PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes into the arena with Hell Yeah blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Machine
vs
Snuka

180 cm
30
150 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

171 cm
30
145 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka misses with the combination.
Machine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Snuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Snuka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine blocks an elbow strike from Snuka.
Snuka tries for a takedown but Machine manages to get underhooks.
Machine avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
Snuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Machine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Machine has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Snuka takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snuka throws an elbow but misses.

Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snuka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snuka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machine counters with a series of strikes. Snuka will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Machine does no damage.
Snuka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Snuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Machine.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Machine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Machine.
Machine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machine.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snuka.
Snuka scores with a nice strike.
Snuka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machine checks it well.
Machine tries to clinch but Snuka is having none of it.
Snuka throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.

Snuka moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snuka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
Snuka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snukas head.

Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Machine.
Snuka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Machine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Machine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from Snuka.
Snuka taking a breather.
Snuka misses with an elbow strike.
Snuka lands a nice elbow.

Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snuka needs to keep his hands up - Machine had a free shot at his head there.

Machine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snuka to the mat! Snuka manages to get full guard.

Snuka uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snuka pushes Machine up against the cage in a clinch.

Machine manages to break the clinch.
Machine misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Snuka.
Machine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Machine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snuka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snuka throws out a powerful jab.

Snuka moves into range and clinches up with Machine.
Nice elbow from Snuka.
Snuka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Snuka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Machine breaks from the clinch.
Snuka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snuka throws a lazy right hand but Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snuka has closed the distance and engaged Machine in a clinch.
Snuka is working Machine over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Snuka.
A frustrated look appears on Machine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machine is trying to break free.
Snuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Machine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snuka looking to throw knees to the head but Machine is blocking nicely.

Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Snuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Snuka gets tackled into the cage by Machine. Machine maintains the clinch.

Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snuka with a nice cross.
Snuka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snuka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machine throws a body shot but no joy.
Snuka tries a head kick but it misses.
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.

Machine scores with a decent looking hook.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Machine instigates a clinch.
Snuka lands a body shot.
Machine tries to circle away but Snuka has him pinned against the cage.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Snuka lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.

Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snuka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machine.
Snuka lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snuka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snuka blocks a jab.
Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snuka pinned against the cage. Snuka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine sets himself, and Snuka steps forward looking for the clinch! Machine avoids it this time.
Snuka throws a front kick aimed at Machine's knee but Machine avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snuka closes the distance and clinches.
Machine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snuka stalling against the cage.
Snuka goes for a takedown attempt but Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Machine defending well as Snuka loads up on a big left hand.
Machine throws a big counter combination but Snuka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Machine misses.
Machine throws a wild body kick that Snuka sees coming a mile off.
Snuka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.

Machine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snuka sprawls well initially but Machine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machine trying to control from half guard but Snuka is working away.

Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snuka sees it coming and defends easily.
Snuka is trying is best to control the position here.
Machine prevents Snuka from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine 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.
Snuka is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snuka avoid being mounted?
Machine trying to advance position but Snuka counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine preventing the sweep.
Machine is fighting to break Snuka's control of his arms but Snuka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Snuka wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine postures up.
Machine with a nice head shot there.
Snuka is trying to keep Machine in close.

Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Machine gets to his feet - Snuka follows without any prompting.
Snuka looks to land a body kick but Machine moved away.
Jimmy Snuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snuka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machine's knee momentarily.
Snuka looks to land a left hand but Machine moved out of range nicely.
Snuka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine moves away from the strike by Snuka.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machine throws a head kick but Snuka moves out of range.
Snuka lands a leg kick that knocks Machine off balance momentarily.
Machine blocks a leg kick.
Machine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Snuka backs up against the cage.
Machine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snuka counters with a 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!
A combination from Snuka does no damage.
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snuka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snuka working Machine over with knees to the body.

Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snuka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Machine throws a combination. Snuka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snuka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snuka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snuka moves forwards but Machine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Snuka finds it's target.
Snuka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machine wants to clinch up but Snuka keeps it at a distance.

Snuka tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Snuka.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Machine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine blocks an elbow strike from Snuka.
Snuka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snuka misses with a punch to the body.
Machine gets through Snuka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snuka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snuka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machine fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Snuka rushes Machine and presses him up against the cage.
Machine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snuka lands an elbow that stopped Machine in his tracks for a moment.

Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Machine has closed the distance and engaged Snuka in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snuka misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machine scores with a hook to the body.
Snuka lands with a left to the head.
Snuka misses with an elbow over the top.
Snuka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machine blocks it with crossed arms.

Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine lands the left hand.
Machine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machine connects with a high kick.
Machine goes for a double leg but Snuka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snuka continues to drive forward.

Snuka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snuka throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Snuka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machine's brow.
Snuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snuka misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is leaning against Snuka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machine is looking to break free of the clinch but Snuka has double underhooks.
Snuka looking to throw knees to the head but Machine is blocking nicely.
Machine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine lands with a straight right. Snuka didn't see that one coming.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snuka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
As Snuka looks to move away, Machine throws a big counter combo but Snuka just gets out of the way.
Snuka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine moves out of range of the leg kick from Snuka.
Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snuka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Snuka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machine.
Snuka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Snuka rushes Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine has had enough of the clinch but Snuka keeps him there for the moment.
Snuka misses with an elbow over the top.

Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Machine tries to keep at a distance but Snuka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snuka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Machine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snuka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snuka swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine pushes Snuka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Machine breaks from the clinch.
Machine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Snuka dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Snuka dodges the punch combination from Machine.

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 Rock Machine.
I think Machine 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 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
During a confident post fight interview, Rock Machine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jimmy Snuka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Argghhh!!'.