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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snuka has chosen Superfly by Curtis Mayfield as his entrance music. Jimmy Snuka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like McTearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snuka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snuka misses with a punch on the inside.
McTearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McTearson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Snuka tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Snuka.
Snuka can't find room to land a body shot as McTearson controls the action.
We've been informed that Snuka 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.
McTearson lands with a short shot to the head.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Snuka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka is looking to control McTearson's arms but McTearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Snuka has his back to the cage.
Snuka is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and McTearson has denied him.
Snuka tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
Snuka is trying to maintain a safe position but McTearson gets an underhook and turns Snuka into the cage.
Snuka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snuka blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka blocking some punches.
Snuka avoids a wild elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson trying to stall but Snuka improves his position.
McTearson working aggressively here.
Snuka just leaning against McTearson, taking a breather.
McTearson looking to throw knees to the head but Snuka is blocking nicely.
McTearson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Snuka lands with a short shot to the head.
Snuka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Snuka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snuka.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Snuka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McTearson to the mat. McTearson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Snuka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but McTearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTearson being controlled here, momentarily.
Snuka throws an elbow that misses. McTearson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snuka's guard. Nice move by McTearson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson throwing strikes but missing.
Snuka looking for a guillotine here but McTearson defends easily.
McTearson wants to control from the top but Snuka keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McTearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McTearson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTearson defends well.
McTearson throws a big right hand that misses.
Snuka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTearson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snuka working a defensive guard but McTearson passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McTearson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snuka is looking for a sweep. McTearson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McTearson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snuka is looking to improve his position.
McTearson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McTearson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McTearson is looking to advance position but Snuka won't allow it.
McTearson is trying to control the action in half guard but Snuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McTearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Snuka misses with a few strikes there.
Snuka misses with a few strikes there.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Snuka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Snuka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Snuka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McTearson takes one on the button.
Snuka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snuka throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
Snuka throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
Snuka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snuka showed some decent athleticism there.
Snuka lands with a punch from half guard.
Snuka tries to pass to full mount but McTearson defends it.
Snuka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Snuka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka wants to advance to full mount but McTearson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Snuka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snuka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McTearson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snuka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McTearson's guard.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snuka.
Snuka wants to free his trapped foot but McTearson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snuka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snuka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McTearson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson is looking to improve his position.
McTearson is defending against the submission attempts here by Snuka.
Snuka passes into side control, despite McTearson's attempt to control the position.
McTearson tries to bench press Snuka off him but Snuka keeps the position.
McTearson is trying to control Snuka's posture but Snuka avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson prevents Snuka from moving into mount.
McTearson is trying to get back to half guard.
Snuka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McTearson is avoiding damage well.
Snuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but McTearson keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Snuka does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snuka shoots for a double leg takedown but McTearson sprawls well. He's pushed Snuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Snuka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snuka tries to clinch up.
McTearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McTearson.
Snuka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Snuka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson 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 misses with a body shot.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snuka.
Snuka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McTearson throws a body punch but Snuka moves out of range.
Snuka throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snuka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rufus McTearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson tests Snuka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McTearson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snuka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Snuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
McTearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snuka circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Snuka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Snuka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snuka wants to control but McTearson is keeping him busy.
McTearson tries to get to full guard but Snuka has control of the leg.
Snuka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McTearson wants to improve his position but Snuka is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McTearson is looking to improve his position.
Snuka is looking for a kimura here.
McTearson keeping hold of Snuka's head, controlling as best he can.
Snuka is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snuka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snuka works his foot free and advances to mount.
McTearson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McTearson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snuka.
Snuka slips a nice elbow through McTearson's hands, connecting with McTearson's forehead.
Snuka working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McTearson's thigh. McTearson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka being controlled here momentarily.
McTearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snuka is one step ahead there.
Snuka connects with a couple of short punches.
Jimmy Snuka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McTearson keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully.
McTearson pulls Snuka in close to his closed guard and prevents Snuka from doing any damage or advancing position.
McTearson looking for a sweep. Not yet McTearson, not yet.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snuka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McTearson scores with a hook to the body. Snuka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snuka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Snuka not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Snuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snuka 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Snuka!
Jimmy Snuka made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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energy
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