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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Knockers (ranked 2266 p4p, 1418 weight class) and Shaq Withers (ranked 82 p4p, 53 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 cm 27 163 7 - 3 - 0 |
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162 cm 27 137 7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Very strong |
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Good wrestler Counter fighter Solid chin |
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jericho Knockers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq Withers! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knockers misses with a few strikes there.
Withers now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Withers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Withers slips a jab and a cross from Knockers.
Knockers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Withers unleashes a big counter combination but Knockers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Knockers looks to score with a jab to the body but Withers is just out of range. Withers now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Withers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knockers tries to clinch but Withers moves away and Withers counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knockers clinches up against the cage. Knockers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Withers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knockers prevents it.
A short right from Knockers.
That's one minute gone in the round. Withers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knockers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Knockers prevents the takedown attempt.
Jericho Knockers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Withers. Knockers is pressed up against the cage. Withers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knockers down to the mat. Knockers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jericho Knockers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knockers has Withers up against the cage in a clinch.
Knockers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Withers.
Knockers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Knockers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Knockers.
A right hook to the body lands for Knockers.
Knockers scores with a shoulder strike. A left hand lands to the body for Knockers.
Knockers blocks a body shot from Withers. Knockers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Still in the clinch, Knockers scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knockers misses with a punch on the inside.
Knockers lands a body punch in the clinch. Knockers lands a body punch in the clinch. Withers looks winded! Knockers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Withers backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Knockers lands a shoulder strike. Knockers lands a shot to the body. Knockers lands with a short head shot on the inside. Knockers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Withers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knockers after a bit of a struggle. Withers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knockers is defending well. Knockers swings wildly with an uppercut but Withers uses good head movement to avoid it. Withers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knockers is defending well. Withers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Knockers prevents the takedown attempt.
Knockers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Withers backwards. Knockers gets through Withers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Knockers.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Withers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knockers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knockers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Withers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Knockers on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Knockers fails to land. Knockers avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knockers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Withers blocking some punches.
Knockers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Withers's elbow. Withers trying to control the position but instead, Knockers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Withers into the cage. Withers being controlled against the cage. Withers can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knockers tries to throw a body punch but Withers avoids it by throwing Knockers back against the cage. Nice body punch from Knockers - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Withers. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knockers. Knockers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Withers tries to score a body lock takedown but Knockers shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Knockers throws a punch but it's blocked by Withers. Withers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Knockers tries a body shot but Withers blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Knockers.
Knockers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Withers backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knockers gets underhooks to prevent Withers's takedown attempt.
Withers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knockers pulls him back up using the underhooks. A left hand lands to the body for Knockers.
Knockers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Withers backwards. Knockers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Withers backwards. Knockers misses with a punch to the body.
Knockers lands a body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Knockers dominated that 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.
Knockers has closed the distance and engaged Withers in a clinch.
Knockers lands an uppercut. Knockers working aggressively here.
Knockers lands a hook that snaps the head of Withers backwards. Withers has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knockers is trying to keep an underhook but Withers manages to get the takedown into half guard. Knockers is trying to stand back up but Withers is controlling him
Knockers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knockers tries to get out of the position. Withers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Knockers gets full guard. Withers lands a couple of decent looking shots. Withers throwing strikes but missing. Withers stops Knockers from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Withers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Knockers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Knockers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Withers's guard. Withers wants to sweep here but Knockers controlling him for the moment. Knockers looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Withers is trying to control the position but Knockers postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Knockers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Knockers stopping the sweep attempt from Withers.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Knockers misses with a jab to the body
and Withers counters with a right hand to the body. Knockers throws a right hand that Withers ducks under and follows up with a left that Withers also avoids with ease. Knockers fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knockers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Withers paws at him with a jab and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Knockers looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Knockers has Withers up against the cage in a clinch.
Withers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Withers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Withers misses with the head strike.
Withers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Withers is looking for a takedown. Knockers presses Withers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Knockers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Withers.
Jericho Knockers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Withers. Withers is breathing heavily. A head punch on the inside from Knockers fails to land. Knockers lands a hook that snaps the head of Withers backwards. Withers can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knockers. Knockers tries to work over Withers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Knockers lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knockers. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A left hand lands to the body for Knockers.
A hook to the body from Knockers.
Knockers tries a body shot but Withers blocks it.
Knockers lands a nice uppercut. Knockers is struggling to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Knockers dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! Withers avoids the body shot from Knockers.
Withers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knockers with a body shot. Knockers fails to land with a series of punches.
Knockers clinches. Knockers tries to work over Withers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Knockers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Withers backwards. Withers wants a takedown.
Knockers pressing his opponent against the cage. Withers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knockers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Withers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Knockers throws a head punch that misses. Withers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Knockers lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Withers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knockers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jericho Knockers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Withers. Knockers lands a hook that snaps the head of Withers backwards. Withers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knockers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jericho Knockers has scored more points in the clinch so far. A battle for position here, against the cage. Knockers is working Withers over against the cage. A short right from Knockers on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Knockers.
Withers takes a shot to the head. Knockers can't find room to land a body shot as Withers controls the action.
Withers wants a takedown but no success here.
Knockers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Knockers.
Knockers lands a hook to the side of the head. Knockers lands a nice uppercut. Knockers lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knockers cracks Withers with a nice body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knockers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Knockers. Knockers lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Knockers. Knockers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knockers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Withers can do to turn this around? Knockers lands with a light punch inside. Knockers lands a body punch. Knockers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Withers or not. A short uppercut from Knockers. Withers takes a shot to the head. Knockers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Withers is rocked! Knockers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Withers is still on wobbly legs! Can Knockers finish him? Knockers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Knockers. Knockers misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Withers blocks an uppercut.
Withers seems to have recovered his senses. Knockers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Withers backwards. Knockers digs a right hand underneath Withers's ribcage. Withers let out a lung full of air as it connected. Knockers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Knockers lands a body punch. Knockers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Knockers lands a body punch. Knockers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice left hand lands by Knockers.
Knockers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Withers backwards. Knockers pressing his opponent against the cage. Knockers avoiding damage.
Knockers pushes Withers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Knockers scores with a shot to the side of Withers's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice right hand lands inside from Knockers.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Withers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knockers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Knockers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Withers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knockers after a bit of a struggle. Withers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knockers has Withers pressed against the cage.
Knockers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Knockers works on Withers's body with a couple of short punches. Knockers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Withers backwards. A shot in the inside from Knockers. A quick uppercut on the inside from Knockers. Knockers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Withers prevents a body shot from Knockers. Knockers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knockers. Shaq Withers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Withers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Jericho Knockers showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knockers, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Knockers! In his post fight interview, Jericho Knockers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. The defeated Shaq Withers had this to say: 'Next time I will demolish my opponent!!'.
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