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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 116 p4p, 17 weight class) and Edward Stoker (ranked 350 p4p, 52 weight class). Stoker has chosen Let There Be Rock by AC/DC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
35 - 19 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Timmermans's head.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Timmermans.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timmermans jabs Stoker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stoker cracks Timmermans with an open hand slap.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmermans sizes up Stoker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Timmermans swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmermans to score with a decent uppercut.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Timmermans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
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.
Stoker swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Timmermans blocks the low kick.
Timmermans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Timmermans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmermans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Timmermans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoker defending well though.
Timmermans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stoker is staying active underneath Timmermans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stoker kicks Timmermans off and gets back to his feet.
Timmermans looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Timmermans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Timmermans counters with a quick kick to the body but Stoker blocks it.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Timmermans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker lands a jab.
Stoker digs a good hook to Timmermans's body.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoker works Timmermans's body with a nice hook.
Timmermans thuds a left hand into Stoker's body.
Timmermans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Timmermans looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Stoker.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Timmermans drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stoker sprawls and moves away.
Stoker punishes Timmermans's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timmermans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Timmermans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Timmermans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Timmermans throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker lands a head kick!
Timmermans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Timmermans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stoker quickly recovers to half guard.
Timmermans is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stoker tries to kick Timmermans off but Timmermans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans prevents Stoker from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Timmermans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stoker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stoker pushes Timmermans off looking to stand but Timmermans dives back in and keeps control.
Timmermans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoker cracks the inside of Timmermans's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Stoker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoker as he jumps to the side.
Stoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmermans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Timmermans rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Timmermans throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Timmermans drops his hands momentarily and Stoker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timmermans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmermans. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but Timmermans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Timmermans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans attempts a counter takedown but Stoker avoids it well and moves away.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Timmermans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timmermans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stoker wants to stand but Timmermans is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Timmermans is working Stoker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Stoker keeps moving.
Stoker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans tries to counter with a takedown but Stoker is quick to defend against it.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Timmermans, as that shot connected.
Timmermans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Timmermans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker is looking to slow Timmermans down with leg kicks.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker jabs Timmermans right on the nose. Timmermans blinks but takes it well.
Timmermans 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.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Timmermans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans shoots in and bounces Stoker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Timmermans stops Stoker from standing up.
Casper Timmermans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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 Timmermans has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Timmermans and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Timmermans is looking to slow Stoker down with leg kicks.
Timmermans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Stoker throws a hook but Timmermans avoids it easily.
Timmermans tries to counter with a takedown but Stoker is quick to defend against it.
Timmermans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Timmermans takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Timmermans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Timmermans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
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 Timmermans has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Timmermans and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker is looking to slow Timmermans down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Stoker lands but Timmermans takes it in his stride.
Timmermans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Timmermans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Timmermans is on him like a limpet, forcing Stoker back against the cage.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timmermans looking to stall.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker tries to throw a body punch but Timmermans avoids it by throwing Stoker back against the cage.
Timmermans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Timmermans gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Timmermans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timmermans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stoker is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Stoker wants to get back to his feet.
Timmermans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Casper Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker won't allow Timmermans to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoker is looking to escape.
Timmermans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Timmermans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Timmermans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker throws a right and a left that Timmermans avoids nicely.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Timmermans fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stoker just manages to avoid it.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Timmermans misses with a looping left.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Timmermans misses with a hook.
Timmermans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No joy there for Stoker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Timmermans.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Timmermans's body. Timmermans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Timmermans misses its intended target.
Timmermans misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmermans walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Timmermans scrambles back to his feet.
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 misses with a straight right.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker dips to his left and cracks Timmermans with an uppercut!
Timmermans drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Timmermans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Timmermans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Timmermans throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmermans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timmermans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmermans defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stoker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
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.
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