phol Murhaa's cut.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stoker. That did some damage!
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
Stoker lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but Stoker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing.
Phol Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhaa.
Murhaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him. #CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa cracks Stoker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Murhaa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stoker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Stoker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Stoker lands.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker throws a good cross that connects.
Stoker misses with a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a nice body shot.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa cracks Stoker with a good jab.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.#T3##CL#
Murhaa has Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Stoker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Stoker - that landed with a thud.
Stoker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Stoker works on Murhaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Stoker is leaning against Murhaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa stalling in the clinch but Stoker improves position.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Stoker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land. #T4#
Stoker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Stoker.
Stoker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Stoker.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
Stoker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhaa or not.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
Edward Stoker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stoker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.

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 Phol Murhaa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murhaa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Murhaa!
An out of breath Phol Murhaa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Edward Stoker was interviewed post fight and said 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC 601
Date: Jul 13, 2018

#R1#
Stenbeck is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Stenbeck lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker throws a low kick but Stenbeck avoids it.
Stoker defending well as Stenbeck loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker thows a leg kick but Stenbeck checks it
and Stenbeck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenbeck lands a jab to the head.
Stenbeck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Stoker coming out on top.
Stenbeck lands a body shot. #KD2#
Stenbeck lands a big head kick that sends Stoker tumbling to the mat! Stenbeck takes a step backwards and waves Stoker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Stenbeck. Those never looked like landing.
Stoker misses the body punch
letting Stenbeck counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Stoker is rocked!
Stenbeck checks a low kick from Stoker.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenbeck throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stenbeck throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stenbeck just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stenbeck lands a nice looking body shot.
Stenbeck misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Stoker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenbeck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stenbeck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stenbeck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenbeck is just out of range.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenbeck is just out of range.
Stenbeck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stenbeck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stenbeck misses with a hook
and Stoker counters with a left to the body.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenbeck misses the jab.
Stenbeck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been told by Stoker's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stenbeck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Stenbeck saw it coming and moves away.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Stenbeck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Stenbeck is rocked!
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenbeck is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoker finish him?
Stenbeck tries to get into range but Stoker steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Stenbeck! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Stoker scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 599
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Obliteratii connects with a body shot.
Stoker 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.
Obliteratii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker catches Obliteratii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obliteratii.
We've been told by Stoker's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
A left lands for Stoker.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Obliteratii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick
and Obliteratii counters with a stiff right hand.
Obliteratii cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker thuds a left hand into Obliteratii's body.
Obliteratii throws a front kick that sends Stoker stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Obliteratii does it's job there.
Good work by Obliteratii as he checks the leg kick.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Obliteratii backs away, Stoker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker misses with a shot to the body
and Obliteratii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Stoker moves into range and clinches up with Obliteratii.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obliteratii's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Obliteratii.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a shot to the body.
Stoker is breathing heavily.
Obliteratii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obliteratii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obliteratii lands a body punch.
Obliteratii lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Obliteratii.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Stoker.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Stoker.
We've been informed that Obliteratii has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Obliteratii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Obliteratii. #T2#
Obliteratii scores with a shoulder strike.
Stoker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii lands a body punch.
Obliteratii digs a right hand underneath Stoker's ribcage. Stoker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Obliteratii fails to land.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obliteratii's elbow.
A body shot lands from Obliteratii.
Nice body punch from Obliteratii - that landed with a thud.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot to the body.
Obliteratii lands with a short shot to the head.
Obliteratii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Obliteratii lands an uppercut.
Stoker misses with the head strike.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Obliteratii.
A body shot lands from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Obliteratii on the inside.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii prevents a body shot from Stoker. #T3#
Obliteratii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stoker or not.
Obliteratii lands a body punch.
Obliteratii lands a nice uppercut.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Obliteratii.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Obliteratii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obliteratii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obliteratii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Stoker is rocked!
Obliteratii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Stoker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obliteratii gets through Stoker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii dips a shoulder and cracks Stoker with a mighty uppercut! Stoker falls back against the cage and Obliteratii unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stoker is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Obliteratii screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeus Obliteratii!
Zeus Obliteratii is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Zeus Obliteratii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Edward Stoker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC 595
Date: Jun 15, 2018

#R1#
Stoker thuds a left hand into Karimov's body.
Karimov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoker in his tracks.
We've been informed that Stoker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karimov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Karimov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Karimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Karimov dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
Karimov throws a head kick that misses
and Karimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!#CL#
Karimov takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stoker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karimov tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karimov tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Karimov.
Stoker tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stoker avoids it.
I was talking to Karimov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stoker lands with a left to the head.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Stoker tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Stoker as the two fighters clinch.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Stoker blocking some punches.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stoker digs a right hand into Karimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karimov's gas tank.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Stoker blocks with his arms.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Stoker.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Stoker blocking some punches. #T2#
Stoker misses with a body punch.
A short left from Stoker.
Stoker tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Karimov.
Stoker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Stoker tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Stoker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Stoker on the inside.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Stoker blocks with his arms.
Stoker scores with a shot to the side of Karimov's head.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Stoker lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karimov.
Stoker lands a body punch.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stoker avoids it.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Good body shot from Karimov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stoker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Karimov prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karimov crunches a lovely knee into Stoker's ribcage.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Karimov.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stoker looks winded!
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Stoker is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated 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.
#R2##CL#
Karimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoker, pushing him back against the cage.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Karimov lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Stoker.
Stoker digs a right hand underneath Karimov's ribcage. Karimov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karimov takes a shot to the head.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stoker blocks it with crossed arms.
Karimov presses Stoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimov is leaning against Stoker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoker tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Stoker.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoker tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it. #T1#
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Stoker on the inside.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker working aggressively here.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Stoker.
A short body shot lands from Stoker as the two fighters clinch.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Stoker.
Karimov is working Stoker over against the cage.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Stoker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Stoker.
A body shot lands from Stoker.
Stoker lands a body shot.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Karimov is rocked!
Karimov blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Oh Karimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Karimov tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker gets through Karimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimov scores with a shot to the side of Stoker's head.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Karimov.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Stoker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karimov or not.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov cracks Stoker with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Stoker blocks the elbow strike.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoker.
A left hand lands to the body for Karimov.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stoker tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Stoker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Karimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Karimov throws a front kick that sends Stoker stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Karimov drives through and clinches with Stoker against the cage.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoker.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
Stoker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stoker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karimov throws an elbow but misses.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike.
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Stoker is blocking nicely.
Stoker tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker is working Karimov over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Stoker.
Stoker lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Stoker.
Stoker tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov misses with some punches.
Stoker lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Stoker presses Karimov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch. #KD2#
Stoker drops Karimov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Karimov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Karimov misses with some punches.
Stoker dips a shoulder and cracks Karimov with a mighty uppercut! Karimov falls back against the cage and Stoker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Karimov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stoker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Stoker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 588
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
McLovin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLovin lands with a good body shot.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLovin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and McLovin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but McLovin is just out of range.
McLovin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stoker blocks it well.
McLovin defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
McLovin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McLovin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker feints and then cracks McLovin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLovin down.
McLovin lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps McLovin's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLovin. McLovin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
McLovin is rocked!
McLovin avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLovin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
McLovin lands a head shot.
Stoker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
McLovin throws a counter combo.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
McLovin unleashes a big counter combination but Stoker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McLovin.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and McLovin counters with a body kick that stops Stoker in his tracks momentarily.
McLovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
McLovin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoker with a body shot.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McLovin counter with a right hand.
McLovin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stoker back to the cage. McLovin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McLovin moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
As Stoker backs off McLovin throws a huge counter combo but Stoker manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
McLovin keeps the fight on the outside.
McLovin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLovin throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLovin walks into a left hand.
McLovin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McLovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoker finish him?
McLovin avoids the body shot from Stoker.
McLovin seems to have recovered his senses.
Stoker misses the jab.
McLovin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McLovin is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker throws a leg kick but McLovin moved away.
Stoker misses with a lunging right hand
and McLovin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLovin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoker thinking. #T3#
McLovin checks a leg kick.
McLovin fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoker dips to his left and cracks McLovin with an uppercut!
Stoker misses with a hook.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
and McLovin counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a hook. McLovin ducked under it nicely.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but McLovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. McLovin saw that one coming.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLovin manages to avoid it.
It seemed like McLovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLovin counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
McLovin lands with an uppercut that bounces Stoker off the cage and back into range.
McLovin pushes Stoker away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and McLovin counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
McLovin throws a counter combo.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLovin! But no joy.
McLovin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker misses with a body punch
and McLovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLovin checks a leg kick.
McLovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fagell McLovin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLovin avoids the body shot from Stoker.
McLovin is trying to counter with his kicks.
McLovin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from McLovin misses.
Stoker swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
Stoker tries to clinch there but McLovin circles away.
Fagell McLovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLovin works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLovin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker misses with a hook. McLovin ducked under it nicely.
McLovin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
McLovin throws a series of strikes that have Stoker backpedaling.
Stoker cracks McLovin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
McLovin throws a counter combo.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
McLovin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stoker counters with a good low kick that McLovin was not able to check.
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
McLovin just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Stoker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by McLovin.
A countering left hand to the body from McLovin misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLovin. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from McLovin is predictable there
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but McLovin seems unphased.
McLovin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
McLovin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Stoker tries a low kick but McLovin avoids it.
McLovin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McLovin misses with a body kick.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by McLovin.
McLovin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLovin scrambles back to his feet.
Stoker takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
McLovin throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
McLovin lands with an uppercut that bounces Stoker off the cage and back into range.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLovin.
McLovin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McLovin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Despite the aggression on McLovin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLovin.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and McLovin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLovin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
McLovin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McLovin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLovin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin tries to bum rush Stoker with a series of wild strikes but Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLovin checks a leg kick.
McLovin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but McLovin moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLovin.
McLovin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLovin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McLovin avoids the head kick by Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range as McLovin throws a body kick.
McLovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and McLovin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stoker's knee momentarily.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLovin.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
McLovin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McLovin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLovin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McLovin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from McLovin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLovin moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoker.
McLovin throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
A nice side step and McLovin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLovin manages to avoid it.
Stoker misses the body punch
and McLovin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker slips a jab and a cross from McLovin.
McLovin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker misses with a shot to the body
enabling McLovin to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoker misses with a hook.
McLovin throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
McLovin is looking for the big counter here.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but McLovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from McLovin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McLovin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stoker has got the better of the exchanges.
McLovin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLovin's head backwards.
McLovin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks McLovin off balance momentarily.
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but McLovin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin scores with a jab.
McLovin avoids the body shot from Stoker.
McLovin throws a counter combo.
McLovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Stoker throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
McLovin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLovin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
McLovin moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
McLovin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McLovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
McLovin throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Stoker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLovin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLovin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
McLovin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLovin defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stoker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 584
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Stoker does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Obliteratii checks it.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker walks into a straight right hand from Obliteratii.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range.
Stoker misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Obliteratii to counter with a crisp jab.
Obliteratii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Obliteratii misses the jab.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the strikes.
Obliteratii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Obliteratii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obliteratii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stoker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stoker sizes up Obliteratii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obliteratii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obliteratii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Obliteratii throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Obliteratii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoker at a distance. #CL#
Obliteratii moves into the clinch.
Stoker tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Stoker.
Stoker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
Obliteratii tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obliteratii.
Stoker tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
Obliteratii lands an uppercut.
Stoker tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Obliteratii avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stoker.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obliteratii tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii is working Stoker over against the cage.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obliteratii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Obliteratii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Stoker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obliteratiis head.
Obliteratii misses with the head strike.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obliteratii lands with a light punch inside.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoker tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
A short right from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokers head.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obliteratii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stoker is keeping busy.
Stoker misses with the head strike.
Obliteratii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoker pushes Obliteratii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stoker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Still in the clinch, Obliteratii scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
A short uppercut from Obliteratii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii presses Stoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands. #T4#
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii is working Stoker over against the cage.
Obliteratii lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obliteratii.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Obliteratii.
Good body shot from Obliteratii.
A right hand to the body from Obliteratii.
Stoker looks winded!
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Obliteratii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stoker or not.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obliteratii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obliteratii scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obliteratii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obliteratii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot to the body.
Obliteratii lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Obliteratii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Obliteratii is looking to counter punch.
Obliteratii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoker can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Obliteratii.
Some bone on bone action there as Obliteratii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Obliteratii throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Obliteratii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Obliteratii moves in looking to clinch but Stoker pushes him off.
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Obliteratii.
Zeus Obliteratii is winning the standup battle so far.
Obliteratii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Obliteratii thuds his right hand into Stoker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Stoker is rocked!
Obliteratii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoker is still on wobbly legs! Can Obliteratii finish him?
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!
Obliteratii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker seems to have recovered his senses.
Stoker is breathing heavily.
Obliteratii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obliteratii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Obliteratii gets a clinch.
Obliteratii stalling against the cage. #T1#
Obliteratii throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Obliteratii cracks Stoker with a nice body shot.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obliteratii pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker is leaning against Obliteratii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Obliteratii misses with some punches.
Obliteratii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoker tries a body shot but Obliteratii blocks it.
Zeus Obliteratii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stoker scores with a shot to the side of Obliteratii's head.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
Obliteratii presses Stoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obliteratii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obliteratii lands an uppercut.#T2#
Obliteratii lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obliteratii lands a body shot.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Obliteratii working aggressively here.
Obliteratii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker tries a body shot but Obliteratii blocks it.
Obliteratii lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obliteratii.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obliteratii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoker.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Obliteratii controls the action.
Stoker misses with the head strike.
Obliteratii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stoker.
Obliteratii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obliteratii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Obliteratii misses with some punches.
Obliteratii lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Obliteratii lands a shot to the body.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker takes a shot to the head.
Obliteratii digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Obliteratii lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Obliteratii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obliteratii connects with a crisp jab.
Obliteratii drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Stoker right on the button. Stoker goes down! Obliteratii follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Obliteratii gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeus Obliteratii!
Zeus Obliteratii retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Zeus Obliteratii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Edward Stoker had this to say: 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC 579
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Gatsby wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatsby moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gatsby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gatsby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoker tries to avoid it but Gatsby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoker to the ground. Stoker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Gatsby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stoker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gatsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatsby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Gatsby as the two fighters clinch.
Gatsby pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Gatsby lands a shoulder strike.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Stoker jabs Gatsby right on the nose. Gatsby blinks but takes it well.
Gatsby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Gatsby just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gatsby has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gatsby with a poor takedown
and Stoker counters with a leg kick.
Stoker leaves Gatsby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edward Stoker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Gatsby.
Gatsby throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Stoker slips a jab from Gatsby.
Gatsby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gatsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Stoker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gatsby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gatsby needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Gatsby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Gatsby's shoulder, as Gatsby tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Stoker stuns Gatsby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gatsby works the jab nicely.
A jab lands there for Stoker.
Gatsby misses with a looping right.
Gatsby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick from Gatsby misses
and Stoker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Gatsby with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Stoker gets caught flat footed, as Gatsby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stoker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gatsby throws a big right hand that misses.
Gatsby scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Gatsby throwing strikes but missing.
Gatsby throws a strike but Stoker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoker wants to stand but Gatsby is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Gatsby working for a triangle but Stoker defends it easily.
Stoker tries to stand but Gatsby is controlling from the bottom.
Gatsby wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stoker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gatsby is proving hard to escape from.
Gatsby wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Stoker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gatsby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stoker lands a jab to Gatsby's midsection.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gatsby misses with an uppercut.
Gatsby looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a punch to the head.
Gatsby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gatsby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoker digs a good body shot into Gatsby's ribs.
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt - Stoker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Gatsby backs away, Stoker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gatsby throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker cracks Gatsby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Gatsby scores with a takedown into Stoker's guard.
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!
Gatsby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stoker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stoker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gatsby trying to control but Stoker is working from the bottom.
Gatsby with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Gatsby wants to pass the guard but Stoker is keeping the position.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Stoker keeps moving.
Stoker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gatsby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stoker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoker punishes Gatsby's body with a nice straight punch.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatsby.
Gatsby tries for a takedown but Stoker circles away easily
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gatsby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gatsby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
An attempted straight right counter from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatsby moves away.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatsby can do to turn this around?
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Gatsby saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker throws a body punch but Gatsby moves out of range.
Gatsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatsby.
Stoker moves in looking to clinch but Gatsby pushes him off.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Gatsby walks into a jab.
Gatsby missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
Gatsby misses with a right hand
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Gatsby closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stoker quickly recovers to half guard.
Stoker is trying to stand up here but Gatsby is controlling him well.
Stoker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gatsby.
Gatsby is nestled in close to Stoker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoker tries to kick Gatsby off but Gatsby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Gatsby.
Stoker wants to get back to his feet.
Gatsby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stoker wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gatsby looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Gatsby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gatsby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Stoker sneaks out the side door and pushes Gatsby away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Stoker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stoker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Gatsby's front leg but catches the back leg as Gatsby tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatsby shoots for a double leg takedown but Stoker sprawls well. He's pushed Gatsby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edward Stoker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Gatsby.
Gatsby has his takedown stuffed
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker lands with a hook. Gatsby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Stoker forces Gatsby back against the cage and clinches.
Stoker is pressed up against the cage. Gatsby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoker down to the mat. Stoker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gatsby cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatsby moves away.
Stoker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gatsby lands a jab.#TD2#
Gatsby closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stoker did well to prevent Gatsby getting side control.#ES#
Stoker has one foot on Gatsby's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gatsby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gatsby is looking to land body kicks.
Gatsby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gatsby lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoker's head.
Gatsby looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Gatsby is out of range.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatsby moves away.
Gatsby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Gatsby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Gatsby slips under a jab.
Gatsby misses with a takedown
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Stoker backs off Gatsby throws a huge counter combo but Stoker manages to avoid it all.
Stoker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stoker cracks Gatsby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt - Stoker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker tests Gatsby's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Gatsby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Gatsby misses.
Stoker lands the left hand.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gatsby is able to avoid easily.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gatsby has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gatsby misses with a body kick.
Gatsby throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Gatsby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Jay Gatsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stoker lunges at Gatsby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gatsby's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Gatsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker scores with a jab to the head.
Stoker is looking to slow Gatsby down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Stoker coming out on top.
Gatsby looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gatsby throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker tests Gatsby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gatsby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Gatsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gatsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Gatsby takes the fight into the clinch.
Gatsby digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Gatsby controls the action.
Gatsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Gatsby is leaning against Stoker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatsby lands a shoulder strike.
Gatsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Gatsby avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gatsby.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Gatsby avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Gatsby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatsby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gatsby works on Stoker's body with a couple of short punches.
Gatsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gatsby lands a left hand.
Gatsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gatsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Stoker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gatsby pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gatsby.
Jay Gatsby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker misses with the head strike. #T4#
Gatsby misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Gatsby on the inside. #TD2#
Gatsby tightens his grip and picks Stoker up, before dumping him to the ground. Stoker manages to land in guard.
Stoker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gatsby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gatsby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stoker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stoker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatsby.
Stoker is looking to stand up but Gatsby isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Gatsby.
I think Stoker 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Our winner, Edward Stoker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jay Gatsby spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I had him. I don't think I'd have lost if... In fact, I'm sure I won this fight, hope you give me a rematch, old sport. Can't repeat the past? Why, of course you can... of course you can. '.

Event: CEC 575
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gone.
Stoker catches Gone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gone misses with an uppercut.
Stoker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Gone.
Gone 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.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Gone checks it.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Gone missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Gone misses its intended target.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gone's sensitive parts.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gone.
Stoker scores with a hook.#T1#
A punch combination from Stoker misses.
A big left from Gone misses.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Gone slips the punch.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Gone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gone looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Gone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoker at a distance.
