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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Shaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Shaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Gunderson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaver misses with a low kick.
Shaver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunderson.
Gunderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaver as he avoids it easily.
Gunderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gunderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaver defends it easily.
Gunderson has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Gunderson keeps moving.
Shaver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaver is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaver passes into side control.
Gunderson is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Gunderson is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Gunderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunderson tries to bench press Shaver off him but Shaver keeps the position.
Gunderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaver working for a guillotine from mount but Gunderson is in no mood to give up.
Gunderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Shaver has a good base and remains in mount.
Gunderson tries to improve his position but instead Shaver has taken his back!
Gunderson tries to break free.
Shaver gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaver has the hooks in. Gunderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gunderson breaks Shaver's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shaver dives on top into guard.
Gunderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaver trying to control but Gunderson is working from the bottom.
Gunderson has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunderson has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaver lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver passes into half guard.
Gunderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Shaver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunderson wants to get back to full guard.
Shaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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!
Gunderson actively working from the bottom here.
Shaver works his way into full mount!
Gunderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaver is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gunderson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gunderson shrugs it off.
Gunderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Shaver dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shaver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunderson throws a leg kick but Shaver moved away.
Gunderson tries to clinch but Shaver moves out of range.
Gunderson avoids the body shot from Shaver.
Gunderson clinches with his opponent.
Shaver is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shaver has Gunderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gunderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunderson is working for takedown but Shaver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gunderson tries for a takedown but Shaver manages to get underhooks.
Gunderson working Shaver over with knees to the body.
Shaver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaver avoiding damage as Gunderson throws knees to the body.
Shaver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gunderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shaver is trying to keep an underhook but Gunderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gunderson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shaver reverses the position - he's now on top in Gunderson's guard.
Gunderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaver is aware though and is defending well.
Shaver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gunderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaver seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson is looking for a triangle but Shaver pushes his legs off easily.
Gunderson working for submissions but it's allowed Shaver to get to half guard.
Gunderson actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunderson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shaver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaver works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shaver is looking for a kimura here.
Gunderson is looking for a sweep. Shaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gunderson looking for subs from the bottom but Shaver mounts him!
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gunderson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gunderson is trying to break free.
Gunderson showing good submission defense here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunderson is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Gunderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaver is fending him off so far but Gunderson persists. Nope, Shaver circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaver throws a nice looking combination but Gunderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaver clinches up against the cage.
Shaver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gunderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shaver can't find room to land a body shot as Gunderson controls the action.
Shaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunderson prevents it.
Shaver is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gunderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shaver to the mat. Shaver regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gunderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shaver is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shaver has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaver preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaver pushes down on Gunderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunderson is looking for a triangle but Shaver pushes his legs off easily.
Gunderson is looking to sweep but instead, Shaver has passed into half guard.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Gunderson is defending well.
Shaver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shaver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson is looking to improve his position.
Gunderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaver.
Gunderson actively working from the bottom here.
Gunderson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunderson actively working from the bottom here.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Gunderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dick Shaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunderson wants to get back to full guard but Shaver has mounted him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaver prevents Gunderson from getting the reversal.
Shaver content just to control the position here.
Gunderson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gunderson looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver is working for a kimura but Gunderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Gunderson is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Gunderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gunderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Gunderson!
An out of breath Bill Gunderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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