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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alastair Gridlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snuka comes into the arena with Superfly by Curtis Mayfield blaring out of the sound system. Gridlock has chosen Robbie Williams - Come Undone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alastair Gridlock!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Snuka as he checks the leg kick.
Gridlock connects with a leg kick. Snuka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gridlock cracks the inside of Snuka's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gridlock.
Gridlock throws a leg kick but Snuka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snuka throwing a counter right hand but Gridlock manages to avoid it.
Gridlock throws a low kick but Snuka avoids it.
Gridlock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gridlock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snuka.
Snuka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gridlock.
Gridlock feints and then cracks Snuka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snuka down.
Snuka blocks a leg kick.
Gridlock throws a low kick, looking for Snuka's leg but Snuka calmly moves out of range.
Snuka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gridlock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gridlock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Snuka clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gridlock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka digs a right hand underneath Gridlock's ribcage. Gridlock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snuka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snuka tries to pull guard but Gridlock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gridlock.
Snuka can't find room to land a body shot as Gridlock controls the action.
Snuka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gridlock.
Gridlock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gridlock tries to work over Snuka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snuka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Snuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gridlock lands with a light punch inside.
Snuka tries a body shot but Gridlock blocks it.
Gridlock leaning against his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Snuka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Snuka is trying to pull guard but Gridlock has him pressed against the cage.
Snuka misses with a punch on the inside.
Snuka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gridlock prevents it.
Nice body punch from Snuka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snuka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gridlock's elbow.
Snuka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gridlock breaks from the clinch.
Snuka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gridlock avoids it really well and circles away.
Gridlock lands a leg kick that knocks Snuka off balance momentarily.
Snuka throws a body punch but Gridlock moves out of range.
Gridlock tries to work over Snuka's front leg with a kick but Snuka checks it.
Snuka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gridlock.
Snuka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snuka takes a swing at Gridlock's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Gridlock tenderised Snuka's leg. Snuka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snuka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snuka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snuka tries to clinch there but Gridlock circles away.
Gridlock thumps Snuka with a low kick.
Snuka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Snuka drops back looking for a leg! Gridlock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gridlock manages to kick Snuka off! Snuka jumps back into Gridlock's guard.
Gridlock keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully.
Gridlock working for a triangle but Snuka defends it easily.
Snuka postures up and lands a big shot to Gridlock's brow.
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.
Snuka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gridlock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snuka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snuka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snuka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snuka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gridlock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snuka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snuka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snuka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snuka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Gridlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snuka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alastair Gridlock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A good leg kick by Gridlock.
Snuka shoots in and drives through. Gridlock sprawls well.
Snuka lands with a shot to the body.
Gridlock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snuka swinging wildly here.
Alastair Gridlock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snuka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gridlock circles away.
Gridlock connects with a solid leg kick.
Snuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snuka fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Snuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gridlock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gridlock lands a nice looking body kick.
Snuka tries to clinch up.
Gridlock jabs at Snuka's body.
Snuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gridlock was well out of range. Poor timing from Snuka.
Gridlock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gridlock, right into the meat.
Gridlock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snuka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gridlock throws a head kick that misses.
Snuka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Snuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gridlock moves away.
Gridlock takes one on the button.
Gridlock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gridlock wants it to stay on the feet.
Gridlock connects with a leg kick. Snuka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Snuka as he checks the leg kick.
Snuka misses with a looping right.
Gridlock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snuka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gridlock lands with a shot to the body.
Snuka misses with a body shot.
Gridlock throws a chopping leg kick but Snuka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gridlock.
Gridlock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snuka. That did some damage!
Alastair Gridlock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snuka tries for a takedown but Gridlock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gridlock feints a counter leg kick.
Gridlock misses with a body shot.
Snuka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gridlock. Gridlock obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snuka.
Gridlock lands a leg kick that knocks Snuka off balance momentarily.
Gridlock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snuka's calf.
Gridlock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snuka.
Snuka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gridlock manages to avoid it.
Snuka misses with a body shot.
Gridlock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snuka lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Gridlock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gridlock keeps the fight on the outside.
Gridlock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snuka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gridlock sneaks back into half guard.
Gridlock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snuka throwing shots but Gridlock is blocking nicely.
Gridlock wants to improve his position but Snuka is controlling well.
Snuka throwing shots but Gridlock is blocking nicely.
Gridlock actively working from the bottom here.
Snuka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gridlock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snuka prevents Gridlock from improving his position.
Snuka working Gridlock over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gridlock actively working from the bottom here.
Snuka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Snuka throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gridlock to regain full guard.
Snuka wants to control from the top but Gridlock keeps moving.
Gridlock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snuka working some strikes from top position.
Gridlock is pulling down on Snuka's head to control his posture.
Snuka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gridlock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snuka has Gridlock in his guard.
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!
Gridlock postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alastair Gridlock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Gridlock as he connects with a hook.
Snuka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snuka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gridlock counters with a leg kick.
Snuka throws a right and a left that Gridlock avoids nicely.
Snuka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by Gridlock.
Snuka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gridlock thumps Snuka with a low kick.
A jab from Snuka misses.
Snuka scores with a jab to the head.
Snuka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snuka backing away here, and Gridlock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gridlock avoids the head kick by Snuka.
Snuka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gridlock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snuka throws a jab when Gridlock was well out of range.
Gridlock feints a counter leg kick.
Gridlock scores with a leg kick.
Gridlock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gridlock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snuka throwing a counter right hand but Gridlock manages to avoid it.
Snuka throws out a loose jab but Gridlock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snuka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gridlock as he avoids it easily.
Gridlock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snuka.
Gridlock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A good leg kick by Gridlock.
Gridlock throws a low kick, looking for Snuka's leg but Snuka calmly moves out of range.
Snuka misses the shot to the body.
Snuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gridlock misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Gridlock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snuka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snuka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gridlock.
A leg kick checked by Snuka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gridlock connects with a body shot that sends Snuka's belly button to the back.
Snuka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gridlock circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Snuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gridlock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snuka looking to score a takedown here. Gridlock is defending well but Snuka drives through and ends up in Gridlock's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snuka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gridlock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gridlock is trying to keep Snuka in close.
Snuka is in close to Gridlock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Snuka works over Gridlock with some ground and pound from guard.
Gridlock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snuka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jimmy Snuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gridlock keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully.
Snuka lands a couple of elbows.
Gridlock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snuka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snuka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snuka wants to control from the top but Gridlock keeps moving.
Snuka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snuka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gridlock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gridlock has passed into half guard!
Alastair Gridlock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snuka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gridlock pulls his head out easily.
Gridlock is looking to take a break and control but Snuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snuka wants to get back to full guard.
Gridlock trying to control from half guard but Snuka is working away.
Snuka looking for submissions off his back.
Gridlock is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alastair Gridlock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gridlock 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alastair Gridlock!
Alastair Gridlock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jimmy Snuka had this to say: 'What the hell just happened? Anyone get the license plate number off that truck?'.
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energy
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