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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnie Shavers (ranked 2974 p4p, 2082 weight class) and Usko Unbelivable (ranked 78 p4p, 57 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Usko Unbelivable!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unbelivable takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Usko Unbelivable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unbelivable misses with a wild combination.
Shavers stuffs the takedown.
Unbelivable has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shavers.
Unbelivable chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shavers can pounce on him.
Unbelivable tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shavers moves into the clinch successfully.
Shavers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Unbelivable up against the cage.
Shavers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shavers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shavers lands a body shot.
Unbelivable missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Unbelivable obliges.
Unbelivable jumps guard but Shavers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but Shavers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
Unbelivable has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shavers after a bit of a struggle.
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but Shavers has him pressed against the cage.
Unbelivable is looking to break free of the clinch but Shavers has double underhooks.
Unbelivable escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unbelivable shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shavers is trying to defend but Unbelivable finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shavers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Unbelivable thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Unbelivable is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Unbelivable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shavers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unbelivable throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Unbelivable working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shavers holds on and takes a little breather.
Unbelivable stands up from Shavers's guard - Unbelivable perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavers is looking to clinch but Unbelivable is avoiding it.
Shavers scores with a shot to the body.
Unbelivable wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shavers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shavers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shavers wants it to stay on the feet.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shavers tries to clinch but Unbelivable moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Unbelivable tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shavers smiles and moves away.
Shavers misses with a wild combination.
As Shavers backs off Unbelivable throws a huge counter combo but Shavers manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable shoots in looking for a takedown but Shavers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unbelivable's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shavers is looking to counter the offense by Unbelivable and move into the clinch.
Shavers throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Shavers is predictable there
and Unbelivable counters with a single leg into guard. Shavers didn't expect that.
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!
Shavers is trying to control the position but Unbelivable postures up.
Unbelivable drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Unbelivable jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shavers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shavers controls Unbelivable momentarily but Unbelivable frees himself.
Unbelivable drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shavers dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shavers controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shavers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown
and Shavers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
Unbelivable tries to pull guard but Shavers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
Shavers scores with a shot to the side of Unbelivable's head.
A right hand to the body from Shavers.
Unbelivable tries to circle away but Shavers has him pinned against the cage.
Unbelivable tries to pull guard but Shavers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Unbelivable's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Unbelivable's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shavers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shavers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Unbelivable blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Earnie Shavers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shavers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shavers.
Unbelivable is breathing heavily.
Unbelivable fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable lands a left hand.
Unbelivable pulls guard successfully.
Shavers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shavers passes Unbelivable's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shavers in particular looking to stall.
Shavers continues to stall.
Shavers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unbelivable can do to turn this around?
Shavers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Unbelivable wants to control but Shavers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Unbelivable is in trouble now - Shavers has advanced to mount!
Unbelivable sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Unbelivable is pressing down on Shavers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shavers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Unbelivable is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shavers defends well.
Shavers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shavers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shavers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shavers is looking to pass into half guard but Unbelivable pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Unbelivable is in guard.
Unbelivable won't allow Shavers to sweep him here.
Unbelivable wants to control from the top but Shavers keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unbelivable preventing the sweep.
Unbelivable trying to control but Shavers is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavers has his hands on Unbelivable's head, controlling the position.
Unbelivable with a nice head shot there.
Unbelivable is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shavers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shavers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Unbelivable trying to control the position from guard on top but Shavers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unbelivable is looking to work some ground and pound but Shavers has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Usko Unbelivable's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Unbelivable uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shavers.
Shavers swings for the body but Unbelivable moves out of range.
Shavers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shavers pushes Unbelivable up against the cage in a clinch.
Unbelivable fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Unbelivable tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shavers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Unbelivable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shavers pinned against the cage. Shavers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable tries for a takedown but Shavers circles away easily
and Shavers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shavers swings for the body but Unbelivable moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt
and Shavers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Unbelivable with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Shavers to counter with a crisp jab.
Unbelivable takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shavers stuffs the takedown.
Unbelivable takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shavers connects with a body shot that sends Unbelivable's belly button to the back.
Shavers with a nice cross.
Shavers misses with a leg kick
and Unbelivable counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shavers's knee momentarily.
Shavers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Unbelivable's hands.
Shavers misses with a body kick.
Shavers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unbelivable has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shavers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers throws a leg kick but Unbelivable sees it coming and moves out of range.
Unbelivable lands a really nice looking cross but Shavers seems unphased.
Unbelivable shoots in and drives through. Shavers sprawls well.
Shavers thuds a left hand into Unbelivable's body.
Unbelivable tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shavers defends well and Unbelivable ends up having to push Shavers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shavers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shavers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shavers throws a front kick that sends Unbelivable stumbling back into the cage.
Shavers takes a swing at Unbelivable's ribcage but misses.
Unbelivable tries to clinch there but Shavers circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Unbelivable or perhaps it was just good defense by Shavers, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unbelivable looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shavers swings for the body but Unbelivable moves out of range.
Shavers is looking to clinch.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt - Shavers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Unbelivable paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Shavers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shavers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Usko Unbelivable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shavers lands a nice looking body shot.
Earnie Shavers is winning the standup battle so far.
Shavers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Unbelivable walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Unbelivable on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Unbelivable shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Usko Unbelivable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unbelivable tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Shavers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shavers clinches.
Shavers slowing the pace effectively.
Shavers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shavers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
After winning the bout, Earnie Shavers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Usko Unbelivable stepped up to the mic, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.
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