Gone cracks Stoker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker 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.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
Gone misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Gone throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Gone walks into a jab.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gone misses with a straight left.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gone's head backwards.#T2#
Stoker 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.
A swing and a miss from Gone.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gone misses with a body shot.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Gone walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoker on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Gone.
Stoker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker tries to bum rush Gone with a series of wild strikes but Gone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Gone closes the distance and clinches.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
Gone blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Gone avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage. #T3#
Gone pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Stoker.
Gone has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Gone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker scores with a nice right hand.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Gone misses with a leg kick.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gone.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gone misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Gone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stoker.
Stoker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoker thinking.
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gone was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gone.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gone.
Stoker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gone throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Gone throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Gone. That snapped Stoker's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gone ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stoker.
Gone moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoker.
Gone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gone misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Gone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoker misses with a shot to the body
and Gone counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gone misses the target.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Stoker.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Gone's knee but Gone avoids it well.
Gone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stoker throwing a counter right hand but Gone manages to avoid it.
Gone cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Gone misses.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gone is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Gone saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker takes a swing at Gone's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Gone's head but Gone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gone connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Gone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Gone settles back down.
Gone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Gone throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Gone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker moves out of range as Gone strikes.
Stoker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gone just manages to avoid it.
Gone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker wants to clinch.
A jab from Gone misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Gone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Gone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gone scrambles back to his feet.
Stoker punishes Gone's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoker tries to clinch there but Gone circles away.
Gone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stoker defends it well.
Gone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Gone throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stoker works over Gone's head and body with a nice combination.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Gone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stoker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gone scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Gone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gone with a nice cross.
Gone misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
Stoker scores with a jab to the head.
Stoker moves out of range as Gone strikes.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gone ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gone in his tracks.
Gone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Gone misses its intended target.
Gone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Gone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
Stoker punishes Gone's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Good shot there by Gone.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Gone.
Gone scores with a nice right hand.
Gone moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Stoker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Gone ducks down to avoid it.
Gone tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Gone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Gone.
Gone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gone staying out of range there.
Gone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker misses with a hook. Gone ducked under it nicely.
Stoker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gone missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gone scoring well with a low kick there.
Gone misses with a straight left.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Gone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gone throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Gone's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Gone.
Gone misses with a low kick.
Stoker scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker clobbers Gone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Gone.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gone can do to turn this around?
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gone. That did some damage!
Stoker scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Gone's leg but Gone calmly moves out of range.
Stoker cracks Gone with a good jab.#CL#
Stoker closes the distance and pushes Gone back into the cage.
Gone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gone tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Gone fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Gone lands.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker slips a straight right by Gone.
Gone throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Gone ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Gone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gone moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker stuns Gone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Gone.
Gone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stoker.
Gone connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker stuns Gone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoker misses with the combination.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gone was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker cracks Gone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Stoker closes the distance and clinches.
Stoker tries a body shot but Gone blocks it.
Stoker lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Gone controls his hands. #BC2#
Gone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Gone misses its intended target.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Gone misses the shot to the body.
Gone misses with a head kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chins Gone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker scores with a leg kick.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Gone.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gone checks a leg kick.
Gone misses with a double jab.
Stoker throws a hook but Gone avoids it easily.
Gone scores with a jab to the body.
Gone misses with a looping left.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gone 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.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gone tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Gone finds it's way through Stoker's defenses.
Stoker moves out of range as Gone strikes.
Stoker blocks a head kick by Gone.
Gone walks into a left hand.
Stoker throws a low kick but Gone avoids it.
Stoker backing away here, and Gone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gone.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Gone's body.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker slips under a jab from Gone.
Gone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gone moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Gone coming out on top.
Stoker tests Gone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gone misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stoker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
After winning the bout, Edward Stoker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 566
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Karimov tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Karimov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stoker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Karimov wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoker cracks Karimov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stoker lands a jab.
Karimov looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karimov tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
Karimov throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Karimov fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoker in the body.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
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!#CL2#
Karimov clinches with his opponent.
Stoker tries to circle away but Karimov has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karimov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Karimov is looking to clinch.
A left lands for Stoker.
Stoker takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Karimov wants to counter with a clinch but Stoker pushes him away.
Karimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stoker. That did some damage!#CL2#
Karimov moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Karimov.
Stoker tries to break free but Karimov pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Stoker manages to break the clinch.
Karimov tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Karimov throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Karimov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stoker takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
Karimov wants to counter with a clinch but Stoker pushes him away.
Karimov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karimov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov lands with a shot to the body.
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Karimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stoker wants to get back to striking at distance but Karimov won't allow it.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stoker's efforts to push away.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Karimov has him pressed against the cage.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Stoker blocks with his arms.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoker backwards. #T3#
Stoker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stoker tries to break the clinch but Karimov is controlling the position.
Stoker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stoker is trying to force a seperation but Karimov has the dominant position.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov crunches a lovely knee into Stoker's ribcage.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoker is breathing heavily.
Karimov lands an elbow that stopped Stoker in his tracks for a moment.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Karimov keeps control of Stoker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stoker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stoker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Karimov lands a nice uppercut.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoker backwards. #T4#
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Stoker has had enough of the clinch but Karimov keeps him there for the moment.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
A short uppercut from Karimov.
Karimov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stoker's efforts to push away.
Karimov digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoker avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karimov.
Karimov tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Karimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker. #CL2#
Karimov forces Stoker back against the cage and clinches.
Stoker tries to break free but Karimov pushes him back against the cage.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Karimov has him pressed against the cage.
Stoker tries to break free but Karimov pushes him back against the cage.
Stoker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karimov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker moves forwards but Karimov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karimov slips under a jab from Stoker.
Karimov tries to clinch up but Stoker circles away and keeps his distance.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karimovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karimov lands a jab to the nose.
Karimov tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Karimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Karimov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karimov.
Karimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karimov is looking to clinch.
Karimov lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Karimov has closed the distance and engaged Stoker in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
Donk. Karimov catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Karimov tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karimov throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karimov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Karimov misses.
Karimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Karimov's ribs.
Karimov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Karimov is looking to clinch.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker. #T2#
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Karimov is just out of range.
Karimov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karimov defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Karimov's leg. Karimov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Karimov as he connects with a hook.
Karimov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Stoker misses the jab.
Karimov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker dodges the punch combination from Karimov.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Karimov loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker wants to slow Karimov down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.#T3#
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karimov tries to clinch up but Stoker circles away and keeps his distance.
Stoker lands a jab to Karimov's midsection.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karimov missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karimov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Karimov is out of range.
Stoker slips a straight right by Karimov.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Karimov avoided it.
Stoker swings for the body but Karimov moves out of range.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Karimov is out of range.
Karimov moves out of range of the strikes.
Karimov works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Karimov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karimov.
Karimov tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range. #T4#
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karimov tries to clinch there but Stoker circles away.
Karimov is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Karimov is looking to slow Stoker down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker blocks a head kick by Karimov.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karimov scores with a hook.
Jab by Stoker.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Karimov tries to counter with a clinch but Stoker shakes him off and moves away.
Karimov throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Karimov tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
Stoker misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Karimov counters by clinching up.
Stoker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karimov.
Karimov tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Karimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Karimov blocks a jab.
Karimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Karimov closes the distance and pushes Stoker back into the cage.
Stoker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karimov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karimov.
Stoker 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.
Karimov misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Karimov has closed the distance and engaged Stoker in a clinch.
Stoker wants to get back to striking at distance but Karimov won't allow it.
Stoker blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karimov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Stoker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Edward Stoker has been cut.
Stoker tries to break the clinch but Karimov is controlling the position.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karimov presses Stoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karimov working Stoker over with knees to the body.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stoker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karimov scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Karimov digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Karimov with a knee to the head.
Karimov is working Stoker over against the cage.
Karimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Karimov on the inside.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Stoker is rocked!
Stoker tries to break the clinch but Karimov is controlling the position.
Karimov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Stoker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Karimov.
Stoker seems to have got his legs back now.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Karimov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stoker or not.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Karimov. #T3#
Karimov has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Stoker - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Karimov, and another! Stoker is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov is the new middleweight champion!
Dasha Karimov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
In defeat, Edward Stoker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC 559
Date: Dec 13, 2017

#R1#
Stoker moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Goodman misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodman moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Goodman misses with a body punch
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Stoker.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoker in his tracks.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Goodman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Goodman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A jab from Stoker misses.
Goodman cracks Stoker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stoker counters with a left to the body.
Stoker slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Stoker jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
Goodman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Stoker walks into a jab.
Goodman works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Goodman.
Goodman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goodman wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Goodman avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stoker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stoker connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goodman on the side of the head.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker misses with a jab to the body
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stoker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Goodman counters by clinching up. #BC#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman thuds his right hand into Stoker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
Goodman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Stoker misses
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman throws a counter combo.
Stoker moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Goodman lands with a right hand.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
And Goodman responds with a good body kick, but Stoker manages to step out the way in time.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Goodman's head back.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Stoker swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stoker really felt that one!
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Stoker cracks Goodman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman digs a good hook to Stoker's body.
Stoker throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Goodman throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Stoker is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoker misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman lands the left hand.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
Goodman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Stoker misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Goodman avoided it.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Stoker motions for Goodman to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman thumps Stoker with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Goodman didn't see that one coming.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goodman thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman takes one to the chin there.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman misses with the body kick
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoker moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Stoker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker lands a jab.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Goodman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goodman takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Stoker.
Goodman slips a jab and a cross from Stoker.
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Goodman checks a leg kick nicely.
Goodman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Goodman avoided it.
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Goodman cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Stoker tries to bum rush Goodman with a series of wild strikes but Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Stoker backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Nice shot lands for Stoker.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Stoker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker slips under a jab from Goodman.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Stoker clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.#CL2#
Stoker gets tackled into the cage by Goodman. Goodman maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokers head. #BC#
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Edward Stoker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman clobbers Stoker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Goodman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Stoker throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker scores with a jab. Goodman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Goodman misses with a body shot. #T2#
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman jabs at Stoker's body.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Goodman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker throws a good cross that connects.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.#T3#
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Stoker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goodman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker 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.
Goodman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Stoker throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman misses with a low kick. #T4#
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Goodman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goodman cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Nice body kick from Goodman.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Goodman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Goodman walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Stoker should have avoided that one.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker works Goodman's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Goodman blocks a leg kick.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Stoker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goodman in his tracks.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Jab by Stoker.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
Stoker thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Stoker throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Goodman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goodman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Goodman lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goodman.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker misses the body punch
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Stoker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Stoker misses with a wild combination.
Goodman scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goodman cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
A very excited looking Saul Goodman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Edward Stoker spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC 557
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Belliveau off balance momentarily.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belliveau's sensitive parts.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Belliveau slams his shin into Stoker's torso.
Stoker 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.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belliveau misses with a looping left.
Belliveau scores with a kick to the body.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belliveau wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belliveau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belliveau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belliveau.#T1#
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Belliveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoker. Belliveau shrugs it off though.
Stoker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belliveau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Nice shot lands for Stoker.
Belliveau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belliveau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Belliveau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belliveau.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belliveau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belliveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Belliveau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Belliveau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belliveau is working Stoker over against the cage.
Good body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Belliveau. #BC#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belliveau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belliveau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker motions for Belliveau to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belliveau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stoker.
Stoker throws a jab when Belliveau was well out of range.
Belliveau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belliveau scrambles back to his feet.
Belliveau throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belliveau tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it. #T3#
Belliveau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belliveau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belliveau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belliveau's calf.
Belliveau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belliveau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belliveau scrambles back to his feet.
Stoker throws a low kick but Belliveau avoids it.
Belliveau ducks right into an uppercut from Stoker.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Belliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belliveau.
Stoker lands a body shot.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Belliveau tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stoker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belliveau counters with an outside leg kick.
Belliveau throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
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!
Belliveau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Belliveau lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Belliveau misses.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belliveau counters with a left to the body.
Belliveau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belliveau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Belliveau settles back down.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Belliveau connects with a looping right hand.
Belliveau slips a jab from Stoker.
Belliveau shapes to counter with a head kick.
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
Belliveau takes one on the button.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Belliveau ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Belliveau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoker doesn't seem phased though.
Belliveau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Belliveau slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Belliveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Belliveau takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Belliveau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Belliveau saw that one coming.
Stoker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stoker misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Belliveau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Stoker breaks the clinch.
Belliveau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belliveau has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoker.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Belliveau wants to counter the offense by Stoker and move into the clinch position.
Belliveau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected. #T1#
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Belliveau holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stoker wants to get back to striking at distance but Belliveau won't allow it. #BC#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Belliveau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belliveau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Belliveau feints a counter leg kick.
Stoker scores with a sloppy right hand. Belliveau should have avoided that one.
Belliveau motions for Stoker to come forward. Belliveau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Belliveau.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Belliveau moves away and avoids it.
Stoker 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.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Belliveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.#T2#
Belliveau throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belliveau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belliveau misses the shot to the body.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belliveau.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Belliveau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Belliveau throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Belliveau is just out of range.
Belliveau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stoker.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Stoker there.
Belliveau throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range. #T3#
Belliveau lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Belliveau throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Belliveau has Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Belliveau working aggressively here. #BC#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belliveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Belliveau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belliveau cracks Stoker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belliveau moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Belliveau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker throws a jab when Belliveau was well out of range.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belliveau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belliveau tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Belliveau misses the shot to the body.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Belliveau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Belliveau.
A head kick from Belliveau lands but Stoker takes it in his stride.
Belliveau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belliveau avoids the body shot from Stoker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belliveau moves away.
Belliveau cracks Stoker with a good jab.
Belliveau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belliveau misses with the combination.
Stoker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stoker scores with a nice right hand.
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belliveau can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a hook but Belliveau avoids it easily.
Stoker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belliveau. Belliveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stoker avoids the head kick by Belliveau.
Belliveau throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Belliveau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker lands a body shot. #T1#
Belliveau tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker throws the left hand but Belliveau avoids the punch easily.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Belliveau's head back.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belliveau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Belliveau lands a jab to the nose.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Belliveau throws a sloppy head kick
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belliveau thinking.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Belliveau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belliveau slips under a jab from Stoker.
Belliveau misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belliveau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Belliveau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belliveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Belliveau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoker doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Stoker tries to keep at a distance but Belliveau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belliveau throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and Belliveau only half commits.
Belliveau moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Belliveau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoker cracks Belliveau with a good jab.
Stoker throws a hook but Belliveau blocks it.
Belliveau wants to counter the offense by Stoker and move into the clinch position.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Belliveau blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker swings for the body but Belliveau moves out of range.
Belliveau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.#T3#
Belliveau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Belliveau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belliveau throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belliveau.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belliveau.
Stoker lands a glancing blow to the side of Belliveau's head.
Belliveau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoker misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Belliveau.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Belliveau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Belliveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Stoker misses. #T4#
Belliveau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belliveau connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
A jab from Belliveau misses.
Belliveau lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Stoker misses with a hook
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belliveau scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker throws a push kick but Belliveau slaps the foot to one side.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belliveau.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Belliveau throws a solid leg kick but Stoker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belliveau.
Stoker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Edward Stoker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Belliveau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker cracks the inside of Belliveau's front leg.
Belliveau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Belliveau throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Belliveau moved out of range.
Stoker throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Belliveau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Belliveau.
A short body shot lands from Belliveau as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Belliveau is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belliveau throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Belliveau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belliveau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
A bone on bone clash there as Belliveau blocks the leg kick.
Belliveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Belliveau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stoker.
Belliveau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Belliveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Belliveau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Belliveau lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Belliveau moved out of range.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belliveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Belliveau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belliveau thuds a left hand into Stoker's body.#CL2#
Belliveau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Belliveau has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Belliveau moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Belliveau.
An inside leg kick from Belliveau misses.
Stoker moves out of range as Belliveau throws a body kick.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker slips a jab from Belliveau.
Belliveau moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Belliveau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoker is able to avoid easily.
Stoker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Belliveau tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Belliveau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Belliveau.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Belliveau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belliveau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Belliveau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stoker scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Belliveau instigates a clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker swings for the body but Belliveau moves out of range.
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker throws the left hand but Belliveau avoids the punch easily.
Stoker cracks Belliveau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Belliveau motions for Stoker to come forward. Belliveau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Stoker misses
and Belliveau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stoker 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.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belliveau. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker tests Belliveau's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Belliveau clinches up against the cage.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Stoker 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.
Belliveau tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belliveau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belliveau throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belliveau's hands.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belliveau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belliveau tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belliveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker jabs at Belliveau's body.#T1#
Stoker moves out of range as Belliveau throws a body kick.
It looked like Stoker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Belliveau.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belliveau.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Belliveau tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Belliveau sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belliveau throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Donk. Stoker catches Belliveau right on the button with a cross.
Belliveau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belliveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and Belliveau counters with an outside leg kick.
Belliveau jabs Stoker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stoker swings for the body but Belliveau moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Belliveau.
Steve Belliveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Belliveau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belliveau wants to clinch.
Belliveau is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stoker rather than just go for the knockout.
Belliveau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Belliveau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belliveau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Belliveau seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Belliveau.
A left lands for Stoker.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Belliveau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Belliveau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Belliveau counters with a thumping low kick.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belliveau. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belliveau is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Belliveau misses.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker cracks Belliveau with an open hand slap.#T4#
Belliveau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Belliveau takes one to the side of the head.
Belliveau misses with a low kick.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Belliveau ducks right into an uppercut from Stoker.
Jab from Belliveau.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belliveau can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Belliveau. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belliveau. Belliveau obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoker's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Belliveau swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stoker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Edward Stoker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 555
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
Orion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stoker's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Orion slips under a jab.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orion works over Stoker's head and body with a nice combination.
Orion lands a slapping body shot.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker works Orion's body with a nice hook.
Stoker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion throws a front kick that sends Stoker stumbling back into the cage.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Orion's belly button to the back.
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Orion checks it.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion misses with a low kick. #T1#
Stoker cracks the inside of Orion's front leg.
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Stoker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stoker is looking to wear down Orion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Orion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Orion's head back.
Orion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stoker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses. #T2#
Stoker misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker slips a straight right by Orion.
Stoker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orion misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Orion's knee but Orion avoids it well.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Orion saw it coming and moves away.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
A left lands for Stoker.
Orion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Stoker defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Orion wants to clinch.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
Stoker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Stoker 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Orion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stoker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orion lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot by Stoker.
Orion throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoker is looking to score with low kicks.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Stoker scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a nice body shot.
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.#T1#
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
Stoker cracks Orion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.#T2#
Orion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Orion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoker.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
A big left from Orion misses.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Orion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Orion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stoker takes a step back to recover.
Orion takes one on the button.
Orion 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. #T3#
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker with a hook.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orion connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Orion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orion misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Orion moves his leg out of the way.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orion scrambles back to his feet.
Stoker with a jab.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion misses the jab.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion stuns Stoker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orion 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.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Orion tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orion! But no joy.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker tries to work over Orion's front leg with a kick but Orion checks it.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Stoker misses.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Orion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Orion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stoker scores with a hook.
Orion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoker doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Orion clinches up against the cage.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands. #T2#
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
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!
Stoker lands an uppercut.
Orion lands a nice elbow.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stoker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orion can turn it around.
Orion lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
Stoker blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Stoker scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orion or not.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orion throws an elbow but it misses.
Orion working aggressively here.
Stoker lands a right hand.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
Orion blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Orion tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Stoker lands a right hand.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stoker.
