PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stoker (ranked 130 p4p, 22 weight class) and Valentine Masterson (ranked 285 p4p, 47 weight class). Stoker comes to the cage accompanied by Let There Be Rock by AC/DC. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stoker
vs
Masterson

199 cm
36
196 lbs
36 - 19 - 1

188 cm
27
190 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valentine Masterson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.