Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH:219
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Diesel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shavers checks a leg kick nicely.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Shavers is just out of range.
Diesel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A swing and a miss from Shavers.
Diesel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shavers misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Diesel tenderised Shavers's leg. Shavers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diesel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shavers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shavers works the jab nicely.
Diesel works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Shavers.
Diesel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.
Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diesel swings for the body but Shavers moves out of range.
Shavers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shavers throws a leg kick but Diesel moved away.
Shavers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diesel's sensitive parts.
Shavers connects with an inside leg kick.
Diesel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shavers looks to land a combination but Diesel avoids it well.
Diesel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shavers's head backwards.
Diesel is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shavers. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shavers misses with a shot to the body
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel connects with the punch.
Shavers misses with a combination
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shavers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Diesel. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Shavers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shavers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diesel checks a low kick from Shavers.
Diesel tries to work over Shavers's front leg with a kick but Shavers checks it.
Shavers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diesel is able to avoid easily.
Diesel dips to his left and cracks Shavers with an uppercut!
Shavers fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.#CL#
Shavers closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shavers just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands a really nice looking cross but Shavers seems unphased. #KD2#
Diesel lands a big right hand that sends Shavers crashing to the mat! Diesel stays standing though and waves Shavers back to his feet!#ROC2#Shavers is rocked!
Diesel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diesel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shavers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shavers misses with a right hand
and Diesel counters with a body kick.
Shavers misses with a jab to the body
and Diesel counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Shavers forces Diesel back against the cage and clinches.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Diesel lands a right hand.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shavers fails to land.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Shavers letting Diesel take a breather here.
Diesel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Shavers has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaverss head.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Shavers is breathing heavily.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shavers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shavers is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diesel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sour Diesel dominated that round.
That's time! Shavers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD2#
Diesel lands a big uppercut and Shavers crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shavers looks OK. Diesel waves Shavers back to his feet!
Oh Shavers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
As Diesel looks to move away, Shavers throws a big counter combo but Diesel just gets out of the way.
Shavers seems to have got his legs back now.
Diesel keeps the fight on the outside.
Shavers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diesel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sour Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shavers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavers throws a solid leg kick but Diesel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shavers.
Diesel takes a swing at Shavers's ribcage but misses.
Shavers misses with a wild body shot.
Shavers tries to clinch but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel tries a quick counter leg kick but Shavers is wise to it.
Shavers throws a leg kick but Diesel moved away.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shavers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel. #T1#
Shavers throws a leg kick
and Diesel counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sour Diesel!
After winning the bout, Sour Diesel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Barbosa vs Lee
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Shavers misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Gustafsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Shavers! Gustafsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shavers to his feet! Shavers is in big trouble!#ROC#Shavers is rocked!
Shavers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shavers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shavers is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustafsson finish him?
A swing and a miss from Gustafsson.
Shavers seems to have recovered his senses.
Shavers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson rattles Shavers with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Shavers tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Gustafsson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Shavers stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oscar Gustafsson!
Our winner, Oscar Gustafsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 156: Anderson v Torvik
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Thompson cracks Shavers with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thompson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shavers to stand back up!#ROC2#Shavers is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Thompson has cracked Shavers with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Thompson lands another huge swinging hook and Shavers tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Shavers, before Thompson can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Thompson!
Ricky Thompson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WVT 147: Ihantala v Kok
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#CUT2#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. #T2#
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.#TD#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
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. #CL2#
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!#R2#
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.#CL2#
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.#T1#
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. #BC2#
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!#CUT2#Lurch Addams's cut is getting worse.
Shavers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Addams misses with a takedown #CL2#
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.#BC2#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers lands with a cross.
Shavers lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Addams is rocked!
Shavers jabs Addams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shavers connects with a right hand. Addams shakes it off.#CL2#
Shavers takes the fight into the clinch.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
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. #BC2#
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.#T4#
Addams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shavers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#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!#R3#
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 #CL2#
and Shavers counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shavers lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
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.#CUT2#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. #BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch.
Shavers scores with a body shot. #T2#
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.#CL2#
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.

Event: WVT 142: Mahogany v Creed
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Takeishi shoots in and drives through. Shavers sprawls well.
Takeishi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shavers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch but Shavers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body.
Shavers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeishi. #CL#
Shavers clinches up against the cage.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shavers to keep the fight standing.
Shavers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeishi's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Takeishi tries to score a body lock takedown but Shavers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsugu Takeishi.
Shavers misses with a body punch.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Shavers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi is looking for a takedown.
Shavers lands with a right to the head.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi tries to pull guard but Shavers won't allow it.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takeishi looking for a takedown.
Takeishi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shavers prevents it.
Shavers misses with some punches.
Shavers stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Takeishi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shavers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shavers lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi tries to circle away but Shavers has him pinned against the cage.
Shavers lands a right hand.
Takeishi missing with knees to the body.
Shavers misses with the head strike.
A short right from Shavers on the inside.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Takeishi manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Takeishi moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takeishi blocking some punches.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Shavers pushes Takeishi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Takeishi.
Shavers has Takeishi pushed against the cage.
Shavers has a couple of punches blocked by Takeishi.
Shavers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shavers effectively controlling the action here.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
Takeishi avoiding damage as Shavers throws knees to the body.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
Shavers stalling.
Takeishi tries to score a body lock takedown but Shavers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shavers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shavers won't allow it.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from Takeishi. #T4#
Takeishi managing to block the knees to the body from Shavers.
Shavers gets underhooks to prevent Takeishi's takedown attempt.
Takeishi stalling in the clinch but Shavers improves position.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
Takeishi jumps guard but Shavers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shavers taking a breather.
Shavers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeishi looks winded!
Takeishi blocks a body shot from Shavers.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shavers.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi tries to pull guard but Shavers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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 Mitsugu Takeishi'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.#R2#
Takeishi shoots in but no luck this time.
Shavers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takeishi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shavers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeishi can do to turn this around?
Takeishi fails to land the takedown.
Shavers moves out of range as Takeishi throws a body kick.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shavers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shavers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shavers lands a jab to Takeishi's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers feints and then cracks Takeishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takeishi down.
Shavers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takeishi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shavers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Takeishi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shavers is out of range.
Shavers connects with a right hand. Takeishi shakes it off.#T1#
Shavers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mitsugu Takeishi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shavers digs a good body shot into Takeishi's ribs.
Shavers is looking to wear down Takeishi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takeishi misses with a takedown
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsugu Takeishi.
Shavers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shavers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shavers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takeishi tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Shavers's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shavers misses with a few strikes there.
Takeishi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shavers scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Shavers doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeishi circles away.
Shavers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shavers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Takeishi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shavers circles away.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shavers as he jumps to the side.
Takeishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeishi feints a counter leg kick.
Shavers thuds a left hand into Takeishi's body.
A nice leg kick from Shavers, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shavers lands with a good body shot.
A low kick lands for Shavers. #T3#
Shavers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shavers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takeishi's sensitive parts.
Takeishi tries to clinch up.
Shavers connects with a body shot that sends Takeishi's belly button to the back.
Takeishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shavers throws a front kick that sends Takeishi stumbling back into the cage.
Shavers throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Shavers has Takeishi up against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shavers.
Shavers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Shavers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Takeishi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shavers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shavers misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shavers.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shavers stalling.
Shavers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shavers is pressed up against the cage. Takeishi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shavers down to the mat. Shavers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shavers looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeishi is just out of range.
Shavers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shavers lands with a shot to the body.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Mitsugu Takeishi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shavers scores with a nice strike.
Shavers avoids the head kick by Takeishi.
Shavers throws a leg kick which misses Takeishi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takeishi tries to avoid it.
Shavers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shavers lands a jab to Takeishi's midsection.
Shavers lands a glancing blow to the side of Takeishi's head.
Shavers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shavers thumps Takeishi with a low kick.
A cross from Shavers lands.
Takeishi 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.
Takeishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeishi tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Takeishi misses with a takedown
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Shavers dips to his left and cracks Takeishi with an uppercut!
Takeishi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shavers lands a lovely overhand right.
Shavers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shavers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Shavers.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Shavers finds it's target.
Takeishi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shavers can pounce on him.
Shavers lands with an uppercut that bounces Takeishi off the cage and back into range.
Takeishi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shavers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shavers stuns Takeishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.
Shavers scores with the left hand. Takeishi knows he should have avoided that one.
Shavers with a hook.
Takeishi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shavers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Takeishi.
Shavers delivers a nice body kick.
Takeishi misses with a takedown attempt
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Shavers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shavers gets through Takeishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Takeishi is rocked!
Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shavers lands a shot to the body.#KD#
Shavers lands a vicious elbow to the side of Takeishi's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Shavers tries to finish him with strikes but Takeishi still seems able to defend himself so Shavers steps back and lets Takeishi get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Takeishi is still on wobbly legs! Can Shavers finish him?
Shavers fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Takeishi square on the jaw! Damn, Takeishi is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). 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.

Event: WVT 133: West v Halli
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Shavers is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kraag 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shavers walks into a stiff left hand from Kraag.
Kraag takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kraag darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kraag connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shavers. Shavers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shavers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Shavers counters with a right hand to the body.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Shavers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kraag just manages to avoid it.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers.
Kraag throws an off balance right hand
and Shavers counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Shavers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kraag goes for a takedown attempt but Shavers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Shavers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Shavers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Shavers counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Shavers gets a clinch.
A short right from Shavers on the inside.
Shavers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Shavers lands a right hand.
Shavers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kraag is trying to force a seperation but Shavers has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shavers.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Shavers.
Kraag looks winded!#T2#
Shavers lands a hook that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Shavers stalling the fight.
Kraag 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.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Shavers lands a right hand. #ROC#Kraag is rocked!
Shavers misses with some punches.
Kraag is still on wobbly legs! Can Shavers finish him?
Kraag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kraag.
Shavers swings wildly with an uppercut but Kraag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kraag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kraag.
Kraag blocking some punches.
Shavers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by Kraag.
Kraag seems to have recovered his senses.
Kraag is trying to push Shavers away but Shavers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shavers has Kraag pressed against the cage, preventing Kraag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kraag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shavers throws a big uppercut that drops Kraag! More strikes from Shavers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kraag lies dazed against the cage as Shavers celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 119: Ihantala v Vunipola
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Babyara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shavers was well out of range. Poor timing from Babyara.
Shavers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shavers misses with a wild body shot.
Babyara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shavers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shavers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babyara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Babyara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shavers moves away from the strike by Babyara.
Shavers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shavers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babyara with a body shot.
Shavers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shavers lands a jab.
Babyara takes a swing at Shavers's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Shavers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shavers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babyara misses with the combination.
Shavers tries a quick counter leg kick but Babyara is wise to it.
Babyara misses with a double jab.
Babyara walks into a stiff left hand from Shavers.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body.
Shavers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Babyara lands with a cross.
Babyara lands a slapping body shot.
Babyara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shavers circles away quickly and effectively.
Babyara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shavers can pounce on him. #T2#
A good leg kick by Shavers.
Shavers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babyara throws a lazy right hand but Shavers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babyara misses with an uppercut
and Shavers counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Babyara misses its intended target.
Shavers slips a jab from Babyara.
Shavers feints a counter leg kick.
Babyara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shavers was well out of range. Poor timing from Babyara.
Babyara throws a combination that misses
and Shavers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Shavers as he connects with a hook.
Babyara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shavers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Shavers.
Shavers avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Babyara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shavers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babyara with a body shot.#CL2#
Shavers moves into the clinch successfully.
Shavers prevents Babyara from breaking the clinch.
Shavers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Babyara's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
Shavers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shavers is leaning against Babyara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Babyara is breathing heavily.
Babyara is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Shavers.
Shavers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shavers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babyara looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shavers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Babyara. Babyara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Babyara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4##CL2#
Shavers has Babyara up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shavers scores a nice knee to the body.
Shavers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shavers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babyara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shavers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shavers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shavers is pushing Babyara up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Shavers.
Babyara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shavers lands a left hand.
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 Francisco Babyara's cut.
That's time! Babyara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Babyara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Earnie Shavers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Shavers has closed the distance and engaged Babyara in a clinch.
Shavers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babyara.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Babyara is rocked!
Shavers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Babyara up against the cage.
Oh Babyara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shavers lands a shoulder strike.
Shavers working aggressively here.
Babyara seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Babyara is trying to pull guard but Shavers has him pressed against the cage.
Babyara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shavers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Babyara tries for a takedown but Shavers manages to get underhooks.
Babyara tries to work over Shavers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babyara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babyara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shavers prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Babyara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers scores with a shot to the side of Babyara's head.
Babyara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shavers walks away with a smile on his face. Babyara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Babyara throws an off balance right hand
and Shavers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babyara thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shavers. That's going to slow Babyara down.
Babyara misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Shavers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shavers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shavers lands the left hand.
Babyara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shavers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babyara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Babyara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babyara misses the body punch
and Babyara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavers scores with a hook to the body. Babyara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Babyara misses with a hook to the body
and Shavers counters with a straight right hand.
Shavers lands a really nice looking cross but Babyara seems unphased.
Babyara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shavers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babyara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shavers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shavers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shavers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shavers lands a nice looking body shot.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Shavers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Babyara misses the body punch
and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babyara is looking to wear down Shavers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Babyara tries to bum rush Shavers with a series of wild strikes but Shavers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shavers wants to counter with a clinch but Babyara pushes him away.
Shavers lands with a good body shot.
Shavers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shavers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babyara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shavers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shavers lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shavers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shavers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babyara takes one to the side of the head.
Shavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babyara misses the body punch
and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shavers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shavers connects with an inside leg kick.
Babyara walks into a left hand.
Babyara swings widly with a right hand
and Shavers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Shavers finds it's way through Babyara's defenses.
Babyara throws a sloppy body shot
and Shavers counters with a nice uppercut.
Shavers works Babyara's body with a nice hook.
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 Francisco Babyara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Shavers.
Shavers lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Shavers.
Shavers scores with a nice head shot.
Shavers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Shavers moves into the clinch.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babyara's elbow.
Babyara tries to pull guard but Shavers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #KD2#
Shavers drops Babyara onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Babyara is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Babyara's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Babyara drops to his knees and Shavers pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earnie Shavers!
A very excited looking Earnie Shavers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 107: Simone v Peterson 2
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unbelivable was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.
A low kick from Shavers is predictable there #TD#
and Unbelivable counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shavers won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Unbelivable is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shavers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Unbelivable thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
What's Shavers going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB#
Unbelivable has hold of Shavers's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shavers tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Unbelivable cranks the arm and Shavers screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shavers, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 102: Okongwu v Ihantala
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Shavers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shida.
Shavers ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Shida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shavers.
Shida misses the shot to the body.
Shida checks the leg kick.
Shavers throws a leg kick which misses Shida's front leg but catches the back leg as Shida tries to avoid it.
Shavers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shida lands a nice shot that snaps Shavers's head back.
Shavers swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Shavers just misses with a punch to the body.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
Shavers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shida doesn't seem bothered though.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shavers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shavers ducks right into an uppercut from Shida.
Shavers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.
Shida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shavers has time to react.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shavers. Shida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shavers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shavers throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Shida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Shida misses.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida throws a jab when Shavers was well out of range.
Shavers throws a leg kick
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shavers throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Shida throws a jab when Shavers was well out of range.
Shida lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Shavers falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 93: Mahogany v Ignatov
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Shavers clinches with his opponent.
Vargas trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shavers.
Vargas gets through Shavers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shavers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shavers.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Shavers looks winded!
Vargas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Shavers controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Vargas as the two fighters clinch.
Vargas digs a right hand into Shavers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shavers's gas tank.
Vargas pushes Shavers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vargas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shavers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vargas lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
Vargas digs a right hand into Shavers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shavers's gas tank. #KD#
Vargas drops Shavers with a big knee straight up the middle! Shavers is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Shavers is rocked!
Vargas cracks Shavers with a left hook right on the temple and Shavers goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Vargas lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Shavers is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Vargas!
A relieved looking Arturo Vargas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 84: Vargas v Railio
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Fisticuffs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shavers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shavers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fisticuffs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shavers just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisticuffs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shavers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fisticuffs misses with a straight left.