Orion misses with some punches.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker avoids the elbow strike from Orion, against the cage.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edward Stoker has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Orion can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Stoker works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Orion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Orion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Orion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Orion off the cage and back into range.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Stoker throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Stoker 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 Edward Stoker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Orion wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Stoker throwing a counter right hand but Orion manages to avoid it.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orion 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.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker checks a low kick from Orion.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Orion avoided it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Stoker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Stoker.
Stoker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orion's head.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker slips a straight right by Orion.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Orion misses with a low kick. #T3#
Orion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orion cracks Stoker with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Orion lands a body shot.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Stoker slips a straight right by Orion.
Stoker stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orion tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion throws a leg kick
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoker slips under a jab from Orion.#CL2#
Orion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker lands with a left to the head.
Orion tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Orion breaks the clinch.
Stoker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoker at a distance. #T1#
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion scores with a punch to the head.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Orion counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orion throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stoker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoker misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion jabs Stoker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Orion misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Orion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Stoker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orion in his tracks.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Stoker. #T4#
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker 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.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Orion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Orion misses.
Stoker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.

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 Edward Stoker.
Well Stoker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Stoker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 550
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Kurtz counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurtz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kurtz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Kurtz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a jab to the head.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kurtz misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Kurtz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Kurtz ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker scores with a kick to the body.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurtz misses the jab.
Kurtz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kurtz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoker doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurtz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoker is able to avoid easily.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurtz.
Stoker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Kurtz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Kurtz.#TD2#
Kurtz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kurtz works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Kurtz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kurtz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stoker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Kurtz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stoker!
Kurtz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Stoker is trying to stand but he's just given Kurtz his back.#SUB2#
Kurtz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stoker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3##SUB2#
Kurtz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Kurtz goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Stoker escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stoker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kurtz moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Stoker defending well as Kurtz loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker moves out of range as Kurtz throws a body kick.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Kurtz.
Stoker connects with the punch.
Kurtz just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Kurtz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Kurtz.
Kurtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Kurtz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker takes one to the side of the head.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurtz.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Nice body kick there by Stoker.
Kurtz throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Kurtz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurtz checks the leg kick.
Stoker lands a jab to Kurtz's midsection.
Kurtz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stoker.
Jab from Stoker.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Stoker digs a good body shot into Kurtz's ribs.
Kurtz tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz.
Kurtz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz lands an overhand right.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurtz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kurtz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurtz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Stoker.
Kurtz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker tries to land a body kick
and Kurtz counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurtz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker scores with a jab to the head.
Kurtz thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker throws a low kick but Kurtz avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurtz with a hook.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker 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. #T2#
Kurtz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurtz.
A cross from Stoker lands.
Stoker scores with a jab to the head.
Kurtz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurtz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurtz tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker scores with a nice right hand.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurtz can do to turn this around?
Stoker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kurtz moves into the clinch.
Kurtz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kurtz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Kurtz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokers head. #T3#
Kurtz lands with a right to the head.
Stoker lands a shot to the body.
Stoker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Stoker scores with a shoulder strike.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurtz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurtz.
Kurtz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurtz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Stoker on the inside.
Kurtz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kurtz.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker tries to work over Kurtz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Stoker.
A right handed body shot lands from Kurtz.
Stoker tries to work over Kurtz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurtz tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Kurtz back against the cage.
Kurtz prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Edward Stoker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kurtz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Kurtz.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kurtz.
Kurtz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurtz lands with a light punch inside.
Kurtz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker tries a body shot but Kurtz blocks it.
Kurtz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Kurtz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kurtz slips a straight right by Stoker.
Kurtz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurtz is just out of range.
It seemed like Kurtz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Kurtz.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz.
Danga de danga de dang - Kurtz scores with a four punch combination!
Kurtz lands a two punch combo.
Kurtz throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Kurtz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurtz walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
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!
Stoker lands a head shot.
Stoker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stoker throws a hook but Kurtz avoids it easily.
And Kurtz tries to counter it with a takedown but Stoker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Kurtz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kurtz under the eye.
Kurtz ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kurtz.
Kurtz moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Stoker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurtz.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurtz.
Kurtz lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Stoker coming out on top.
Kurtz throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Kurtz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Kurtz takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurtz looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.#T2#
Stoker moves out of range as Kurtz strikes.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurtz manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws a hook but Kurtz avoids it easily.
Kurtz throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Kurtz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker 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.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurtz loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurtz. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurtz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Kurtz lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoker's head.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Kurtz off balance momentarily.
Kurtz closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kurtz under the eye.
Kurtz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Kurtz.
Kurtz misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kurtz, right into the meat.
Stoker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Kurtz's head back.
Stoker slips a jab from Kurtz.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Kurtz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Kurtz checks it.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Kurtz throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker checks a low kick from Kurtz.
Stoker misses with a wild combination. #T4#
A big left from Kurtz misses.
Stoker with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kurtz flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.
Stoker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kurtz throws a shot to the body.
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurtz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kurtz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurtz manages to avoid it.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurtz throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurtz slips under a jab.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kurtz to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Kurtz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Stoker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Kurtz really dominated that round.
That's time! Stoker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Stoker scores with the left hand. Kurtz knows he should have avoided that one.
Kurtz walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurtz moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Kurtz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurtz misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kurtz's hands.
Kurtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurtz.
Kurtz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kurtz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurtz walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Kurtz cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Kurtz moves his leg out of the way.
Kurtz slips under a jab from Stoker.
Kurtz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Stoker there.#T1#
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurtz.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kurtz. Beautiful body shot.
Kurtz checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurtz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurtz counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Kurtz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurtz throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker scores with a punch to the head.
Stoker throws the left hand but Kurtz avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kurtz misses.
Stoker throws a lazy body kick
and Kurtz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker misses with a left hand
letting Kurtz counter with a right hand.
Kurtz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurtz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker thows a leg kick but Kurtz checks it
and Kurtz counters with a straight right hand.
Kurtz scores with a nice strike.
Stoker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kurtz. That one must have hurt.
Kurtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurtz misses with a hook.
Kurtz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Kurtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Kurtz misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kurtz, right into the meat.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Kurtz is out of range.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Kurtz ducks down to avoid it.
Kurtz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Kurtz didn't see that one coming.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kurtz throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and Kurtz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Kurtz misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Kurtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Kurtz avoids it.
Kurtz throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Kurtz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kurtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Kurtz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Kurtz moves away and avoids it.
Stoker backing away here, and Kurtz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kurtz lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoker stuns Kurtz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurtz off the cage and back into range.
Stoker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kurtz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stoker. That one must have hurt.
Kurtz wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Kurtz counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurtz missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurtz moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Kurtz misses with a straight left.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Kurtz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurtz.
Kurtz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kurtz misses the target.
Kurtz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurtz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stoker. That did some damage!
Stoker misses the body punch
and Kurtz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurtz misses the target.
A big right from Stoker misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kurtz.
Kurtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Kurtz ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoker throws a front kick that sends Kurtz stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Stoker lands.
Stoker lands a body shot. #T2#
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Kurtz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurtz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Kurtz feints the counter takedown.
Stoker scores with a nice strike.
Kurtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walter Kurtz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurtz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurtz.
Kurtz cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kurtz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stoker.
Kurtz throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Kurtz saw that one coming.
Kurtz misses with a straight left.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurtz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kurtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurtz. That snapped Stoker's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kurtz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kurtz misses with a right hand
and Stoker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurtz misses with a kick to the body.
Kurtz slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Stoker tries to work over Kurtz's front leg with a kick but Kurtz checks it.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kurtz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurtz.
Kurtz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurtz.
Kurtz throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kurtz.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stoker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurtz. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Kurtz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Kurtz's body.

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 Edward Stoker.
I think Stoker 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
Edward Stoker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 547 - Sanatarium
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaunismieli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body. Stoker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and Kaunismieli counters with a big head kick but Stoker shrugs it off.
Kaunismieli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker stuns Kaunismieli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoker throws a right hand that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli checks the leg kick.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Stoker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kaunismieli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaunismieli's head.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch but Stoker slips to the side
and Stoker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Stoker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Kaunismieli's leg. Kaunismieli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker feints and then cracks Kaunismieli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaunismieli down.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaunismieli throws a solid leg kick but Stoker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaunismieli was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Stoker keeps Kaunismieli at a distance using the push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaunismieli misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli cracks Stoker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Stoker checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaunismieli is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
Stoker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaunismieli lands an overhand right.
Kaunismieli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoker feints and then cracks Kaunismieli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaunismieli down.
Kaunismieli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Kaunismieli drives through and clinches with Stoker against the cage.
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaunismieli digs a right hand underneath Stoker's ribcage. Stoker let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Kaunismieli lands with a right to the head.
Stoker pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Stoker misses with the head strike.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here. #T4#
Stoker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Stoker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Stoker tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker working aggressively here.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Stoker works on Kaunismieli's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaunismieli gets through Stoker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoker tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Stoker digs a right hand into Kaunismieli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaunismieli's gas tank.
Stoker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Stoker.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stoker looks for the body kick but Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli is looking to wear down Stoker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Donk. Kaunismieli catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker with a jab.
Kaunismieli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Stoker works Kaunismieli's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
A cross from Stoker lands.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Stoker misses with a hook.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Stoker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Kaunismieli has Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker blocking some punches.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli. #T2#
Stoker takes a shot to the head.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaunismieli.
Stoker is breathing heavily.
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kaunismieli as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli cracks Stoker with a nice body shot.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokers head.
Kaunismieli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Kaunismieli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli is leaning against Stoker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kaunismieli. #T3#
A hook to the body from Kaunismieli.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stoker tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stoker tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Kaunismieli tries to stall but Stoker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stoker - that landed with a thud.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards. #ROC#
Stoker is rocked!
Kaunismieli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stoker is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaunismieli finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Kaunismieli creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stoker with a big uppercut! Stoker tries to clinch up but Kaunismieli pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stoker to the mat! Stoker covers up and Kaunismieli unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Our winner, Kalervo Kaunismieli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Edward Stoker had this to say: 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC 542
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Kurtz slips under a jab from Stoker.
Kurtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurtz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kurtz just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker dips to his left and cracks Kurtz with an uppercut!
Stoker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Kurtz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stoker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kurtz misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurtz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Kurtz's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Kurtz.
Kurtz jabs at Stoker's body.#T1#
Kurtz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kurtz counters with a body kick.
Stoker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurtz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kurtz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Kurtz tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker clobbers Kurtz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoker pushes Kurtz away with a front kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Kurtz throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kurtz defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Kurtz throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker throws a hook but Kurtz avoids it easily.
Kurtz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker slips a straight right by Kurtz.#T2#
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurtz.
Kurtz jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
Stoker throws a right hand that Kurtz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurtz also avoids with ease.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz.
Stoker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Kurtz.
Kurtz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stoker counters with a good low kick that Kurtz was not able to check.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurtz throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kurtz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurtz throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Kurtz avoided it.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Kurtz.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Kurtz.
Stoker with a nice cross.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Kurtz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurtz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Kurtz catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurtz moves away.#T3#
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurtz flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.
Kurtz throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurtz.
Kurtz throws a right hand that Stoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoker also avoids with ease.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurtz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kurtz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Kurtz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
An attempted straight right counter from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz. #T4#
Stoker misses with a hook. Kurtz ducked under it nicely.
Kurtz throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Kurtz's belly button to the back.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
Kurtz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kurtz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoker.
A jab from Kurtz misses.
Nice defenses there by Kurtz.
Kurtz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Kurtz's belly button to the back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Kurtz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a front kick that sends Kurtz stumbling back into the cage.
Stoker misses the body punch
and Kurtz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kurtz works over Stoker's head and body with a nice combination.
Kurtz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
letting Kurtz counter with a right hand.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Kurtz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kurtz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurtz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurtz throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kurtz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stoker 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.
Kurtz lands with a good body shot.
Stoker throws a push kick but Kurtz slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker misses with a left hand
letting Kurtz counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Kurtz misses its intended target.
Kurtz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker throws a low kick but Kurtz moves out of range easily.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Kurtz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Kurtz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Kurtz tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Kurtz.
Stoker lands a nice looking body kick.
Kurtz cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.
Stoker feints and then cracks Kurtz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurtz down.
Stoker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurtz on the side of the head.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Kurtz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurtz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurtz connects with a body shot that sends Stoker's belly button to the back.#T2#
A big left from Kurtz misses.
Stoker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurtz tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurtz connects with a jab.
Kurtz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurtz is able to avoid easily.
Kurtz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurtz misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Kurtz lands a jab.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurtz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Kurtz jumps back.
Kurtz misses with a straight right.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Kurtz saw that one coming.
Kurtz feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Kurtz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker.
Kurtz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
As Stoker backs off Kurtz throws a huge counter combo but Stoker manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Stoker is predictable there #TD2#
so Kurtz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kurtz passes Stoker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kurtz seems to be working for a kimura but Stoker defends the submission attempt.
Kurtz is pressing down on Stoker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stoker is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kurtz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4##SUB2#
Kurtz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoker is just riding it out for now. Kurtz eventually gives up the hold.
Kurtz is controlling the pace.
Kurtz is pressing down on Stoker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stoker is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Walter Kurtz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Kurtz misses with a low kick.
Kurtz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stoker digs a good body shot into Kurtz's ribs.
A slow jab from Kurtz misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Kurtz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stoker defends it well.
Kurtz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoker.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker scores with a push kick.
Kurtz moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Stoker slips under a jab from Kurtz.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Kurtz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kurtz blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Stoker catches Kurtz right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Stoker throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker scores with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Kurtz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Kurtz.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Kurtz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurtz is just out of range.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Kurtz's body. Kurtz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurtz throws a right and a left that Stoker avoids nicely.
Kurtz throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurtz scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Kurtz misses with a looping left.#T2#
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
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!
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Stoker misses the jab.
Kurtz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Kurtz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kurtz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurtz throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker scores with a kick to the body.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Kurtz takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Kurtz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurtz misses with a straight right.
Kurtz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Kurtz misses with a looping right.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Stoker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurtz lands with a hook. Stoker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stoker cracks the inside of Kurtz's front leg.
Kurtz misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurtz.
Kurtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kurtz throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Stoker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurtz slips a jab from Stoker.
Nice uppercut lands for Stoker. That snapped Kurtz's head back.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurtz's sensitive parts.
Kurtz thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
Kurtz is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kurtz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Kurtz's head but Kurtz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Kurtz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker misses with a hook
and Kurtz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtz throws a solid leg kick but Stoker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurtz.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kurtz misses with a body shot
and Stoker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurtz slips a straight right by Stoker.
Kurtz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Kurtz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Kurtz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Kurtz slips the punch.
Kurtz misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurtz.
Kurtz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurtz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stoker.
Kurtz misses with a leg kick.
Stoker misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4##TD2#
Kurtz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurtz lands in his opponent's guard.
Stoker keeping moving, preventing Kurtz from controlling successfully.
Kurtz stops Stoker from standing up.
Kurtz wants to control from the top but Stoker keeps moving.
Stoker wants to get back to his feet but Kurtz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kurtz controls the pace.#T1#
Kurtz wants to pass the guard but Stoker is keeping the position.
Kurtz is looking to advance position but Stoker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Kurtz regains half guard.
It looks like Stoker is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Stoker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kurtz to get to his feet.
Stoker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Kurtz throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Kurtz throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Kurtz blocks a jab.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurtz looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Kurtz throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker is looking to slow Kurtz down with leg kicks.
Kurtz tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurtz throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurtz connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoker looks to land a combination. Kurtz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Stoker misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurtz! But no joy.
Stoker throws a series of punches but Kurtz moves out of range.
Kurtz defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Kurtz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Kurtz works over Stoker's head and body with a nice combination.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker lands with a right hand.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Kurtz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stoker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurtz momentarily.
Kurtz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurtz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtz slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
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 bone on bone clash there as Kurtz blocks the leg kick.
Kurtz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker works over Kurtz's head and body with a nice combination.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurtz.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurtz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Kurtz slips the punch.
Stoker misses with a shot to the body
and Kurtz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurtzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Kurtz avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a two punch combination.
Kurtz connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kurtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurtz slips under a jab.
Kurtz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurtz can do to turn this around?
Stoker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kurtz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker had his way with Walter Kurtz in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Kurtz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurtz lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurtz tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Kurtz off balance momentarily.
Kurtz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Kurtz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stoker!
Kurtz fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoker in the body.
Kurtz moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker.
Kurtz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kurtz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurtz drops his hands momentarily and Stoker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Kurtz checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Kurtz finds it's target.
Kurtz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Kurtz's leg. Kurtz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurtz is out of range.
Kurtz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kurtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurtz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Kurtz.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Kurtz moved out of range nicely.
Kurtz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Kurtz misses.
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurtz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurtz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kurtz, right into the meat.
Kurtz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Nice defenses there by Kurtz.
Walter Kurtz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
Kurtz scores with a leg kick.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kurtz connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Kurtz misses. #T3#
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kurtz's calf.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kurtz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurtz throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Kurtz shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurtz at a distance.
Kurtz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick.
Kurtz tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Kurtz tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker throws a wild body kick that Kurtz sees coming a mile off.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurtz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stoker lands a two punch combo. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtz scores with a hook.
Kurtz throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Kurtz's belly button to the back.
Donk. Stoker catches Kurtz right on the button with a cross.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kurtz throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurtz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurtz slips a jab from Stoker.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurtz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stoker 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
Edward Stoker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 540
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Stoker takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion thuds a left hand into Stoker's body.
Stoker jabs at Orion's body.
Orion scores with a jab to the head.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stoker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orion - the referee stops the clock and Stoker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orion. Stoker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orion missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Orion dodges the punch combination from Stoker.
Orion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been informed that Stoker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion. #T1#
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Orion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orion moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion walks into a left hand.
Orion connects with a nice looking jab.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion scores with the left hand. Stoker knows he should have avoided that one.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Orion dodges the punch combination from Stoker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orion rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Orion moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Stoker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Stoker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion lands a jab to the head.
Orion lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Stoker.
Orion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Orion throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Orion's knee but Orion avoids it well.
Orion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stoker. That one must have hurt.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Orion catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Orion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orion missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Stoker moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orion checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion feints and then cracks Stoker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoker down.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
It appears Orion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker 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.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Stoker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Stoker lands.
Stoker lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker connects with a right hand. Orion shakes it off.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orion crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stoker - the referee stops the clock and Orion gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stoker. Orion manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoker momentarily.
Stoker wants to slow Orion down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker avoids the head kick by Orion.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Orion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Orion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Orion's head.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orion.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Stoker.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Stoker scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as Orion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoker doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker delivers a nice body kick.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Orion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orion missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Stoker counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Orion moved away.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Orion misses.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Stoker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker drops his hands momentarily and Orion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orion throws a body kick that misses
and Stoker counters with an outside leg kick.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Orion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoker at a distance.
Orion tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Stoker.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion checks a low kick from Stoker.
Orion scores with a decent looking hook.
Orion misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion throws a low kick but Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Orion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Orion finds it's target.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orion checks a leg kick.
It appears Orion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
Orion tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Orion cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker thumps Orion with a low kick.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Orion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orion looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Orion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoker will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion lands a body shot.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stoker misses with a hook.#T1#
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stoker is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker tries to land a body kick
and Orion counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orion misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Orion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoker's head.
Orion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Orion scores with a body shot.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Orion misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Orion down.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoker scores with the left hand. Orion knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Orion saw that one coming.
