PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stoker (ranked 25 p4p, 6 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 210 p4p, 32 weight class). Stoker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let There Be Rock by AC/DC. Runnisto has chosen Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stoker
vs
Runnisto

199 cm
38
196 lbs
41 - 19 - 1

182 cm
32
192 lbs
30 - 14 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runnisto lands a two punch combo.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Runnisto 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.
Runnisto takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stoker under the eye.
A punch combination from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Runnisto's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker keeps Runnisto at a distance using the push kick.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Runnisto jumps back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Stoker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Runnisto punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Runnisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Runnisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Stoker throws a push kick but Runnisto slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
A jab from Runnisto misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Runnisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runnisto thinking.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Runnisto's leg. Runnisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Runnisto's knee but Runnisto avoids it well.
Runnisto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Runnisto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
The crowd cheers as Stoker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with a nice leg kick.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Runnisto tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Runnisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Runnisto backs away, Stoker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Runnisto under the eye.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Runnisto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Runnisto's body. Runnisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoker misses with a shot to the body
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stoker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.
Stoker throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Runnisto moves his leg out of the way.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a leg kick.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Runnisto off the cage and back into range.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoker slips a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Runnisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Runnisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Runnisto 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 with a wild body shot.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - Runnisto had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Runnisto didn't see that one coming.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Runnisto checks it.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto checks the leg kick.
Stoker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker misses with a body punch
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runnisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runnisto. That did some damage!
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Stoker lands with a hook. Runnisto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Runnisto does no damage.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Stoker.
Runnisto punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runnisto. That did some damage!
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoker slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker slips a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoker on the side of the head.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Stoker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoker scores with a jab. Runnisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Stoker misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Runnisto's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Runnisto throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker slips a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker is looking for a counter combo.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Runnisto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runnisto checks it well.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runnisto checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto takes one to the chin there.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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.
Runnisto throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Stoker slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runnisto scores with a nice strike.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Iikka Runnisto just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runnisto misses with a body punch
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Stoker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runnisto.
Stoker motions for Runnisto to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Stoker coming out on top.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker throwing a counter right hand but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Runnisto dodges the punch combination from Stoker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker throws a right hand that Runnisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Runnisto also avoids with ease.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runnisto defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker misses with a combination
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoker doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Runnisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Runnisto seems unphased.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Runnisto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
Stoker misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Runnisto.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Runnisto off the cage and back into range.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Runnisto avoided it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Stoker avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Runnisto blocks the leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runnisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Runnisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Runnisto scores with a four punch combination!
Stoker throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Nice jab there from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Runnisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Runnisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Runnisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runnisto has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker lands the left hand.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Runnisto drops his hands momentarily and Stoker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto lunges at Stoker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stoker's hand.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Stoker's belly button to the back.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Runnisto.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker ducks right into an uppercut from Runnisto.
Runnisto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker takes one on the button.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runnisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Runnisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runnisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Runnisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker scores with a kick to the body.
Stoker throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runnisto. That did some damage!
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker stuns Runnisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runnisto needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Stoker.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Stoker with a series of wild strikes but Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker scores with a sloppy right hand. Runnisto should have avoided that one.
Stoker thumps Runnisto with a low kick.
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker with a hook.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Runnisto's belly button to the back.
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the head.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Edward Stoker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.