Fisticuffs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shavers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch
and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fisticuffs throws the left hand but Shavers avoids the punch easily.
Shavers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shavers swings for the body but Fisticuffs moves out of range. #CL2#
Fisticuffs has closed the distance and engaged Shavers in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Shavers fails to land.
Shavers working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shavers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shavers is leaning against Fisticuffs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Shavers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisticuffs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fisticuffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisticuffs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shavers's efforts to push away.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Shavers blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shavers.
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shavers blocks an uppercut.
Shavers blocks an uppercut.
Shavers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shavers wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Shavers lands with a light punch inside.
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Shavers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shavers swings wildly with an uppercut but Fisticuffs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shavers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shavers.
Shavers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Fisticuffs.
Shavers lands a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shavers.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
A short right from Shavers.
Shavers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Shavers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Shavers blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shavers.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Shavers controls the action.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Shavers.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs dodges an elbow strike from Shavers.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Shavers lands a damaging elbow.
Shavers lands an elbow inside. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisticuffs.
Shavers looking to stall.
Fisticuffs managing to block the knees to the body from Shavers.
Shavers cracks Fisticuffs with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers blocks an uppercut.
Shavers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fisticuffs is defending well for now.
Shavers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shavers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Shavers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shavers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shavers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shavers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Earnie Shavers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shavers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fisticuffs blocks a jab.
A big right from Fisticuffs misses.
Shavers misses with a wild body shot.
Fisticuffs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shavers moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Shavers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shavers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fisticuffs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shavers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but Shavers is having none of it.
Shavers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fisticuffs wants to clinch up but Shavers keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Shavers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shavers.
Shavers scores with a jab to the head.
Shavers misses the body punch
and Fisticuffs counters with a straight right hand.
Shavers throws a body punch but Fisticuffs moves out of range. #T1#
Shavers misses with a body shot.
Fisticuffs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shavers.
Fisticuffs takes a swing at Shavers's ribcage but misses.
Shavers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fisticuffs just manages to avoid it.
Fisticuffs throws a hook but Shavers blocks it.
Fisticuffs throws a poor cross that misses
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shavers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fisticuffs is able to avoid easily.
Fisticuffs slips under a jab from Shavers.
Shavers misses with a low kick.
Shavers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shavers slips a straight right by Fisticuffs.
Decent striking displayed by Shavers there.
Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisticuffs moves away.
Shavers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fisticuffs misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Fisticuffs lands a body shot.
Shavers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisticuffs swings widly with a right hand
letting Shavers counter with a right hand.
Shavers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisticuffs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shavers moves away.#KD2#
Fisticuffs lands a big right hand that sends Shavers crashing to the mat! Fisticuffs stays standing though and waves Shavers back to his feet!
Fisticuffs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisticuffs avoids a kick to the body.
Shavers is looking to slow Fisticuffs down with leg kicks.
Shavers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Fisticuffs takes the fight into the clinch.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Shavers blocks it.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Shavers just leaning against Fisticuffs, taking a breather. #BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fisticuffs has Shavers up against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torraso Fisticuffs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Shavers.
Shavers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shavers scores with a shot to the side of Fisticuffs's head.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches. #T4#
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Shavers working aggressively here.
Shavers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fisticuffs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavers prevents a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs blocks a body shot from Shavers.
Fisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Shavers avoids it by throwing Fisticuffs back against the cage.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shavers prevents a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Shavers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Shavers to work.
Fisticuffs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Torraso Fisticuffs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shavers misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Fisticuffs misses its intended target.
Shavers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fisticuffs's head.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch
and Shavers counters with a leg kick.
Fisticuffs doesn't manage to clinch there - Shavers circles away.
Shavers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fisticuffs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fisticuffs moves to clinch but Shavers breaks away
and Shavers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shavers moves away.
Shavers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fisticuffs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shavers.
Fisticuffs slips under a jab from Shavers.
Fisticuffs throws out a counter right but Shavers avoids it with no problem.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Shavers.
Fisticuffs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shavers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shavers throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Fisticuffs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisticuffs moves away.
Shavers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shavers throws a hook but Fisticuffs avoids it easily.
Shavers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fisticuffs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shavers counters with a straight right hand.
Fisticuffs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shavers cracks Fisticuffs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2##CL2#
Fisticuffs moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shavers.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shavers misses with a punch on the inside.
Shavers pushes off an throws an elbow but Fisticuffs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Shavers.
Fisticuffs avoids the elbow strike from Shavers, against the cage.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Shavers misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Fisticuffs - that landed with a thud.
Shavers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisticuffs backwards.
Shavers trying to stall but Fisticuffs improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shavers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fisticuffs's brow.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shavers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shavers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fisticuffs is defending well for now.
A short right from Shavers on the inside.
Shavers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Shavers.
Shavers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fisticuffss head.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Shavers controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Shavers.
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisticuffs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Shavers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Shavers throws an elbow that misses.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Shavers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fisticuffs avoids it.
Fisticuffs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fisticuffs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Shavers controls the action.
Fisticuffs letting Shavers take a breather here.
Shavers blocks an uppercut.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Shavers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Shavers.

And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shavers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 76: Vargas v Thompson
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves out of range.
Shavers is trying to counter with his kicks.
Red Eagle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shavers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves out of range.
Red Eagle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shavers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shavers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shavers counters with a nice leg kick.
Shavers thumps Red Eagle with a low kick.#CL#
Red Eagle darts in and clinches Shavers up against the cage.#BC2#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shavers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shavers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Red Eagle wants to clinch
and Shavers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Red Eagle blocks the body kick. #T1#
Red Eagle cracks a nice hook into Shavers's ribs.#CL#
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shavers.
Red Eagle blocking some punches.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shavers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red Eagle lands a body shot.
A short right from Red Eagle on the inside.
Red Eagle misses with some punches.
Red Eagle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Red Eagle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Red Eagle misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Red Eagle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Red Eagle. #BC#
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Red Eagle throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Shavers moves into the clinch.
A short left from Red Eagle. #T2#
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Red Eagle avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
Red Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Red Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
Red Eagle lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Shavers to work.
Red Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Red Eagle manages to break the clinch.
Red Eagle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Red Eagle drives through and clinches with Shavers against the cage.
Red Eagle lands with a light punch inside.
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Shavers.
A frustrated look appears on Red Eagle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shavers lands a shot to the body.
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Red Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Shavers circles away. #T3#
Red Eagle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shavers throws the left hand but Red Eagle avoids the punch easily.
Red Eagle misses with a lunging right hand
letting Shavers counter with a right hand.
Chief Red Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Red Eagle moves into range and clinches up with Shavers.
Red Eagle misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Red Eagle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shavers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shavers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Red Eagle looks to clinch
and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Red Eagle walks into a jab.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Shavers circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Red Eagle takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavers can't find room to land a body shot as Red Eagle controls the action. #T4#
Red Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaverss head.
Shavers avoids the elbow strike from Red Eagle, against the cage.
Red Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shavers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Red Eagle is trying to force a seperation but Shavers has the dominant position.
Red Eagle working aggressively here.
Shavers takes a shot to the head.
Red Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shavers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shavers lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Chief Red Eagle has been cut.
Shavers prevents Red Eagle from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers counters with a low kick, right behind Red Eagle 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shavers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Red Eagle.
Red Eagle moves in looking to clinch but Shavers pushes him off.
Shavers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shavers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Earnie Shavers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chief Red Eagle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Shavers circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Red Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Shavers.
Red Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Shavers.
Red Eagle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Shavers.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red Eagle's elbow.
Red Eagle tries to circle away but Shavers has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
Shavers lands an uppercut.
Shavers stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Red Eagle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Eagle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
Shavers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Red Eagle manages to break the clinch.
Red Eagle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shavers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Red Eagle.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Shavers looks to land a combination but Red Eagle avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Red Eagle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Red Eagle moves to clinch but Shavers breaks away
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shavers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shavers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Red Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shavers, pushing him back against the cage.
Shavers is trying to force a seperation but Red Eagle has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red Eagle's elbow. #BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Red Eagle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Red Eagle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shavers counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2##CL#
Shavers tries to keep at a distance but Red Eagle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shavers blocking some punches.
A short left from Shavers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shavers blocks an uppercut.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Shavers working aggressively here.
Shavers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Red Eagle.
Shavers presses Red Eagle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chief Red Eagle has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Red Eagle.
Shavers misses with an uppercut. Red Eagle saw that one coming.
Red Eagle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Red Eagle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Red Eagle tries to clinch there but Shavers circles away.
Red Eagle throws a body shot but no joy.
Red Eagle wants to clinch up but Shavers keeps it at a distance.
Shavers tries a quick counter leg kick but Red Eagle is wise to it.
Earnie Shavers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shavers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shavers.
Shavers keeps the fight on the outside.
Red Eagle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Red Eagle darts in trying to clinch
and Shavers counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers is having none of it.
Red Eagle loads up on a big right hand but Shavers slips the punch.
Shavers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shavers throws a leg kick which misses Red Eagle's front leg but catches the back leg as Red Eagle tries to avoid it.
Red Eagle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shavers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Red Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Shavers circles away.
Shavers flicks out a counter leg kick but Red Eagle steps away.#T4#
Red Eagle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Shavers to counter with a crisp jab.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shavers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shavers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shavers avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Red Eagle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shavers sprawling to the canvas! Shavers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Red Eagle finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers thumps Red Eagle with a low kick.
Red Eagle is looking to clinch.
Shavers tries to clinch there but Red Eagle circles away.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shavers wants to counter the offense by Red Eagle and move into the clinch position.
Shavers lands a right hook to the body.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Shavers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shavers throws a jab but it's blocked by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle wants to clinch up but Shavers keeps it at a distance.
Red Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers counters with a nice uppercut.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shavers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shavers digs a good body shot into Red Eagle's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Eagle lands a glancing blow to the side of Shavers's head.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers counters with a left to the body.
Red Eagle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shavers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Red Eagle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Red Eagle wants to clinch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Shavers.
Red Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Shavers circles away.
Jab, jab by Shavers - just one landing.
Shavers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Red Eagle takes a step back to recover.
Shavers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Shavers circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Red Eagle rushes Shavers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers lands an uppercut.
Red Eagle working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Red Eagle.
Shavers avoids a wild elbow strike from Red Eagle.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch. #CL#
Red Eagle gets a clinch. #T2#
Red Eagle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shavers or not.
Red Eagle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red Eagle wants to get back to striking at distance but Shavers won't allow it.
Shavers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Red Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Red Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Red Eagle throws an elbow that misses.
Shavers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Red Eagle as Shavers tries to tie him up.
Shavers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Red Eagle working hard to break the clinch.
Shavers has Red Eagle pressed against the cage, preventing Red Eagle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Red Eagle misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Red Eagle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shavers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Red Eagle throws a body punch but Shavers moves out of range.
Shavers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves out of range.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Red Eagle looks to clinch
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Red Eagle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shavers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shavers connects with a solid leg kick.
Red Eagle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Red Eagle looks to clinch
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Red Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red Eagle's elbow.
Chief Red Eagle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Eagle lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Red Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Red Eagle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shavers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shavers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
Our winner, Earnie Shavers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 69: Knox v Torvik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
Bacolod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shavers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bacolod.#CL2#
Shavers closes the distance and pushes Bacolod back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bacolod. #TD#
Bacolod drags the fight down to the ground.
Shavers looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bacolod wants to stand up but Shavers is controlling him.
Shavers tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Bacolod has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Bacolod throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shavers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shavers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bacolod keeping full guard, as Shavers tries to pass.
Bacolod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bacolod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bacolod dives in for a single leg takedown but Shavers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shavers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shavers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shavers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bacolod jumps guard but Shavers stands there with Bacolod around his waist. Bacolod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bacolod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shavers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bacolod taking a breather.#TD#
Bacolod pulls guard successfully.
Bacolod working a defensive guard here.
Shavers looking to pass the guard.
Shavers content to stall in guard here.
Shavers looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bacolod is looking for a triangle but Shavers pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Shavers looking to pass the guard.
Shavers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacolod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bacolod pulls Shavers in to control the position.
Shavers sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Bacolod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shavers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bacolod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bacolod wants to sweep but no luck.
Bacolod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shavers is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Bacolod as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt.
Shavers wants to counter the offense by Bacolod and move into the clinch position.
Bacolod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shavers connects with a solid leg kick.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod slips a jab and a cross from Shavers.
Bacolod motions for Shavers to come forward. Bacolod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bacolod slips under a jab from Shavers.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A big right from Shavers misses.
Shavers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shavers has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2#
Shavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shavers is struggling to control the position.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Bacolod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bacolod's head backwards.
Shavers is looking to clinch but Bacolod is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bacolod.
Shavers swinging wildly here.
Shavers lands a glancing blow to the side of Bacolod's head.#T1#
Bacolod shoots in and drives through. Shavers sprawls well.
Shavers lands an overhand right.
Bacolod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shavers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch but Bacolod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bacolod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Shavers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shavers misses with a body shot.
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches up with Shavers, looking for a takedown. Bacolod pushes Shavers against the cage but Shavers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Shavers.
Shavers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Shavers throws a low kick but Bacolod avoids it.
Shavers scores with a kick to the body.
Shavers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shavers.
Bacolod moves in looking to clinch but Shavers pushes him off.
Shavers throws a right hand that misses
and Bacolod counters with a three punch combo that has Shavers backing up. Shavers nods at Bacolod to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacolod checks a leg kick.
Shavers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shavers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shavers tries to counter with a clinch but Bacolod shakes him off and moves away.
Bacolod darts in looking for a takedown but Shavers gets double underhooks and turns Bacolod into the cage.
Bacolod managing to block the knees to the body from Shavers. #T3##TD#
Bacolod successfully pulls guard.
Shavers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bacolod is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shavers postures up.
Shavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bacolod wants to pass to mount but Shavers is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shavers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shavers controlling Bacolod's posture.
Shavers controls Bacolod momentarily but Bacolod frees himself. #T4##SUB#
Bacolod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bacolod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bacolod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bacolod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bacolod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shavers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shavers controls Bacolod momentarily but Bacolod frees himself.
Bacolod wants to control from the top but Shavers keeps moving.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Shavers throws a leg kick but Bacolod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shavers connects with a body shot.
Earnie Shavers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Shavers misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bacolod misses the target.
Shavers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
Bacolod dodges the punch combination from Shavers.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Shavers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod misses with a takedown
and Shavers counters with a leg kick.
Shavers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shavers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Shavers circles away easily
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers throws a body punch but Bacolod moves out of range.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shavers counters with a nice uppercut.
Bacolod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bacolod tries to clinch but Shavers is having none of it.
Bacolod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shavers throws out the jab.
Bacolod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shavers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shavers chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shavers but Shavers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bacolod looks to clinch
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shavers leaves Bacolod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shavers jabs Bacolod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers misses with a low kick.
Shavers throws a hook but Bacolod blocks it.#T3#
Bacolod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shavers's waist but Shavers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bacolod off to one side.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bacolod has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Shavers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bacolod fails to pull guard.
Shavers just leaning against Bacolod, taking a breather.
Shavers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bacolod avoids the elbow strike from Shavers, against the cage.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shavers misses with some punches.
Bacolod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shavers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shavers tries to land knees in the clinch but Bacolod avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Shavers scores with a hook to the body.
Shavers prevents the takedown attempt.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacolod controls his hands.
Shavers has Bacolod pushed against the cage.
Bacolod wants a takedown.
Bacolod dodges an elbow strike from Shavers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shavers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shavers avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shavers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 63: Narushima v Knox
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
St Stone is looking to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shavers works on St Stone's body with a couple of short punches.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shavers trying to land knees to the body.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Stone wants to stall.
Shavers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Shavers leaning his opponent against the cage.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
Shavers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers can't break the clinch. #T1#
St Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shavers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
St Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shavers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shavers avoids a wild elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Shavers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shavers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
Shavers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Shavers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by St Stone.
Shavers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Stone is trying to maintain a safe position but Shavers gets an underhook and turns St Stone into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from St Stone fails to land.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped Shavers in his tracks for a moment.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Shavers.
Shavers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Shavers working aggressively here.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shavers blocks it with crossed arms.