Orion tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker thows a body kick. Orion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion slips under a jab.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker keeps Orion at a distance using the push kick.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Orion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Edward Stoker just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Stoker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orion clobbers Stoker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orion is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Orion misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Orion moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Orion takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orion checks a low kick from Stoker.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Orion misses the target.#T2#
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion scores with a hook.
Stoker lands with a right hand.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orion.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Orion tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orion walks into a left hand.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker cracks the inside of Orion's front leg.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Orion checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion avoids a kick to the body.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Orion blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orion with a jab.
Orion throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker takes one to the chin there.
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 Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Orion misses.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Orion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orion!
Orion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Orion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Orion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orion's calf.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Orion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Stoker digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Orion tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker scores with a kick to the body.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stoker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Stoker scores with a nice body kick.
Orion misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Stoker. #T3#
A head kick misses from Orion.
Orion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Orion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orion has time to react.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion throws a low kick but Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker 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.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Orion's front leg but catches the back leg as Orion tries to avoid it.
Orion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Stoker lands with a cross.
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!
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker tries a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Orion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Stoker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stoker scores with a three punch combo!
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Stoker.
I think Stoker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Edward Stoker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 538
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Stoker moves away from the strike by Obliteratii.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker thumps Obliteratii with a low kick.
Stoker motions for Obliteratii to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Obliteratii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Obliteratii will feel that in the morning.
Obliteratii slips a jab from Stoker.
And Obliteratii responds with a good body kick, but Stoker manages to step out the way in time.
We've been informed that Obliteratii has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Stoker connects with a nice looking jab.
Stoker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stoker - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Obliteratii misses its intended target.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Obliteratii moved away.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Obliteratii wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Obliteratii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Obliteratii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoker connects with a nice looking jab.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Obliteratii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a spinning back kick!
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obliteratii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker scores with a leg kick.
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Obliteratii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Obliteratii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obliteratii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obliteratii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Obliteratii clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoker working aggressively here.
Obliteratii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obliteratiis head.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Obliteratii throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Obliteratii misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Obliteratii.
Stoker pushes Obliteratii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii misses with some punches.
A short right from Stoker on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.#T3#
Stoker prevents a body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Stoker.
Obliteratii scores with a shot to the side of Stoker's head.
Obliteratii digs a right hand underneath Stoker's ribcage. Stoker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii prevents a body shot from Stoker.
A short right from Stoker on the inside.
Obliteratii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stoker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obliteratii pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii lands a left hand.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Obliteratii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Stoker. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obliteratii misses with some punches.
Obliteratii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obliteratii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obliteratii lands an uppercut.
A short left from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Obliteratii prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Stoker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obliteratii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Obliteratii.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Obliteratii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Obliteratii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoker at a distance.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker throwing a counter right hand but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obliteratiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obliteratii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stoker rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Obliteratii moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Stoker catches Obliteratii right on the button with a cross.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Obliteratii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Obliteratii's body. Obliteratii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker throws a push kick but Obliteratii slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obliteratii can do to turn this around?#T1#
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii slips under a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obliteratii lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Stoker is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Obliteratii's head back.
Stoker takes a swing at Obliteratii's ribcage but misses.
Stoker is looking to score with low kicks.
Obliteratii lands a slapping body shot.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker walks into a straight right hand from Obliteratii.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Obliteratii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obliteratii.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Obliteratii misses. #T2#
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obliteratii throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obliteratii lands with a straight right. Stoker didn't see that one coming.
Stoker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoker swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Obliteratii slips the punch.
Obliteratii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoker with a body shot.
Stoker cracks Obliteratii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Obliteratii counters with a nice right hand that sends Stoker toppling to the canvas! Stoker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Obliteratii finish him?!
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obliteratii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii checks a leg kick.
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Obliteratii walks into a jab.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Obliteratii saw that one coming.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Obliteratii feints and then cracks Stoker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoker down.
Obliteratii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Obliteratii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Obliteratii 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Stoker finds it's way through Obliteratii's defenses.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Obliteratii's belly button to the back.
Stoker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stoker tests Obliteratii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker slips a jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stoker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obliteratii scores with a body shot.
Obliteratii staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a head kick.
Obliteratii blocks a leg kick.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoker lands a body shot.
Stoker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obliteratii counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obliteratii has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stoker.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obliteratii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Obliteratii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Obliteratii scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stoker misses the target.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoker.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Obliteratii is just out of range.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obliteratii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obliteratii misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker jabs Obliteratii right on the nose. Obliteratii blinks but takes it well.
Obliteratii throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range. #T2#
Obliteratii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Obliteratii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obliteratii. Obliteratii obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker scores with a nice right hand.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zeus Obliteratii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoker throws a body punch but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stoker.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Obliteratii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Obliteratii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obliteratii takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Obliteratii's ribs.
Obliteratii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stoker.
Obliteratii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Obliteratii moved away.
Obliteratii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stoker.
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Obliteratii counters with a thumping low kick.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker fakes the leg kick and cracks Obliteratii in the body.
Obliteratii avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.#T4#
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Obliteratii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut.
Stoker swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Obliteratii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
Stoker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obliteratii on the side of the head.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stoker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
A very excited looking Edward Stoker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 533
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Stoker scores with a hook.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Todd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoker will feel that in the morning.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoker throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Stoker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Stoker both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stoker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Stoker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Stoker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Todd.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stoker.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stoker tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Todd. Those never looked like landing.
Todd motions for Stoker to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Todd.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.#T3#
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker moves to clinch but Todd breaks away
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoker thinking.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Todd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Todd.
Stoker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
Stoker throws a body kick that misses
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoker.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Todd.
Stoker moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
Stoker connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.
Stoker misses with a body punch
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Stoker misses with a head kick.
Todd throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Todd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Stoker is looking to counter the offense by Todd and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated 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.
#R2#
Todd tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Todd throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Stoker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Todd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stoker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Stoker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stoker.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd can do to turn this around?
Stoker 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.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Stoker quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Stoker forces Todd back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Todd lands a body punch.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Stoker on the inside.
Stoker lands a nice uppercut.
Todd blocking some punches.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Todd presses Stoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Stoker - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Todd prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker misses with the head strike.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Todd.
Todd misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Stoker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Todd misses.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.#T3#
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Todd throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Todd swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker slips a straight right by Todd.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd misses with a jab to the body
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd scores with a jab.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Stoker checks a low kick from Todd.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoker digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoker with a body shot.
Stoker thumps Todd with a low kick.#T1#
Stoker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Todd. That one must have hurt.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Stoker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Todd throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Stoker lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Todd avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Todd back to the cage. Stoker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Todd really felt that one!
Todd checks a low kick from Stoker.
Todd throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd. #T2#
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Todd down.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoker thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Sloppy strikes from Stoker. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker 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.
Stoker takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd misses the jab.
Stoker feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Stoker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Todd takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Todd wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Stoker has Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker lands the left hand.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
A nice combination there by Stoker.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stoker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CEC 529
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1#
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belliveau. Belliveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Belliveau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belliveau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoker swings for the body but Belliveau moves out of range.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stoker is looking to clinch.
Stoker throws the left hand but Belliveau avoids the punch easily.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker scores with a jab. Belliveau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Belliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoker stuns Belliveau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for Stoker.#CL2#
Belliveau pushes Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stoker.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Stoker. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belliveau misses with the head strike.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Stoker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Stoker.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Belliveau.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
Belliveau blocking some punches.
Stoker presses Belliveau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
Belliveau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau lands with a left to the head.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow. #T2#
Stoker pushes Belliveau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Stoker works on Belliveau's body with a couple of short punches.
Belliveau lands with a left to the head.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belliveau lands with a left to the head.
Belliveau scores with a hook to the body.
Stoker pushes Belliveau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker tries to work over Belliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Belliveau lands a body shot.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
Stoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stoker tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belliveau.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Stoker.
A body shot lands from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker pushes Belliveau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Stoker presses Belliveau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
A short left from Belliveau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belliveau lands with a left to the head.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Belliveau.
Belliveau lands with a right to the head.
Belliveau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot in the inside from Belliveau.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Belliveau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
Belliveau is leaning against Stoker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau lands with a light punch inside.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Belliveau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Belliveau will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Belliveau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belliveau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Belliveau throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belliveau.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Belliveau scores with a push kick.
Stoker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Belliveau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belliveau lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
Belliveau moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Stoker pushes Belliveau away with a front kick.
Belliveau with a hook.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Stoker gets tackled into the cage by Belliveau. Belliveau maintains the clinch.
Steve Belliveau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Belliveau fails to land.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau. #T1#
Stoker working aggressively here.
Belliveau lands a shot to the body.
Belliveau lands a nice shot to the body.
Belliveau works on Stoker's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Belliveau.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker misses with the head strike.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker tries to work over Belliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Belliveau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belliveau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belliveau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a body shot.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau. #T3#
Belliveau pushes Stoker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belliveau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoker misses with the head strike.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokers head.
Belliveau scores with a hook to the body.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau cracks Stoker with a nice body shot.
Belliveau digs a right hand underneath Stoker's ribcage. Stoker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Belliveau. #T4#
Belliveau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Belliveau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Belliveau digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Belliveau.
Belliveau is leaning against Stoker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Belliveau.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Nice body punch from Belliveau - that landed with a thud.
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Belliveau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belliveau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belliveau lands a nice uppercut.
Belliveau is leaning against Stoker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belliveau pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Belliveau throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Belliveau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Belliveau throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker scores with a nice body kick.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Belliveau lands with a good body shot.
Belliveau takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belliveau connects with an inside leg kick.
Belliveau lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Belliveau moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Belliveau wants to counter with a clinch but Stoker pushes him away.
A good leg kick by Belliveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Belliveau didn't see that one coming.
Stoker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Belliveau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoker with a body shot.
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Belliveau drives through and clinches with Stoker against the cage. #T1#
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
A short left from Stoker.
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker is working Belliveau over against the cage.
Belliveau misses with the head strike.
Belliveau presses Stoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belliveau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau gets through Stoker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoker lands with a left to the head.
Stoker tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Belliveau lands a shot to the body.
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Stoker tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Nice body punch from Belliveau - that landed with a thud.
Belliveau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belliveau lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Belliveau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Belliveau.
Belliveau cracks Stoker with a good jab.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belliveau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Belliveau lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Stoker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Stoker takes a swing at Belliveau's ribcage but misses.
Belliveau is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Belliveau jabs at Stoker's body.
Belliveau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That kick from Belliveau tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Belliveau moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Belliveau throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Belliveau throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
and Belliveau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Belliveau catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belliveau.
Belliveau works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Belliveau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stoker tries to move into range but Belliveau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Belliveau thows a body kick. Stoker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Belliveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker scores with a sloppy right hand. Belliveau should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Belliveau misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Belliveau really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Stoker swings for the body but Belliveau moves out of range.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Belliveau is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stoker rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Belliveau misses.
Stoker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belliveau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belliveau tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Stoker wants to clinch up but Belliveau keeps it at a distance.
Stoker misses with the body kick
and Belliveau counters with a low kick, right behind Stoker 's knee.
Belliveau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belliveau tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belliveau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belliveau counters with an outside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Belliveau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoker momentarily.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Belliveau throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Stoker is predictable there
and Belliveau counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stoker! #T1#
Belliveau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Belliveau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoker is able to avoid easily.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Belliveau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belliveau wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belliveau walks into a jab.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belliveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Belliveau misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker walks into a left hand.
Belliveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belliveau.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Belliveau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Stoker wants to clinch up but Belliveau keeps it at a distance.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stoker. That did some damage!
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belliveau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belliveau avoids the head kick by Stoker.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
Belliveau connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Belliveau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well. #T3#
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belliveau.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Belliveau sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Belliveau counters with a body kick.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belliveau in his tracks.
Stoker throws a wild body kick that Belliveau sees coming a mile off.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoker tries to clinch
and Belliveau counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Belliveau misses.
Belliveau throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Belliveau's belly button to the back.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belliveau's calf.
Belliveau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker tries a low kick but Belliveau avoids it.
Stoker throws a right hand that Belliveau ducks under and follows up with a left that Belliveau also avoids with ease.
Belliveau throws a low kick but Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belliveau.
Belliveau tries to counter with a clinch but Stoker shakes him off and moves away.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belliveau is out of range.
Belliveau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belliveau.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Belliveau saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Belliveau 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.
Belliveau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belliveau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker backing away here, and Belliveau unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Belliveau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Belliveau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Belliveau replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stoker blocks it well.
A big right from Stoker misses.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Belliveau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belliveau misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a right hand that misses
and Belliveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belliveau blocks the body kick.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Belliveau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belliveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belliveau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Belliveau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belliveau just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker scores with a spinning back kick!
Belliveau tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
It looked like Stoker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a low kick. #T1#
Belliveau just misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Belliveau doesn't seem bothered though.
Belliveau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belliveau throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and Belliveau only half commits.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Belliveau moved out of range nicely.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belliveau keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Belliveau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Belliveau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belliveau misses the shot to the body.
Belliveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Belliveau.
Belliveau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steve Belliveau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Belliveau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belliveau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Belliveau connects with a nice looking jab.
Belliveau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Belliveau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker tries to clinch up.
Stoker sets himself, and Belliveau steps forward looking for the clinch! Stoker avoids it this time.
Stoker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belliveau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belliveau tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
Belliveau lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Belliveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Belliveau tries to avoid it.
Stoker tries to clinch there but Belliveau circles away.
Belliveau blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Belliveau takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Belliveau throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Belliveau lands with a slapping head kick.
Belliveau checks a leg kick.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker throws a hook but Belliveau avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Belliveau.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Belliveau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A big right from Stoker misses.
Stoker is looking to score with low kicks.
Stoker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Stoker misses with the body kick
and Belliveau counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belliveau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Belliveau.
Stoker throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Belliveau moves into the clinch.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Stoker.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Belliveau is working Stoker over against the cage.
Belliveau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belliveau throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Belliveau.
I think Belliveau 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Belliveau!
Steve Belliveau is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Steve Belliveau started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Edward Stoker spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: CEC 524
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reyes is looking to slow Stoker down with leg kicks.
Reyes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Reyes throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reyes.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Stoker catches Reyes right on the button with a cross.
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Reyes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stoker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker with a jab.#T1#
Reyes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoker throws a nice head kick!
Stoker lands with a cross.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Reyes's leg. Reyes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donk. Stoker catches Reyes right on the button with a cross.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Reyes has managed to clinch.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reyes lands with a short shot to the head.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
Reyes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reyes working aggressively here.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Reyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reyes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoker working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Stoker.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reyes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reyes's elbow.
Stoker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Reyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
A shot in the inside from Reyes. #T3#
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Reyes gets through Stoker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoker misses with the head strike.
Reyes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stoker avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Reyes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reyes trying to land knees to the body.
Stoker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoker works on Reyes's body with a couple of short punches.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Reyes trying to land knees to the body.
Reyes digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes working Stoker over with knees to the body.#T4#
Reyes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Reyes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reyes tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoker avoids the damage to the body.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker tries to work over Reyes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reyes misses with the head strike.
Stoker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Reyes controls the action.
Reyes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stoker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Reyes avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
Stoker scores with a shot to the side of Reyes's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Reyes.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reyes.
Reyes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reyes throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Reyes staying out of range there.
Stoker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Reyes scores with a head kick. Stoker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Stoker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reyes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Reyes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stoker's face.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoker.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Reyes avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
Stoker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stoker lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Stoker blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Stoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reyes misses with a knee strike.
Stoker tries to work over Reyes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Stoker.
Reyes lands a body shot.
Reyes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stoker is defending well for now.
Reyes tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoker avoids the damage to the body.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reyes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stoker.
Reyes throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Stoker avoids the elbow strike from Reyes, against the cage.
Reyes lands an uppercut.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Reyes tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoker avoids the damage to the body.
Stoker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reyes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoker.
Stoker tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes misses with an elbow over the top.
Stoker tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Stoker lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Reyes is rocked!
Stoker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoker finish him?
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reyes seems to have recovered his senses.
Reyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reyes tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker is working Reyes over against the cage.
Reyes misses with a knee to the head.
Stoker lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A short uppercut from Stoker.
Reyes blocking some punches.
Stoker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
A right handed body shot lands from Stoker.
Stoker presses Reyes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reyes blocking some punches.
Stoker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stoker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoker tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Stoker tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Edward Stoker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stoker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reyes.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Stoker as the two fighters clinch.
Stoker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Stoker digs a right hand underneath Reyes's ribcage. Reyes let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Stoker lands a right hand.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reyes can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
Stoker lands a left hand.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Stoker.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stoker avoids it.#KD#
Stoker drops Reyes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reyes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Ada Reyes has been cut.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
Stoker tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Stoker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reyess head.
Stoker digs a right hand underneath Reyes's ribcage. Reyes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Stoker creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Reyes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Reyes drops to his knees and Stoker pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Edward Stoker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 517
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoker slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Stoker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steam misses with a right hand
and Stoker counters with a good, hard body kick but Steam shrugs it off.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Steam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker.
Stoker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Steam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Steam misses its target.
Stoker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steam tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steam scores with a nice head shot.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steam throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stoker avoids it.
Steam throws a body shot but no joy.
Steam looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Steam takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Steam throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Steam's knee but Steam avoids it well. #T1#
Steam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stoker throws a front kick that sends Steam stumbling back into the cage.
Steam looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Steam moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Stoker clinches up with Steam and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Stoker.
Steam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker tries a body shot but Steam blocks it.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steam lands a left hand.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stoker. #BC#
Steam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steam moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoker.#T2#
Steam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoker 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.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Steam saw that one coming.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker 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.
Steam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoker. Steam shrugs it off though.
Steam is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steam half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
Steam throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steam tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Steam is looking to wear down Stoker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steam.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steam has time to react.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Steam tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Steam's leg but Steam calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Steam's front leg but catches the back leg as Steam tries to avoid it.
Steam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Steam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoker in his tracks.
Stoker scores with a jab.
Stoker moves out of range as Steam strikes.
Steam throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker throws a body punch but Steam moves out of range.
Steam throws a leg kick that misses.
Steam wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steam slips a jab and a cross from Stoker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Steam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steam thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Steam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stoker scores with a jab.
Steam throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steam misses with a lunging right hand
and Steam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steam slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker blocks a head kick by Steam.
Steam is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steam checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steam tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Steam.
Steam throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Steam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker sizes up Steam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stoker wants to clinch up but Steam keeps it at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Steam blocks the leg kick.
Steam cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Steam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steam on the side of the head.
Steam tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steam blocks a leg kick.
Stoker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stoker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker cracks Steam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Steam lands with a nice body kick.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Steam blocks the low kick.
Steam throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Steam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steam throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steam looks to throw a body kick
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Steam slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A leg kick checked by Stoker.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Steam is just out of range.
Steam appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoker wants to slow Steam down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steam is looking to counter with a body kick.
Steam lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steam swinging wildly here. #T2#
Steam looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Steam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Stoker does it's job there.
Stoker takes a swing at Steam's ribcage but misses.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steam has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steam misses with a low kick.
Steam misses with a looping right.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker cracks Steam with a good jab.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters circling a little - Stoker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker tries a low kick but Steam avoids it.
Steam throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
A punch combination from Stoker misses.
Steam looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Steam misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steam.
Stoker misses with a hook. Steam ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Steam is predictable there
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker defending well as Steam loads up on a big left hand.
Steam throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Steam blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Steam blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Stoker slips a straight right by Steam.
Steam throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Steam.#T4#
Steam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoker. Stoker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steam looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Stoker throws a hook but Steam blocks it.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Steam will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Steam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steam motions for Stoker to come forward. Steam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Stoker does it's job there.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Steam.
