PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Admir Bosnic (ranked 2175 p4p, 2405 weight class) and Earnie Shavers (ranked 252 p4p, 277 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bosnic
vs
Shavers

200 cm
23
268
10 - 8 - 0

190 cm
29
244
7 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

Knock Out Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Admir Bosnic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosnic has his takedown stuffed
and Shavers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bosnic thinking.
Bosnic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shavers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bosnic somewhat.
Shavers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shavers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bosnic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosnic walks into a straight right hand from Shavers.
Shavers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shavers wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Admir Bosnic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers's corner calls for a 1-2. Shavers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shavers lands with a straight right. Bosnic didn't see that one coming.
Shavers swings away with a body shot that misses

and Bosnic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers wants to get back to full guard.
Shavers wants to control but Bosnic is keeping busy.

Bosnic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shavers defends it well.
Bosnic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shavers keeps working.
Bosnic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shavers is looking to improve his position.

Bosnic wants to work for an arm triangle but Shavers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bosnic trying to mount his opponent but Shavers defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shavers tries to get to full guard but Bosnic has control of the leg.
Bosnic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bosnic blocks the strikes from Shavers.

Bosnic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shavers defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shavers is staying active underneath Bosnic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bosnic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shavers defending well though.
Shavers is not content to let Bosnic control the position.
Shavers is looking for a sweep. Bosnic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosnic is looking to take a break and control but Shavers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bosnic seems to be looking for submissions.
Shavers is staying active underneath Bosnic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shavers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bosnic.
Shavers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bosnic is working away from the top position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shavers misses with a leg kick.
Bosnic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Shavers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shavers tries a body shot but Bosnic blocks it.
Bosnic wants to take the fight to the mat but Shavers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bosnic's defenses.

It looks like Admir Bosnic has been cut.
Shavers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bosnic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shavers pushes Bosnic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Shavers lands a jab to the nose.
Shavers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shavers scores with a nice right hand.
Shavers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bosnic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bosnic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosnic looks for a takedown but Shavers sprawls well.
Shavers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bosnic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Admir Bosnic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shavers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shavers tries to bum rush Bosnic with a series of wild strikes but Bosnic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shavers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left lands for Shavers.
Shavers takes a swing at Bosnic's ribcage but misses.
Bosnic fails with a takedown attempt.
Bosnic slips a jab and a cross from Shavers.
Shavers keeps Bosnic at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shavers. Bosnic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shavers connects with a nice looking jab.
Shavers stuffs the takedown attempt from Bosnic. Bosnic gets slowly back to his feet.
Shavers tries to counter with a clinch but Bosnic shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bosnic tries to counter with a takedown but Shavers is quick to defend against it.
Shavers lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Shavers.
Shavers thuds a left hand into Bosnic's body.
Shavers throws out a leg kick but Bosnic moves out of range and Shavers only half commits.
Bosnic tries to counter with a takedown but Shavers is quick to defend against it.
Bosnic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bosnic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bosnic has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Admir Bosnic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shavers moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosnic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shavers prevents it.
Bosnic wants a takedown but no success here.
Bosnic tries for a takedown but Shavers manages to get underhooks.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
Bosnic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bosnic looking for a takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shavers. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosnic looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shavers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bosnic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bosnic wants to take the fight to the mat but Shavers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bosnic prevents a body shot from Shavers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shavers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shavers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosnics head.
Shavers lands with a right to the head.
Shavers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bosnic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shavers prevents it.
Bosnic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shavers is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shavers is struggling to control the position.
Shavers gets underhooks to prevent Bosnic's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Admir Bosnic's cut.
That's time! Bosnic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shavers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bosnic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shavers.
Bosnic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shavers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shavers connects with a looping right hand.
Shavers throws a low kick but Bosnic avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Shavers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bosnic doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Shavers catches Bosnic right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shavers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shavers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bosnic at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosnic needs to keep his hands up - Shavers had a free shot at his head there.
Earnie Shavers seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shavers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shavers, as that shot connected.
Shavers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bosnic momentarily.
Shavers scores with a hook to the body. Bosnic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shavers cracks Bosnic with a good jab.

Bosnic shoots in and bounces Shavers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Bosnic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shavers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shavers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shavers!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavers wants to control but Bosnic is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavers controlling the position from side mount.
Shavers wants to control but Bosnic is keeping him busy.
Shavers is staying tight to Bosnic's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bosnic tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Shavers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bosnic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shavers's guard! Nice work there by Bosnic!
Bosnic postures up in Shavers's guard and throws a big left but Shavers blocks it.
Bosnic is working Shavers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavers keeping moving, preventing Bosnic from controlling successfully.
Bosnic postures up.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shavers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bosnic manages to get himself to full guard.

Admir Bosnic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shavers postures up.
Shavers content to stall in guard here.
Admir Bosnic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bosnic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shavers passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shavers 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.