PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renan St Juste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snuka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Superfly by Curtis Mayfield. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

St Juste
vs
Snuka

178 cm
39
172 lbs
51 - 16 - 2

178 cm
35
175 lbs
31 - 17 - 0

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 51 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Renan St Juste!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
St Juste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snuka.
St Juste has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
St Juste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snuka.
St Juste throws a push kick but Snuka slaps the foot to one side.
Snuka with the counter takedown but St Juste avoids it easily.
St Juste thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Snuka if he has to take too many more of those.
Good standup being displayed there by Snuka as he connects with a hook.
Snuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Snuka throws out a powerful jab.
Snuka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and St Juste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snuka thinking.
Snuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snuka throws a sloppy head kick
and St Juste counters with a nice leg kick.
Snuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Juste fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snuka just manages to avoid it.
Snuka throws a sloppy head kick and St Juste moves out of range easily.
Snuka misses with a double jab
and St Juste counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snuka finds it's way round the side to connect with St Juste's head.
Snuka throws a looping overhand right but St Juste ducks down to avoid it.

Snuka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. St Juste manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
St Juste wants to sweep but no luck.
Snuka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snuka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as St Juste works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snuka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snuka chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snuka tries to free his leg and advance position but St Juste is retaining full guard.
St Juste 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.

Snuka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but St Juste manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snuka has St Juste in his guard.

Snuka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Juste is aware though and is defending well.
St Juste sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snuka working for a triangle but St Juste defends it easily.
Snuka keeping moving, preventing St Juste from controlling successfully.
St Juste preventing the sweep.
Snuka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but St Juste has passed into side control.
St Juste wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snuka keeps working.
Snuka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Juste wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snuka keeps working.
Snuka gets back to full guard.
Snuka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Juste stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Juste is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Snuka working for a triangle but St Juste defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Snuka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Juste is aware though and is defending well.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Snuka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snuka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Juste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
St Juste feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snuka's calf.
St Juste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snuka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snuka scores with a jab to the body.
Snuka swings away with a body shot that misses
and St Juste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Juste misses with a looping right.

Snuka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching St Juste on his heels. He'll look to pass St Juste's guard now, I'm sure.
St Juste looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snuka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snuka wants to pass to mount but St Juste is defending the position.
St Juste is looking to improve his position.
Snuka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka throwing shots but St Juste is blocking nicely.
Jimmy Snuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snuka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snuka trying to mount his opponent but St Juste defends it.

Snuka 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Juste is controlling Snuka's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Juste keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snuka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
St Juste tries to roll over but Snuka keeps him under control.
Snuka is keen to just control but St Juste is a slippery customer.
St Juste is looking for a sweep. Snuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snuka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snuka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snuka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snuka looks to land a strike but St Juste avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snuka.
Snuka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as St Juste works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snuka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
St Juste takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Snuka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but St Juste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Juste can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snuka controls the pace.
Snuka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as St Juste works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snuka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snuka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snuka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snuka lands a couple of elbows.
Snuka wants to pass the guard but St Juste is keeping the position.
Snuka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Juste keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully.
Snuka stops St Juste from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Snuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! St Juste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Snuka feints and as St Juste raises his hands in defense, Snuka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
St Juste working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snuka.
Snuka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Juste swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but St Juste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Juste 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka is looking to work some ground and pound but St Juste has wrist control.