Shavers stalls.
St Stone wants to stall. #BC#
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Shavers's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
St Stone tries to clinch
letting Shavers counter with a right hand.
Shavers keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
St Stone has Shavers up against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers stalls.
St Stone slowing the pace effectively.
Shavers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Shavers trying to stall but St Stone improves his position.
Shavers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shavers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
St Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Shavers.
St Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shavers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers blocks a body shot from St Stone.
Shavers lands an elbow inside.
Shavers is trying to break the clinch but St Stone is controlling him.
St Stone trying to control the position but instead, Shavers has worked for underhooks and has pushed St Stone into the cage.
Shavers tries a body shot but St Stone blocks it.
St Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shavers swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Shavers working aggressively here.
St Stone taking a breather.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Stone.
A right handed body shot lands from Shavers.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
St Stone with a knee to the head.
Shavers lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from St Stone.
Shavers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
St Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch.
St Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shavers lands a nice leg kick that just misses St Stone's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
St Stone clinches up against the cage.
Shavers missing with knees to the body.
Shavers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Stone backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Marcus St Stone's cut even more.
Shavers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Shavers misses with a punch on the inside.
Shavers blocks the elbow strike.
St Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
St Stone avoiding damage.
St Stone is trying to stall.
Shavers taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
St Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Stone is stalling here.
Shavers has a couple of punches blocked by St Stone. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Shavers.
St Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shavers blocks the elbow strike.
Shavers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Stone avoids it.
Shavers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shavers blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Stone tries to clinch up but Shavers circles away and keeps his distance.
Shavers throws a series of punches but St Stone moves out of range.
St Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shavers.
St Stone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St Stone tries to clinch up but Shavers circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Shavers misses with the combination.
Shavers swinging wildly here.
Shavers keeps the fight on the outside.
Shavers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shavers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Stone can do to turn this around?
St Stone ducks under a wild hook from Shavers.#CL2#
St Stone rushes Shavers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Stone tries to work over Shavers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaverss head.
St Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Shavers controls the action.
Shavers missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shavers.
St Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shavers lands a hook that snaps the head of St Stone backwards. #CUT#The cut above Marcus St Stone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3##BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Stone moves in looking to clinch but Shavers pushes him off.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shavers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shavers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shavers throws out a loose jab but St Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Shavers moves into the clinch.
Shavers lands a damaging elbow.
Shavers is pushing St Stone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
St Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Stone is pushing Shavers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
St Stone tries to work over Shavers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Shavers effectively controlling the action here.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Stone prevents a body shot from Shavers.
Shavers tries to land knees in the clinch but St Stone avoids the damage to the body.
Shavers tries to stall but St Stone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shavers tries a body shot but St Stone blocks it.
Shavers prevents a body shot from St Stone.
St Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shavers blocks the elbow strike.
St Stone missing with knees to the body.
Shavers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shavers lands an elbow that stopped St Stone in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Stone throws an elbow but misses.
Shavers lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#Marcus St Stone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
St Stone is trying to stall.
Shavers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Shavers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
St Stone moves into range and clinches up with Shavers.
St Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Shavers blocks it.
Shavers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shavers managing to block the knees to the body from St Stone.
St Stone lands a damaging elbow.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but St Stone avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A knee to the head by St Stone. #CUT2#Earnie Shavers's cut is getting worse.
Shavers misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Stone throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Shavers blocks it.
Shavers blocks a body shot from St Stone.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Shavers 's eye.
St Stone tries to work over Shavers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shavers misses with some punches. #T1#
St Stone is looking to control Shavers's arms but Shavers gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Stone has his back to the cage.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shavers blocks it with crossed arms.
Shavers avoiding damage.
Shavers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from St Stone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shavers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
St Stone tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers counters with a low kick, right behind St Stone 's knee. #CL2#
St Stone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shavers, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shavers.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by St Stone.
St Stone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shavers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Stone.
Marcus St Stone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
St Stone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
St Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shavers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
St Stone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Nice elbow from St Stone.
The referee is keeping an eye on St Stone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses.
St Stone misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Stone throws an elbow but misses.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers misses with an elbow strike.
St Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Shavers avoids the damage to the body.
Shavers takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shavers's brow. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
St Stone tries to clinch up.
St Stone tries to clinch there but Shavers circles away.
Shavers misses with a few strikes there.
St Stone tries to clinch but Shavers is having none of it.
No joy there for Shavers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Stone slips a straight right by Shavers.#CL#
Shavers has closed the distance and engaged St Stone in a clinch.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Shavers blocks it.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Shavers shrugs off.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
St Stone avoiding damage as Shavers throws knees to the body.
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Stone is trying to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as St Stone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Shavers blocks with his arms.
Shavers throws an elbow that misses.
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shavers's defenses. #CUT2#Earnie Shavers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavers throws a head punch that misses.
Shavers scores with a hook to the body.
Marcus St Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, St Stone throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus St Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shavers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
Our winner, Earnie Shavers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 58: Maestre v Motts 3
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
Shavers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alzado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shavers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shavers connects with a solid leg kick.
Alzado shoots for a takedown but Shavers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alzado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shavers.
Shavers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzado. That did some damage!
Alzado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Shavers instigates a clinch.
Alzado with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shavers lands a right hand.
Shavers lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shavers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shavers obliges.
Alzado is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavers lands an elbow that stopped Alzado in his tracks for a moment.
Shavers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Shavers.
Shavers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alzado up against the cage.#T1#
Shavers lands a good knee to the midsection. Alzado won't want to take too many of those.
Shavers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shavers cracks Alzado with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Shavers. #CUT2#It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Shavers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Shavers.
Alzado looking to throw knees to the head but Shavers is blocking nicely.
Shavers digs a right hand into Alzado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alzado's gas tank.
Shavers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alzado letting Shavers take a breather here.
Shavers lands with a right to the head.
Shavers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Alzado is rocked!
Shavers dips a shoulder and cracks Alzado with a mighty uppercut! Alzado falls back against the cage and Shavers unloads with a barrage of strikes! Alzado is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shavers screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 50: Meat Boy v Narushima
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
Zexi avoids a kick to the body.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shavers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Shavers's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zexi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shavers counters with a straight right hand.
Shavers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shavers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shavers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Shavers scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Zexi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shavers scores with the left hand. Zexi knows he should have avoided that one.
Shavers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shavers blocks a jab.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi throws out a powerful jab.
Zexi darts in looking for a takedown but Shavers gets double underhooks and turns Zexi into the cage.
Good shot there by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Zexi. #TD2#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Shavers is trying to control the position but Zexi postures up.
Shavers controlling Zexi's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shavers is looking for a triangle here but Zexi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shavers looking for a sweep but Zexi has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Zexi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shavers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shavers and Zexi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shavers tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zexi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SU2#
Zexi stands up from mount. Strange move. #T3#
Shavers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
As Zexi tries to get set, Shavers tries to push him back and clinch up but Zexi manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Shavers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice cross by Zexi.
Shavers lands a jab to Zexi's midsection.
Zexi lunges at Shavers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shavers's hand.
The fighters circling - Shavers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shavers moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi thumps Shavers with a low kick.
Shavers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
It looked like Shavers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
A shot to the body from Zexi misses
and Shavers counters with a body kick that stops Zexi in his tracks momentarily.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zexi. Zexi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shavers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zexi blocks the body kick. #T4#
Zexi throws a low kick but Shavers moves out of range easily.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers lands a jab-cross combination.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shavers was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Shavers throws a jab when Zexi was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shavers throws a wild body kick that Zexi sees coming a mile off.
Shavers moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi misses with a hook. Shavers ducked under it nicely.
Shavers defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Shavers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zexi throws a hook but Shavers blocks it.
Shavers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Shavers throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Shavers misses with a body shot.
Shavers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zexi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shavers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zexi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zexi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers. #CL#
Shavers rushes Zexi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dai Zexi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Shavers.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Shavers slips the punch.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shavers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shavers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shavers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shavers drops his hands momentarily and Zexi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shavers can pounce on him.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Shavers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi throws the left hand but Shavers avoids the punch easily.
Shavers throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shavers checks a leg kick.
Zexi throws a hook but Shavers avoids it easily.
Shavers quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zexi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shavers under the eye.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Shavers tries to clinch up.
Shavers wants to clinch up but Zexi keeps it at a distance.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
A big left from Shavers misses.
Shavers scores with a leg kick.
Shavers slips under a jab.
Shavers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zexi misses with a leg kick.
Shavers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
Shavers throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zexi cracks Shavers with a good jab.
Zexi keeps the fight on the outside.
Zexi fails with the takedown.#T2#
Shavers moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shavers can pounce on him.
Zexi keeps the fight on the outside.
Shavers doesn't manage to clinch there - Zexi circles away.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shavers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zexi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shavers on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Zexi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shavers doesn't seem phased though.
Shavers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shavers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shavers slips under a jab.
Shavers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shavers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Zexi walks into a left hand.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Shavers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Shavers wants to clinch.
Shavers throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Shavers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Earnie Shavers is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Zexi gets a takedown into half guard.
Zexi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shavers! #T4#
Shavers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shavers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shavers tries to get out of the position.
Shavers wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi controlling from mount.
Zexi prevents Shavers from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi tries to control but Shavers wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shavers scores with a leg kick.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zexi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zexi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shavers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shavers slips a jab from Zexi.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Shavers moved out of range.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Shavers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.
Zexi pushes Shavers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zexi wants to stall.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow. #T1#
Shavers has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Nice body punch from Zexi - that landed with a thud.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zexi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zexi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Zexi cracks Shavers with a nice body shot.
Shavers tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Shavers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Shavers.
Zexi lands with a light punch inside.
Shavers pushes off an throws an elbow but Zexi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Zexi.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
Zexi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Zexi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Zexi.
Zexi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zexi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shavers working aggressively here.
Zexi tries to work over Shavers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shavers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zexi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Zexi scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shavers.
Zexi is struggling to control the position.
Shavers takes a shot to the head.
Shavers swings wildly with an uppercut but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Shavers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zexis head.
Shavers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Shavers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shavers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow.
Zexi stalling in the clinch but Shavers improves position. #BC2#
Zexi breaks the clinch.
Shavers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Earnie Shavers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Shavers.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shavers moves away.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Shavers is just out of range.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Shavers misses with a body kick.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nice cross by Zexi.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shavers.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shavers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers lands a head shot.
Shavers swinging wildly here.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shavers throws a leg kick that misses.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Shavers avoids it with no problem.
Shavers misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Zexi finds it's way through Shavers's defenses.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shavers.
Zexi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shavers in his tracks.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shavers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A leg kick checked by Zexi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zexi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 43: Ihantala v Meat Boy
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
St Stone tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers counters with a one-two to the body.
Shavers misses with a few strikes there.
Shavers swats away the attempt to clinch by St Stone.#CL#
St Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shavers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shavers can't find room to land a body shot as St Stone controls the action.
St Stone taking a breather.
St Stone is looking to control Shavers's arms but Shavers gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Stone has his back to the cage.
St Stone taking a breather.
Maybe St Stone would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shavers is stalling here.
Shavers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning St Stone up against the cage.#T1#
Shavers just leaning against St Stone, taking a breather.
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shavers's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shavers blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from St Stone.
St Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by St Stone.
Shavers working aggressively here.
Shavers working aggressively here.
St Stone blocking some punches.
St Stone working aggressively here.
Shavers swings wildly with an uppercut but St Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shavers avoiding damage as St Stone throws knees to the body.
Shavers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Shavers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St Stone tries to stall but Shavers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
St Stone misses with an elbow strike.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Stone blocks an elbow strike.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
St Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shavers lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow.
Shavers trying to stall but St Stone improves his position.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Shavers throws an elbow that misses.
Shavers managing to block the knees to the body from St Stone.
St Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Shavers avoids the damage to the body.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone prevents a body shot from Shavers. #T3#
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but St Stone avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
Shavers scores with a shot to the side of St Stone's head.
Shavers stalling.
St Stone stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Shavers fails to land.
St Stone takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
St Stone misses with some punches.
Shavers tries a body shot but St Stone blocks it.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Shavers - that landed with a thud.
Shavers is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shavers's brow.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shavers misses with the head strike. #T4##BC2#
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shavers closes the distance and pushes St Stone back into the cage.
Shavers lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shavers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shavers.
St Stone tries to stall but Shavers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shavers controlling the action here for a moment.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shavers's defenses.
St Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shavers's face.
St Stone lands a knee to the body.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! St Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shavers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Stone wants to clinch up but Shavers keeps it at a distance.#CL#
St Stone rushes Shavers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone avoids the elbow strike from Shavers, against the cage.
Shavers avoids a wild elbow strike from St Stone.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Stone throws an elbow but misses.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Shavers 's eye.
Shavers takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcus St Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Shavers rushes St Stone and presses him up against the cage.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marcus St Stone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Shavers is blocking nicely. #T1#
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Stone's elbow.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shavers throws an elbow but misses.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
Shavers unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Stone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Shavers shrugs off.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
Shavers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as St Stone controls his hands.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Shavers blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by St Stone. #BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Shavers clinches. #T2#
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shavers's defenses.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Shavers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Stone's elbow.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
St Stone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shavers pushes off an throws an elbow but St Stone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as St Stone controls his hands.
Shavers avoids a wild elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Stone misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Shavers blocks with his arms. #T3#
Shavers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shavers digs a right hand underneath St Stone's ribcage. St Stone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
St Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shavers avoids a wild elbow strike from St Stone.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone. #CUT#That has opened up Earnie Shavers's cut even more.
St Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shavers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Shavers stalling against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shavers as St Stone tries to tie him up.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
St Stone misses with a knee to the head.
Shavers lands an elbow inside that St Stone shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shavers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
St Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as St Stone controls his hands.
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Shavers throws a head punch that misses.
St Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shavers misses with an elbow strike.
Shavers working aggressively here.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus St Stone will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
St Stone tries to clinch up but Shavers circles away and keeps his distance.
St Stone tries to clinch up but Shavers circles away and keeps his distance.
Shavers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from St Stone.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Shavers circles away. #CL#
St Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Shavers misses with the head strike.
Shavers is trying to break free.
St Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shavers.
Shavers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Stone lands a knee to the body.
Shavers throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone taking a breather.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Marcus St Stone's cut is getting worse.
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shavers can't find room to land a body shot as St Stone controls the action. #T1#
St Stone is looking to control Shavers's arms but Shavers gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Stone has his back to the cage.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Stone landing knees to the head.
Shavers takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone lands a knee to the head.
Shavers lands with a right to the head.
Shavers lands a nice elbow.
St Stone working aggressively here.
Shavers pushes off an throws an elbow but St Stone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#Marcus St Stone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
St Stone has Shavers pressed against the cage, preventing Shavers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Shavers blocks it.
St Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shavers.
St Stone blocks an elbow strike.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shavers misses with some punches. #T2#
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Shavers shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shavers's defenses.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Shavers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St Stone throws a head punch that misses.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
St Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
Shavers lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Shavers breaks from the clinch. #CL#
St Stone drives through and clinches with Shavers against the cage.
St Stone lands a nice elbow.
Shavers blocks the elbow strike.
Shavers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shavers's brow.
St Stone misses with a body punch. #T3#
Shavers dodges an elbow strike from St Stone.
Shavers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Stone stalls.
Shavers avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
Shavers takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone avoids a wild elbow strike from Shavers.
Shavers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
Shavers lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
Shavers has a couple of punches blocked by St Stone.
St Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
St Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Shavers dodges an elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone blocking some punches.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Shavers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
St Stone crunches a lovely knee into Shavers's ribcage.
Shavers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shavers avoids it.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shavers is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shavers.
Shavers takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone lands an elbow inside. #CUT#The cut above Earnie Shavers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
St Stone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus St Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St Stone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus St Stone!
A very excited looking Marcus St Stone rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 36: Maestre v Veainu
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #BC2#
Unbelivable escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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. #SU2#
Unbelivable stands up from Shavers's guard - Unbelivable perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
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. #CL#
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.#T4#
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 #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Unbelivable drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shavers dives on top into guard.#REVR#
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.#R2#
Shavers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown #CL#
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. #CUT#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. #T1#
Unbelivable lands a left hand. #TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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.#REVB#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#CL#
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.#BC#
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. #T1#
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Shavers counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#CL#
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'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 179
Date: Sep 05, 2022

#R1#
Shavers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neves.