Some bone on bone action there as Steam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Steam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steam, right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Steam.
Steam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Steam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steam blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steam is looking to score with low kicks.
Steam throws a lazy body kick
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steam cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Steam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Steam scores with a leg kick.
Stoker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stoker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker scores with a nice body kick.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Steam blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Stoker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steam.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Steam saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Steam's leg but Steam calmly moves out of range.
Steam throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Steam throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Steam misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Stoker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker misses with a hook. Steam ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Steam throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Steam slips the punch.
Steam is looking to counter with a body kick.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Steam seems unphased.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Steam looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming. #T2#
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steam is looking to slow Stoker down with leg kicks.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steam is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Stoker throws a hook but Steam blocks it.
Steam misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Steam counters with a low kick, right behind Stoker 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Steam moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Stoker cracks Steam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoker tries to clinch but Steam is having none of it.
Steam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Steam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steam slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Steam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Steam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoker on the side of the head.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steam looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Steam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steam throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Steam.
Steam connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker throws a body punch but Steam moves out of range.
Steam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Steam.
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Steam slips a jab from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a wild combination. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Steam.
Stoker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steam finds it's way round the side to connect with Stoker's head.
Steam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Steam.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick from Stoker lands but Steam takes it in his stride.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Steam.
Steam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stoker tries to clinch up.
Steam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steam throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker really dominated 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.
#R4#
Steam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stoker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Stoker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steam counters with a good low kick that Stoker was not able to check.
Steam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoker. Stoker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steam misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steam.
Stoker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steam throws out the jab.
Steam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Steam moved out of range nicely.
Steam avoids a kick to the body.
Steam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Steam scores with a leg kick.
Steam checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Stoker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steam doesn't seem phased though.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Steam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steam.
Nice uppercut lands for Steam. That snapped Stoker's head back.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steam moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Steam half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Steam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Stoker tries to work over Steam's front leg with a kick but Steam checks it.
Steam misses with a low kick.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Steam.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Steam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steam misses with a straight left.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steam misses with a body kick.
Steam works the jab nicely.
Steam thows a body kick. Stoker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Steam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steam throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker tests Steam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steam's sensitive parts.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Stoker throws a low kick but Steam moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Steam misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Steam tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Steam blocks a leg kick.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steam.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Steam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Steam misses with a head kick.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
letting Steam counter with a right hand.
Steam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoker momentarily.
Steam connects with a single shot there.
Steam scores with a jab.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steam manages to avoid it.
Steam avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Steam.
Steam catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Steam saw that one coming.
Steam throws a big counter combination but Stoker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Steam misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Steam ducks down to avoid it.
Steam throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stoker avoids it.
Steam throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steam checks a low kick from Stoker.
Steam throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker throws a body kick that misses.
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 Bronson Steam will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Stoker misses with a wild combination.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Steam misses.
Stoker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker 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.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steam.
Steam throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoker counters with a low kick, right behind Steam 's knee.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Steam moved out of range.
Steam misses with a body shot.
Stoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Steam saw that one coming.
Steam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steam bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steam looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range. #T1#
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Steam is just out of range.
Steam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Steam avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steam throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Steam.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Steam.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Steam.
Sloppy strikes from Stoker. Those never looked like landing.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steam.
Steam lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker is looking to slow Steam down with leg kicks.
Steam looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Bronson Steam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stoker throws a right hand that Steam ducks under and follows up with a left that Steam also avoids with ease.
Steam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Steam misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steam, right into the meat.
Stoker misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoker scores with a one two! Steam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stoker lands with a kick to the temple. Steam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stoker moves out of range as Steam throws a body kick.
Stoker lands a front kick.
Steam takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steam.
Steam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Steam throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steam.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker.
Steam throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steam slips a jab from Stoker.
Steam tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker cracks Steam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Stoker swings for the body but Steam moves out of range.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Steam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Steam blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steam swings widly with a right hand
and Stoker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stoker is looking to slow Steam down with leg kicks.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steam tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Steam throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Steam.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Steam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steam fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steam is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoker 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker is the new middleweight champion!
Edward Stoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 514
Date: May 07, 2017

#R1#
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gone's sensitive parts.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gone throws a right hand that Stoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoker also avoids with ease.
Gone dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gone moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Gone looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Gone throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Gone misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Gone walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Gone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Gone misses the target.
Gone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Gone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Stoker has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gone.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Gone breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gone throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Gone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stoker.
A swing and a miss from Gone.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Gone.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Gone.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Gone misses with a body shot.
Stoker tests Gone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Gone throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Gone off balance momentarily.
Stoker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gone scores with a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker cracks Gone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker walks into a left hand.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Gone walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gone.
Gone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Stoker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Gone. Those never looked like landing.
Stoker moves out of range as Gone strikes.
Gone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Gone.
Gone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gone misses with a wild combination.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker scores with a punch to the head.
Stoker throws the left hand but Gone avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Gone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Gone throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Stoker clinches with his opponent.
Stoker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Gone manages to break the clinch.
Gone throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gone momentarily.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Gone misses its intended target.
Gone misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker defending well as Gone loads up on a big left hand.
Gone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gone slips under a jab from Stoker.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gone.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Gone prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Gone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
I was talking to Gone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gone's efforts to push away.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Gone controls his hands.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Gone is trying to break the clinch but Stoker is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Stoker.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker lands a shot to the body.
Gone misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gone moves out of range of the body kick.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Gone's front leg but catches the back leg as Gone tries to avoid it.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Chins Gone is winning the standup battle so far.
Gone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gone throws a big shot that misses.
Gone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Gone misses its intended target.
Stoker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Gone moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Gone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker checks a low kick from Gone.
Gone tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker moves out of range as Gone throws a body kick.
Stoker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gone connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gone. Gone obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
Gone throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoker on the side of the head.
Stoker catches Gone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stoker is looking to slow Gone down with leg kicks.
Gone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gone.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Gone off balance momentarily.
Gone jabs Stoker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gone throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Gone.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Gone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Gone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gone.
Gone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Gone lands a nice looking body shot.
Gone misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Stoker darts in and clinches Gone up against the cage.
Gone looking to throw knees to the head but Stoker is blocking nicely.
Edward Stoker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gone tries to break the clinch but Stoker is controlling the position.
Gone has had enough of the clinch but Stoker keeps him there for the moment.
Gone tries to circle away but Stoker has him pinned against the cage.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker lands a left hand.
Gone blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Gone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoker scores with the left hand. Gone knows he should have avoided that one.
Gone scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Stoker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker blocks a head kick by Gone.
Stoker scores with the left hand. Gone knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Gone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Gone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gone throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Gone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gone.
Gone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gone is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Gone throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stoker. That one must have hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stoker - that will leave a mark!
Stoker lands with a good body shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker lands a glancing blow to the side of Gone's head.
Gone throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stoker.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker slips a jab from Gone.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker throws a hook but Gone blocks it.
Gone misses with a straight left.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gone. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Jab by Gone.
Gone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker checks a low kick from Gone.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gone scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gone checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker cracks the inside of Gone's front leg.
Gone looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker checks a low kick from Gone.
Gone tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker is looking to chop away at Gone's legs.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Gone's head back.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker wants to clinch up but Gone keeps it at a distance.
Stoker 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.
Gone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Stoker throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gone's corner calls for a 1-2. Gone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Gone blocks the leg kick.
Gone throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Gone wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Gone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gone at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Gone. Those never looked like landing.
Gone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gone.
Gone throws a leg kick that misses.
Gone misses with a straight left.
Stoker tries a quick counter leg kick but Gone is wise to it.
Chins Gone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Gone's front leg but catches the back leg as Gone tries to avoid it.
Gone checks the leg kick.
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gone can pounce on him.
Gone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker is looking to clinch but Gone is avoiding it.
Gone moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Stoker.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stoker - that will leave a mark!
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker with a jab.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Gone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Gone.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Gone looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker throws a head kick but Gone moves out of range.
A jab from Gone misses.
Stoker moves out of range as Gone throws a body kick.
Stoker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoker tries to clinch but Gone moves out of range.
Gone misses with a looping right.
Gone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Gone throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Gone lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Gone tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gone with a body shot.
Gone needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
A leg kick checked by Gone.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Stoker tries to clinch but Gone moves away
and Gone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gone misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gone manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Stoker clinches. #BC#
Gone breaks the clinch.
Stoker scores with a kick to the body.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gone misses with an uppercut.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoker 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
After winning the bout, Edward Stoker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EVO 310: Bashorov vs Orion
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Stoker scores with a nice body kick.
Kurtz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker throws a jab when Kurtz was well out of range.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Kurtz is out of range.
Kurtz throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Kurtz looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Kurtz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Kurtz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kurtz throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Kurtz.#TD#
Kurtz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurtz lands in his opponent's guard.
Stoker keeping moving, preventing Kurtz from controlling successfully.
Kurtz tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoker is retaining full guard. #T1#
Stoker pulls Kurtz in to control the position.
Let's hope that Stoker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stoker's guard.
Stoker trying to control here.
Stoker is not content to let Kurtz control the position.
Kurtz prevents Stoker from standing back up.
Stoker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kurtz looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stoker pulls Kurtz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kurtz from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kurtz trying to control but Stoker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kurtz blocks a leg kick.
Kurtz staying out of range there.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurtz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurtz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Kurtz clinches.
Stoker misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Stoker.
Stoker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kurtz has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Kurtz tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stoker.
Kurtz tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it. #BC2#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker thumps Kurtz with a low kick.
Kurtz misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurtz moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Kurtz's head back.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Kurtz counters with a body kick that stops Stoker in his tracks momentarily.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Kurtz off balance momentarily.
Kurtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Kurtz.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtz misses with a looping left.#T4#
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Kurtz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurtz is just out of range.#CL#
Kurtz clinches up against the cage.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurtz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurtz lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoker throws a hook but Kurtz avoids it easily.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kurtz throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Kurtz moved out of range.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurtz off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Kurtz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kurtz misses with a wild body shot.
Kurtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoker can do to turn this around?
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Kurtz misses the shot to the body.
Stoker throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurtz misses the target.
A head kick misses from Stoker.
Kurtz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kurtz connects with the punch.#CL#
Kurtz has Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
Kurtz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kurtz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Kurtz slips a jab and a cross from Stoker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Kurtz down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurtz. #T1#
Kurtz tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker 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.
Kurtz throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Kurtz's belly button to the back.
Kurtz slips under a jab.
Stoker tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurtz. That snapped Stoker's head back.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoker 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.
Kurtz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kurtz throws a lazy body kick
and Stoker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kurtz's knee momentarily.
Kurtz with a jab.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurtz throws out the jab.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurtz moves away.
Kurtz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker is looking to chop away at Kurtz's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker. #T2#
A shot to the body from Stoker misses
letting Kurtz counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Kurtz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kurtz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoker will feel that in the morning.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker takes a swing at Kurtz's ribcage but misses.
Kurtz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Kurtz tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurtz doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker checks a low kick from Kurtz.
Kurtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurtz slips a jab from Stoker.
Kurtz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurtz.
Kurtz thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Stoker moves forwards but Kurtz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurtz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Stoker feints and then cracks Kurtz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurtz down.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker lands a head kick!
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kurtz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurtz checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Kurtz throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.#T4#
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker throws a wild body kick that Kurtz sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Kurtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Kurtz saw that one coming.
Kurtz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Kurtz avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Kurtz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Kurtz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoker's half guard.#SUB#
Kurtz is looking for a kimura but Stoker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurtz to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Kurtz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Kurtz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker slips a straight right by Kurtz.
Kurtz looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Kurtz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker avoids the head kick by Kurtz.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Kurtz checks it.
Kurtz throws a big counter combination but Stoker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Kurtz throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Stoker misses with a shot to the body
and Kurtz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurtz throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stoker looks for the body kick but Kurtz saw that one coming.
Kurtz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kurtz throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kurtz finds it's way round the side to connect with Stoker's head.
Stoker throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kurtz.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Kurtz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Stoker tries to get set, Kurtz tries to push him back and clinch up but Stoker manages to avoid the attempt.
Stoker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kurtz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Kurtz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Stoker thuds his shin into the meat of Kurtz's side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Kurtz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kurtz, right into the meat. #TD#
Kurtz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stoker!#SUB#
Kurtz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stoker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stoker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Stoker trying to hold on to Kurtz's head to control him but Kurtz postures up.
Stoker is trying to stand up here but Kurtz is controlling him well. #SUB#
Kurtz seems to be working for a kimura but Stoker defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kurtz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stoker is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Kurtz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stoker is refusing to be controlled, as Kurtz sits in half guard.
Kurtz stops Stoker from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoker thows a body kick. Kurtz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurtz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Walter Kurtz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but Kurtz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Kurtz's head but Kurtz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Kurtz's leg but Kurtz calmly moves out of range.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kurtz.#CL#
Kurtz closes the distance and clinches.
Stoker takes a shot to the head.
Kurtz tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Kurtz back against the cage.
Kurtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoker pushes Kurtz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Stoker stops a takedown attempt from Kurtz.
Nice body punch from Kurtz - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Kurtz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurtz throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker slips under a jab from Kurtz.
Kurtz slips under a jab.
Kurtz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stoker takes one to the chin there.
Kurtz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kurtz scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurtz manages to avoid it.
Kurtz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Kurtz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoker circles away.#T2#
Kurtz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Stoker tries to work over Kurtz's front leg with a kick but Kurtz checks it.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kurtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Kurtz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurtz.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Kurtz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Kurtz didn't see that one coming.
Kurtz misses the shot to the body.
Stoker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurtz thuds a left hand into Stoker's body.
Kurtz just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Kurtz darts in looking for a takedown but Stoker gets double underhooks and turns Kurtz into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Kurtz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoker takes a swing at Kurtz's ribcage but misses.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurtz is just out of range.#T3#
Kurtz is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Kurtz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurtz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kurtz throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a nice body shot.
Stoker lands with a right hand.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Kurtz counters with a single leg into guard. Stoker didn't expect that. #ES2#
Stoker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Kurtz blocks the low kick.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kurtz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kurtz takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurtz. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kurtz punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurtz is out of range. #TD#
Kurtz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stoker pulls Kurtz in to control the position.
Kurtz wants to pass the guard but Stoker is keeping the position.
Walter Kurtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurtz trying to control but Stoker is working from the bottom.
Stoker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 Walter Kurtz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Kurtz misses with an uppercut.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurtz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurtz misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with a body kick that stops Kurtz in his tracks momentarily.
Stoker throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range. #CL#
Kurtz moves into the clinch successfully.
Stoker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Kurtz.
Stoker tries to work over Kurtz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Kurtz has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker working aggressively here.
Kurtz tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Kurtz back against the cage.
Kurtz lands with a left to the head.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Kurtz is controlling him.#T1#
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Kurtz. #BC2#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurtz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Kurtz's shoulder, as Kurtz tries to avoid the shot.
Kurtz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurtz tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kurtz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stoker - the referee stops the clock and Kurtz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stoker. Kurtz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurtz scores with a body shot.
Kurtz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurtz lands a head shot.
Kurtz ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz.
Kurtz misses with a leg kick.
Kurtz lands with a hook. Stoker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edward Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stoker blocks a jab.
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!
Kurtz wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kurtz misses with a body shot.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stoker moves forwards but Kurtz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurtz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Kurtz saw that one coming.
Kurtz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Kurtz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Stoker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kurtz is on him like a limpet, forcing Stoker back against the cage.#T3#
Kurtz swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurtz throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Kurtz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoker backwards. #BC2#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kurtz takes a step back to recover.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Kurtz moves his leg out of the way.
Kurtz blocks a jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Kurtz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kurtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurtz cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kurtz.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Kurtz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kurtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker tries to work over Kurtz's front leg with a kick but Kurtz checks it.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurtz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoker pinned against the cage. Stoker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurtz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurtz cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Stoker.
I think Kurtz 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Walter Kurtz!
During a confident post fight interview, Walter Kurtz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EVO 309: Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Orion throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Stoker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stoker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Stoker fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Orion misses with a straight left.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion 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.
Orion jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orion scores with a nice right hand.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Orion settles back down.
Orion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orion!
A jab from Orion does it's job there.
Stoker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker dodges the punch combination from Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Orion 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.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion with a nice cross.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stoker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orion.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Stoker swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Orion down.
Orion tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orion lands with an uppercut that bounces Stoker off the cage and back into range.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
Orion throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
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!
Orion shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stoker eats them both and turns towards Orion to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Orion keeps Stoker at a distance using the push kick.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
A shot to the liver by Orion. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Orion moved away.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoker feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated 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.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Orion.
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Orion.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Orion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoker. Stoker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stoker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stoker moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Orion is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion keeps Stoker at a distance using the push kick.
Nice cross by Orion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion connects with a looping right hand.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion motions for Stoker to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Orion's body.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Orion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Orion lands a nice looking body shot.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orion scores with a push kick.
Stoker throws a nice head kick!
Stoker throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Orion cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stoker throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Orion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Stoker lands with a cross. #T1#
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion blocks a jab.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orion. That one must have hurt.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Orion thows a body kick. Stoker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Orion scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Orion.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Orion misses
and Stoker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Orion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker takes one to the chin there.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orion, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion. #T4#
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
Orion throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orion avoids the head kick by Stoker.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Orion - just one landing.
Stoker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion really dominated 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.
#R4#
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orion throws a leg kick
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoker slips a jab from Orion.#T1#
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Stoker misses the jab.
Orion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stoker blocks it well.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Orion throws a shot to the body.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Orion scores with a body shot.
Orion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Orion checks it.
Stoker backing away here, and Orion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.#T2#
Orion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
Orion fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoker in the body.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Orion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion throws a head kick that misses
and Stoker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoker connects with the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoker. Orion shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion. #T4#
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Stoker cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Orion feints and then cracks Stoker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoker down.
Stoker takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Orion takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and Orion counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
That kick from Orion tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion throws a one two combo.
Orion misses with a hook.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Orion coming out on top.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion throws a low kick but Stoker moves out of range easily.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut.
Orion gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Orion settles back down.
Orion misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.#T1#
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion.
Orion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orion.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.
Edward Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Stoker misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Orion.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion misses with a left hand
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Orion misses with a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Orion is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Stoker 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.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orion thinking.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker throws a big counter combination but Orion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion feints and then cracks Stoker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoker down.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Orion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orion moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Stoker swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Stoker slips under a jab from Orion.
Orion throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orion 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
A victorious Cole Orion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EVO Mega BDAY BASH
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Shota looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shota slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker 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.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker keeps Shota at a distance using the push kick.
Stoker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Stoker catches Shota right on the button with a cross.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shota is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoker swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
Stoker with a nice cross.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Stoker finds it's way through Shota's defenses.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Shota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker misses with a body punch
and Shota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shota's head backwards.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shota.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shota has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Stoker connects with a high kick. #T2#
Shota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Shota to counter with a crisp jab.
Shota slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota 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.
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Stoker punishes Shota's body with a nice straight punch.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker jabs at Shota's body.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Shota takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Shota misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker wants to slow Shota down by chopping away at his legs.
Shota takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stoker - that will leave a mark!
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shota tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Shota tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
It looked like Shota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shota has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Shota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Stoker lands a jab to Shota's midsection.
Stoker scores with a nice strike.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoker. Shota shrugs it off though.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shota takes one on the button.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker throws a right hand that misses
and Shota makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shota misses with a body shot
and Stoker counters with a good low kick that Shota was not able to check.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Shota looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stoker swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Shota looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shota checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shota at a distance.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
letting Shota counter with a right hand.