Snuka drops back, looking for a kneebar! St Juste looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. St Juste looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from St Juste!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Snuka is in trouble now - St Juste has advanced to mount!
Snuka is looking to improve his position but St Juste isn't that keen on the idea.
Snuka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Snuka is trying to control but can't.
Snuka is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snuka with the active half guard here but St Juste passes nicely into side control.
Snuka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked St Juste off and has taken his back!
St Juste avoids the strikes from Snuka.
St Juste just trying to survive but Snuka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
St Juste wants to get back to his feet.
St Juste just looking to survive in the bad position.
St Juste manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from St Juste.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully.
Snuka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snuka throwing strikes from guard but St Juste blocks nicely.
Snuka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snuka throwing strikes from guard but St Juste blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snuka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but St Juste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snuka throws a big right hand that misses.
St Juste keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully.
Snuka landing with the ground and pound.
Snuka stopping the sweep attempt from St Juste.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snuka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
St Juste working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snuka.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Snuka really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Snuka connects with a jab.
Snuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Snuka moves to clinch but St Juste breaks away
and St Juste finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Snuka jabs St Juste to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St Juste turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Renan St Juste is winning the standup battle so far.
St Juste doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St Juste throws a hook but Snuka blocks it.
Snuka scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka dives in and grabs St Juste's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Juste pushes down on Snuka's head and hops out.
St Juste throws a looping overhand right but Snuka ducks down to avoid it.
St Juste throws a big shot that misses.
Snuka wants to counter with a clinch but St Juste pushes him away.
St Juste takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snuka drives through with a takedown into St Juste's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Snuka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snuka throwing strikes from guard but St Juste blocks nicely.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but St Juste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snuka with a nice head shot there.
Snuka throwing strikes but missing.
Snuka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snuka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Juste avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Juste wants to sweep but no luck.
Snuka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Juste is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but St Juste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snuka is looking to clinch.
Snuka ducks right into an uppercut from St Juste.

St Juste gets tackled into the cage by Snuka. Snuka maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snuka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka is trying to stall.
Snuka goes for a takedown attempt but St Juste pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snuka with a lazy takedown attempt
and St Juste makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Renan St Juste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka.
Snuka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Snuka moves out of range as St Juste strikes.
Snuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Snuka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snuka throws a predictable looking body shot
and St Juste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Juste lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from St Juste misses the target.

Snuka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. St Juste tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snuka is in St Juste's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Juste avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snuka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snuka preventing the sweep.
Snuka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snuka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snuka landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snuka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snuka is looking to work some ground and pound but St Juste has wrist control.
Snuka won't allow St Juste to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Snuka dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Snuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Juste moves away.
It looked like St Juste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St Juste moves out of range as Snuka strikes.
St Juste fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snuka just manages to avoid it.
Snuka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Juste loads up on a big right hand but Snuka slips the punch.
St Juste blocks a head kick by Snuka.
St Juste scores with a hook.
St Juste misses with an attempted mid kick.

Snuka feints and as St Juste raises his hands in defense, Snuka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snuka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
St Juste working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snuka.
Snuka landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka trying to control but St Juste is working from the bottom.
St Juste looking to control.
Snuka trying to control but St Juste is working from the bottom.
Snuka tries to free his leg and advance position but St Juste is retaining full guard.
St Juste is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snuka. St Juste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renan St Juste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Juste blocks a head kick by Snuka.
St Juste stuffs the takedown.
As Snuka backs away, St Juste returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snuka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St Juste at a distance.

St Juste gets tackled into the cage by Snuka. Snuka maintains the clinch.
St Juste lands a body shot in the clinch.
St Juste misses with a punch to the body.
Snuka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snuka.
Snuka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snuka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. St Juste gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Renan St Juste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka.
St Juste working aggressively here.
St Juste struggles to land a body shot inside as Snuka controls his hands.
Snuka tries to score a body lock takedown but St Juste shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
St Juste working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from St Juste.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snuka backwards.
St Juste is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
St Juste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Juste lands a shoulder strike.
St Juste tries to throw a body punch but Snuka avoids it by throwing St Juste back against the cage.
Snuka working aggressively here.
Snuka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Juste wants to break free but Snuka has control.
St Juste's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Juste misses with a punch on the inside.
Snuka throws a punch but it's blocked by St Juste.
A left hand lands to the body for St Juste.
Snuka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Juste.

Snuka is rocked!
St Juste creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Snuka's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Snuka drops to his knees and St Juste pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renan St Juste!
Renan St Juste retains his welterweight title!
Renan St Juste thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jimmy Snuka was interviewed post fight and said 'What the hell just happened? Anyone get the license plate number off that truck?'.