Shavers lands a leg kick that knocks Neves off balance momentarily.
Neves throws a right hand that Shavers ducks under and follows up with a left that Shavers also avoids with ease.
Neves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers.
Shavers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neves slips under a jab.
Neves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shavers misses with a looping left.
Neves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shavers.
Neves lands with a shot to the body.
Neves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Neves feints and as Shavers raises his hands in defense, Neves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neves looking to pass the guard.
Shavers working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Shavers wants to sweep here but Neves controlling him for the moment.
Shavers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shavers wants to hit a sweep here but Neves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shavers there!
Shavers is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shavers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neves looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shavers is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Neves looking to secure an arm triangle but Shavers defends it well. #T3#
Neves wants to control the pace but Shavers is squirming around nicely.
Shavers is trying to escape the mount.
Neves punching from mount but Shavers doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Neves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shavers's face.
Neves controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Neves punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Shavers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
Neves softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Shavers is out cold! Neves jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Neves!
Bruno Neves managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 167
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Fett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fett misses with an uppercut
and Shavers counters with a three punch combo that has Fett backing up. Fett nods at Shavers to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Fett. Those never looked like landing.
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Shavers is just out of range.
Shavers misses with an uppercut.
Shavers scores with a sloppy right hand. Fett should have avoided that one.
A jab from Shavers does it's job there.
Cassus Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shavers throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Fett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fett is defended easily by Shavers.
Shavers swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett darts in looking for a takedown but Shavers gets double underhooks and turns Fett into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavers working aggressively here.
Fett dodges an elbow strike from Shavers.
Shavers stalling in the clinch but Fett improves position.
Shavers is pressed up against the cage. Fett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shavers down to the mat. Shavers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassus Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Fett scores with a hook.
Shavers tries to clinch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett throws out a powerful jab.
Fett tries to bum rush Shavers with a series of wild strikes but Shavers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fett misses with a right hand
and Shavers counters with an inside leg kick.
Shavers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shavers dodges the punch combination from Fett.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shavers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shavers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fett shoots in for a takedown but Shavers shows good takedown defense.
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shavers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fett thinking.
Fett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shavers throws a series of punches but Fett avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Shavers slips a straight right by Fett.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
Fett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fett misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Shavers misses the target.
Fett throws a lazy right hand but Shavers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shavers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fett.
Fett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Fett does no damage.
Fett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shavers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shavers slips under a jab.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers stuns Fett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fett throws a hook but Shavers avoids it easily.#T3#
Fett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fett misses with a hook #CL2#
and Shavers counters by clinching up.
Shavers scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Fett wants the takedown. Shavers is fighting it off but Fett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shavers's guard against the cage.
Fett distracts Shavers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shavers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shavers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Shavers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fett is in close to Shavers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Shavers blocks nicely.
Shavers seems keen to control Fett's posture.
Fett pushes down on Shavers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fett is thwarting Shavers's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cassus Fett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fett misses with a hook.
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.
Shavers moves forwards but Fett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shavers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fett finds it's way round the side to connect with Shavers's head.
Fett scores with a punch to the head.
Fett throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fett.
Fett misses with a combination
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shavers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shavers throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fett connects with a body shot that sends Shavers's belly button to the back.
Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Shavers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fett thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fett misses with a double jab
and Shavers counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Fett checks a leg kick.
Fett misses with a body shot.
Shavers throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett looks to land a combination but Shavers avoids it well.
Shavers connects with a body shot that sends Fett's belly button to the back.
Shavers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Fett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Shavers manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shavers.
Shavers looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Fett dodges an elbow strike from Shavers.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.
Fett avoids a wild elbow strike from Shavers.
Shavers misses with some punches.
Fett is trying to drag Shavers to the mat but Shavers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shavers throws an elbow but misses.
Fett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fett has Shavers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shavers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassus Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow.
Fett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shavers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Fett's ribs.#T3#
Shavers scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Shavers there.
Fett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shavers throws a body shot but no joy.
Shavers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fett.
Fett looks to land a right hand but Shavers moved out of range.
Fett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a straight right hand.
Fett throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Shavers counters by moving into the clinch.
Fett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Fett lands a takedown into guard.
Fett tries to free his leg and advance position but Shavers is retaining full guard.
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 seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Fett won't allow Shavers to sweep him here.
Shavers trying to keep a closed guard but Fett is proving a slippery customer.
Shavers is pulling down on Fett's head. It's preventing any offense from Fett, at least for the moment.
Fett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shavers's guard.
Fett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fett working over Shavers with some ground and pound. Shavers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cassus Fett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Shavers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fett avoids the body shot from Shavers.
Cassus Fett is winning the standup battle so far.
Fett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shavers is fending him off so far but Fett persists. Nope, Shavers circles away and we're back to standing.
Fett circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Fett counters with a single leg into guard. Shavers didn't expect that.
Fett cracks Shavers with a solid left hand.
Fett tries to free his leg and advance position but Shavers is retaining full guard.
Fett throwing strikes but missing.
Fett 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.
Fett stopping the sweep attempt from Shavers.
Fett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shavers is keeping the position for now.
Fett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fett working some strikes from top position.
Shavers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fett's guard. #REVB#
Shavers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shavers being controlled here momentarily.
Shavers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shavers is stalling in the full guard.
Shavers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fett is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Fett controlling Shavers's posture.
Fett scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Fett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shavers stands and throws Fett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shavers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Fett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shavers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Shavers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working.
Earnie Shavers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fett is trying to control Shavers's posture but Shavers avoids it.
Fett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shavers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fett gets back to full guard.
Cassus Fett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cassus Fett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fett managing to control the position.
Shavers throws an elbow that misses. Fett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shavers's guard. Nice move by Fett!#REVR##SUB2#
Shavers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fett passes into side control.
Fett taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cassus Fett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fett, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cassus Fett!
Cassus Fett decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 158
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Shinnie throws a one two combo.
Shavers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shavers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shinnie eats them both and turns towards Shavers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shavers tries to clinch but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie scores with a shot to the body.
Shavers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shinnie checks the leg kick.
Shavers tries to clinch up but Shinnie circles away and keeps his distance.
Shavers misses with a body kick.
Shinnie moves out of range of the body kick from Shavers.
Shinnie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shinnie lunges at Shavers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shavers's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinnie lands a head shot.
Shinnie with a nice calf kick.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
Shinnie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinnie was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.#T1#
Shinnie lands a jab.
Jab from Shinnie.#ROC#Shavers is rocked!
Shavers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shavers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinnie.
Shinnie throws a combination that misses
and Shavers counters with a leg kick.
Shinnie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shavers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shinnie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shavers.
Shinnie slips under a jab from Shavers.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinnie throws a leg kick that misses.
Shinnie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shavers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shavers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavers scores with a hook.
Shavers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shinnie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shavers lands a front kick.
Shinnie throws a hook to the side of Shavers's head but Shavers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shavers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shinnie takes one to the chin there.
Shavers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinnie throws a right and a left that Shavers avoids nicely.
Shinnie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shavers.
Shavers scores with a jab. Shinnie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shavers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shinnie misses with a straight left.
Kevin Shinnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shinnie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shavers with the inside leg kick.
Shinnie looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinnie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shavers. Shavers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shinnie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shavers. That did some damage!
Shavers misses with a leg kick.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinnie.
Shinnie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shinnie throws a poor cross that misses
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand.
Shinnie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shavers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinnie manages to avoid it.
Shinnie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shavers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shinnie rather than just go for the knockout.
Shavers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinnie.
Shinnie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shavers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shinnie.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body.
Shavers motions for Shinnie to come forward. Shavers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Shinnie connects with a solid leg kick.
Shinnie throws a hook but Shavers avoids it easily.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut
and Shavers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 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.
Shinnie misses with a body kick.
Shinnie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A clash of legs there as Shavers blocks the low kick.
Shavers jabs Shinnie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shavers misses with a body punch
and Shinnie counters with a nice body shot.
Shinnie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shavers takes a swing at Shinnie's ribcage but misses.
Shavers throws a body punch but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie is looking to counter punch.
Shinnie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shinnie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shinnie misses with a body shot.
Shavers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Earnie Shavers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shavers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shinnie looks to throw the jab but Shavers is out of range.
Shavers slips under a jab.
Shinnie misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shavers to counter with a crisp jab.
Shinnie throws a series of punches but Shavers moves out of range.
Shinnie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kevin Shinnie is winning the standup battle so far.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut. Shavers saw that one coming.
Shavers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shavers avoids the body shot from Shinnie.
Shavers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Shinnie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shavers.
Shinnie lands a jab to Shavers's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Shinnie.
Shavers misses with a leg kick
and Shinnie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Shavers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinnie manages to avoid it.
Shavers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shinnie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shavers motions for Shinnie to come forward. Shavers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shavers blocks a jab.
Shavers wants to counter the offense by Shinnie and move into the clinch position.
Shavers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shinnie throws a low kick but Shavers avoids it.
Shavers misses with a body shot
letting Shinnie counter with a right hand.
Shinnie connects with a right hand. Shavers shakes it off.
Shinnie is looking to slow Shavers down with leg kicks.
Shavers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shinnie motions for Shavers to come forward. Shinnie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shinnie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shinnie misses with a lunging right hand
and Shavers counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Shinnie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shavers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shinnie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Shinnie.
Shinnie throws a wild body kick that Shavers sees coming a mile off.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Shinnie and Shavers goes tumbling to the canvas! Shinnie follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Shavers is still in real trouble! Can Shinnie finish him?#SU#
Shinnie decides to return to a standing position.
Shavers tries to work over Shinnie's front leg with a kick but Shinnie checks it.
Shavers seems to have recovered his senses.
Shavers slips under a jab.
Shavers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shavers misses with a body shot
letting Shinnie counter with a right hand.
Shavers throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shinnie misses the target.
Shinnie swings widly with a right hand
and Shavers counters with a left to the body.
Shinnie tries to bum rush Shavers with a series of wild strikes but Shavers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shinnie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shavers. #T3#
Shavers lands a glancing blow to the side of Shinnie's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shavers.
Shinnie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shavers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shinnie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shavers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shinnie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shinnie misses with a hook to the body
and Shinnie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shavers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shinnie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shavers can do to turn this around?
Shinnie slips a straight right by Shavers.
Shavers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinnie.
Shinnie catches Shavers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shinnie misses with a body kick.
Shavers lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavers digs a good body shot into Shinnie's ribs.
Shinnie scores with the left hand. Shavers knows he should have avoided that one.
Shavers lands with an uppercut that bounces Shinnie off the cage and back into range.
Shinnie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shinnie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shavers.
Shinnie needs to keep his hands up - Shavers had a free shot at his head there.
Shinnie misses with a combination #CL2#
and Shavers moves into the clinch.
Shinnie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shinnie has had enough of the clinch but Shavers keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shavers tries to work over Shinnie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shinnie wants to get back to striking at distance but Shavers won't allow it. #BC#
Shinnie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Shinnie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Shinnie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shinnie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shavers looks to throw the jab but Shinnie is out of range.
Shavers lands a slapping body shot.
Shinnie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shavers misses with a jab to the body
and Shinnie counters with a stiff right hand.
Shavers looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinnie is just out of range.
Shinnie throws out a leg kick but Shavers moves out of range and Shinnie only half commits.
Shavers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shinnie swings for the body but Shavers moves out of range.
Shavers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shinnie's head backwards.
Shavers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shavers misses with a body shot. #T1#
Shinnie misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Shavers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shavers - that will leave a mark!
Shavers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shavers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shinnie.
Shavers is looking to score with low kicks.
Shavers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shinnie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shinnie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shavers counters with a right hand to the body.
Shavers tries to work over Shinnie's front leg with a kick but Shinnie checks it.
Shavers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shinnie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shinnie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinnie lands a nice shot to the body.
Shinnie tries to bum rush Shavers with a series of wild strikes but Shavers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shavers thuds a left hand into Shinnie's body.#T2#
Shinnie slips under a jab from Shavers.
Shinnie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shavers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shavers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinnie.
Shavers lands with an overhand left.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body.
Shavers moves out of range as Shinnie strikes.
Shavers takes one on the button.
Shavers tries to land a front kick but Shinnie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shinnie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shinnie lands with a straight right. Shavers didn't see that one coming.
Shinnie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
Shavers is looking to slow Shinnie down with leg kicks. #T3#
Shinnie ducks under a wild hook from Shavers.
Shinnie digs a good hook to Shavers's body.
Shinnie looks for the body kick but Shavers saw that one coming.
Shinnie throws a hook but Shavers blocks it.
Shavers lands an overhand right.
Shavers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shinnie to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shavers. Shinnie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinnie scores with a decent looking hook.
Shavers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shinnie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shinnie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shavers lands with a straight right. Shinnie didn't see that one coming.
Shinnie thuds a left hand into Shavers's body.#T4#
Shavers lands with a hook. Shinnie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinnie is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shinnie misses the target.
Shavers throws a leg kick but Shinnie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shinnie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
Shavers defending well as Shinnie loads up on a big left hand.
Shavers throws the left hand but Shinnie avoids the punch easily.
Shinnie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shavers avoids it.
Shavers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shavers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinnie.
Shavers misses the body punch
and Shinnie counters with a left and a right that stings Shavers.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shavers.
Shinnie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shavers. That did some damage!
Shavers throws a leg kick which misses Shinnie's front leg but catches the back leg as Shinnie tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Earnie Shavers.
I think Shavers 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
During a confident post fight interview, Earnie Shavers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 150
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Zurauskas throws a body shot but no joy.
Shavers wants to counter with a clinch but Zurauskas pushes him away.
Shavers tries to land a leg kick but Zurauskas saw it coming and moves away.
Zurauskas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shavers misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Zurauskas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zurauskas.
Shavers checks a low kick from Zurauskas.
Shavers wants to counter with a clinch but Zurauskas pushes him away.
Shavers lands a really nice looking cross but Zurauskas seems unphased.
A low kick lands for Shavers.
Zurauskas misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Shavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zurauskas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow.
Shavers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shavers misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Zurauskas.
Shavers taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Zurauskas. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zurauskas.#BC2#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers moves out of range as Zurauskas strikes.
Shavers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Zurauskas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zurauskas sets himself, and Shavers steps forward looking for the clinch! Zurauskas avoids it this time.
Shavers tries to land a leg kick but Zurauskas saw it coming and moves away.
Shavers throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shavers moves in looking to clinch but Zurauskas pushes him off.
Zurauskas swinging wildly here.
Shavers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zurauskas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shavers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zurauskas's head.
Zurauskas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shavers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Shavers looks to land a right hand but Zurauskas moved out of range.
Zurauskas looks to land a right hand but Shavers moved out of range.
Shavers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zurauskas lands a nice looking body shot.
Zurauskas moves out of range of the body kick.
Shavers moves away from the strike by Zurauskas.
Shavers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zurauskas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zurauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zurauskas. Shavers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shavers tries to clinch
and Zurauskas counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Shavers moves away from the strike by Zurauskas.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zurauskas defending well as Shavers loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Zurauskas drops Shavers with a left and a right! Oh, Shavers is hurt - Zurauskas dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#Shavers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
Shavers is looking to reverse the position.
Shavers is still in real trouble! Can Zurauskas finish him?#SUB#
Zurauskas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shavers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zurauskas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Zurauskas is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Shavers is trying to escape and Zurauskas transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Shavers is forced to tap! Nice work there by Zurauskas! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 139
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Shavers moves away from the strike by Alzado.
Alzado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shavers counters with a right hand to the body.
Alzado with the inside leg kick.
Shavers blocks a jab.
Shavers jabs Alzado right on the nose. Alzado blinks but takes it well.
Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shavers swings for the body but Alzado moves out of range.
Alzado looks to throw the jab but Shavers is out of range.
Alzado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Shavers misses the target.
Alzado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alzado misses with a hook. Shavers ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Alzado drops Shavers with a left and a right! Oh, Shavers is hurt - Alzado dives into side control looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzado throws a strike aimed at the side of Shavers's head but Shavers avoids it well.