Shota lands with a hook. Stoker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stoker slips a straight right by Shota.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Shota tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker throws a good cross that connects.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Shota jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Shota takes one to the side of the head.
Shota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Stoker lands but Shota takes it in his stride.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shota was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shota takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
That kick from Stoker tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick from Stoker.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker feints and then cracks Shota's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shota down.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws a nice head kick!
Shota throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Shota misses its target.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shota walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stoker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Stoker is looking to chop away at Shota's legs.
Stoker lands a body shot.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Shota's belly button to the back.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shota might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Stoker backs away, Shota returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Stoker 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.
Shota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker connects with the punch.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Stoker scores with a jab.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.
Shota dodges the punch combination from Stoker. #T1#
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shota. That did some damage!
A left lands for Stoker.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Shota moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Stoker is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks. #T2#
Stoker cracks Shota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shota connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoker. Stoker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shota misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker with a jab.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.#T3#
Shota takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shota's head backwards.
Shota will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Shota counters with a good low kick that Stoker was not able to check.
Shota takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker flicks out a counter leg kick but Shota steps away.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Shota looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shota on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shota lands a jab.#T4#
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Shota with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Stoker misses with a double jab.
Shota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker lunges at Shota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shota's hand.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Stoker catches Shota with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker scores with a push kick.
Stoker thows a body kick. Shota tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shota takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Shota.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.
Shota looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Stoker.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shota throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stoker is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shota's calf.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Stoker.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.#T3#
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker checks a low kick from Shota.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota is looking to counter punch.
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shota.
Stoker slips a jab from Shota.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stoker just manages to avoid it.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Shota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shota takes one to the side of the head.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Shota's leg but Shota calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Shota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Stoker digs a good body shot into Shota's ribs.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Shota tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker scores with a hook.
Stoker misses with a lunging right hand
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker misses the jab.
Shota was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shota throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Shota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Shota misses the target.
Shota blocks a head kick by Stoker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shota walks into a jab.
Stoker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Shota's front leg but catches the back leg as Shota tries to avoid it.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shota.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker throws a head kick but Shota moves out of range.
Shota throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Shota ducks right into an uppercut from Stoker.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Stoker with a hook.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Adrian Shota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shota throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shota connects with a nice looking jab.
Stoker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoker scores with a nice strike.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Shota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stoker lands a front kick.
Shota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Shota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker cracks Shota with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
It looked like Shota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoker throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Stoker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab by Stoker.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Shota throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Shota staying out of range there.
Shota throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.#T4#
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoker.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker scores with a kick to the body.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edward Stoker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A cross from Stoker lands.
Shota tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoker 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Adrian Shota was interviewed post fight and said 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

Event: EVO 301: Obliteratii vs Baba
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Stoker scores with a jab. Granit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Granit counters with a left to the body.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
Granit misses the shot to the body.
Stoker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stoker connects with the punch.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Granit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Stoker slips under a jab from Granit.
Stoker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granit misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker throws a jab when Granit was well out of range.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Granit is out of range.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granit.
We've been informed that Granit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Granit ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Granit.
Stoker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Granit.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker is looking to counter the offense by Granit and move into the clinch.
Granit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoker.
A big right from Stoker misses.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Granit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granit ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Granit throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Granit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Granit wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker throws a push kick but Granit slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Granit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stoker - that will leave a mark!
Granit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Granit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Granit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses
and Granit counters with a right hand to the body.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stoker - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Stoker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Stoker.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Granit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Granit misses with the head strike.
Granit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granit can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Granit blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Granit's head but Granit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.#CL#
Granit gets tackled into the cage by Stoker. Stoker maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Granit manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker connects with the punch.#T4#
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Granit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granit thuds his right hand into Stoker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Granit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoker.
Some wild striking there from Granit.
Stoker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Granit.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Granit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Granit is predictable there
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Granit's shoulder, as Granit tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Granit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Granit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granit can do to turn this around?
Stoker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Granit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Granit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granit.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Granit slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Granit! But no joy.
Granit misses the jab.
Stoker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Granit. Granit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Granit seems unphased.
Stoker throws a nice looking combination but Granit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Granit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stoker. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker misses with a series of wild punches.
As Stoker backs off Granit throws a huge counter combo but Stoker manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Granit to score with a decent uppercut.
Granit throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granit's head.
Granit misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stoker lands a two punch combo.
Granit throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker lands a head kick. Granit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Granit is looking to slow Stoker down with leg kicks.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Granit.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granit connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker misses with a body punch
and Granit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granit lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.#T2#
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Granit moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granit was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Granit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Granit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoker. Granit shrugs it off though.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granit.
Stoker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Granit takes a step back to recover.
A jab from Granit misses.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granit blocks the body kick.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granit doesn't seem bothered though.
Granit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker dodges the punch combination from Granit.
Granit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stoker.#T3#
Granit throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Granit.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granit manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws a combination that misses
and Granit counters with a nice leg kick.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Granit moves away and avoids it.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Granit.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Granit's sensitive parts.
Stoker thumps Granit with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Granit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Granit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot lands for Stoker.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Granit misses with a low kick.
Granit misses with a hook.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Granit's leg but Granit calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Granit fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granit.
Granit ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Granit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stoker. That snapped Granit's head back.
A jab lands there for Stoker.
Stoker digs a good body shot into Granit's ribs.
Granit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Granit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stoker. That one must have hurt.
Nice jab there from Granit.
Stoker tries a head kick but it misses.
Granit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Granit slips under a jab.
Granit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Stoker finds it's way through Granit's defenses.
Granit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Stoker.
Granit looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Granit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granit throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Granit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Granit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoker.
A telegraphed right hand from Granit misses the target. #T1#
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Granit motions for Stoker to come forward. Granit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Granit tries to get set, Stoker tries to push him back and clinch up but Granit manages to avoid the attempt.
Stoker lands a front kick.
Granit throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Granit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker 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.
Granit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stoker!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Granit lands with a good body shot.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Granit is just out of range.#CL#
Stoker rushes Granit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Stoker as the two fighters clinch.
Stoker blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granit lands a body shot.
Granit misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Granit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Granit avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
Granit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker tries to stall but Granit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Granit lands a shot to the body.
Granit gets through Stoker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Granit controls the action. #BC2#
Granit breaks from the clinch.
Granit misses with a few strikes there.
Granit throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Granit misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Granit moved out of range.
Granit throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Granit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoker throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stoker.
Granit throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Granit throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
No joy there for Stoker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granit digs a good body shot into Stoker's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Granit.
Stoker stuns Granit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoker throws a body punch but Granit moves out of range.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granit.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Granit takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Granit avoided it.
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!
Stoker thuds his right hand into Granit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Granit missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Stoker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Granit, pushing him back against the cage.
Granit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Granit is leaning against Stoker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granit is working Stoker over against the cage.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granit tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Granit.
Granit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stoker.
Granit struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Edward Stoker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Granit moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoker.
Granit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Granit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker fakes the leg kick and cracks Granit in the body.
Granit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker catches Granit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granit looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Granit loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Granit.#T1#
Granit thuds a left hand into Stoker's body.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Granit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoker throws a head kick but Granit moves out of range.
Granit throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoker wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Granit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Granit just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Granit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Granit throws a body shot but no joy.
Granit with a hook.
Granit swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
Donk. Granit catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Granit misses.
Stoker misses with a double jab
and Granit counters with a nice body shot.
Granit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Stoker throws a body punch but Granit moves out of range.
Granit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Granit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Granit misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Granit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Granit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Granit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Granit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Granit misses the target.
Granit throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
Granit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stoker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Granit.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granit.#T4#
Granit ducks right into an uppercut from Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Granit throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Granit needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker defending well as Granit loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Granit.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker jabs at Granit's body.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by Stoker there.
Stoker throws a combination that misses
and Granit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
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!
#R5#
A head kick by Stoker misses
enabling Granit to counter with a crisp jab.
Granit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granit.
Granit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stoker lands a jab to Granit's midsection.
Stoker throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick.
Stoker is looking to counter with a body kick.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Granit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stoker's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Granit scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Stoker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Oh Stoker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Granit.
Stoker seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Stoker throws a head kick that Granit semi-blocks.
Stoker wants to clinch.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granit misses with a wild combination.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granit.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Granit off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters circling a little - Stoker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Granit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker walks into a left hand.
Papa Granit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Granit under the eye.
Stoker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stoker feints and then cracks Granit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Granit down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granit keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoker jabs Granit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Granit's sensitive parts.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Granit's front leg but catches the back leg as Granit tries to avoid it.
Stoker throws a series of punches but Granit moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Granit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Granit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker lands a head kick. Granit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granit.#T3#
Granit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granit misses with a body kick.
Stoker throwing a counter right hand but Granit manages to avoid it.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Granit's leg. Granit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Granit seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Granit.
Granit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granit's head backwards.
Granit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granit.
Stoker lands a jab to Granit's midsection.#T4#
Crunch! Stoker slams his shin into Granit's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Granit's belly button to the back.
Granit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Granit throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker jabs Granit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Stoker.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Granit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoker in his tracks.
Granit thuds his shin into the meat of Stoker's side.
Stoker lands a jab to Granit's midsection.
Edward Stoker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the body from Stoker misses
and Granit counters with a straight right hand.
Granit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stoker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
A victorious Edward Stoker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: T173 Holiday Special
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Pedro throws a right hand that Stoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoker also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pedro. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Pedro misses its target.#TD#
Pedro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stoker quickly recovers to half guard.
Stoker has his hands clasped together around Pedro's back. He's all about the action.
Pedro wants to pass to mount but Stoker is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro is trying to control. Stoker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stoker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pedro. #T1#
Stoker wants to improve his position but Pedro is controlling well.
Pedro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoker defending well though.
Stoker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stoker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pedro.
Stoker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pedro.
Stoker tries to get to full guard but Pedro has control of the leg.
Stoker pushes Pedro off but Pedro dives into side control. #T2#
Stoker struggling a bit here.
Pedro scoring with punches from side control.
Stoker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pedro lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedro is trying to ground and pound but Stoker uses the momentary lack of control by Pedro to regain half guard.
Pedro is trying to control. Stoker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stoker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Pedro drops an elbow to the side of Stoker's head.
Pedro is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stoker tries to get to full guard but Pedro has control of the leg.
Pedro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pedro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pedro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stoker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stoker is not content to let Pedro control the position.
Pedro thows a huge punch but Stoker dodges it nicely. #T4#
Pedro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pedro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoker defending well though.
Pedro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoker defending well though.
Pedro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pedro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pedro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pedro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pedro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pedro throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker cracks Pedro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stoker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedro misses with a shot to the body
and Stoker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pedro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pedro tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a nice head kick!
Stoker takes a swing at Pedro's ribcage but misses.
Pedro throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Pedro.
Pedro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pedro shoots for a double leg takedown but Stoker sprawls well. He's pushed Pedro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stoker scores with a nice strike.
Pedro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Pedro moves his leg out of the way.
Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Stoker.
Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Stoker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Pedro moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Pedro.
Pedro cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg. #TD#
Pedro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pedro showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Pedro.
Stoker trying to control from the bottom.
Pedro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pedro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stoker's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stoker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pedro postures up in Stoker's guard and throws a big left but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoker can do to turn this around?#T3#
Pedro throws a strike but Stoker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Stoker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Stoker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pedro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pedro looking to control.
Stoker won't allow Pedro to sweep him here.
Pedro is trying to keep Stoker in close.
Pedro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Stoker there.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Pedro moves away and avoids it.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pedro swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Stoker.
The fighters circling - Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pedro thuds his right hand into Stoker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Pedro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoker's half guard.
Stoker controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro looks to land a strike but Stoker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Stoker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stoker wants to get back to his feet but Pedro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing.
Pedro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Stoker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pedro misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pedro scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Pedro has managed to clinch.
Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Pedro has clasped his hands together around Stoker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes there by Pedro.
Stoker tries to buck Pedro off but Pedro is having none of it.
Pedro working away.
Pedro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stoker down.
Pedro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stoker is avoiding damage well.
Pedro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Pedro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stoker to see if he's OK.
Pedro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stoker some visible discomfort.
Stoker wants to control but Pedro postures up.
Stoker is looking to reverse the position.
Pedro misses with the ground and pound.
Stoker parries the strikes from Pedro easily there. Pedro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stoker to escape.
Pedro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pedro working the head with strikes.
Pedro working the ground and pound.#T4#
Pedro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pedro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stoker to see if he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Pedro stalls from top position.
Stoker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pedro lands a few punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Pedro.
Pedro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pedro clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pedro cracks Stoker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Pedro pushes Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stoker or not.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Pedro has him pressed against the cage.
Pedro misses with a body punch.
Pedro tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Pedro lands with a right to the head.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pedro.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stoker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pedro tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Pedro gets through Stoker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pedro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker. #TD#
Pedro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stoker regains guard. #ES2#
Stoker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pedro.
Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2##CL#
Pedro takes the fight into the clinch.
Pedro prevents Stoker from breaking the clinch.
Pedro tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
George Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Pedro.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Pedro looking for a takedown.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedro works on Stoker's body with a couple of short punches.
Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Pedro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stoker regains guard immediately.
Pedro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Pedro advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pedro tries to score with some ground and pound. Stoker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pedro cracks Stoker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stoker dodges the ground and pound from Pedro.
George Pedro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoker is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Pedro wants to control but Stoker is keeping him busy.
Pedro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pedro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stoker can't do much from the bottom here.
Pedro cracks Stoker with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Stoker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pedro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stoker to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pedro had his way with Edward Stoker in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pedro.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
and Pedro counters with a body kick.
No joy there for Pedro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pedro is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Pedro. That snapped Stoker's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pedro, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Pedro.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedro connects with a body shot that sends Stoker's belly button to the back.
Pedro tries to clinch there but Stoker circles away.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pedro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoker sprawls well. Stoker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pedro gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Pedro takes one to the chin there.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pedro wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Pedro walks into a jab.
Pedro tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Pedro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stoker's guard.
Pedro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Edward Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stoker seems keen to control Pedro's posture.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing.
Stoker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pedro.
Stoker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Stoker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pedro.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pedro throws a strike but Stoker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pedro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pedro is trying to control the position but Stoker postures up.
Stoker won't allow Pedro to sweep him here.
Stoker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4##TD#
Pedro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Stoker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Good leg kick by Pedro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro fails with the takedown.
Stoker misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pedro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pedro!

Event: T170 Olympics Round 1
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Attila.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Attila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Attila misses with a looping right.
Attila slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Attila in his tracks.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Attila punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Attila lands a head shot.
Attila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker slips under a jab.
A jab from Attila misses.
Stoker throws a hook but Attila blocks it.
Attila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Attila throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Attila with a body shot.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Stoker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Attila momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Johan Attila has been cut.
Attila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Attila misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with a leg kick.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Stoker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Attila.
Good shot there by Attila.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws a hook but Attila blocks it.
Stoker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker with a jab.
Attila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Attila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker with a jab.
Attila throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Attila moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Attila.
Stoker misses with a body shot. #TD#
Attila closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attila misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Attila cracks Stoker with a big right hand but Stoker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Attila scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stoker to see if he's OK.#T2#
Stoker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Attila off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Attila trying to control the position but Stoker manages to sink in the hooks.
Stoker controls the action.
Attila tries to break free.
Attila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Attila is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoker keeps control of the position easily here as Attila tries to buck him off.
Attila wants to escape the position. #T4#
Stoker is trying to control but Attila is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Attila is trying to escape the mount.
Stoker looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Stoker is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Attila's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stoker lands with a straight right. Attila didn't see that one coming.
Attila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Attila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Attila moves away.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Attila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Attila misses with a double jab.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Attila.
Attila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Attila misses.
Some wild striking there from Stoker.
Attila throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Attila throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Stoker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Attila scores with a hook to the body. Stoker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Attila tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Attila moved out of range.
Attila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Attila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Attila's head.
Attila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Attila.
Sloppy strikes from Attila. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Stoker.
Good exchange - Stoker coming out on top.
Attila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Attila lands a right hook to the body.
Attila throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Attila is looking to slow Stoker down with leg kicks.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Attila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Attila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attila sizes up Stoker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stoker avoids the body shot from Attila.
Attila just misses with a punch to the body.
Attila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Attila misses with a straight left.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker 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.
Attila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker slips a jab from Attila.
Attila misses with an uppercut.
Attila lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Attila moved out of range nicely.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Attila was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Attila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stoker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Attila checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Attila throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker scores with a punch to the head.
Stoker swings for the body but Attila moves out of range.
Attila takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Attila throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Attila throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Attila swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
A big left from Attila misses.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Attila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Stoker.
Attila misses with a hook
and Stoker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Attila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Attila scores with the left hand. Stoker knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Attila avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Attila looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Stoker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stoker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Attila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Attila throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Attila counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Stoker pushes Attila off and gets back to his feet.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Attila has time to react.
Attila throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Attila moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Attila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Attila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johan Attila will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Attila's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stoker misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Attila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Attila lands with an overhand left.
Attila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Attila. Attila obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Attila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Attila looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker takes one to the side of the head.
Attila with a jab.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Attila scores with a decent looking hook.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Attila has time to react.
Attila misses with a looping left.#T1#
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Stoker misses #TD#
and Attila counters with a shoot takedown. Stoker fights it but they end up in guard.
Stoker pulls Attila in close to his closed guard and prevents Attila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stoker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stoker is continuing to stall.
Attila wants to control from the top but Stoker keeps moving. #T2#
Attila stays in close to Stoker's body and controls the position.
Attila being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stoker controls Attila momentarily but Attila frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Attila.
Attila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Attila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Attila throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Attila throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker throws a good cross that connects.
Attila scores with a nice right hand.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Attila connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
Attila throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Attila takes one on the button.
Stoker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Attila eats them both and turns towards Stoker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Attila looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Attila throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Attila misses the shot to the body.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Attila moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Stoker connects with a nice looking jab.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Attila to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Attila moves away.
Attila throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Attila is just out of range.
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Jab by Attila.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Attila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Attila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Attila.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Attila misses the jab.
Attila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Attila scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker lands the left hand.
Attila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Stoker.
Well Stoker 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edward Stoker!
A victorious Edward Stoker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: T167 ITFL Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Perry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perry checks a leg kick.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Perry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perry throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker lands a jab to Perry's midsection.
Perry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cooker in the buildup to the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Stoker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perry throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Perry sizes up Stoker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perry moves away.
Stoker throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
Stoker takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Stoker jabs Perry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perry avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Perry scores with a nice strike.
Perry lands a really nice looking cross but Stoker seems unphased.
Perry misses with the combination.
Perry throws a body shot but no joy.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Stoker misses with a hook to the body
and Perry counters with a straight right hand.
Perry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Perry lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoker will feel that in the morning.
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!
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Perry with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears Perry was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perry swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Perry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker throws a combination. Perry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Perry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoker moves out of range as Perry throws a body kick.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Perry ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker throws a jab when Perry was well out of range.
Perry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perry throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perry rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perry throws out the jab.
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Both fighters circling a little - Perry finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Perry pushes Stoker away with a front kick.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Perry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoker in his tracks.
Stoker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perry misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Perry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perry.#T4#
Perry throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Stoker punishes Perry's body with a nice straight punch.
