PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lurch Addams (ranked 1661 p4p, 947 weight class) and Earnie Shavers (ranked 93 p4p, 44 weight class). Lurch Addams has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Addams
vs
Shavers

225 cm
38
280
12 - 7 - 1

190 cm
40
247
21 - 18 - 0

Great wrestler
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lurch Addams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Shavers counter with a right hand.
Addams misses with a takedown
and Addams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
Addams shoots in for a takedown but Shavers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Shavers.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a two punch combo.
Shavers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shavers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Addams's head coaches at Aimon bodaus ja sparri that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addams fails with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shavers lands a jab to Addams's midsection.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams shoots and misses
enabling Shavers to counter with a crisp jab.
Addams misses with a takedown
and Shavers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lurch Addams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Addams is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shavers!
Shavers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Addams shoots and misses
and Shavers counters with a good low kick that Addams was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Addams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shavers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shavers duly obliges.
Shavers works Addams's body with a nice hook.
Addams fails with the takedown.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shavers lands with a nice body punch.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shavers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Addams rather than just go for the knockout.
Addams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a thumping low kick.
Shavers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.
Addams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shavers. Shavers obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Addams walks into a straight right hand from Shavers.
Addams shoots and misses
and Shavers counters with an outside leg kick.
Shavers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Addams backs up against the cage.
Addams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shavers tries to clinch but Addams is having none of it.
Shavers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Addams with a poor takedown
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand.
Shavers feints and then cracks Addams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Addams down.
Shavers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Addams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Addams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shavers avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shavers. That's going to slow Addams down.
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Addams's ribs.

Shavers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Addams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shavers pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavers keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams postures up.
Shavers pulls Addams in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shavers is pulling down on Addams's head. It's preventing any offense from Addams, at least for the moment.
Addams content to stall in guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice body punch from Shavers.
Addams shoots and misses
and Shavers counters with a nice leg kick.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
Shavers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Addams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Addams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shavers scores with a hook to the body. Addams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Addams tries for a takedown but Shavers circles away easily
and Shavers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shavers lands with an uppercut that bounces Addams off the cage and back into range.
Addams misses with a takedown
and Shavers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Addams thinking.

Shavers clinches with his opponent.
Shavers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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 Lurch Addams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shavers lands a nice looking body shot.
Shavers stuffs the takedown attempt from Addams. Addams gets slowly back to his feet.
Addams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shavers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shavers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Addams if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Shavers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Earnie Shavers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Shavers, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shavers scores with a shot to the body.
Addams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Addams tries to keep at a distance but Shavers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shavers obliges.
Shavers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Addams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shavers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Shavers.
Shavers just leaning against Addams, taking a breather.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers lands a body shot.
Shavers landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shavers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shavers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Addams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shavers is keeping busy.
Shavers stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shavers.
A left hand lands to the body for Shavers.
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shavers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Addamss head.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shavers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shavers cracks Addams with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shavers.

Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Addams eats them both and turns towards Shavers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Shavers scores with a four punch combination!

Lurch Addams's cut is getting worse.
Shavers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams misses with a takedown

and Shavers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers lands with a light punch inside.
Shavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shavers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike.
Shavers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Addams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shavers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shavers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Shavers working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers lands with a cross.
Shavers lands an overhand right.

Addams is rocked!
Shavers jabs Addams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shavers connects with a right hand. Addams shakes it off.

Shavers takes the fight into the clinch.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Addams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shavers is leaning against Addams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shavers obliges.
Shavers pushes Addams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike.
Shavers tries to stall but Addams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shavers stalls.

Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Addams's ribs.
Addams with a poor takedown
and Shavers counters with a nice body shot.
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Addams's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.
Addams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Addams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shavers counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Lurch Addams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shavers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Addams ducks right into an uppercut from Shavers.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a left and a right that stings Addams.
Shavers lunges at Addams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Addams's hand.
Addams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Addams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.
Shavers throws a combination. Addams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Addams's ribs.
Addams shoots and misses
and Shavers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shavers is looking to clinch.
Addams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shavers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Addams's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Shavers finds it's target.
A nice combination there by Shavers.
Addams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Addams tries for a takedown but Shavers circles away easily
and Shavers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Addams thinking.
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 Lurch Addams's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Addams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shavers.
Addams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shavers counters with a right hand to the body.
Addams shoots and misses
and Addams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shavers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Addams shoots and misses
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Addams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shavers.
Shavers stuns Addams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Shavers, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shavers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Addams with a poor takedown
enabling Shavers to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Addams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Shavers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers lands a slapping body shot.

Shavers rushes Addams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shavers as Addams tries to tie him up.
Shavers cracks Addams with a nice body shot.
Shavers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Shavers.
Addams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Shavers.
Shavers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Addamss head.
Shavers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Jeez, Lurch Addams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shavers lands a left hand.
Shavers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Shavers on the inside.

Shavers breaks the clinch.
Shavers scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams needs to keep his hands up - Shavers had a free shot at his head there.
Shavers digs a good body shot into Addams's ribs.

Shavers clinches with his opponent.
Shavers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Addams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shavers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Shavers.
Shavers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lurch Addams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.