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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaq Withers (ranked 1581 p4p, 1161 weight class) and Pete Dunham (ranked 34 p4p, 22 weight class). Dunham has chosen Bubbles as his entrance music. Pete Dunham is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq Withers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham shoots in looking for a takedown but Withers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dunham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Withers counters with a straight right hand.
Withers stuffs the takedown attempt from Dunham. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaq Withers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Dunham.
Dunham shoots for a double leg takedown but Withers sprawls well. He's pushed Dunham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Withers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dunham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Withers counters with a nice uppercut.
Withers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dunham to the ground. Withers is now in Dunham's guard.
Dunham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Withers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Withers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Withers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Withers is in close to Dunham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Withers looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham seems keen to control Withers's posture.
Withers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Withers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunham is keeping the position for now.
Withers throws a strike but Dunham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dunham stopping the sweep attempt from Withers.
Withers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dunham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Withers is trying to hold Dunham in close to prevent damage but Dunham has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withers is looking to get back to full guard here but Dunham has managed to pass to side control instead.
Withers is pushing Dunham's head away, looking to escape. Dunham manages to hold on to the position though.
Dunham staying calm.
Withers is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Withers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dunham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Withers.
Withers slaps away a takedown attempt from Dunham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dunham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Withers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Withers misses with a looping left.
Withers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dunham is not content to let Withers control the position.
Withers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dunham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Withers.
Withers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dunham defending well though.
Dunham is trying to maintain the position but Withers is very close to passing his half guard.
Withers controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Withers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Withers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dunham shoots in looking for a takedown but Withers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dunham looks for a takedown but Withers sprawls well.
Dunham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Withers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Withers misses its target.
Shaq Withers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Dunham.
Dunham shoots in and drives through. Withers sprawls well.
Withers feints and as Dunham raises his hands in defense, Withers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Withers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dunham's head.
Withers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Withers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Withers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham is trying to keep Withers in close.
Withers throwing strikes but missing.
Dunham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Withers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Withers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dunham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Withers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunham pulls Withers in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Withers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Withers trying to control but Dunham is working from the bottom.
Withers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Withers postures up in Dunham's guard and throws a big left but Dunham blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunham dives in for a single leg takedown but Withers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Withers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dunham darts in looking for a takedown but Withers gets double underhooks and turns Dunham into the cage.
Withers attempts a counter takedown but Dunham avoids it well and moves away.
Dunham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Withers is fending him off so far but Dunham persists. Nope, Withers circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunham is breathing heavily.
Dunham looks for a takedown but Withers sprawls well.
Withers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Withers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunham feints the counter takedown.
A punch combination from Withers misses.
Dunham fails with the takedown.
Dunham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Withers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Withers throws a strike aimed at the side of Dunham's head but Dunham avoids it well.
Withers cracks Dunham with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Withers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Withers working the ground and pound.
Withers is trying to ground and pound but Dunham uses the momentary lack of control by Withers to regain half guard.
Withers wants to control but Dunham is keeping him busy.
Dunham moves into full guard.
Withers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Withers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Withers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Withers's guard.
Dunham preventing the sweep.
Dunham trying to control the position from guard on top but Withers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Withers's guard.
Withers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Withers tries to get out of the position.
Well, if Dunham is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Withers is looking to get back to full guard here but Dunham has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Withers dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunham is defended easily by Withers.
Dunham shoots in but Withers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dunham tries for a takedown but Withers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaq Withers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Dunham.
Dunham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Withers's waist but Withers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunham off to one side.
Pete Dunham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Withers sprawls well. Withers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet.
Withers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Withers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Withers.
Dunham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dunham's head.
Shaq Withers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Withers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Withers working Dunham over with strikes.
Withers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Withers lands strikes from half guard.
Withers wants to take a breather but Dunham is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Withers lands a nice short elbow.
Dunham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Withers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Withers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dunham has hold of Withers's hands but Withers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dunham trying to hold on to Withers's head to control him but Withers postures up.
Pete Dunham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withers is trying to control. Dunham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Withers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dunham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Withers.
Dunham keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Withers is pressing down on Dunham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dunham is holding on for now.
Withers lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withers wants to take a breather but Dunham is having none of it.
Withers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dunham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Withers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dunham's head.
Withers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dunham's head.
Withers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dunham is controlling Withers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Withers is looking to take a break and control but Dunham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Withers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Withers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dunham tries to roll over but Withers keeps him under control.
Withers throws a strike but Dunham avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Withers stands up over Dunham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Withers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaq Withers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Withers 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaq Withers!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaq Withers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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