Perry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Perry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Perry throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Perry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker tries to work over Perry's front leg with a kick but Perry checks it. #CL#
Perry moves into range and clinches up with Stoker.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stoker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Perry up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry trying to stall but Stoker improves his position.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Perry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Perry's front leg but catches the back leg as Perry tries to avoid it.
Perry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoker. Stoker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perry scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Perry tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Perry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perry.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoker stuns Perry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Perry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Perry loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker lands a jab to Perry's midsection.#T1#
Perry throws out a powerful jab.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perry's sensitive parts.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Perry avoids it with no problem.
Stoker lands a jab to Perry's midsection.
Perry throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perry checks it well.
Perry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perry scores with a kick to the body.
Perry lands with an uppercut that bounces Stoker off the cage and back into range.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Perry counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Stoker defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Perry's leg but Perry calmly moves out of range.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
Perry tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stoker manages to circle out of the way.
Perry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Perry looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Perry misses with a looping left.
Stoker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perry takes a step back to recover.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perry moves away.
Stoker moves out of range as Perry throws a body kick.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Perry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker 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.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Perry with a nice cross.#T3#
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Perry checks it.
Perry blocks the body kick.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perry.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perry doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker blocks a head kick by Perry.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Perry blocks the leg kick.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Perry throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perry.
Nice body kick from Stoker.
Stoker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
As Stoker backs away, Perry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stoker pushes Perry away with a front kick.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Perry off the cage and back into range.
Perry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perry moves away.
Perry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker stuns Perry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perry moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Perry's body.
Perry checks a low kick from Stoker.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Perry's leg. Perry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perry.
Stoker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Perry moves into range and clinches up with Stoker.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Stoker breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Perry's belly button to the back.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Perry jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stoker - the referee stops the clock and Perry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stoker. Perry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Perry throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker swings for the body but Perry moves out of range.
Perry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stoker.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stoker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perry on the side of the head.
Perry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Perry throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Perry connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Perry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Perry will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Perry saw that one coming.
Stoker avoids the head kick by Perry. #T1#
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perry looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stoker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Perry is able to avoid easily.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker moves forwards but Perry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Perry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perry throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker throws a low kick but Perry moves out of range easily.
Perry looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Perry.
Perry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perry duly obliges.
Duane Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Perry lunges at Stoker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stoker's hand.
Perry tries to clinch there but Stoker circles away.
Perry takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Perry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perry scores with a body shot.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
A quick step to the side and Perry tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perry avoids the head kick by Stoker.
Perry misses the jab.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Perry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perry. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perry darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Perry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoker swings for the body but Perry moves out of range.
Stoker takes one to the side of the head.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Perry counters with a straight right hand.
Perry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Perry doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Perry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Perry's body. Perry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perry.#T4#
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Stoker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoker scores with a punch to the head.
Perry works over Stoker's head and body with a nice combination.
Stoker misses with the combination.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick there by Stoker.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker ducks right into an uppercut from Perry.
Edward Stoker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Perry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Perry is looking to clinch.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stoker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
A very excited looking Edward Stoker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Duane Perry stepped up to the mic, saying 'TNAK ABOTT'.

Event: T164
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Stoker throws a body punch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Kuschelbär dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Kuschelbär lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Kuschelbär.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Von Kuschelbär has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Von Kuschelbär pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Stoker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body kick.
Stoker throws a counter combo.#T1#
Von Kuschelbär takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Von Kuschelbär manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to wear down Stoker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a thumping low kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick that misses
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelbär throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Von Kuschelbär throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker misses with a body shot
letting Von Kuschelbär counter with a right hand.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Von Kuschelbär is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stoker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Von Kuschelbär does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelbär takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Kuschelbär takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelbär looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Stoker takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Von Kuschelbär does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Von Kuschelbär.
Stoker throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelbär drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stoker sprawls and moves away.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Donk. Von Kuschelbär catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Von Kuschelbär swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Von Kuschelbär misses the jab.
Von Kuschelbär throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Kuschelbär throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot. #T4#
Von Kuschelbär keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a good low kick that Stoker was not able to check.
Von Kuschelbär misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelbär comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Von Kuschelbär shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Kuschelbär thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stoker's head.
Stoker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Kuschelbär scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Kuschelbär finds it's way round the side to connect with Stoker's head.
Von Kuschelbär moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelbär swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Von Kuschelbär tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a right hand
and Stoker counters with an outside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Stoker punishes Von Kuschelbär's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but Von Kuschelbär takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a kick to the body
and Stoker counters with a body kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick that misses
and Stoker counters with a right hand to the body.
Von Kuschelbär misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Kuschelbär 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.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Stoker
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoker thinking.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär checks it.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Von Kuschelbär avoids it with no problem.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Kuschelbär dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelbär is just out of range.
Stoker slips a straight right by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Kuschelbär at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Von Kuschelbär fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoker in the body.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Kuschelbärs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Von Kuschelbär steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelbär is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Von Kuschelbär throws a series of punches but Stoker avoids them all with ease.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker misses with a straight left. #T3#
Von Kuschelbär takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Von Kuschelbär.
Stoker cracks Von Kuschelbär with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Kuschelbär ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Von Kuschelbär misses.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoker takes a swing at Von Kuschelbär's ribcage but misses.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stoker's knee momentarily.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Von Kuschelbär checks it.
Von Kuschelbär needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
letting Von Kuschelbär counter with a right hand.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Von Kuschelbär swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Kuschelbär feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelbär throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Stoker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Von Kuschelbär here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stoker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Von Kuschelbär postures up in Stoker's guard and throws a big left but Stoker blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stoker misses with a hook. Von Kuschelbär ducked under it nicely.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Kuschelbär doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelbär manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
Stoker connects with a nice looking jab.
Stoker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelbär was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär 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.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Von Kuschelbär keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a straight right. #T1#
Von Kuschelbär thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Von Kuschelbär ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Kuschelbär.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Von Kuschelbär slips the punch.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoker momentarily.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelbär.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelbär keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Kuschelbär missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Kuschelbär misses with the combination.
Von Kuschelbär lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a looping right.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Von Kuschelbär avoids it with no problem.
Von Kuschelbär works the jab nicely.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker takes a swing at Von Kuschelbär's ribcage but misses.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Von Kuschelbär uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker. #TD#
Von Kuschelbär is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoker's half guard.
Von Kuschelbär drops an elbow to the side of Stoker's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Kuschelbär.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Kuschelbär throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Kuschelbär throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Von Kuschelbär is just content to waste time from the top position. Stoker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Von Kuschelbär wants to pass the guard but Stoker is keeping the position.#T4#
Von Kuschelbär throws a strike but Stoker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Stoker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Kuschelbär is keeping the position for now.
Stoker won't allow Von Kuschelbär to sweep him here.
Von Kuschelbär looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stoker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär is looking for a sweep. Stoker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoker 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 Colin Fotheringham 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... Edward Stoker!
Our winner, Edward Stoker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ITFL 10.2
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
A head kick by Chino misses
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Stoker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stoker throws a right and a left that Chino avoids nicely.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Chino moves out of range easily.
Good work by Chino as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chino misses with a leg kick.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chino wants to counter with a clinch but Stoker pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Chino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker delivers a nice body kick.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker. #T1#
Chino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stoker. That one must have hurt.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Chino misses with an uppercut.
Stoker feints a jab promting Chino to slip. Stoker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stoker throws a nice looking combination but Chino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Chino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chino slips a jab from Stoker.
Stoker cracks the inside of Chino's front leg.
Chino connects with an inside leg kick.
Chino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Chino's knee but Chino avoids it well. #T2#
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!
Chino dodges the punch combination from Stoker.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chino.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chino throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chino throws a counter combo.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Chino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stoker throws a right and a left that Chino avoids nicely.
Chino flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.#T3#
Stoker misses with a head kick.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Chino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chino if he has to take too many more of those.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Chino avoids it.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker misses with a hook. Chino ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chino! But no joy.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Chino saw that one coming.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chino wants to counter the offense by Stoker and move into the clinch position.
Chino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker tries to land a body kick
and Chino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Chino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Chino is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Stoker misses
and Chino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Chino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker misses with a body punch
letting Chino counter with a right hand.
Chino bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stoker throws a body punch but Chino moves out of range.
Chino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Chino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Chino moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker swings for the body but Chino moves out of range.
Chino throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Chino throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stoker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stoker misses with the body kick
and Chino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Chino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Chino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chino is able to avoid easily.
A left lands for Chino.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker throws a lazy head kick
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Chino moves out of range easily.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Chino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Chino blocks the body kick.
Chino counters with a body kick.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Chino is just out of range.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker tests Chino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chino lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stoker takes a step back to recover.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Stoker throws a body kick that misses
and Chino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chino to score with a decent uppercut.
Chino moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker.
Chino moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker.
Chino thinks about the counter body kick.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Chino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chino throws a body kick that misses.
Chino jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Chino moved away.#T4#
Stoker thuds his shin into the meat of Chino's side.
Chino stuns Stoker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoker throws a low kick but Chino avoids it.
Chino steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stoker.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chino can do to turn this around?
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Chino slips the punch.
Chino throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chino looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
A low kick from Chino is predictable there
and Stoker counters with a head kick. That will keep Chino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Chino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Chino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
That's time! Stoker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Stoker is looking to slow Chino down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Chino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Stoker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stoker throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Chino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
Chino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Stoker gets control of Chino's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stoker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stoker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chino is stalling in the full guard.
Chino looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Chino with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chino trying to control but Stoker is working from the bottom.
Chino is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Chino moved away.
Chino tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chino throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Chino slips the punch.
Chino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stoker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chino counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Chino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alpa Chino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Chino avoids it.
Chino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chino manages to avoid it.
Stoker sets himself, and Chino steps forward looking for the clinch! Stoker avoids it this time.
Stoker misses with a head kick.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker backing away here, and Chino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Chino is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoker works Chino's body with a nice hook.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stoker lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chino blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Chino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoker stuns Chino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edward Stoker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stoker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ITFL 9.1
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Orion throws a head kick that half lands.
Orion misses with a combination
and Stoker counters with a body kick.
Orion throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker scores with the left hand. Orion knows he should have avoided that one.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stoker.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Orion throws a head kick that misses
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion connects with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Orion.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stoker. That did some damage!
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orion throws a shot to the body.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Stoker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker ducks right into an uppercut from Orion.
A jab from Orion finds it's way through Stoker's defenses.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Orion throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker thinks about the counter body kick.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Orion is looking to slow Stoker down with leg kicks.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker moves out of range as Orion strikes.
Stoker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Orion blocks it well.
Stoker throws a front kick that sends Orion stumbling back into the cage.
Orion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orion in his tracks.
Orion scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
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!
Orion throws a head kick that misses
and Stoker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
A lazy body kick from Stoker
and Orion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stoker really felt that one!
Stoker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Orion lands a right hook to the body.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Stoker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stoker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoker can do to turn this around?
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.#T1#
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoker is able to avoid easily.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Orion's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Orion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stoker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orion throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orion to score with a decent uppercut.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stoker.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stoker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Orion has got the better of the exchanges.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion throws a lazy body kick
and Stoker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Orion throws a nice looking combination but Stoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Orion. That snapped Stoker's head back.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Orion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Orion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stoker.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoker throws a fast counter high kick but Orion manages to duck under it in time.
Orion has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker tries a quick counter leg kick but Orion is wise to it.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick there by Orion.
Stoker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orion is able to avoid easily.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Stoker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Stoker catches Orion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Stoker blocks a head kick by Orion.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
Orion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Orion's head.
Orion scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion misses with a body kick.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoker will feel that in the morning.
Orion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Orion with a hook.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Jab from Orion.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker slips under a jab from Orion.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Orion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stoker counters with a nice body kick.
Orion throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stoker counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Orion avoids the head kick by Stoker.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Orion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orion if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Stoker scores with a hook.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
A low kick from Orion misses
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edward Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Orion misses
and Stoker counters with a good low kick that Orion was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker throws a front kick that sends Orion stumbling back into the cage.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker blocks a head kick by Orion.
Stoker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Orion blocks a leg kick.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion is looking to slow Stoker down with leg kicks.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker clobbers Orion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Orion misses with a kick to the body
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoker.#T4#
Stoker avoids the body shot from Orion.
Stoker lands with a nice body kick.
Stoker misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Orion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Stoker lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Orion is rocked!
Orion misses with a body punch
and Stoker counters with a thumping low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
Cole Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ITFL 8.1
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Stoker looks to land a left hand but McGobblecock, Jr. moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from McGobblecock, Jr. misses the target.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
Stoker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGobblecock, Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has been cut.
McGobblecock, Jr. waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
McGobblecock, Jr. turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range easily.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGobblecock, Jr.. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker throws a jab when McGobblecock, Jr. was well out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
McGobblecock, Jr. tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
McGobblecock, Jr. works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a low kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGobblecock, Jr. avoids a kick to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGobblecock, Jr. stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGobblecock, Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
McGobblecock, Jr. swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
A jab from McGobblecock, Jr. misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stoker duly obliges.
McGobblecock, Jr. fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from McGobblecock, Jr..
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGobblecock, Jr.. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker moves out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGobblecock, Jr. seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses the shot to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from McGobblecock, Jr..
Stoker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings widly with a right hand
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
McGobblecock, Jr. avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stoker counters with a good low kick that McGobblecock, Jr. was not able to check.
A head kick by McGobblecock, Jr. misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Stoker jumps into guard, dragging McGobblecock, Jr. to the mat.
Stoker looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGobblecock, Jr. is one step ahead there. #SU#
McGobblecock, Jr. gets to his feet. Stoker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stoker slips a jab from McGobblecock, Jr..
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 BJ McGobblecock, Jr. will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stoker throws out a loose jab but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a big shot that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on McGobblecock, Jr.'s shoulder, as McGobblecock, Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Stoker does no damage.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
McGobblecock, Jr. clobbers Stoker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a body shot.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. McGobblecock, Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab.
Stoker digs a good hook to McGobblecock, Jr.'s body.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a jab.
Nice shot by McGobblecock, Jr..
Stoker lands with a straight right. McGobblecock, Jr. didn't see that one coming.
Stoker misses with a head kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGobblecock, Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
A slow jab from McGobblecock, Jr. misses its intended target.
A slow jab from McGobblecock, Jr. misses its intended target.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to clinch up
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
McGobblecock, Jr. is rocked!
McGobblecock, Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
Oh McGobblecock, Jr. is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut is getting worse.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters with a right hand to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with an uppercut that bounces Stoker off the cage and back into range.
McGobblecock, Jr. seems to have got his legs back now.
Stoker takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker takes one on the button.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker swings for the body but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range. #T3#
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker lands a nice hook to McGobblecock, Jr.'s body. McGobblecock, Jr. takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stoker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses the shot to the body.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but McGobblecock, Jr. moved out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker takes a swing at McGobblecock, Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a right hand. Stoker shakes it off.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a head kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Stoker takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker lands with a straight right. McGobblecock, Jr. didn't see that one coming.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a head kick. Stoker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stoker lands a jab to McGobblecock, Jr.'s midsection.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker slips under a jab from McGobblecock, Jr..
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGobblecock, Jr..
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a front kick.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with an uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body punch
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Stoker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stoker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stoker moves out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick.
Stoker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a looping left.#CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. darts in and clinches Stoker up against the cage.#T1#
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGobblecock, Jr.. #BC2#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGobblecock, Jr. cracks Stoker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGobblecock, Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! McGobblecock, Jr. collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ITFL 7.1
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Swanson swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Swanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stoker's hands.
Stoker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stoker lands with a cross.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Swanson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoker in his tracks.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Swanson looks to clinch
and Stoker counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Swanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swanson scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Swanson.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swanson.
Stoker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swanson.
Stoker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target. #TD2#
Swanson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stoker on his heels. He'll look to pass Stoker's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson throwing strikes from guard but Stoker blocks nicely.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stoker has wrist control.
Stoker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Stoker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stoker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Swanson throws an elbow that misses. Stoker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swanson's guard. Nice move by Stoker!#REVR#
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Stoker controlling him for the moment.
Swanson controls Stoker momentarily but Stoker frees himself.
Swanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stoker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Swanson looking to sit in guard and control but Stoker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Swanson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Stoker is proving a slippery customer.
Swanson controlling the position.
Swanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Swanson, not yet.
Swanson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stoker won't allow Swanson to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swanson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stoker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stoker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard but Stoker has mounted him!
Stoker avoids the attempt from Swanson to control.
Swanson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stoker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swanson tries to lock up and control but Stoker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Swanson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swanson lands an overhand right.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Swanson.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
John Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swanson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it. #T1#
Swanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Swanson thows a body kick. Stoker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson throws a lazy head kick
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up John Swanson's cut even more.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Stoker looks to land a combination. Swanson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Swanson throws a lazy head kick
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Swanson lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Swanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stoker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a hook to the body
and Stoker counters with a three punch combo that has Swanson backing up. Swanson nods at Stoker to acknowledge the strikes.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swanson's calf.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Stoker delivers a nice body kick.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
The cut above John Swanson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Swanson lands with a right hand.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.#T3#
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
A big right from Swanson misses.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Swanson.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swanson under the eye.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
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!
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Swanson thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Swanson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
John Swanson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker lands with a hook. Swanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swanson.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Swanson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edward Stoker!
Our winner, Edward Stoker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ITFL 6.1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Judah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker misses with a combination
and Judah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoker thinking.
Judah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Judah is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Judah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Judah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Judah throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.#T1#
Judah misses with a double jab
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Ras Li Judah has been cut.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
A left lands for Stoker.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Judah thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Judah lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Stoker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Judah avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stoker falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Judah misses.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Judah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Judah.
Stoker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Judah punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Judah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well. #T3#
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Judah throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah throws a good cross that connects.
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Judah rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Judah at a distance.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Judah.
An attempted straight right counter from Judah misses the target.
Stoker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Judah.
Stoker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab from Judah.
Judah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stoker counters with a head kick. #T4#
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker lands a two punch combo.
Stoker throws a jab when Judah was well out of range.
Jab by Stoker.
Nice body kick from Judah.
Stoker jabs at Judah's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
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 Ras Li Judah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ras Li Judah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Judah misses with a hook
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judah.
A little feinted left hand from Judah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Judah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Judah feints and then cracks Stoker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoker down.
Judah digs a good body shot into Stoker's ribs.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Judah is looking to counter punch.
Judah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stoker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stoker tries a head kick but it misses.
As Stoker looks to move away, Judah throws a big counter combo but Stoker just gets out of the way.#T1#
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judah is looking to counter with a body kick.
Judah looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Judah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Stoker clobbers Judah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Stoker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Judah counters with a low kick, right behind Stoker 's knee.
Stoker is breathing heavily.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Judah is just out of range.
Judah tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.#T2#
Judah shoots in for a takedown but Stoker shows good takedown defense.
Judah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Judah misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch lands to the side of Judah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Judah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Judah throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Stoker throws a body kick that misses
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
Judah throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Judah looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Judah misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
And Stoker responds with a good body kick, but Judah manages to step out the way in time.
Judah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws a push kick but Judah slaps the foot to one side.
Judah misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Judah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Judah cracks Stoker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Judah saw that one coming.
Judah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stoker.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Judah avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker delivers a nice body kick.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Judah is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ras Li Judah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ras Li Judah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Stoker misses
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Judah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
Judah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Judah avoids it with no problem.
Stoker scores with a head kick.
Judah misses with a looping left.
Judah moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Judah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judah, right into the meat. #CL#
Judah instigates a clinch.
Stoker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Judah tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it. #BC2#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Judah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Judah moves out of range easily.
Ras Li Judah is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Judah.
