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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Snuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Shaw!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka moves into the clinch.
Snuka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snuka trying to land knees to the body.
Shaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snuka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Snuka.
Good body shot from Snuka.
Snuka lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Snuka.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
Snuka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snuka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaw.
Shaw stalling in the clinch but Snuka improves position.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jimmy Snuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Shaw.
Snuka misses with a knee to the head.
Snuka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Snuka looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Shaw has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Snuka regains guard immediately.
Snuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaw won't allow Snuka to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw 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.
Shaw looks gassed!
Snuka keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Snuka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snuka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snuka moves into the clinch successfully.
Snuka works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snuka lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snuka throws an elbow but misses.
Snuka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Snuka.
Snuka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snuka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shaw blocks the elbow strike.
Snuka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snuka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Snuka.
Snuka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shaw looking for a takedown.
Shaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snuka walks away with a smile on his face. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jimmy Snuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snuka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Snuka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shaw misses with a hook.
Snuka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snuka moves into the clinch successfully.
Snuka missing with knees to the body.
Snuka landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Snuka.
Shaw wants to break free but Snuka has control.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shaw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snuka tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snuka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Snuka.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Snuka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snuka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Snuka works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snuka.
Snuka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snuka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaw.
Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snuka lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Snuka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka trying to land knees to the body.
Snuka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Snuka digs a right hand underneath Shaw's ribcage. Shaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snuka works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Snuka lands a nice uppercut.
Snuka lands a nice knee to the body.
Snuka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snuka lands a body punch.
Shaw avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
Shaw avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
Snuka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snuka lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Snuka.
A body shot lands from Snuka.
Snuka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snuka throws an elbow that misses.
Snuka presses Shaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Snuka.
Snuka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snuka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snuka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Snuka.
Snuka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shaw misses with a double jab
and Snuka counters with a nice leg kick.
Snuka has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
Snuka lands a knee to the body.
Snuka presses Shaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shaw avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
Snuka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaw.
Snuka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snuka dodges an elbow strike from Shaw.
Snuka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shaw avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
Snuka lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Snuka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snuka prevents it.
Snuka digs a right hand underneath Shaw's ribcage. Shaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Snuka.
Snuka lands with a light punch inside.
Snuka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snuka throws an elbow that misses.
Snuka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snuka lands a shot to the body.
Snuka pushes Shaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snuka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shaw dodges an elbow strike from Snuka.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snuka.
Snuka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snuka lands a nice uppercut.
Snuka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snuka lands a knee to the head.
Snuka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Snuka on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Snuka.
Snuka lands a nice shot to the body.
Snuka tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
Snuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw managing to block the knees to the body from Snuka.
Jimmy Snuka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Snuka.
Snuka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snuka lands a body shot.
Snuka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snuka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snuka is leaning against Shaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snuka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snuka prevents it.
Jimmy Snuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Shaw.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snuka missing with knees to the body.
Snuka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snuka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snuka with a knee to the head.
Snuka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snuka tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
Snuka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shaw dodges an elbow strike from Snuka.
Shaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snuka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Snuka.
Nice body punch from Snuka - that landed with a thud.
Snuka trying to land knees to the body.
Shaw wants to break free but Snuka has control.
Snuka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shaw or not.
Snuka lands an uppercut.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snuka prevents it.
Snuka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shaw avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
Snuka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Snuka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaw.
Snuka lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw avoids the elbow strike from Snuka, against the cage.
Shaw managing to block the knees to the body from Snuka.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Snuka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
Snuka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Snuka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snuka tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Snuka.
Shaw wants a takedown.
Shaw jumps guard but Snuka stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snuka lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snuka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Snuka missing with knees to the body.
Shaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snuka prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snuka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A nice combination there by Snuka.
Shaw takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Snuka, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes Snuka against the cage but Snuka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snuka tries to clinch there but Shaw circles away.
Shaw takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snuka takes the fight into the clinch.
Snuka misses with an elbow over the top.
Snuka lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snuka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jimmy Snuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Shaw.
Snuka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snuka trying to land knees to the body.
Snuka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaw.
A short uppercut from Snuka.
Snuka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snuka trying to land knees to the body.
Snuka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
Snuka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Snuka lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw can't get the takedown.
Snuka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Snuka is leaning against Shaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snuka lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Snuka as the two fighters clinch.
Snuka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snuka lands an elbow that stopped Shaw in his tracks for a moment.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snuka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snuka lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Snuka.
Snuka is pressed up against the cage. Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snuka down to the mat. Snuka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snuka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snuka - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick there by Snuka.
Snuka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Snuka moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snuka throws an elbow but misses.
Snuka throws an elbow but it misses.
Snuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Snuka.
Snuka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snuka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Snuka gets through Shaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snuka tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
Snuka lands a right hand.
Snuka tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
Snuka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snuka scores with a hook to the body.
Snuka missing with knees to the body.
Snuka throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Snuka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Snuka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Snuka won't allow it.
Snuka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snuka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snuka walks away with a smile on his face. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snuka pinned against the cage. Snuka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice combination there by Snuka.
Snuka lands a head kick. Shaw smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shaw darts in and clinches Snuka up against the cage.
Snuka misses with an elbow over the top.
Snuka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snuka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snuka tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snuka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snuka cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
Shaw can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snuka.
Snuka lands an uppercut.
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Snuka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snuka throws an elbow but it misses.
Snuka prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Snuka.
Snuka misses with a knee strike.
Chad Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snuka struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw lands an elbow inside that Snuka shrugs off.
A short body shot lands from Snuka as the two fighters clinch.
Snuka works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Jimmy Snuka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Shaw avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Snuka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snuka, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Snuka!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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