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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Helgi (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
46 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka throws a lazy uppercut
and Helgi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Helgi misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Snuka.
Snuka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snuka connects with a nice looking jab.
Snuka throws a head kick but Helgi moves out of range.
Helgi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snuka looks to land a left hand but Helgi moved out of range nicely.
Helgi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snuka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snuka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helgi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgi throws a hook but Snuka avoids it easily.
Snuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snuka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snuka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Helgi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helgi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Snuka misses with a double jab
and Helgi counters with a nice body shot.
Helgi dodges the punch combination from Snuka.
Helgi swats away the attempt to clinch by Snuka.
Snuka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helgi throws a head kick but Snuka moves out of range.
Snuka walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helgi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snuka moves into range and clinches up with Helgi.
Snuka lands a right hand.
Helgi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helgi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Snuka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Helgi to the mat. Helgi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helgi looking for a sweep. Not yet Helgi, not yet.
Snuka scoring with some ground and pound.
Snuka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Helgi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snuka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helgi is keeping the position for now.
Helgi looking for a sweep. Not yet Helgi, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka wants to pass the guard but Helgi is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helgi is looking to stand up but Snuka isn't so interested in that idea.
Snuka trying to control but Helgi is working from the bottom.
Helgi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helgi wants to stand but Snuka is controlling the position.
Snuka is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Helgi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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 shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helgi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helgi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snuka. Helgi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snuka. Helgi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Snuka as he checks the leg kick.
Snuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helgi.
Helgi tests Snuka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Helgi swings for the body but Snuka moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helgi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helgi connects with a jab.
Snuka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Helgi rather than just go for the knockout.
Snuka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Helgi doesn't seem bothered though.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Helgi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helgi cracks Snuka with an open hand slap.
Snuka is looking to clinch.
Helgi with a hook.
Snuka misses with a looping right.
Snuka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helgi throws out the jab.
Snuka swings for the body but Helgi moves out of range.
Helgi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Helgi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka tries to bum rush Helgi with a series of wild strikes but Helgi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snuka wants to clinch up but Helgi keeps it at a distance.
Helgi misses with an uppercut.
Snuka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Helgi tries to avoid it but Snuka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Helgi to the ground. Helgi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snuka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Helgi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bjorn Helgi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helgi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snuka counters with a series of strikes. Helgi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Snuka. Those never looked like landing.
Helgi misses with a looping left.
Snuka tries to clinch
letting Helgi counter with a right hand.
Snuka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snuka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Helgi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Helgi throws a jab but it's blocked by Snuka.
Snuka catches Helgi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snuka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snuka swings for the body but Helgi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helgi.
Snuka walks into a jab.
Snuka defending well as Helgi loads up on a big left hand.
Helgi misses with a looping left.
Snuka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snuka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helgi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Snuka avoids it.
Snuka throws a body punch but Helgi moves out of range.
Snuka misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Helgi misses its target.
Helgi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bjorn Helgi is winning the standup battle so far.
Snuka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Helgi as he avoids it easily.
Snuka takes a swing at Helgi's ribcage but misses.
Snuka throws a sloppy body shot
letting Helgi counter with a right hand.
Snuka shoots in for a double leg but Helgi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Helgi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bjorn Helgi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snuka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helgi.
Snuka throws a hook to the side of Helgi's head but Helgi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snuka misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snuka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Helgi avoids it really well and circles away.
Snuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helgi was well out of range. Poor timing from Snuka.
Snuka forces Helgi back against the cage and clinches.
Helgi swings wildly with an uppercut but Snuka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snuka tries to throw a body punch but Helgi avoids it by throwing Snuka back against the cage.
Snuka can't find room to land a body shot as Helgi controls the action.
Snuka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Helgi after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Snuka.
Snuka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Helgi after a bit of a struggle.
Snuka is trying to drag Helgi to the mat but Helgi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Helgi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snuka is trying to drag Helgi to the mat but Helgi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snuka tries a body shot but Helgi blocks it.
Snuka misses with the head strike.
Helgi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snuka misses with a wild combination.
Snuka takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helgi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Snuka tries to clinch up
and Helgi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helgi connects with a crisp jab.
Snuka lands with a straight right. Helgi didn't see that one coming.
Snuka misses with a left hand
and Helgi counters with a good low kick that Snuka was not able to check.
Snuka tries to clinch but Helgi moves out of range.
Snuka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Helgi drives through and clinches with Snuka against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgi misses with some punches.
Helgi stops a takedown attempt from Snuka.
Snuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snuka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Helgi misses with the head strike.
Snuka has Helgi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Helgi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bjorn Helgi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Helgi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helgi moves away.
Snuka throws a right and a left that Helgi avoids nicely.
Helgi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Snuka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helgi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Snuka.
Helgi tried to score with a low kick but Snuka checks it.
Snuka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helgi thuds a left hand into Snuka's body.
A big right from Helgi misses.
Snuka with the counter takedown but Helgi avoids it easily.
Snuka tries to clinch up but Helgi circles away and keeps his distance.
Helgi wants to land a leg kick but Snuka is out of range.
Snuka wants to counter the offense by Helgi and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snuka ducks under a wild hook from Helgi.
Helgi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helgi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snuka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Helgi does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snuka. Helgi does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Snuka blocks the leg kick.
Helgi throws a chopping leg kick but Snuka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snuka throws a sloppy head kick and Helgi moves out of range easily.
Snuka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snuka has Helgi up against the cage in a clinch.
Snuka prevents a body shot from Helgi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helgi's elbow.
Helgi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snuka backwards.
Helgi scores with a shoulder strike.
Snuka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Helgi pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Snuka.
Helgi misses with a few strikes there.
Snuka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice leg kick lands there from Helgi.
Snuka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Helgi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helgi avoids the body shot from Snuka.
Snuka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helgi can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snuka, as that shot connected.
Helgi throws out a powerful jab.
Snuka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Helgi.
Snuka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch lands to the side of Helgi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helgi cracks Snuka with an open hand slap.
Snuka tries to bum rush Helgi with a series of wild strikes but Helgi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snuka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snuka moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Snuka.
Snuka throws a body punch but Helgi moves out of range.
Snuka scores with a shot to the body.
Snuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helgi throws a hook to the side of Snuka's head but Snuka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snuka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helgi manages to avoid it.
Snuka works over Helgi's head and body with a nice combination.
Helgi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Helgi just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Snuka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Helgi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Helgi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Helgi!
Bjorn Helgi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jimmy Snuka had this to say: 'Well ya can't climb a hill with out breaking some eggs! Or something like that...'.
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hype
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