Shavers tries to bench press Alzado off him but Alzado keeps the position.
Alzado works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#Shavers is rocked!
Shavers gets back to half guard.
Shavers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Alzado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Shavers wants to improve his position but Alzado is controlling well.
Alzado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alzado is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alzado thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shavers's head.
Alzado is thwarting Shavers's attempts to control the position.
Shavers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alzado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alzado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shavers wants to improve his position but Alzado is controlling well.
Shavers is trying to maintain the position but Alzado is very close to passing his half guard.
Alzado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alzado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Shavers wants to get back to full guard.
Alzado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shavers defending well though.
Alzado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shavers is looking to improve his position.
Shavers gets full guard.
Alzado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alzado postures up and lands a big shot to Shavers's brow.
Shavers trying to keep a closed guard but Alzado is proving a slippery customer.
Alzado cracks Shavers with a solid left hand.
Alzado working some strikes from top position.
Shavers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shavers looking to control.
Shavers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alzado throwing strikes from guard but Shavers blocks nicely.
Alzado won't allow Shavers to sweep him here. #T3#
Alzado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shavers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shavers is trying to keep Alzado in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shavers moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Shavers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alzado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shavers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shavers digs a good hook to Alzado's body.
Alzado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Shavers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shavers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Alzado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alzado struggles to land a body shot inside as Shavers controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land.
Alzado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzado throws a punch but it's blocked by Shavers.
Shavers misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Alzado jumps guard.
Shavers stays in close to Alzado's body and controls the position. #T4#
Shavers wants to pass the guard but Alzado is keeping the position.
Shavers is working hard here to advance position.
Alzado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shavers controlling from the top position.
Alzado is looking to stand up but Shavers isn't so interested in that idea.
Shavers trying to control but Alzado is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Alzado dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Shavers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shavers scores with a punch to the head.
Shavers throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Shavers clinches up with Alzado and pushes him back against the cage.
Alzado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Alzado.
Alzado looking to throw knees to the head but Shavers is blocking nicely.
Alzado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shavers.
Shavers blocks an uppercut.
Alzado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shavers blocks it with crossed arms.
Alzado blocking some punches.
Shavers lands an uppercut.
Alzado trying to land knees to the body.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alzado misses with a wild combination.
Shavers tries to counter by clinching up but Alzado breaks away and moves out of range.
Lyle Alzado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Alzado. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Good work by Shavers as he checks the leg kick.
Alzado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shavers defending well as Alzado loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Alzado is predictable there
and Shavers counters with a thumping low kick.
Alzado is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Alzado.
Alzado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alzado swats away the attempt to clinch by Shavers.
Shavers lands a jab to Alzado's midsection.
Lyle Alzado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shavers cracks Alzado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Shavers finds it's way through Alzado's defenses.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch but Alzado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shavers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alzado.
That kick from Shavers tenderised Alzado's leg. Alzado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alzado swats away the attempt to clinch by Shavers.#T2#
Jab from Shavers.
Alzado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzado misses with a leg kick.
Shavers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alzado just manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shavers connects with a single shot there.
Shavers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzado 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.
Shavers is looking to clinch but Alzado is avoiding it.
Shavers lands a nice hook to Alzado's body. Alzado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alzado throws a body punch but Shavers moves out of range.
Shavers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alzado manages to circle out of the way.
A big left from Alzado misses.
Shavers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Alzado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shavers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alzado misses with a double jab #CL#
and Shavers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alzado tries a knee to the head but Shavers blocks it.
Shavers lands a hook that snaps the head of Alzado backwards. #BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Shavers as he connects with a hook.
Shavers throws a one two combo.
Alzado keeps the fight on the outside.
Alzado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shavers tries to clinch up.
Shavers wants to clinch up but Alzado keeps it at a distance.
Shavers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alzado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alzado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shavers moves away.
Alzado takes one on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers walks into a stiff left hand from Alzado.
Alzado throws a leg kick but Shavers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alzado misses with a hook to the body
and Shavers counters with a straight right hand.
Shavers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Alzado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alzado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alzado misses with a lunging right hand
and Shavers counters with a left to the body.
Shavers connects with a leg kick.
Shavers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Shavers moves into range and clinches up with Alzado.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shavers throws an elbow but it misses.
Shavers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alzado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shavers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shavers blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Alzado.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Alzado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shavers.
Shavers lands with a good body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Shavers blocks the leg kick.
Alzado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shavers blocks a head kick by Alzado.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shavers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
No joy there for Shavers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Shavers. That snapped Alzado's head back.
Alzado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shavers scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Alzado is rocked!
Alzado misses with a hook.
Shavers tries to counter by clinching up but Alzado breaks away and moves out of range.
Shavers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alzado is still on wobbly legs! Can Shavers finish him?
Alzado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shavers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alzado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alzado misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Shavers connects with a single shot there.
Shavers cracks Alzado with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Alzado falls to his knees and Shavers doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earnie Shavers!
An out of breath Earnie Shavers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Nowak on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Nowak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shavers did well to prevent Nowak getting side control.
Shavers tries to roll over but Nowak keeps him under control.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but Shavers defending well.
Shavers is trying to get back to full guard.
Nowak content to control rather than advance.
Shavers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nowak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Let's hope that Nowak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Shavers is pressing down on Nowak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shavers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shavers is working hard here to advance position.
Shavers has Nowak pulled in close to control his posture.
Shavers continues to stall.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shavers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shavers tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shavers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nowak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nowak darts in looking for a takedown but Shavers gets double underhooks and turns Nowak into the cage.
Shavers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Shavers gets caught napping as Nowak dives in and scores a takedown. Shavers manages to retain guard.
Shavers is pulling down on Nowak's head to control his posture.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Shavers keeps moving.
Shavers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shavers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
More hug and hope from Shavers.
Nowak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shavers is trying to keep Nowak in close.
Shavers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nowak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but Shavers shows good takedown defense.
Shavers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Nowak.
Nowak 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.
Nowak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shavers defends it nicely.#T4#
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.#TD2#
Nowak scores with a takedown into Shavers's guard.
Nowak stays in close to Shavers's body and controls the position.
Shavers keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shavers is on top in guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nowak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nowak keeping full guard, as Shavers tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Nowak will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shavers.
Shavers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shavers thuds a left hand into Nowak's body.
Nowak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Shavers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak shoots in looking for a takedown but Shavers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nowak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shavers sizes up Nowak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shavers jabs Nowak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shavers scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Shavers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Nowak.
Shavers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shavers sprawls well. Shavers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nowak gets slowly back to his feet.
Nowak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nowak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Shavers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nowak misses with a takedown attempt - Shavers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shavers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nowak looks to land a combination but Shavers avoids it well.
Shavers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nowak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shavers tries to avoid it but Nowak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shavers to the ground. Shavers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shavers with the inside leg kick.
Shavers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nowak.
Nowak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shavers counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shavers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but Shavers shows good takedown defense.
Shavers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowak can do to turn this around?
Nowak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shavers as he jumps to the side.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nowak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A right-left combo lands from Shavers.
Nowak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shavers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nowak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shavers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shavers scores with a jab.#T4##TD2#
Nowak gets the takedown into side control.
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 gets back to half guard.
Jan Nowak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shavers gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowak trying to control but Shavers is working from the bottom.
Shavers is pulling down on Nowak's head to control his posture.
Shavers wants to sweep but no luck.
Shavers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that second round.
That's time! Shavers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nowak drops his hands momentarily and Shavers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shavers stuffs the takedown attempt from Nowak. Nowak gets slowly back to his feet.
Shavers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowak was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.
Nowak feints the counter takedown.
Shavers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Shavers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nowak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Shavers is controlling Nowak's posture.
Nowak 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.
Shavers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nowak trying to control but Shavers is working from the bottom.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shavers is controlling Nowak's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shavers feints and then cracks Nowak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nowak down.
Nowak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Shavers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nowak, pushing him back against the cage.
Nowak 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.
Nowak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shavers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Nowak.
Shavers can't find room to land a body shot as Nowak controls the action.
Shavers stops a takedown attempt from Nowak.
Shavers just leaning against Nowak, taking a breather.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavers stalling in the clinch.
Shavers is working Nowak over against the cage.
Nowak takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Jan Nowak has been cut.
Shavers taking a breather.#T3##BC#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Nowak gets a takedown into half guard.
Shavers is looking to improve his position.
Nowak wants to pass the guard but Shavers is defending well.
Shavers is trying to get back to full guard.
Shavers is refusing to be controlled, as Nowak sits in half guard. #T4#
Nowak not doing much here.
Shavers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nowak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shavers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 124 - Randleman vs Krylov
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Shavers throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shavers is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shavers.
Shavers closes the distance but Jones moves to the side #KD#
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Shavers toppling to the canvas! Shavers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!
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 misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones digs a good hook to Shavers's body.
Shavers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shavers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Shavers is rocked!
Shavers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Shavers stumbling back into the cage.
Shavers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shavers looks winded!#T1#
Jones fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Shavers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Shavers looks to clinch but Jones throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Shavers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ed Jones!
After the fight, Ed Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 120 - Todd vs Soares
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Leifsson moves forwards but Shavers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leifsson lands an overhand right.
Shavers throws a sloppy body shot
and Leifsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shavers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leifsson throws a hook but Shavers avoids it easily.
Leifsson misses with a double jab.
Shavers misses with a series of wild punches.
Shavers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers.
Shavers throws out a counter right but Leifsson avoids it with no problem.
Shavers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shavers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leifsson misses with a hook
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leifsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shavers. #T1#
Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shavers.
Leifsson looks to throw the jab but Shavers is out of range.
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shavers sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Leifsson lands a left and a right that sends Shavers crashing to the canvas! Leifsson dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Shavers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 tries to lock up and control but Leifsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU#
Leifsson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A jab from Shavers misses.
No joy there for Leifsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leifsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shavers is just out of range.
Shavers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shavers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shavers misses with a hook to the body
and Leifsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shavers thinking. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Shavers missing with a left hand there. Leifsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shavers throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
Shavers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shavers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leifsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
Decent striking displayed by Shavers there.
Shavers misses the body punch
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Shavers misses its intended target.
Leifsson misses with a hook.
Leifsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shavers can pounce on him.
Leifsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Shavers.
Shavers just misses with a punch to the body.
Shavers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leifsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leifsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shavers darts in trying to clinch
and Leifsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shavers ducks into an uppercut from Leifsson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Leifsson!
Our winner, Leif Leifsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 110 - Babinski vs Slugger
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Bacolod dives in and grabs Shavers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shavers pushes down on Bacolod's head and hops out.
Bacolod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bacolod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shavers works the jab nicely.
Bacolod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers.
Shavers misses with a low kick as Bacolod jumps back.
Bacolod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shavers throws a body punch but Bacolod moves out of range. #CL2#
Shavers gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavers misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bacolod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shavers rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers is pushing Bacolod up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shavers just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shavers misses with a wild body shot.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacolod scores with a nice head shot.
Shavers fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shavers to keep the fight standing.
Bacolod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bacolod slows down the pace here.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Shavers has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shavers just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
Shavers tries to bum rush Bacolod with a series of wild strikes but Bacolod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bacolod is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shavers.
Shavers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shavers dodges the punch combination from Bacolod.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shavers but Shavers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shavers keeps the fight on the outside.
Shavers lands a body shot. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Shavers drives through and clinches with Bacolod against the cage.
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shavers throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
Bacolod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bacolod shoots in for a double leg but Shavers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Bacolod pushes Shavers up against the cage in a clinch.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Shavers has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Shavers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shavers smiles and moves away.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Shavers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shavers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bacolod rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Bacolod.#T4##CL#
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches.
Shavers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bacolod is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shavers misses with some punches.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shavers smiles and moves away.
Shavers misses with a straight right.
Bacolod avoids the body shot from Shavers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod slips a jab and a cross from Shavers.
Shavers scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shavers. Bacolod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacolod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shavers pinned against the cage. Shavers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shavers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shavers throws a shot to the body.
Shavers throws a body punch but Bacolod moves out of range.
Shavers throws an overhand right that lands on Bacolod's shoulder, as Bacolod tries to avoid the shot.
Shavers tries to bum rush Bacolod with a series of wild strikes but Bacolod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.
As Shavers tries to get set, Bacolod tries to push him back and clinch up but Shavers manages to avoid the attempt.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shavers.
Shavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod avoids the body shot from Shavers.
Bacolod shoots in but Shavers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bacolod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shavers lands with a shot to the body.
Shavers misses with a body punch #CL#
and Bacolod holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shavers swings wildly with an uppercut but Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bacolod will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shavers up against the cage.#BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod connects with the punch.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shavers. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shavers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bacolod sets himself, and Shavers steps forward looking for the clinch! Bacolod avoids it this time.
Shavers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shavers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shavers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shavers misses with a hook. Bacolod ducked under it nicely. #T2##CL#
Bacolod gets a clinch.
Come on Shavers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bacolod stalling in the clinch.
Shavers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bacolod avoids the elbow strike from Shavers, against the cage.
Shavers throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Shavers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bacolod slowing the pace effectively.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Bacolod slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bacolod obliges.
Bacolod will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shavers up against the cage.#BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shavers throws a low kick, looking for Bacolod's leg but Bacolod calmly moves out of range.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shavers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Bacolod slips under a jab from Shavers.
Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Bacolod drives through and clinches with Shavers against the cage.
The referee calls for Bacolod to work.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shavers smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shavers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shavers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bacolod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.
Shavers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bacolod at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacolod moves out of range as Shavers strikes.
Bacolod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shavers sprawls and moves away.
Bacolod walks into a stiff left hand from Shavers.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shavers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shavers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shavers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shavers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Bacolod.
No joy there for Shavers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bacolod feinted with a counter takedown.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
Shavers throws a one two combo.
Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bacolod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shavers's waist but Shavers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bacolod off to one side. #CL#
Bacolod rushes Shavers and presses him up against the cage.
Bacolod throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shavers blocks it with crossed arms.
Bacolod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shavers walks away with a smile on his face. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shavers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shavers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Shavers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bacolod avoids the body shot from Shavers.
Shavers throws a sloppy body shot
and Bacolod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shavers tries to clinch up but Bacolod circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Bacolod was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bacolod throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Bacolod closes the distance and pushes Shavers back into the cage.#BC#
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
Bacolod is looking to clinch.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bacolod counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shavers scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Shavers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bacolod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bacolod tried to counter with a leg kick but Shavers avoided it.
Shavers connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shavers throws a right hand that Bacolod ducks under and follows up with a left that Bacolod also avoids with ease.
Shavers misses with a double jab #CL#
and Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Bacolod unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bacolod can't get the takedown.
Shavers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bacolod throws an elbow but it misses.
Shavers working aggressively here. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bacolod wants a takedown.
Bacolod avoiding damage as Shavers throws knees to the body.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacolod controls his hands.
Shavers is trying to stall.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacolod controls his hands.
Shavers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jingky Bacolod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Shavers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bacolod lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shavers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacolod controls his hands. #TD#
Bacolod pulls guard successfully.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shavers wants to control from the top but Bacolod keeps moving.
Bacolod pulls Shavers in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bacolod looking for a guillotine here but Shavers defends easily.
Bacolod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Earnie Shavers.
I've got Shavers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
During a confident post fight interview, Earnie Shavers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 103 - Tonissar vs Andrade
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
DJ blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from DJ.
Shavers tries to clinch but DJ moves out of range.
Shavers moves forwards but DJ connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD#
DJ lands a big head kick that sends Shavers tumbling to the mat! DJ takes a step backwards and waves Shavers back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Shavers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
A low kick lands for DJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from DJ misses its intended target.
DJ misses with a hook.
DJ fails to land with a series of punches.
DJ throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Shavers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shavers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
DJ breaks the clinch.
DJ misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
DJ throws a head kick that misses
and Shavers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
DJ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DJ throws a right hand that Shavers ducks under and follows up with a left that Shavers also avoids with ease.
Shavers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shavers. That's going to slow DJ down.
DJ misses with the combination.
Shavers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DJ. DJ obviously looking to wear him down.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DJ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DJ misses the shot to the body.
