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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Mara�on (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class) and Edward Stoker (ranked 19 p4p, 5 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mara�on might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pistolero. Stoker has chosen Let There Be Rock by AC/DC as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
185 lbs
35 - 10 - 2 |
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199 cm
39
196 lbs
42 - 19 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Mara�on!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Stoker.
Mara�on showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoker.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker scores with a jab.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Mara�on avoids it with no problem.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Stoker.
Mara�on was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on's body.
Mara�on pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Mara�on settles back down.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Mara�on 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Mara�on jumps back.
Mara�on is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stoker feints and then cracks Mara�on's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mara�on down.
Mara�on walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Mara�on chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mara�on attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Mara�on is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stoker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mara�on counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Mara�on changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker cracks Mara�on with a good jab.
Stoker lands with a right hand.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on counters with a body kick that stops Stoker in his tracks momentarily.
Stoker throws a low kick but Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Stoker.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mara�on sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mara�on buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on throws out the jab.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker takes a swing at Mara�on'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 Mara�on. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mara�on is able to avoid easily.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Mara�on's knee but Mara�on avoids it well.
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mara�on 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on.
A low kick from Stoker misses
and Mara�on counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on scores with a body shot.
Mara�on pushes Stoker away with a front kick.
Mara�on takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mara�on needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Mara�on throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Mara�on 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! Mara�on had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Mara�on 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!
Mara�on 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 Mara�on momentarily.
Mara�on smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Mara�on misses.
Stoker misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on. That one must have hurt.
Mara�on is looking to clinch.
Stoker ducks right into an uppercut from Mara�on.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on 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 Mara�on.
Stoker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
Stoker throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
Stoker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mara�on's hands.
Stoker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara�on throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoker scores with a jab to the head.
Mara�on catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mara�on throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - Mara�on had a free shot at his head there.
Mara�on misses the jab.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on 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.
Mara�on lands a nice shot to the body.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
Stoker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on's legs.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mara�on digs a good hook to Stoker's body.
Mara�on swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mara�on scores with the left hand. Stoker knows he should have avoided that one.
Stoker throws a right hand that misses
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mara�on cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara�on.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on moves out of range.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mara�on swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on 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. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara�on 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 Mara�on.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on - the referee stops the clock and Stoker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mara�on. Stoker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Mara�on's ribs.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Mara�on gets a clinch.
Mara�on scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on.
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Stoker scores with a jab.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara�on is looking to score with low kicks.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Mara�on throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on is out of range.
A big right from Mara�on 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 Mara�on'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!
Mara�on connects with a crisp jab.
Mara�on dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
Mara�on cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Mara�on 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker stuns Mara�on with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mara�on lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mara�on with a body shot.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mara�on catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mara�on 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 Mara�on counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Mara�on saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Mara�on there.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Mara�on tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mara�on looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mara�on pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Mara�on settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mara�on tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Mara�on tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stoker manages to circle out of the way.
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Mara�on's ribs.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on.
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - Mara�on had a free shot at his head there.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
Mara�on lands with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara�on blocks the leg kick.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on 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.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mara�on doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on scores with a spinning back kick!
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara�on takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker misses with a leg kick
and Mara�on counters with a solid body kick.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mara�on lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mara�on 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. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on.
Stoker swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Stoker slams his shin into Mara�on's torso.
Mara�on waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Mara�on will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Mara�on makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mara�on is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Stoker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on takes one on the button.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on 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!
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Nice uppercut there from Mara�on.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker checks a low kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Mara�on moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara�on looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on 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!
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Mara�on doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by Stoker.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on moves into the clinch.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara�on tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a shoulder strike.
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Mara�on avoids it.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Mara�on seems unphased.
Stoker throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Mara�on 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.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Mara�on avoids it with no problem.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mara�on misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Mara�on down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker throws a front kick that sends Mara�on stumbling back into the cage.
Stoker gets tackled into the cage by Mara�on. Mara�on maintains the clinch.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stoker moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mara�on is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on 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?
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Pablo Mara�on has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mara�on rushes Stoker and presses him up against the cage.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on 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 Mara�on blocks it.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Mara�on checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mara�on half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mara�on looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Nice cross by Stoker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Stoker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on 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 Mara�on off the cage and back into range.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Mara�on gets a clinch.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands an uppercut.
Stoker tries to break the clinch but Mara�on is controlling the position.
Mara�on makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mara�on lands a knee to the body.
Stoker takes a shot to the head.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mara�on 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 Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on 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.'.
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