PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stoker (ranked 31 p4p, 6 weight class) and Walter Kurtz (ranked 27 p4p, 4 weight class). Stoker comes into the arena with Let There Be Rock by AC/DC blaring out of the sound system. Kurtz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Adagio For Strings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Stoker
vs
Kurtz

199 cm
32
196 lbs
27 - 13 - 1

190 cm
28
186 lbs
20 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
King of Clothes

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
Aspire Clothing

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 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Kurtz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Kurtz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kurtz works his way into side control.

Kurtz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kurtz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

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.

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!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Kurtz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.