DJ misses with a wild combination. #T2#
DJ lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shavers fails with the takedown
and DJ counters with a left and a right that stings Shavers.
Shavers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DJ connects with a high kick.
DJ throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shavers swings widly with a right hand
and DJ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shavers lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from DJ misses.
Shavers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DJ listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Shavers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DJ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DJ misses with a two punch combination.
Shavers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DJ moves in looking to clinch but Shavers pushes him off.
DJ with a poor takedown
and Shavers counters with a thumping low kick.
DJ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DJ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shavers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Shavers misses.
Shavers blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ looks to land a combination but Shavers avoids it well.
Shavers feints a counter leg kick.
Shavers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DJ tries to clinch up.
Shavers doesn't manage to clinch there - DJ circles away. #T4#
DJ throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Shavers counters by moving into the clinch.
I was talking to DJ's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shavers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DJ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
DJ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Shavers moves out of range easily.
Shavers tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
DJ gets tackled into the cage by Shavers. Shavers maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
DJ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DJ throws a series of punches but Shavers avoids them all with ease.
Shavers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Shavers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shavers wants to clinch up but DJ keeps it at a distance.
DJ lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shavers at a distance.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shavers! But no joy.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay DJ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Earnie Shavers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shavers checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Shavers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DJ takes a swing at Shavers's ribcage but misses.
DJ backing away here, and Shavers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#KD#
Oooooh!!! DJ has knocked Shavers down with a huge combo! DJ steps away and waves a wobbly Shavers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Deontay DJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DJ misses with the combination.
DJ wants to slow Shavers down by chopping away at his legs.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Shavers moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Shavers.
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DJ was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.
Nice uppercut lands for Shavers. That snapped DJ's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
DJ drives through and clinches with Shavers against the cage. #T1#
DJ tries to circle away but Shavers has him pinned against the cage.
Shavers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shavers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DJ blocks a body shot from Shavers.
Shavers blocks a body shot from DJ.
DJ has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shavers pushes DJ back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
DJ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DJ misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shavers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crack! A monster head kick from DJ and Shavers falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by DJ!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Deontay DJ!
After winning the bout, Deontay DJ thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 96 - Babinski vs Lindholm
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Havok tries to clinch up.
Shavers is looking to counter the offense by Havok and move into the clinch.
Havok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shavers.
Shavers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havok lands with an uppercut that bounces Shavers off the cage and back into range.
Shavers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Havok throws a looping overhand right but Shavers ducks down to avoid it.
Havok tries to clinch up.#CL#
Shavers has closed the distance and engaged Havok in a clinch. #BC2#
Havok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers feints a jab promting Havok to slip. Shavers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Havok slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Shavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Havok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavers swats away the attempt to clinch by Havok.
Havok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shavers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Shavers misses with a low kick as Havok jumps back.
Shavers takes one to the side of the head.
Havok throws a sloppy head kick and Shavers moves out of range easily.
Havok tries to close the distance and clinch but Shavers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shavers blocks a head kick by Havok.
A slow jab from Shavers misses its intended target.
Shavers scores with a hook.
Havok cracks Shavers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shavers looks to score with a jab to the body but Havok is just out of range.
Shavers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Shavers.
Havok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Havok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shavers lands a glancing blow to the side of Havok's head.
Havok digs a good body shot into Shavers's ribs.
Shavers slips under a jab from Havok.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers scores with a hook.
Havok throws out a loose jab but Shavers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shavers.
Havok moves in looking to clinch but Shavers pushes him off.
Dez Havok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Havok closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Havok misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Havok manages to break the clinch.
Shavers swings for the body but Havok moves out of range.
Havok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Shavers closes the distance and clinches.
Havok blocks an uppercut.
Havok prevents a body shot from Shavers.
Havok is working Shavers over against the cage.
Shavers tries a body shot but Havok blocks it.
Shavers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shavers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Shavers misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Havok manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Shavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Shavers as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Havok breaks the clinch.
Havok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shavers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Havok manages to circle out of the way.
Havok moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Havok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shavers misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Havok's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shavers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shavers avoids the body shot from Havok.
Shavers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Havok tests Shavers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Shavers. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Shavers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Havok doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Havok misses.
Havok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Shavers.
Nice straight punches there by Shavers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shavers.
Shavers scores with a sloppy right hand. Havok should have avoided that one.
Shavers throws a body punch but Havok moves out of range.
Shavers throws a body punch but Havok moves out of range. #CL#
Shavers clinches with his opponent.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havok can't find room to land a body shot as Shavers controls the action.
Shavers leaning against his opponent.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Havok avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Earnie Shavers will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Havok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shavers tries to land a leg kick but Havok saw it coming and moves away.
Havok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shavers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Havok manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Havok clinches up with Shavers and pushes him back against the cage.
Shavers prevents Havok from breaking the clinch.
Havok lands a shot to the body.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havok struggles to land a body shot inside as Shavers controls his hands.
Shavers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Havok avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Earnie Shavers has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Havok breaks from the clinch.
Shavers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Havok scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shavers avoids the head kick by Havok.
Shavers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Havok.#T1#
A big right from Shavers misses.
Dez Havok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shavers misses with an uppercut.
Shavers throws a jab when Havok was well out of range.
Shavers throws a low kick, looking for Havok's leg but Havok calmly moves out of range.
Havok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shavers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shavers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Havok misses.
Shavers blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Shavers misses the target.
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havok was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.
Shavers lands a two punch combo.
Havok takes a swing at Shavers's ribcage but misses.
Shavers is looking to counter the offense by Havok and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Shavers tries to keep at a distance but Havok has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by Havok. #T2##BC2#
Havok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Havok moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Havok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havok lands with a light punch inside.
Shavers misses with some punches. #BC2#
Havok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Havok throws a left that rocks Shavers and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Havok dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Shavers regain composure! #ROC2#Shavers is rocked!
Havok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh Shavers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shavers manages to get back to half guard.
Shavers seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Havok is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shavers keeping control of the position.
Shavers wants to control but Havok is keeping busy.
Shavers wants to improve his position but Havok is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Havok performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dez Havok seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shavers misses with a leg kick
and Havok counters with a series of strikes. Shavers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Havok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shavers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Havok tries to get set, Shavers tries to push him back and clinch up but Havok manages to avoid the attempt.
Havok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Havok tries to close the distance and clinch but Shavers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shavers is looking to clinch but Havok is avoiding it.
Havok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shavers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Havok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shavers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Havok pushes Shavers up against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Havok as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Havok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dez Havok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Shavers. That's going to slow Havok down.
Shavers throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Havok misses its intended target.
Shavers staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Havok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shavers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
Havok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Havok misses with a series of wild punches.
Shavers defending well as Havok loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Havok finds it's way through Shavers's defenses.
A leg kick checked by Havok.
Havok is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shavers moves out of range of the strikes.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
Havok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Havok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shavers avoids the head kick by Havok.
Shavers looks to score with a jab to the body but Havok is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Havok. #CL#
Shavers has Havok up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Havok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Havok.
Havok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Havok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shavers circles away quickly and effectively.
Shavers cracks Havok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Havok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Havok throws a head kick that misses
and Shavers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Shavers rushes Havok and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havok's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shavers. #CUT#It looks like Dez Havok has been cut.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Havok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavers dips to his left and cracks Havok with an uppercut!
Shavers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havok throws out the jab.
Shavers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Havok.
Shavers wants to land a leg kick but Havok is out of range.
Shavers throws a looping overhand right but Havok ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Havok.
Shavers tries to clinch but Havok moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Havok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Havok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shavers just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Havok misses the jab.
Havok throws a sloppy head kick and Shavers moves out of range easily.
Havok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Havok tries to clinch there but Shavers circles away.
Havok wants to clinch.
Shavers fails to land with a series of punches.
Havok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shavers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shavers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shavers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Havok clinches.
Havok is trying to break the clinch but Shavers is controlling him.#BC2#
Havok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Shavers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shavers ducks under a wild hook from Havok.
Havok cracks Shavers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Shavers closes the distance and pushes Havok back into the cage.
Shavers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Havok working hard to break the clinch.
Havok misses with some punches.
Shavers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Havok up against the cage.
Shavers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shavers misses with a body punch.
Havok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Havok lands a shoulder strike.
Havok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Havok manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dez Havok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Havok 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dez Havok!
Dez Havok very nearly forgot to thank HELLS BALLS RECOVERY amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HFC 88 - Pisswater vs Ford
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Shavers misses with a body shot
and Slugger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shavers's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shavers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shavers moves away from the strike by Slugger.
Slugger throws a shot from downtown. Shavers moves away and avoids it.
Slugger motions for Shavers to come forward. Slugger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slugger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shavers. Shavers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slugger misses with a low kick. #KD#
Slugger lands a big uppercut and Shavers crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shavers looks OK. Slugger waves Shavers back to his feet!#ROC#Shavers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Shavers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slugger doesn't seem phased though.
Shavers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shavers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shavers takes a swing at Slugger's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Slugger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shavers.
Shavers misses with a jab to the body
and Slugger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shavers misses with a hook #KD#
and Slugger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shavers! Slugger lets Shavers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Shavers is still on wobbly legs! Can Slugger finish him?
Slugger checks a low kick from Shavers.
Are you kidding me?! Slugger ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Shavers clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Slugger!
In his post fight interview, Lou Slugger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BBFC 9: Izmaylov Vs. Jinx
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Bosnic has his takedown stuffed
and Shavers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bosnic thinking.
Bosnic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shavers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bosnic somewhat.
Shavers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shavers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bosnic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosnic walks into a straight right hand from Shavers.
Shavers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shavers wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Admir Bosnic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers's corner calls for a 1-2. Shavers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shavers lands with a straight right. Bosnic didn't see that one coming.
Shavers swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Bosnic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Shavers wants to get back to full guard.
Shavers wants to control but Bosnic is keeping busy. #SUB#
Bosnic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shavers defends it well.
Bosnic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shavers keeps working.
Bosnic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shavers is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bosnic wants to work for an arm triangle but Shavers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bosnic trying to mount his opponent but Shavers defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shavers tries to get to full guard but Bosnic has control of the leg.
Bosnic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bosnic blocks the strikes from Shavers. #SUB#
Bosnic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shavers defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shavers is staying active underneath Bosnic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bosnic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shavers defending well though.
Shavers is not content to let Bosnic control the position.
Shavers is looking for a sweep. Bosnic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Bosnic is looking to take a break and control but Shavers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bosnic seems to be looking for submissions.
Shavers is staying active underneath Bosnic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shavers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bosnic.
Shavers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bosnic is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shavers misses with a leg kick.
Bosnic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Shavers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shavers tries a body shot but Bosnic blocks it.
Bosnic wants to take the fight to the mat but Shavers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Shavers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bosnic's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Admir Bosnic has been cut.
Shavers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bosnic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shavers pushes Bosnic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Shavers lands a jab to the nose.
Shavers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shavers scores with a nice right hand.
Shavers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bosnic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bosnic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosnic looks for a takedown but Shavers sprawls well.
Shavers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bosnic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Admir Bosnic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shavers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shavers tries to bum rush Bosnic with a series of wild strikes but Bosnic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shavers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left lands for Shavers.
Shavers takes a swing at Bosnic's ribcage but misses.
Bosnic fails with a takedown attempt.
Bosnic slips a jab and a cross from Shavers.
Shavers keeps Bosnic at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shavers. Bosnic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shavers connects with a nice looking jab.
Shavers stuffs the takedown attempt from Bosnic. Bosnic gets slowly back to his feet.
Shavers tries to counter with a clinch but Bosnic shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Shavers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bosnic tries to counter with a takedown but Shavers is quick to defend against it.
Shavers lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Shavers.
Shavers thuds a left hand into Bosnic's body.
Shavers throws out a leg kick but Bosnic moves out of range and Shavers only half commits.
Bosnic tries to counter with a takedown but Shavers is quick to defend against it.
Bosnic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bosnic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bosnic has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Admir Bosnic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shavers moves into the clinch.#T2#
Bosnic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shavers prevents it.
Bosnic wants a takedown but no success here.
Bosnic tries for a takedown but Shavers manages to get underhooks.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
Bosnic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bosnic looking for a takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shavers. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Bosnic looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shavers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bosnic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bosnic wants to take the fight to the mat but Shavers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bosnic prevents a body shot from Shavers. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shavers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shavers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosnics head.
Shavers lands with a right to the head.
Shavers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bosnic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shavers prevents it.
Bosnic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shavers is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shavers is struggling to control the position.
Shavers gets underhooks to prevent Bosnic's takedown attempt.
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 Admir Bosnic's cut.
That's time! Bosnic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Shavers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bosnic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shavers.
Bosnic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shavers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shavers connects with a looping right hand.
Shavers throws a low kick but Bosnic avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Shavers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bosnic doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Shavers catches Bosnic right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shavers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shavers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bosnic at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosnic needs to keep his hands up - Shavers had a free shot at his head there.
Earnie Shavers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Shavers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shavers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shavers, as that shot connected.
Shavers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bosnic momentarily.
Shavers scores with a hook to the body. Bosnic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shavers cracks Bosnic with a good jab.#TD#
Bosnic shoots in and bounces Shavers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bosnic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shavers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shavers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shavers! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavers wants to control but Bosnic is keeping him busy. #T2#
Shavers controlling the position from side mount.
Shavers wants to control but Bosnic is keeping him busy.
Shavers is staying tight to Bosnic's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Shavers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bosnic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Shavers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bosnic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shavers's guard! Nice work there by Bosnic!
Bosnic postures up in Shavers's guard and throws a big left but Shavers blocks it.
Bosnic is working Shavers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Shavers keeping moving, preventing Bosnic from controlling successfully.
Bosnic postures up.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shavers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bosnic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Admir Bosnic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shavers postures up.
Shavers content to stall in guard here.
Admir Bosnic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Bosnic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shavers passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shavers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1#
De Vries throws a lazy uppercut
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Vries ducks right into an uppercut from Shavers.
Shavers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
Shavers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
De Vries moves into range and clinches up with Shavers.
A head punch on the inside from De Vries fails to land.
De Vries throws a head punch that misses.
De Vries misses with a punch to the body.
De Vries lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Shavers as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Shavers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Vries.#CL2#
De Vries fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shavers, pushing him back against the cage.
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 hand to the side of the head by De Vries.
De Vries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shavers tries a body shot but De Vries blocks it.
De Vries blocks an uppercut.
De Vries swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shavers can't find room to land a body shot as De Vries controls the action.
De Vries blocks an elbow strike from Shavers.
De Vries lands with a right to the head.
Shavers is looking to break free of the clinch but De Vries has double underhooks.
Shavers can't break the clinch.
De Vries tries to throw a body punch but Shavers avoids it by throwing De Vries back against the cage.
Shavers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shavers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Vries backwards.
De Vries throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaverss head.
Shavers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Vries lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Vries lands with a right to the head.
De Vries struggles to land a body shot inside as Shavers controls his hands.
Shavers can't find room to land a body shot as De Vries controls the action.
Shavers tries to work over De Vries's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Vries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Vries lands a right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vries misses with some punches.
Shavers takes a shot to the head.
De Vries scores with a shot to the side of Shavers's head.
De Vries is working Shavers over against the cage.
Shavers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Vries is leaning against Shavers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shavers is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Vries throws an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Shavers has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
De Vries lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Vries lands with a left to the head.
De Vries tries to pull guard but Shavers holds him up against the cage and eventually De Vries drops back down to his feet.
De Vries makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Vries lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
De Vries lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shavers.
De Vries lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shavers backwards. #KD2#
De Vries lands a big left hand right to the temple and Shavers goes down! #ROC2#Shavers is rocked!#SU2#
De Vries decides to stand and escape the position.
Oh Shavers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3##CL2#
De Vries clinches.
De Vries works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shavers seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from De Vries.
De Vries lands a shoulder strike.
De Vries makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Vries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shavers or not.
A short uppercut from De Vries.
De Vries pushes Shavers against the cage. De Vries is working some dirty boxing. De Vries pushes off with a quick right hook! Shavers goes down! Shavers tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! De Vries moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tjeeerd De Vries!