Judah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Judah tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judah wants to clinch.
Stoker takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Judah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edward Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Judah.
Judah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Judah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judah throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judah, right into the meat.
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!
Stoker swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
Judah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Judah.
A jab from Stoker finds it's way through Judah's defenses.
Judah throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Stoker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Judah thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Judah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Judah throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Stoker drops Judah with a beautiful combination! Judah stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stoker is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Judah is rocked!
Judah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Judah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Judah seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Judah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Judah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Donk. Judah catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Judah.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Judah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Judah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker slips under a jab from Judah.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ras Li Judah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stoker misses with a lunging right hand
and Judah counters with a leg kick.

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 Ras Li Judah.
Well Judah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ras Li Judah!
A very excited looking Ras Li Judah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ITFL 5.2
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
Stoker takes a swing at Yaj's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Yaj closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yaj working the ground and pound but Stoker is defending the strikes.
Stoker has one of Yaj's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Yaj landing a few strikes.
The strikes coming from Yaj are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yaj misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker is looking for a sweep.
Yaj is working Stoker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stoker tries to improve position but can't.
Yaj has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from Yaj are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stoker dodges the ground and pound from Yaj.#T1#
Yaj trying to control the action but Stoker is working from the bottom.
Yaj misses with the ground and pound.
Yaj throwing strikes but Stoker manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Yaj is not content to let Stoker control the position.
Yaj is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Yaj gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yaj is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stoker in particular looking to stall.
Yaj is looking to control Stoker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yaj avoid being mounted?
Yaj moves into full guard.
Yaj wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Stoker from controlling successfully.
Stoker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoker is fighting to break Yaj's control of his arms but Yaj is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoker tries a head kick but it misses.
Yaj tries to counter with a takedown but Stoker is quick to defend against it.
Yaj fails to land with a series of punches.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Yaj's belly button to the back.
Yaj misses with a two punch combination.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yaj tries to bum rush Stoker with a series of wild strikes but Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Stoker throws a series of punches but Yaj moves out of range.
Stoker lands with a right hand.
Yaj tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
Yaj moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj is looking to clinch.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Yaj looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker throws a series of punches but Yaj moves out of range. #CL#
Yaj rushes Stoker and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Yaj is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stoker stops a takedown attempt from Yaj.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yaj keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stoker's efforts to push away.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj is trying to drag Stoker to the mat but Stoker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yaj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yaj misses with the combination.
Stoker stuffs the takedown.
Yaj feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yaj.
Rio Yaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Yaj tries to counter with a takedown but Stoker is quick to defend against it.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yaj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj tries for a takedown but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaj misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yaj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Yaj.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yaj doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Stoker throws a wild body kick that Yaj sees coming a mile off.
Yaj darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Yaj doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Stoker with a jab.
Yaj throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Yaj throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Stoker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stoker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yaj finds it's way round the side to connect with Stoker's head.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Yaj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoker tries to avoid it but Yaj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoker to the ground. Stoker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yaj misses with a two punch combination.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Stoker catches Yaj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Yaj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoker clobbers Yaj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoker catches Yaj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Yaj is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stoker.
Stoker stuns Yaj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker dips to his left and cracks Yaj with an uppercut!
Stoker slaps away a takedown attempt from Yaj, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yaj misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Yaj 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yaj 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.
Yaj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Yaj moved away.
Yaj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Yaj misses the jab.
Yaj wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stoker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yaj ducks right into an uppercut from Stoker.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaj doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker. #TD#
Yaj closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yaj throwing shots but Stoker is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoker throws a low kick but Yaj avoids it.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Yaj.
Stoker connects with the punch.
Stoker lands a body shot.
Yaj wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Yaj doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yaj.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Yaj shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoker tries to sprawl out of it but Yaj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Stoker lands with a cross.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoker throws a head kick that Yaj semi-blocks.
Yaj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Yaj forces Stoker back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Stoker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stoker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stoker blocks it with crossed arms.
Stoker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoker tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Knees to the body from Yaj.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stoker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yaj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rio Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Yaj is trying to drag Stoker to the mat but Stoker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yaj lands a damaging elbow.
Yaj is working for takedown but Stoker is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoker scores with a shot to the side of Yaj's head.
Stoker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Stoker.
Stoker tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker scores with a shot to the side of Yaj's head.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3##BC2#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yaj's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yaj scrambles back to his feet.
Yaj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Yaj is rocked!
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker clobbers Yaj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Yaj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yaj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edward Stoker!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Stoker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ITFL 4.1
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumlow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rumlow.
Rumlow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Rumlow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Rumlow misses.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rumlow doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Rumlow walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a hook. Rumlow ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rumlow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rumlow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stoker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rumlow. #CL2#
Rumlow clinches up with Stoker and pushes him back against the cage.
Stoker lands a body punch.
Rumlow is working Stoker over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land. #T1#
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Rumlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Stoker blocking some punches.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Stoker drags the fight down to the ground.
Rumlow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Rumlow has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Rumlow tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoker is retaining full guard.
Rumlow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stoker seems keen to control Rumlow's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rumlow slips a jab from Stoker.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
An inside leg kick from Rumlow misses.
A slow jab from Rumlow misses its intended target.
Stoker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stoker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rumlow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Rumlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rumlow misses with a body kick. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Rumlow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Rumlow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rumlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rumlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rumlow.
Rumlow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rumlow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rumlow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rumlow throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Rumlow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Rumlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rumlow throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker throws a body punch but Rumlow moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker digs a good hook to Rumlow's body.
Stoker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Rumlow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rumlow loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Rumlow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stoker takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Rumlow forces Stoker back against the cage and clinches.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumlow digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Stoker tries to circle away but Rumlow has him pinned against the cage.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Rumlow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Rumlow throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumlow tries a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Rumlow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumlow.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumlow misses with a straight left.
Rumlow throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Rumlow tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stoker!
Rumlow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rumlow.
Rumlow misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Stoker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rumlow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumlow throws a leg kick that misses.
Rumlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Rumlow takes one to the chin there.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Rumlow.
A telegraphed right hand from Rumlow misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.#T1#
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rumlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rumlow takes one to the side of the head.
Rumlow tries a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rumlow.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stoker.
A lazy body kick from Rumlow
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Rumlow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rumlow flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Rumlow off balance momentarily.
Rumlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rumlow at a distance.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Rumlow's leg. Rumlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
Rumlow looks to throw a body kick
and Rumlow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Rumlow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Rumlow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rumlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Stoker takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Stoker as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Stoker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike.
Rumlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumlow throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Rumlow.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rumlow.
Rumlow misses with a body punch.
Stoker working aggressively here.
Rumlow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rumlow misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Stoker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Rumlow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoker lands a hook that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Rumlow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rumlow cracks Stoker with a nice body shot.
Rumlow tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Rumlow lands a left hand.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rumlow scores with a shoulder strike.
Rumlow is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker. #T4#
Stoker tries to pull guard but Rumlow holds him up against the cage and eventually Stoker drops back down to his feet.
Rumlow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokers head.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Rumlow.
Rumlow lands a right hand.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumlow misses with a punch to the body.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Rumlow blocking some punches.
Stoker wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumlow won't allow it.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker gets through Rumlow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brock Rumlow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rumlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Stoker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Stoker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot lands for Stoker.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Rumlow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rumlow works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
Rumlow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rumlow throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Rumlow's belly button to the back.
Rumlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Rumlow moves away and avoids it.
Rumlow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rumlow throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rumlow.
Stoker lands a head kick. Rumlow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rumlow misses with a body shot.
Rumlow lands an overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Rumlow.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rumlow with a jab.
Rumlow thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Rumlow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stoker.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Rumlow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker is looking to counter with a body kick.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rumlow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rumlow.
Rumlow misses with a hook.#CL2#
Rumlow clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Edward Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker. #BC#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rumlow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rumlow throws out the jab.
Rumlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rumlow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stoker misses with a hook. Rumlow ducked under it nicely.
Stoker scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rumlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rumlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Rumlow lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Rumlow didn't see that one coming.
Rumlow scores with a jab to the head.
Rumlow tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Rumlow pushes Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Rumlow. #T3#
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Rumlow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Rumlow avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
Stoker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Rumlow.
A shot in the inside from Rumlow.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Stoker lands with a short shot to the head.
Rumlow lands a right hand.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rumlow takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumlow is just out of range.
Rumlow follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rumlow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rumlow.
Rumlow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumlow throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rumlow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stoker - the referee stops the clock and Rumlow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stoker. Rumlow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rumlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rumlow moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Rumlow moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Rumlow.
Stoker swings for the body but Rumlow moves out of range.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumlow.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
and Rumlow counters with a nice body kick.
Rumlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumlow misses with a body shot.
Rumlow tries to clinch up but Stoker circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rumlow punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Rumlow.
I've got Rumlow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Rumlow!
After winning the bout, Brock Rumlow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ITFL 3.1
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker throws out a counter right but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it with no problem.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a leg kick.
Crunch! McGobblecock, Jr. slams his shin into Stoker's torso.
The fighters circling - McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a body kick that stops Stoker in his tracks momentarily.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker lands a body shot.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGobblecock, Jr..
Stoker scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker misses with a two punch combination.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
The fighters circling - McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. misses the jab.
Stoker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stoker thumps McGobblecock, Jr. with a low kick.
Stoker scores with a leg kick.
Jab by McGobblecock, Jr..
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoker in the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Stoker's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stoker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that McGobblecock, Jr. has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoker avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with an elbow over the top.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a knee to the head.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stoker misses with the head strike.
Stoker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stoker misses with the head strike.
Stoker is trying to push McGobblecock, Jr. away but McGobblecock, Jr. has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Stoker managing to block the knees to the body from McGobblecock, Jr..
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with an elbow over the top.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to throw knees to the head but Stoker is blocking nicely. #T3#
Stoker scores with a shoulder strike.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing McGobblecock, Jr. back against the cage.
Stoker lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Stoker pulls McGobblecock, Jr. into guard.
Stoker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stoker controlling the position.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGobblecock, Jr. continues to stall.#T4#
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoker wants to sweep but no luck.
Stoker is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body punch
and Stoker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGobblecock, Jr. really felt that one!
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head kick that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGobblecock, Jr..
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGobblecock, Jr. rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
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 BJ McGobblecock, Jr. will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - McGobblecock, Jr. had a free shot at his head there.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGobblecock, Jr..
Nice shot by Stoker.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to counter with a body kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. dodges the punch combination from Stoker.
It looked like McGobblecock, Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker slips under a jab from McGobblecock, Jr..
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Stoker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker cracks McGobblecock, Jr. with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has been cut.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker lands a front kick.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGobblecock, Jr. fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stoker just manages to avoid it.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGobblecock, Jr.. McGobblecock, Jr. obviously looking to wear him down.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick that misses
and McGobblecock, Jr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but McGobblecock, Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from McGobblecock, Jr.. Those never looked like landing.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stoker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
McGobblecock, Jr.'s jab looks to have found its range, popping Stoker under the eye.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGobblecock, Jr.. That did some damage!
Stoker misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. McGobblecock, Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker works McGobblecock, Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Stoker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Stoker blocks a jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. slips under a jab from Stoker.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock, Jr..
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker jabs at McGobblecock, Jr.'s body.#T3#
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and McGobblecock, Jr. only half commits.
Stoker cracks McGobblecock, Jr. with an open hand slap.
Stoker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGobblecock, Jr. pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGobblecock, Jr. backing away here, and Stoker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGobblecock, Jr. connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGobblecock, Jr. crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stoker - the referee stops the clock and McGobblecock, Jr. gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stoker. McGobblecock, Jr. manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and McGobblecock, Jr. holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, McGobblecock, Jr. throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
McGobblecock, Jr. lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes Stoker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGobblecock, Jr. just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stoker's brow.
Stoker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Stoker avoiding damage as McGobblecock, Jr. throws knees to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Stoker pulls guard effortlessly.
McGobblecock, Jr. is fighting to break Stoker's control of his arms but Stoker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGobblecock, Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoker is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. McGobblecock, Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Stoker misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg. #CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. has Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a short shot to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a knee strike.
Stoker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stoker managing to block the knees to the body from McGobblecock, Jr.. #T1#
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGobblecock, Jr. missing with knees to the body.
Stoker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoker blocking some punches.
Knees to the body from McGobblecock, Jr.. #BC2#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a kick to the body
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGobblecock, Jr. thinking.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but McGobblecock, Jr. steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
McGobblecock, Jr. thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps McGobblecock, Jr.'s head back.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGobblecock, Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Stoker.#T2#
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!
Stoker throws a leg kick but McGobblecock, Jr. sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Stoker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Stoker.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. McGobblecock, Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from McGobblecock, Jr. misses its intended target.
Stoker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. McGobblecock, Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a shot to the body.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker 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.#T3#
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoker in the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for McGobblecock, Jr.'s leg but McGobblecock, Jr. calmly moves out of range. #CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. closes the distance and clinches.
Stoker avoids a wild elbow strike from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a knee to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but Stoker blocks it. #BC2#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker feints and then cracks McGobblecock, Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGobblecock, Jr. down.
Nice shot lands for Stoker.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGobblecock, Jr. chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. forces Stoker back against the cage and clinches.
Stoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGobblecock, Jr.. #T4#
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!
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stoker's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from McGobblecock, Jr..
Stoker wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGobblecock, Jr. unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stoker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Stoker manages to break the clinch.
That kick from McGobblecock, Jr. tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGobblecock, Jr.!
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGobblecock, Jr..

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGobblecock, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: ITFL 2.1
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Ciprianni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ciprianni seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Stoker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ciprianni, pushing him back against the cage.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprianni scores with a shot to the side of Stoker's head.
Ciprianni throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Ciprianni on the inside.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker lands with a left to the head.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Stoker.
Ciprianni goes for a takedown attempt but Stoker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker looks to land a combination but Ciprianni avoids it well.
Ciprianni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Stoker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ciprianni on the side of the head.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Stoker's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stoker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ciprianni misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ciprianni misses the shot to the body.
Ciprianni moves out of range as Stoker strikes.#CL2#
Ciprianni tries to keep at a distance but Stoker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ciprianni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Stoker misses with a body punch. #T2#
Ciprianni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Ciprianni is trying to stall.
Stoker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciprianni pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprianni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Ciprianni.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciprianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ciprianni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ciprianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprianni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Ciprianni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker. #T3#
Ciprianni works the jab nicely.
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ciprianni lands a nice shot that snaps Stoker's head back.
Ciprianni checks a leg kick.
Ciprianni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stoker sprawls and moves away.
Ciprianni swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ciprianni counters with a low kick, right behind Stoker 's knee.
A jab from Ciprianni misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ciprianni.
Good shot there by Stoker.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Ciprianni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Ciprianni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Stoker 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.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Ciprianni.
Ciprianni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ciprianni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoker tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni tries to stall but Stoker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stoker takes a shot to the head.
Stoker tries a body shot but Ciprianni blocks it.
Stoker tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ciprianni fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stoker to the ground. Ciprianni is now in Stoker's guard.
Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Stoker keeps moving.
Stoker keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass.
Ciprianni passes Stoker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Stoker is defending against the submission attempts here by Ciprianni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ciprianni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stoker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ciprianni is pressing down on Stoker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stoker is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Ciprianni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stoker is trying to stand.
Ciprianni is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ciprianni trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ciprianni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoker is just riding it out for now. Ciprianni eventually gives up the hold.
Ciprianni stalling away here and it's allowed Stoker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stoker looking to control. #SUB#
Ciprianni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stoker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ciprianni has Stoker in his guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni is trying to keep Stoker in close. #T3#
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Stoker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stoker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stoker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ciprianni is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ciprianni preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ciprianni drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stoker dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ciprianni is trying to control the position but Stoker postures up. #SUB#
Ciprianni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stoker defends well.#SUB#
Ciprianni has his foot on Stoker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoker works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stoker wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is keeping the position.
Ciprianni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stoker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Ciprianni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciprianni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ciprianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Ciprianni is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Ciprianni.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stoker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ciprianni.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciprianni moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Ciprianni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ciprianni takes one on the button.
Stoker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoker with a nice cross.#T1#
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Ciprianni avoids it with no problem.
Stoker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ciprianni counters with a series of strikes. Stoker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ciprianni tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker throws a head kick that Ciprianni semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Stoker.
Ciprianni looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stoker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stoker misses with a head kick.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Stoker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Ciprianni tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker slips a jab from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tries to bum rush Stoker with a series of wild strikes but Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ciprianni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Ciprianni misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ciprianni, right into the meat.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing. #T3#
Stoker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ciprianni will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Stoker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Ciprianni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ciprianni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Ciprianni jumps back.
Ciprianni throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stoker avoids it.
Ciprianni 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.
Ciprianni swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker misses with a series of wild punches.
Ciprianni misses with a wild combination.
Ciprianni moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Ciprianni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Stoker.
Good shot there by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Stoker gets tackled into the cage by Ciprianni. Ciprianni maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stoker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stoker blocking some punches.
Stoker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Ciprianni.

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 Danny Ciprianni.
I think Ciprianni 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ciprianni!
A relieved looking Danny Ciprianni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ITFL 1.1
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Wright motions for Stoker to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws a body kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Wright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wright!
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright connects with a high kick.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
A shot to the body from Stoker misses
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Wright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker jabs at Wright's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wright moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Wright wants to counter the offense by Stoker and move into the clinch position.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Wright has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright blocks a head kick by Stoker. #T2#
Stoker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Wright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stoker rather than just go for the knockout.
Wright lands a head shot.
Nice body kick there by Wright.
Stoker lands a nice looking body kick.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wright throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Stoker checks a low kick from Wright.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoker lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Stoker. That snapped Wright's head back.
Stoker misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Wright counters by clinching up.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright stalling against the cage.
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wright tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Wright - that landed with a thud.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright misses with a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Wright misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses
and Wright counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker is breathing heavily.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright moves away from the strike by Stoker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jermaine Wright will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Stoker misses.
Stoker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright lands with a right to the head.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Stoker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards. #BC2#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Wright slams his shin into Stoker's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wright is looking to score with low kicks.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
A low kick from Stoker is predictable there
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Wright lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Wright.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoker's head.#ROC2#
Stoker is rocked!
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!
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright throws a lazy body kick
and Stoker counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wright misses with a looping left.#T2#
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Stoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoker scores with a three punch combo!
Wright walks into a jab.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Wright finds it's way through Stoker's defenses.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Wright throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wright tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Jab from Wright.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Wright.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright. #T4#
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Decent striking displayed by Stoker there.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wright lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wright pushes Stoker away with a front kick.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wright blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright cracks Stoker with a good jab.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright throws a series of punches but Stoker avoids them all with ease.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Wright's knee but Wright avoids it well.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Wright is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Wright throws a nice head kick!
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Stoker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.
Stoker throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Stoker lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Stoker thows a body kick. Wright tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wright takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wright throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Wright throws a head kick that Stoker semi-blocks.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Wright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stoker.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Edward Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Stoker tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoker scores with a nice body kick.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Wright saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick by Wright misses
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wright throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wright throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jermaine Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Wright tries to counter with a clinch but Stoker shakes him off and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wright has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wright and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stoker has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoker with a body shot.
Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Stoker motions for Wright to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Wright moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.#CL2#
Wright darts in and clinches Stoker up against the cage.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wright. #T4#
Stoker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Stoker.
A short left from Stoker.
Stoker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Stoker working aggressively here.
Jermaine Wright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Wright cracks Stoker with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Jermaine Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wright throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoker at a distance.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jermaine Wright.
Well Wright 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Wright!
Jermaine Wright was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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