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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stoker (ranked 422 p4p, 65 weight class) and Casper Timmermans (ranked 692 p4p, 96 weight class). Stoker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let There Be Rock by AC/DC. Edward Stoker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
45 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Timmermans scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Timmermans looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Stoker misses.
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.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Timmermans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A low kick from Stoker misses
and Timmermans counters with a solid body kick.
We've been informed that Timmermans 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.
Stoker throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Timmermans misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timmermans.
Timmermans staying out of range there.
It seemed like Timmermans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
Timmermans pushes Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Timmermans.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Timmermans looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Timmermans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Timmermans misses with a head kick.
Timmermans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
Timmermans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stoker!
Stoker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Timmermans.
Stoker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Timmermans is controlling him well.
Stoker defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Timmermans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans wants to control but Stoker is keeping him busy.
Timmermans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stoker is trying to buck Timmermans off.
Timmermans just content to control the position.
Stoker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans misses with a punch to the head.
Timmermans punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker is trying to get back to his feet but Timmermans has full control of the position and if anything, Stoker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Timmermans is punishing Stoker with strikes - can he finish him?!
Stoker trying to get back to his feet but Timmermans is in full control for now.
Timmermans slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Stoker is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Timmermans looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Timmermans rushes Stoker and presses him up against the cage.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmermans's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Timmermans.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Timmermans misses with the head strike.
Stoker working hard to break the clinch.
Timmermans looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Timmermans misses its intended target.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Timmermans.
Timmermans scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans throws a one two combo.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans looks for a takedown but Stoker sprawls well.
Timmermans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Timmermans jumps back.
Stoker takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmermans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Timmermans misses the target.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Timmermans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timmermans lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Timmermans.
Casper Timmermans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoker cracks Timmermans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Timmermans.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Good exchange - Timmermans coming out on top.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Timmermans staying out of range there.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Timmermans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmermans tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Timmermans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Timmermans throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
Timmermans misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Timmermans misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Timmermans feints the counter takedown.
Timmermans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoker.
Timmermans punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Timmermans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Timmermans throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Timmermans throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans is looking to clinch.
Stoker moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.
Stoker sizes up Timmermans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Timmermans is looking to land body kicks.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Timmermans finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans misses with a two punch combination.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Timmermans lands a nice shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Timmermans.
Stoker throws Timmermans to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker digs a good hook to Timmermans's body.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Timmermans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Timmermans jabs at Stoker's body.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmermans throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Timmermans moves away and avoids it.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Timmermans throws a right hand that Stoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoker also avoids with ease.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Timmermans.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Timmermans lands with a short shot to the head.
Timmermans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Timmermans swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmermans lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker blocks an elbow strike.
Timmermans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stoker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Timmermans or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoker, which made it look bad.
Timmermans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Timmermans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Timmermans misses.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Timmermans walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Timmermans moves his leg out of the way.
Timmermans throws a big counter head kick but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmermans throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Timmermans. Those never looked like landing.
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmermans can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker works Timmermans's body with a nice hook.
Timmermans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timmermans throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Timmermans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Timmermans misses with a leg kick.
Stoker sizes up Timmermans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timmermanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stoker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Timmermans throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Timmermans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stoker thumps Timmermans with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoker.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Timmermans jumps back.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker feints and then cracks Timmermans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timmermans down.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Timmermans.
Stoker lands a jab to Timmermans's midsection.
Timmermans throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timmermans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown but Stoker shows good takedown defense.
Stoker takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Timmermans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Timmermans moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Timmermans. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmermans at a distance.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Timmermans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Timmermans lands with an overhand left.
That's four 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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker gets caught flat footed, as Timmermans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stoker keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stoker keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Stoker wants to stand up but Timmermans is controlling him.
Stoker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stoker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Casper Timmermans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Timmermans with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Timmermans 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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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