PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeggu Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snuka comes into the arena with Superfly -- Curtis Mayfield and Ice T blaring out of the sound system. Bomb has chosen Limp Bizkit - Nookie as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Snuka
vs
Bomb

192 cm
30
218 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

189 cm
26
212 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Snuka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeggu Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snuka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snuka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bomb counters with a nice leg kick.
Bomb lands with a nice combination. Snuka backs away looking to recover.
Snuka blocks the body kick.
Bomb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snuka throws a right and a left that Bomb avoids nicely.
Snuka tests Bomb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snuka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bomb throws a series of punches but Snuka avoids them all with ease.
Bomb 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.
Snuka throws a big shot that misses.
Bomb ducks under a wild hook from Snuka.
Snuka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb throws a chopping leg kick but Snuka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bomb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snuka on the side of the head.
Snuka misses with the combination.
Bomb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snuka lands a nice looking body shot.
Jimmy Snuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bomb, as that shot connected.
Snuka dips to his left and cracks Bomb with an uppercut!
Bomb swinging wildly here.

Snuka closes the distance and clinches.
Bomb misses with a punch to the body.
Bomb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snuka or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snuka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snuka lands a damaging elbow.
Bomb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snukas head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Bomb.
Snuka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snuka.
Bomb lands with a left to the head.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snuka avoids it.
Snuka working aggressively here.
Snuka avoiding damage as Bomb throws knees to the body.
Snuka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bomb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snuka's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bomb can't find room to land a body shot as Snuka controls the action.
Snuka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bomb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bomb is leaning against Snuka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bomb.
Bomb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snuka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bomb.
Bomb lands a nice shot to the body.
Bomb tries to throw a body punch but Snuka avoids it by throwing Bomb back against the cage.
Snuka misses with an elbow over the top.
Snuka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bomb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snuka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bomb avoids it.
Snuka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bomb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Snuka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bomb is defending well for now.
Snuka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bomb's elbow.
Snuka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bomb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snuka managing to block the knees to the body from Bomb.

Snuka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bomb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Snuka misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb stuns Snuka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bomb connects with a looping right hand.
Snuka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bomb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bomb doesn't manage to clinch there - Snuka circles away.
Bomb is looking to clinch but Snuka is avoiding it.
Snuka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Snuka misses.
Snuka looks to score with a jab to the body but Bomb is just out of range.
Bomb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snuka tries to avoid it but Bomb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snuka to the ground. Snuka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snuka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bomb moves in looking to clinch but Snuka pushes him off.

Bomb drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bomb controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeggu Bomb dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A swing and a miss from Snuka.
Snuka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snuka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bomb's head backwards.
Snuka 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.
Snuka swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Bomb counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bomb trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomb wants to control but Snuka is keeping him busy.
Bomb is taking a breather. Snuka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bomb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Snuka wants to control the action here but instead Bomb manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomb breaks from Snuka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Snuka tries to lock up and control but Bomb gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bomb controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snuka is looking to get to half guard.
Bomb with shots to the head and body - Snuka looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bomb controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snuka regains half guard.
Bomb is thwarting Snuka's attempts to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomb wants to control but Snuka is keeping him busy.
Bomb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jeggu Bomb wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bomb shoots in for a takedown but Snuka shows good takedown defense.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomb misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Bomb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snuka dips to his left and cracks Bomb with an uppercut!
Snuka slips a straight right by Bomb.
Bomb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snuka throws a right and a left that Bomb avoids nicely.
Bomb throws a right and a left that Snuka avoids nicely.
Snuka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bomb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snuka takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bomb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snuka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bomb.
Snuka misses with a low kick.
Snuka is looking to slow Bomb down with leg kicks.
Bomb throws a big shot that misses.
Bomb looks to land a combination but Snuka avoids it well.
Snuka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snuka thows a body shot but no joy.
Jimmy Snuka is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Snuka. That snapped Bomb's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bomb!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snuka throws a hook but Bomb blocks it.
Bomb connects with a body shot that sends Snuka's belly button to the back.
Bomb cracks Snuka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeggu Bomb 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!

Bomb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Snuka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bomb clinches with his opponent.
Snuka is leaning against Bomb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snuka lands an elbow that stopped Bomb in his tracks for a moment.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but Snuka blocks with his arms.
Snuka stops a takedown attempt from Bomb.
Bomb struggles to land a body shot inside as Snuka controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Snuka cracks Bomb with a nice body shot.
Snuka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bomb tries to work over Snuka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snuka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bomb.
Bomb misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bomb.
Snuka tries to throw a body punch but Bomb avoids it by throwing Snuka back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snuka looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Snuka.
Bomb tries to work over Snuka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snuka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bomb obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snuka misses with a punch to the body.
Bomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snuka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snuka effectively controlling the action here.
Snuka dodges an elbow strike from Bomb.
Nice body punch from Bomb.
Nice body punch from Bomb - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snuka's elbow.
Bomb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb lands with a left to the head.
Bomb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snukas head.
Snuka takes an elbow to the temple.
Bomb digs a right hand into Snuka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snuka's gas tank.