A victorious Tjeeerd De Vries thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BBFC 2: Bitch Vs. Chambers
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1##CL#
Shavers forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches.
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shavers is pressed up against the cage. Tavares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shavers down to the mat. Shavers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
Tavares with a nice calf kick.
Tavares looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shavers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shavers blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers.
A head kick misses from Tavares.
Fabinho Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shavers is working Tavares over against the cage.#BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Shavers closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavers digs a right hand into Tavares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavares's gas tank. #T1##BC#
Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Shavers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shavers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Shavers moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shavers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Shavers misses the target.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Shavers. #CL#
Shavers darts in and clinches Tavares up against the cage.
Tavares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabinho Tavares.#BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Shavers moves into the clinch successfully.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavares missing with knees to the body.
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavares tries to break free but Shavers pushes him back against the cage.
Shavers cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Shavers.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shavers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Tavares looks winded!
Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Shavers manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Shavers rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.
Tavares is looking for a takedown.
Shavers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. #BC#
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shavers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shavers moves out of range of the leg kick from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shavers's head.#CL#
Shavers takes the fight into the clinch.
Tavares has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shavers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shavers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Shavers.
Tavares drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shavers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tavares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tavares looks to throw a body kick
and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares misses with a head kick.
Tavares throws a head kick but Shavers moves out of range. #CL#
Shavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Shavers lands a head shot.
Tavares misses with a shot to the body
enabling Shavers to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares misses with a low kick as Shavers jumps back.#CL#
Shavers clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Shavers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. #T4#
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares blocks the elbow strike.
Tavares is looking for a takedown.
Shavers works on Tavares's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses
and Shavers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking.
Tavares lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Shavers moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Shavers - that landed with a thud.
Shavers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shavers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch.
Shavers throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Shavers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTavares.
Shavers avoids the head kick by Tavares. #CL#
Shavers moves into range and clinches up with Tavares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shavers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tavares's head.
Shavers throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tavares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shavers is able to avoid easily.
Shavers moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off.
Shavers thuds a left hand into Tavares's body.#CL#
Shavers rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Earnie Shavers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavers lands a shoulder strike.
Shavers lands a left hand. #BC#
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Shavers lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back. #CL#
Shavers clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Shavers pushes Tavares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Shavers holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavers avoids the head kick by Tavares.
It looked like Shavers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.
Shavers checks the leg kick.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shavers.
Shavers checks a leg kick.
Tavares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Earnie Shavers is winning the standup battle so far.
Shavers lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shavers was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Shavers checks it. #CL#
Shavers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavares, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shavers lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Shavers.
Tavares throws a low kick but Shavers moves out of range easily. #T2#
Shavers swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Shavers clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Shavers.
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shavers lands with a light punch inside.
Tavares tries to break the clinch but Shavers is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Shavers.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shavers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
Shavers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Shavers scores with a jab. Tavares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shavers throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Shavers blocks a leg kick.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Shavers blocks the leg kick.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Shavers.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Shavers saw it coming and moves away.
Shavers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tavares.
Shavers throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Shavers rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Shavers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tavares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shavers is out of range. #CL#
Shavers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tavares tries to work over Shavers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Shavers - that landed with a thud.
Shavers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shavers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Shavers. #T4#
Shavers lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavers lands with a good body shot.
Tavares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shavers lands a glancing blow to the side of Tavares's head.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Shavers rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.
Shavers stalling the fight.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body.
Shavers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tavares or not.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Shavers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Shavers.
Tavares trying to land knees to the body.
Shavers is pushing Tavares up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shavers lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers 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!#R3#
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.#CL#
Shavers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shavers.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Shavers.
Shavers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Shavers.
Shavers controlling the action here for a moment.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tavares.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shavers cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.#BC#
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Shavers closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tavares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Shavers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavares, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shavers.
Shavers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shavers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Shavers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch but Shavers keeps him there for the moment.
Shavers lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavares tries to move into range but Shavers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fabinho Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Shavers gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavers is leaning against Tavares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers lands a right hook to the body.
Shavers connects with a nice looking jab.
Shavers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Shavers rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.
Shavers lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Fabinho Tavares has been cut.
Good body shot from Shavers.
Shavers tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tavares throws an elbow but misses.
Shavers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tavares.
Shavers scores with a shot to the side of Tavares's head.
Shavers taking a breather.#BC#
Shavers manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Shavers has managed to clinch.
Tavares goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shavers prevents it. #BC#
Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shavers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Tavares.
Shavers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tavares throws a lazy head kick
and Shavers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shavers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shavers connects with a crisp jab.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick
and Shavers counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Shavers rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shavers. #BC#
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers lands an overhand right.
Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Shavers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tavares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabinho Tavares.#CL#
Shavers clinches up against the cage.
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shavers lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back.
Shavers jabs at Tavares's body.
Shavers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shavers prevents Tavares from breaking the clinch.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Shavers avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage. #BC#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shavers 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BFC 34 : Rodrigues Vs. Bob
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Shavers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warren.
Shavers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Warren.
Shavers scores with a jab to the head.
Shavers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Shavers misses.
Warren lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Warren throws a right and a left that Shavers avoids nicely. #CL#
Shavers instigates a clinch.
Warren working hard to break the clinch.
Shavers misses with some punches. #BC#
Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warren moves away.
Shavers tries to clinch up.
Shavers tries to clinch up.
Warren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Warren slams his shin into Shavers's torso.
Warren throws a hook to the side of Shavers's head but Shavers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shavers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Warren throws a right hand that misses
and Shavers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Shavers wants to clinch up but Warren keeps it at a distance.
Warren avoids the body shot from Shavers.
Shavers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shavers is looking to wear down Warren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Warren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shavers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Warren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shavers throws a body kick that misses.
Warren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shavers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shavers scores with a jab.
Shavers tries to clinch up but Warren circles away and keeps his distance.
Shavers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Warren misses with a few strikes there.
Shavers just misses with a punch to the body.
Warren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Shavers.
Shavers connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warren connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Shavers lands with a shot to the body.
Shavers just misses with a punch to the body.
Warren swinging wildly here.
As Warren looks to move away, Shavers throws a big counter combo but Warren just gets out of the way.#CL#
Shavers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Warren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Shavers.
Shavers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Warren wants to break free but Shavers has control.
A knee to the head by Warren.
Shavers trying to stall but Warren improves his position.
Warren is looking to break free of the clinch but Shavers has double underhooks.
Shavers keeps control of Warren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shavers. #T3#
Warren is looking to break free of the clinch but Shavers has double underhooks.
Shavers lands an elbow inside.
Shavers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warren backwards.
Shavers tries a body shot but Warren blocks it.
Shavers slowing the pace effectively.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warren's elbow.
Shavers avoiding damage.
Warren tries to break the clinch but Shavers is controlling the position.
Warren wants to get back to striking at distance but Shavers won't allow it.
Warren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warren lands a right hand.
Warren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Warren wants to get back to striking at distance but Shavers won't allow it.
Shavers lands a hook that snaps the head of Warren backwards. #BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Warren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Warren throws a head kick that misses
and Shavers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shavers blocks a head kick by Warren. #CL#
Shavers has closed the distance and engaged Warren in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shavers throws a shot to the body.
Shavers blocks a head kick by Warren.
Warren throws an overhand right that lands on Shavers's shoulder, as Shavers tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Shavers instigates a clinch. #BC#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers is looking to clinch.
Warren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warren avoids the body shot from Shavers.
A left lands for Shavers.
Warren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shavers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warren scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Warren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shavers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warren. Shavers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shavers's corner calls for a 1-2. Shavers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shavers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dexter Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren throws a body kick that misses.
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Warren's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Shavers.
Shavers checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Warren - just one landing.
Shavers connects with a body shot that sends Warren's belly button to the back.
Warren ducks right into an uppercut from Shavers. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Warren is trying to push Shavers away but Shavers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
A hook to the body from Shavers.
Warren is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shavers. #BC2#
Warren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Shavers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shavers circles away quickly and effectively.
Shavers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Warren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shavers misses with a body kick.
Shavers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Shavers clinches with his opponent.
Shavers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shavers gets through Warren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shavers lands a left hand.
Shavers scores with a shot to the side of Warren's head.
Warren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Shavers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Shavers as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers scores with a shot to the body.
Shavers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Shavers rushes Warren and presses him up against the cage.
Shavers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warren can do to turn this around?
Shavers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shavers leaning against his opponent.
Shavers lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Warren is rocked!
Shavers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warren is still on wobbly legs! Can Shavers finish him?#BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavers fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Warren to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Warren looks to clinch but Shavers throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Warren taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Earnie Shavers!
Our winner, Earnie Shavers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Checkmate Championship 16
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
DJ scores with a hook to the body. Shavers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Shavers.
DJ looks to land a combination but Shavers avoids it well.
Shavers throws a hook but DJ blocks it.
Shavers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DJ checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DJ definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shavers scores with a nice strike.
DJ moves out of range as Shavers throws a body kick.
Shavers slips a jab and a cross from DJ.
A solid body kick from DJ.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DJ cracks Shavers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
DJ closes the distance and pushes Shavers back into the cage.#BC#
DJ breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from DJ misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavers scores with a one two! DJ had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DJ misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Shavers. #T1#
Shavers lands with a right hand.
Shavers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DJ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shavers looks to clinch
and DJ counters with a lovely shot to the body.
DJ fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD#
DJ drops Shavers with a beautiful combination! Shavers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DJ is looking for the KO!#ROC#Shavers is rocked!
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 missing with a left hand there. DJ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shavers is still on wobbly legs! Can DJ finish him?
DJ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shavers.
Shavers seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shavers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shavers looks to throw the jab but DJ is out of range.
DJ with a nice cross.
DJ misses with an uppercut. Shavers saw that one coming.#T2#
A good leg kick by DJ. #KD#
DJ lands a left and a right that send Shavers crashing to the mat, dazed. DJ thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shavers misses with a double jab.
DJ walks into a jab.
Shavers tries to clinch there but DJ circles away.
It looked like DJ was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shavers walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! DJ swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deontay DJ!
A relieved looking Deontay DJ thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Medrano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Shavers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Medrano throws an elbow but it misses.
Shavers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shavers works on Medrano's body with a couple of short punches.
Shavers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shavers. #CUT2#It looks like Mariano Medrano has been cut.
Medrano misses with an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shavers.
Medrano lands an elbow inside.
Medrano throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medrano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shavers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 lands a head shot.
Shavers digs a good hook to Medrano's body.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Medrano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shavers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Medrano tries to land a front kick but Shavers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Medrano drops his hands momentarily and Shavers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shavers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shavers lands an overhand right.
Medrano looks to land a left hand but Shavers moved out of range nicely.
Shavers tries to counter with a clinch but Medrano shakes him off and moves away.
Medrano wants to clinch.
Medrano misses the body punch #CL2#
and Shavers moves into the clinch.
Medrano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Medrano misses with an elbow over the top.
Shavers avoids the elbow strike from Medrano, against the cage.
Shavers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Medrano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shavers blocking some punches.
I was talking to Medrano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Medrano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Medrano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shavers blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers blocks a leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Shavers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Medrano lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
Medrano throws a punch but it's blocked by Shavers.
Shavers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Medrano backwards.
Medrano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Medrano with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Medrano tries to clinch up.
Shavers wants to counter with a clinch but Medrano pushes him away.#CL2#
Shavers pushes Medrano up against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers avoids the elbow strike from Medrano, against the cage.
Shavers presses Medrano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Medrano tries to land a knee to the head but Shavers blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Shavers.
Medrano is breathing heavily.
Shavers is leaning against Medrano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Medrano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shavers's brow.
Shavers leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Shavers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Shavers has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medrano.
Shavers lands an uppercut.
Shavers stalls.
Shavers lands a nice elbow.
Shavers is leaning against Medrano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shavers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shavers.
Shavers lands a body punch.
Shavers digs a right hand into Medrano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Medrano's gas tank. #BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Shavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shavers has Medrano pressed against the cage.
Shavers lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Medrano throws a body punch but Shavers moves out of range.
Medrano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Medrano drops his hands momentarily and Shavers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Medrano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Medrano throws a looping overhand right but Shavers ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Shavers moves into the clinch.
Shavers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shavers working Medrano over with knees to the body.
Shavers stalling against the cage.
Shavers slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Shavers.
A hook to the body from Shavers. #BC2#
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shavers throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R2#
Shavers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Medrano at a distance.
Shavers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shavers is looking to slow Medrano down with leg kicks.
Earnie Shavers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Shavers rushes Medrano and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shavers lands an elbow inside that Medrano shrugs off.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Shavers controlling the action here for a moment.
Medrano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shavers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Medrano or not. #BC2#
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shavers cracks Medrano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Medrano misses.
Medrano tries to move into range but Shavers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shavers catches Medrano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medrano throws the kick towards the body but Shavers avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shavers connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Shavers rushes Medrano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Medrano misses with a knee strike.
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shavers.
Shavers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shavers.
Shavers is leaning against Medrano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shavers works on Medrano's body with a couple of short punches.
Shavers avoiding damage.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Shavers as the two fighters clinch.
Shavers is working Medrano over against the cage.
Shavers is leaning against Medrano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Shavers. #BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shavers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Medrano on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shavers. #T2#
Shavers lands an overhand right.
Shavers scores with a shot to the body.
Medrano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shavers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shavers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Medrano's sensitive parts.
Shavers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Medrano if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body punch from Shavers.
Medrano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Medrano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Medrano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shavers connects with the punch.#ROC2#Medrano is rocked!#CL2#
Medrano gets tackled into the cage by Shavers. Shavers maintains the clinch.
Shavers lands a body shot.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Shavers.
Oh Medrano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Shavers - that landed with a thud.
Shavers throws a big uppercut that drops Medrano! More strikes from Shavers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Medrano lies dazed against the cage as Shavers celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earnie Shavers!
During a confident post fight interview, Earnie Shavers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Checkmate Championship 14
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Shavers moves into range and clinches up with Lakis.
Shavers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lakis.
Shavers lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Maris Lakis has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Shavers.
Lakis is trying to break free.
Lakis throws a head punch that misses.
Shavers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lakis is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Shavers.
Shavers digs a right hand into Lakis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lakis's gas tank.
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shavers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shavers leaning against his opponent.
Shavers presses Lakis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shavers lands a body shot. #BC2#
Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Shavers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lakis.
Lakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shavers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lakis defends well and Shavers ends up having to push Lakis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shavers just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLakis.
Shavers scores with a hook.
Lakis checks a leg kick.
Lakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shavers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shavers lands a nice hook to Lakis's body. Lakis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shavers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lakis takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Shavers gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shavers.
Shavers lands an elbow inside.
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!#BC2#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lakis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shavers connects with a body shot that sends Lakis's belly button to the back.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Shavers.
Lakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shavers tries to land a leg kick but Lakis saw it coming and moves away.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shavers! #ROC2#Lakis is rocked!
Shavers drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Lakis's head, knocking him out cold! Shavers is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Earnie Shavers!
An out of breath Earnie Shavers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shavers connects with a body shot that sends Swas's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Shavers moves into range and clinches up with Swas.
Shavers prevents the takedown attempt.
Swas is breathing heavily.
Shavers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shavers gets through Swas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shavers lands a right hand.
Shavers lands with a left to the head.
Swas tries to pull guard but Shavers holds him up against the cage and eventually Swas drops back down to his feet.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Shavers.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Shavers - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Shavers as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shavers.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Shavers lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Shavers.
Shavers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Shavers. #ROC2#Swas is rocked!#BC2#
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Shavers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Swas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shavers clinches with his opponent.
Shavers is leaning against Swas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Shavers.
Shavers lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Swas to his knees! Shavers keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

Event: Checkmate Championship 12
Date: Oct 17, 2020

Dalton Swas really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 268.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Earnie Shavers was cancelled.

Event: Checkmate Championship 10
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavers swings widly with a right hand
and DJ counters with an inside leg kick.
Shavers moves in looking to clinch but DJ pushes him off.
DJ wants to counter with a clinch but Shavers pushes him away.
DJ cracks Shavers with an open hand slap.
DJ wants to clinch up but Shavers keeps it at a distance.
