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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stoker (ranked 14 p4p, 3 weight class) and Walter Kurtz (ranked 84 p4p, 14 weight class). Stoker comes to the cage accompanied by Let There Be Rock by AC/DC. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kurtz's choice of entrance music: Adagio For Strings. Walter Kurtz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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196 lbs
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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Kurtz!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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
so Kurtz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kurtz passes Stoker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Kurtz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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