Bomb is trying to trip Snuka. He has hold of a leg but Snuka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bomb persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bomb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jeggu Bomb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bomb wants to pass the guard but Snuka is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snuka's guard.
Snuka won't allow Bomb to pass to mount.
Bomb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snuka wants to control but Bomb is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jeggu Bomb hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Bomb gets tackled into the cage by Snuka. Snuka maintains the clinch.
Bomb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snuka blocks a body shot from Bomb.
Snuka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snuka blocks a body shot from Bomb.
Snuka blocks a body shot from Bomb.
Snuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Bomb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bomb pushes off an throws an elbow but Snuka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snuka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bomb is defending well for now.
Bomb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bomb misses with a knee to the head.
Bomb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snuka's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeggu Bomb really 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.

Bomb moves in looking to clinch but Snuka pushes him off.
Snuka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snuka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snuka's head backwards.
Bomb moves out of range of the body kick from Snuka.
Bomb works Snuka's body with a nice hook.
Bomb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bomb avoids the head kick by Snuka.
Snuka takes a swing at Bomb's ribcage but misses.
Bomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snuka.
Snuka thows a body shot but no joy.
Snuka misses the shot to the body.
Snuka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bomb connects with a body shot that sends Snuka's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bomb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snuka throws a sloppy head kick
and Bomb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bomb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snuka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snuka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bomb throws a nice looking combination but Snuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bomb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bomb.
Bomb tries to clinch but Snuka is having none of it.
Bomb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snuka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bomb blocks a head kick by Snuka.
Snuka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bomb scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snuka punishes Bomb's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snuka swings for the body but Bomb moves out of range.
Snuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bomb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snuka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bomb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bomb moves in looking to clinch but Snuka pushes him off.
Bomb throws a hook but Snuka avoids it easily.
Snuka misses with a left hand
and Bomb counters with a left to the body.
Snuka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomb misses with a low kick.
Bomb wants to clinch up but Snuka keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb misses the shot to the body.
Bomb looks to land a combination but Snuka avoids it well.
Bomb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snuka. Snuka obviously looking to wear him down.
Bomb shoots in for a double leg but Snuka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snuka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bomb.
A punch combination from Snuka misses.
Snuka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snuka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bomb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Snuka lands with a kick to the temple. Bomb shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bomb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snuka tries to avoid it but Bomb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snuka to the ground. Snuka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snuka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Bomb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snuka was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomb.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snuka moves out of range as Bomb strikes.
Bomb fails to land with a series of punches.
Snuka throws a head kick that misses
enabling Bomb to counter with a crisp jab.
Snuka tries to score with a low kick but Bomb moves his leg out of the way.
Bomb tries a head kick but it misses.
Snuka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bomb lands with a shot to the body.
Bomb checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snuka slaps away a takedown attempt from Bomb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jimmy Snuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeggu Bomb.
Bomb 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jeggu Bomb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Bomb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snuka throws the kick towards the body but Bomb avoids it.
Snuka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Bomb is predictable there
and Snuka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bomb throws a looping overhand right but Snuka ducks down to avoid it.
Bomb misses with the combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Snuka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bomb tries to close the distance and clinch but Snuka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Snuka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snuka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bomb misses with a body shot.
A jab from Snuka finds it's way through Bomb's defenses.
Snuka lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bomb darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bomb is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Snuka is refusing to be controlled, as Bomb sits in half guard.
Snuka is looking for a sweep. Bomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bomb stops Snuka from getting back to his feet.
Snuka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bomb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jimmy Snuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bomb trying to pass the guard but Snuka defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and Snuka moves out of range easily.
Bomb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snuka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bomb is looking to clinch but Snuka is avoiding it.
Snuka scores with a hook to the body. Bomb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bomb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snuka scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snuka looks to land a body kick but Bomb moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb misses with a low kick.
Bomb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snuka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bomb throws a hook but Snuka blocks it.
Bomb tries to clinch up.
Snuka throws a leg kick which misses Bomb's front leg but catches the back leg as Bomb tries to avoid it.
Snuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Snuka.
Bomb throws a body kick that misses
and Bomb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bomb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snuka's calf.
Snuka lands a nice hook to Bomb's body. Bomb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snuka misses with a wild body shot.

Bomb clinches up with Snuka and pushes him back against the cage.
Snuka lands an uppercut.
Bomb is trying to stall.
Jeggu Bomb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka tries a knee to the head but Bomb blocks it.
Bomb lands a left hand.
Bomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bomb presses Snuka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Snuka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bomb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Snuka fails to land.
Bomb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snuka blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snuka swings wildly with an uppercut but Bomb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bomb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snuka backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Snuka.
I think Bomb 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeggu Bomb!
Jeggu Bomb is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jeggu Bomb gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).