Shavers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DJ.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DJ.
As DJ tries to get set, Shavers tries to push him back and clinch up but DJ manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Shavers.
DJ throws a counter combo.
Shavers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DJ circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and DJ counters with a crisp one two that drops Shavers! DJ thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shavers to his feet! Shavers is in big trouble!#ROC2#Shavers is rocked!
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Shavers takes the fight into the clinch.
Shavers wants to get back to striking at distance but DJ won't allow it.
We've been informed that DJ has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
DJ throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaverss head.
DJ lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shavers or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DJ slows down the pace here.
DJ effectively controlling the action here.#T1##BC2#
DJ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Look low, kick high! DJ uses the oldest trick in the book to send Shavers tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! DJ is absolutely delighted - when Shavers wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Deontay DJ!
Our winner, Deontay DJ, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Checkmate Championship 3
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Unknown has managed to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Unknown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Unknown.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Shavers blocks with his arms.
I was talking to Shavers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shavers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Shavers.
Unknown blocks an uppercut.
Shavers misses with the head strike.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from Unknown.
Unknown lands an elbow inside.
Unknown working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Unknown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown blocks a body shot from Shavers.
Unknown slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unknown's elbow. #T1#
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shavers takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Unknown.
A frustrated look appears on Shavers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shavers misses with an elbow strike.
Unknown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shavers avoiding damage as Unknown throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Unknown to work.
Shavers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Unknown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Unknown avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
Shavers lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Bloodsport Unknown has been cut.
Shavers misses with some punches.
Unknown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shavers avoids it.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Unknown avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
Unknown struggles to land a body shot inside as Shavers controls his hands.
Unknown avoids a wild elbow strike from Shavers.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shavers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Unknown's brow. #T3#
Shavers working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Unknown.
Shavers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unknown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown looking to throw knees to the head but Shavers is blocking nicely.
Unknown dodges an elbow strike from Shavers.
Unknown has a couple of punches blocked by Shavers.
Shavers missing with knees to the body.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Unknown.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Shavers.
Unknown misses with a knee to the head.
Unknown leaning against his opponent.
Shavers working aggressively here.
Shavers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Unknown slows down the pace here.
Unknown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Unknown to work.
Shavers trying to land knees to the body.
Unknown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shavers takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
Unknown with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
Unknown blocks an elbow strike.
Unknown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Shavers is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bloodsport Unknown dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R2#
Shavers keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shavers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Unknown moves to clinch but Shavers breaks away
and Shavers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Unknown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unknown wants to counter with a clinch but Shavers pushes him away.#CL2#
Unknown moves into the clinch successfully.
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shavers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Unknown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Unknown is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unknown working Shavers over with knees to the body.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Unknown throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Unknown.
Unknown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Unknown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unknown throws an elbow that misses.
Unknown slows down the pace here.
Shavers misses with the head strike.
Unknown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shavers blocks it with crossed arms.
Unknown avoiding damage.
Unknown missing with knees to the body.
Shavers can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action. #T2#
Shavers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Unknown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Shavers blocks with his arms.
Unknown looking to throw knees to the head but Shavers is blocking nicely.
Unknown just leaning against Shavers, taking a breather.
Shavers avoids the elbow strike from Unknown, against the cage. #KD2#
Unknown drops Shavers with a big knee straight up the middle! Shavers is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavers slaps away a takedown attempt from Unknown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shavers takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Shavers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Unknown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Shavers blocks with his arms. #T3#
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unknown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unknown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unknown managing to block the knees to the body from Shavers.
Shavers blocks an uppercut.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from Unknown.
Unknown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shavers throws an elbow but misses.
Shavers misses with an elbow strike.
Unknown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shavers up against the cage.
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
Shavers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unknown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shavers takes an elbow to the temple.
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shavers misses with the head strike.
Unknown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown landing knees to the head.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Shavers blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavers avoids the elbow strike from Unknown, against the cage.
Unknown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shavers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Unknown's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bloodsport Unknown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shavers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unknown.
Shavers wants to clinch up but Unknown keeps it at a distance.
Unknown wants to counter with a clinch but Shavers pushes him away.
Unknown is looking to clinch but Shavers is avoiding it.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown is looking to clinch but Shavers is avoiding it.
Shavers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shavers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shavers lands a jab to Unknown's midsection.
Shavers misses with a body shot.
Unknown keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Unknown moves into range and clinches up with Shavers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unknown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shavers can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action. #T1#
Unknown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unknown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shavers blocks it with crossed arms.
Unknown landing knees to the head.
Unknown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shavers is defending well for now.
Unknown stalling in the clinch.
Shavers has a couple of punches blocked by Unknown.
Unknown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Unknown blocks a body shot from Shavers.
Shavers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Unknown.
The referee calls for Unknown to work.
Unknown avoiding damage.
Bloodsport Unknown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Unknown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unknown slows down the pace here.
Unknown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shavers blocks it with crossed arms.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but Shavers blocks it.
Unknown is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Unknown throws an elbow but misses.
Unknown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shavers's face.
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shavers misses with some punches. #T3#
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown scores with a knee to the head.
Shavers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Bloodsport Unknown's cut even more.
Shavers working hard to break the clinch.
Unknown working Shavers over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Unknown to work.
Shavers misses with a body punch.
Unknown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#KD2#
Unknown drops Shavers with a big knee straight up the middle! Shavers is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Shavers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!#CL2#
Unknown moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unknown.
Unknown looking to throw knees to the head but Shavers is blocking nicely.
Unknown stalling.
Unknown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shavers's efforts to push away.#T4#
Shavers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shavers is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Unknown pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Shavers is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bloodsport Unknown!

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardenov. Shavers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardenov's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardenov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shavers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shavers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shavers throws a right hand that misses
and Hardenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shavers misses with a combination
and Hardenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shavers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hardenov scores with a jab to the body.
Hardenov throws out a loose jab but Shavers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardenov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shavers's hands.
Shavers looks to clinch
and Hardenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shavers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardenov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Shavers clinches up against the cage.
Hardenov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hardenov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Shavers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shavers lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Sergi Hardenov has been cut.
Hardenov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Hardenov avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardenov prevents a body shot from Shavers.
Hardenov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Shavers won't allow it.
Shavers misses with the head strike.
Hardenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shavers has Hardenov pressed against the cage, preventing Hardenov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
Hardenov tries to throw a body punch but Shavers avoids it by throwing Hardenov back against the cage.
Hardenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardenov lands with a right to the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardenov.
Hardenov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardenov lands a body shot.
Shavers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardenov blocking some punches.
Hardenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shavers prevents a body shot from Hardenov. #BC#
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Shavers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardenov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardenov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Shavers instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardenov is trying to break free.
Hardenov slowing the pace effectively.
Hardenov stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Shavers blocks an uppercut.
Hardenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardenov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow.
Shavers lands with a left to the head.
Hardenov is trying to force a seperation but Shavers has the dominant position.
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardenov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shavers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardenov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardenov has a couple of punches blocked by Shavers.
Hardenov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardenov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shavers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hardenov can turn it around.#T4#
Hardenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Shavers won't allow it.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardenov controls his hands.
Shavers misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shavers controls his hands.
Hardenov is trying to break the clinch but Shavers is controlling him.
Shavers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardenov lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardenov wants to stall.
Hardenov can't find room to land a body shot as Shavers controls the action.
Hardenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardenov misses with a body punch.
Shavers throws a head punch that misses.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergi Hardenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergi Hardenov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Shavers closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shavers.
Hardenov is trying to break free.
Hardenov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shavers keeps control of Hardenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardenov scores with a shot to the side of Shavers's head.
Hardenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shavers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardenov tries to stall but Shavers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardenov. #BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shavers is looking to clinch.
Shavers throws a leg kick
enabling Hardenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardenov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardenov misses with a hook. Shavers ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Shavers tries to clinch up but Hardenov circles away and keeps his distance.
Shavers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardenov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sergi Hardenov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shavers with a nice cross.#CL#
Shavers pushes Hardenov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardenov lands with a left to the head.
Shavers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardenov blocks a body shot from Shavers.
Hardenov tries to work over Shavers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardenov tries to circle away but Shavers has him pinned against the cage.
Hardenov is trying to push Shavers away but Shavers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hardenov looking to stall.
Hardenov slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Hardenov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardenov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardenov stalling the fight.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardenov lands with a left to the head.
Shavers blocks a body shot from Hardenov.
Hardenov is trying to force a seperation but Shavers has the dominant position.
Shavers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardenov blocks a body shot from Shavers.
Hardenov tries to circle away but Shavers has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shavers.
Hardenov working aggressively here. #T3#
Shavers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shavers lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shavers fails to land.
Hardenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
Shavers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardenov backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Sergi Hardenov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hardenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sergi Hardenov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardenov has had enough of the clinch but Shavers keeps him there for the moment.
Shavers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Earnie Shavers!
An out of breath Earnie Shavers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Shavers shoots for a takedown but Swas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shavers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shavers wants it to stay on the feet.
Swas goes for a double leg but Shavers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shavers continues to drive forward.
Shavers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shavers looks for a takedown but Swas sprawls well.
Swas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Swas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Swas gets tackled into the cage by Shavers. Shavers maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swas misses with a knee to the head.
Shavers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swas walks away with a smile on his face. Shavers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Swas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##CL2#
Swas gets tackled into the cage by Shavers. Shavers maintains the clinch.
Shavers wants to take the fight to the mat but Swas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shavers.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Swas as Shavers tries to tie him up.
Shavers is looking to break free of the clinch but Swas has double underhooks.
Shavers has Swas pressed against the cage.
Shavers tries for a takedown but Swas manages to get underhooks.
Shavers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Swas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Swas. No joy for Shavers on that attempt. #CL#
Swas has closed the distance and engaged Shavers in a clinch. #T2#
Swas is working for takedown but Shavers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Swas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Swas has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Shavers prevents a body shot from Swas.
A hook to the body from Swas. #BC#
Swas manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Swas looking to score a takedown here. Shavers is defending well but Swas drives through and ends up in Shavers's guard.
Swas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Shavers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swas defends well.
Shavers has a closed guard, preventing Swas from standing up. #T3#
Swas wants to pass the guard but Shavers is keeping the position.#SUB#
Swas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shavers working a defensive guard but Swas manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shavers is being controlled here.
Shavers sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Swas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shavers has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2#
Shavers pushes Swas off and gets back to his feet.
Shavers throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Swas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swas.
Shavers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Swas throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swas won't allow Shavers to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dalton Swas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shavers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shavers.
Shavers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swas is fending him off so far but Shavers persists. Nope, Swas circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Shavers rushes Swas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers has Swas pressed against the cage, preventing Swas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shavers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swas smiles and moves away.
Dalton Swas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earnie Shavers.
Shavers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swas but Swas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers checks a leg kick.
Shavers tries to counter with a clinch but Swas shakes him off and moves away.
Shavers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shavers throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Swas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Swas is controlling the pace.
Shavers is holding on to half guard well.
Swas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shavers is trying to stand back up but Swas is controlling him
Still in half guard, Swas seems content to control.
Swas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Swas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Swas breaks from Shavers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Swas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shavers is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Swas goes for an armbar but Shavers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shavers.
Shavers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Shavers throws a strike but Swas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Swas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shavers looking to control.
Swas advances position into side control!
Swas trying to control the position but Shavers is working away.
Swas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shavers can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Shavers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Shavers is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that Shavers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shavers looks to move to half guard but instead Swas has passed into mount! Damn!
Swas is looking to stand but Shavers has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Swas lands a big elbow.
Swas tries to control but Shavers wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Swas wants to finish this one by submission but Shavers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Swas.
Swas looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton Swas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Swas as Shavers shoots in.
Swas misses with a takedown attempt - Shavers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swas wants to clinch.
Swas moves out of range of the body kick from Shavers.
Shavers misses with a takedown attempt - Swas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers tries to clinch up but Swas circles away and keeps his distance.
Swas shoots in but no luck this time.
Shavers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dalton Swas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shavers moves in looking to clinch but Swas pushes him off.
Swas fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Swas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shavers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swas's head.
Swas dives in and grabs Shavers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shavers pushes down on Swas's head and hops out.
Shavers throws a big counter head kick but Swas avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Shavers has closed the distance and engaged Swas in a clinch. #BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shavers.
Shavers tries to clinch up but Swas circles away and keeps his distance.
Shavers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Shavers closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Shavers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shavers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shavers tries to pull guard but Swas won't allow it. #BC2#
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Shavers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shavers dives in for a single leg takedown but Swas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Shavers drives through and clinches with Swas against the cage.
Swas tries to circle away but Shavers has him pinned against the cage.
Shavers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swas. #BC2#
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Shavers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shavers.#TD#
Shavers gets caught flat footed, as Swas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swas is pushing down on Shavers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shavers is fighting to maintain full guard but Swas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swas trying to control from Shavers's half guard. Shavers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shavers wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton Swas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shavers's head.
Shavers striking off his back but it's not causing Swas any problems.
Shavers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shavers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Swas tries to stand but Shavers is controlling from the bottom.
Swas prevents Shavers from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Shavers wriggles free and stands up.
Shavers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swas is fending him off so far but Shavers persists. Nope, Swas circles away and we're back to standing.
Swas slaps away a takedown attempt from Shavers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swas tries to counter with a takedown but Shavers is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Swas. No joy for Shavers on that attempt.
Swas throws a big counter combination but Shavers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shavers.
Earnie Shavers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalton Swas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Shavers gets caught napping as Swas dives in and scores a takedown. Shavers manages to retain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dalton Swas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2020

#R1#
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.#CL2#
Shavers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Li tries for a takedown but Shavers manages to get underhooks.
Shavers is trying to pull guard but Li turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Shavers shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Shavers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shavers blocks a head kick by Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
Li fails with the takedown.
Shavers throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Shavers clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Shavers manages to pull guard.
Li distracts Shavers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li stops Shavers from standing up.
Shavers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li stops Shavers from standing up.
Shavers keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Shavers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Li has picked Shavers up and slammed him! Shavers can't keep hold of the triangle and Li manages to pass to side control!
Shavers is trying to improve his position.
Shavers struggling a bit here.
Li looks up at the clock and then as Shavers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Li smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shavers tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Shavers keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Shavers as Li shoots in.
Li is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Shavers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shavers lands in his opponent's guard.
Shavers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shavers wants to stand but Li is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##SUB#
Li is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shavers defends well.
Li working a defensive guard but Shavers passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shavers trying to pass the guard but Li defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Li gets tackled into the cage by Shavers. Shavers maintains the clinch.
Shavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shavers just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bruce Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.
Li doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shavers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shavers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Li just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shavers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Shavers throws a combination. Li tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Shavers.
Shavers shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Bruce Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earnie Shavers.
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.#CL2#
Shavers gets a clinch. #BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Shavers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shavers tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Li wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Shavers moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Shavers pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavers is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Shavers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Li trying to control but Shavers is working from the bottom. #T3#
Li trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shavers's guard.#SUB2#
Shavers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Li is aware though and is defending well.
Shavers is pulling down on Li's head. It's preventing any offense from Li, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shavers rushes Li and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shavers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shavers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Shavers jumps into guard, dragging Li to the mat. #SUB2#
Shavers working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shavers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Li has picked Shavers up and slammed him! Shavers can't keep hold of the triangle and Li manages to pass to side control!
And that’s 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shavers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Shavers persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Li fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shavers, pushing him back against the cage.
Shavers stalling the fight.
Li being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Shavers's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD#
Li has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shavers uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Shavers trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shavers is looking to advance position but Li has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Shavers is squirming around, avoiding Li's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shavers is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Shavers is squirming around, avoiding Li's attempts to control the action.
Li avoids the attempt from Shavers to control.
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shavers is looking to escape.
Shavers really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Li trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shavers is working to get back to half guard.
Shavers is still trying to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Li jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shavers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shavers struggling a bit here.
Li working the head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shavers is trying to control Li's posture but Li avoids it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bruce Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shavers throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Li showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shavers 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
Bruce Li was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey, man, wait for me, we'll meet again. I have to rush back to a new training session.'.

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