PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Short Fuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Short Fuse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wade Stoker's chin.

Fuse
vs
Stoker

225 cm
22
300 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

220 cm
25
285 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Short Fuse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuse lands a nice shot that snaps Stoker's head back.
Fuse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fuse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuse tries to clinch there but Stoker circles away.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fuse is out of range and Stoker settles back down.

Fuse forces Stoker back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Fuse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fuse tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuse scores with a shot to the side of Stoker's head.
Stoker lands a right hand.
Fuse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stoker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuse throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuse's elbow.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like Short Fuse has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuse.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stoker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuse can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Short Fuse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoker working aggressively here.
Fuse just leaning against Stoker, taking a breather.
Fuse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker stalling in the clinch but Fuse improves position.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Fuse.
Stoker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuse uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuse.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoker.
Stoker prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Wade Stoker has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Fuse wants a takedown.
Stoker taking a breather.
Fuse being controlled against the cage.
Fuse is looking to control Stoker's arms but Stoker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fuse has his back to the cage.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Fuse on the inside.
Stoker tries to work over Fuse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuse struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Fuse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuse.
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stoker lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuse backwards.
Fuse misses with a punch to the body.
Fuse lands a body shot.
Fuse stalling in the clinch but Stoker improves position.
Fuse lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stoker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stoker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuse misses with the head strike.
Stoker pushes Fuse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fuse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Fuse is out of range.
Fuse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Fuse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Fuse checks it.
Stoker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
A combination from Fuse does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker avoids the head kick by Fuse.
Fuse misses with a head kick.
Fuse has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoker.
Fuse is breathing heavily.
Stoker throws a head kick but Fuse moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wade Stoker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fuse looks to clinch
and Stoker counters with a solid body kick.
Fuse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Fuse moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuse as he connects with a hook.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Fuse moved away.
Stoker throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuse blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Wade Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuse cracks Stoker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker moves forwards but Fuse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuse circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker wants to slow Fuse down by chopping away at his legs.
Fuse tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Fuse cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.
Fuse lands a jab-cross combination.
Fuse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fuse misses with a few strikes there.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker swings for the body but Fuse moves out of range.
Fuse 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.
Fuse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Fuse blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Fuse as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker digs a good hook to Fuse's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuse throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Fuse misses with a body shot.
Fuse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Fuse throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuse is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Fuse blocks the body kick.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoker tries to clinch up but Fuse circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Fuse ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Stoker scores with a head kick.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fuse's calf.
Fuse tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Fuse misses.
Stoker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fuse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuse works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Stoker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Stoker there.

Short Fuse's cut is getting worse.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Fuse.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Fuse moves out of range easily.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fuse walks into a left hand.
Stoker thumps Fuse with a low kick.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Fuse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fuse.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker throws a hook but Fuse blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stoker blocks a leg kick.

Fuse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoker, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Stoker.
Stoker slowing the pace effectively.
Stoker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuse can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuse.
Fuse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker stalling in the clinch but Fuse improves position.
A shot in the inside from Fuse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside 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 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuse prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker gets through Fuse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoker lands a right hand.
Fuse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
Fuse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuse misses with some punches.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuse.
Fuse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fuse looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuse prevents a body shot from Stoker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuse.
Stoker gets through Fuse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fuse swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stoker is defending well.
Fuse looking to slow down the pace here.
Fuse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Fuse throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Fuse.
Stoker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuse backwards.
Fuse throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker scores with a shot to the side of Fuse's head.
Stoker stalling in the clinch but Fuse improves position.
Fuse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuse misses with some punches.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike.

Short Fuse's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fuse blocking some punches.
Fuse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker looking to slow down the pace here.
Fuse tries to stall but Stoker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stoker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike.
Fuse tries to break the clinch but Stoker is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stoker as Fuse tries to tie him up.
Stoker working aggressively here.
Fuse blocking some punches.
Wade Stoker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fuse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stoker prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Short Fuse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoker stalling the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuse struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Fuse misses with some punches.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Stoker - that landed with a thud.
Fuse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Stoker on the inside.
Stoker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuse or not.
Fuse tries for a takedown but Stoker manages to get underhooks.
Stoker lands a nice uppercut.
Stoker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuse backwards.
Stoker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Fuse is rocked!

Jeez, Short Fuse's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fuse misses with a body punch.
Oh Fuse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuse struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Fuse looking for a takedown.
Stoker taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Stoker really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fuse moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker.
Fuse seems to have got his legs back now.
Fuse defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuse checks a leg kick.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws a head kick but Fuse moves out of range.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Fuse jumps back.
Fuse throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuse connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Fuse misses its intended target.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Fuse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Fuse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuse missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stoker - that will leave a mark!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Fuse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Stoker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Fuse's ribs.
Fuse misses with a hook
and Stoker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fuse will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker feints and then cracks Fuse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuse down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a hook but Fuse blocks it.
Fuse misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with an inside leg kick.
Fuse walks into a left hand.
Fuse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crunch! Stoker slams his shin into Fuse's torso.
Fuse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stoker doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuse circles away.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Stoker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker looking to stall.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Fuse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fuse presses Stoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuse is trying to stall.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuse misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Fuse throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuse backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuse.
Good body shot from Fuse.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fuse tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Fuse back against the cage.
Fuse dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stoker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fuse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stoker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Stoker dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Fuse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fuse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fuse missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker is looking to slow Fuse down with leg kicks.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fuse.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuse will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Stoker.
Stoker motions for Fuse to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker wants to clinch.
Stoker tries to clinch there but Fuse circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuse misses with a body shot.
Stoker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fuse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker is looking to clinch but Fuse is avoiding it.

Stoker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuse swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuse gets through Stoker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoker slows down the pace here.
Stoker trying to control the position but instead, Fuse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stoker into the cage.
Stoker lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker has Fuse pushed against the cage.
Fuse has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Fuse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuse backwards.
Fuse can't get the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Fuse to work.
Stoker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuses head.
Stoker trying to control the position but instead, Fuse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stoker into the cage.
Fuse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Fuse's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuse blocks an uppercut.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
Fuse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Stoker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuse lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Fuse.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuse lands a nice uppercut.
Stoker looking to slow down the pace here.
Fuse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuse.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuse backwards.
Short Fuse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Fuse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Fuse is predictable there
and Stoker counters with a solid body kick.
Fuse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Fuse misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Wade Stoker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Stoker!
Wade Stoker is the new super heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Wade Stoker took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is my belt and it will be for a long time!'.