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Event:
Death Squad 352:Bane v Breaker
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Madison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Snuka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Snuka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Snuka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Snuka fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Madison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Madison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nice body punch from Snuka. The fight stays on the outside here - Snuka looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Madison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snuka darts in trying to clinch and Madison counters with a stiff right hand. Madison looks to throw the jab but Snuka is out of range. Snuka tries to clinch up and Madison counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Snuka moves away from the strike by Madison. Snuka throws a lazy right hand but Madison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A quick step to the side and Madison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2# Snuka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Madison was covering up waiting for the punch and Snuka finishes the takedown easily into guard. Snuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madison swivels though and keeps the full guard. Madison keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully. Snuka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Madison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Snuka wants to pass the guard but Madison is keeping the position. Snuka wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving. Madison wants to stand and escape but Snuka is having none of it. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Madison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snuka's guard. #REVR# Snuka trying to keep a closed guard but Madison is proving a slippery customer.
Madison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Snuka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Madison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Snuka trying to control the position.
#T3# Snuka wants to sweep here but Madison controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Madison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snuka is on top in guard.
#REVB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Madison looking for a sweep. Not yet Madison, not yet. Snuka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Madison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4# Snuka tries to roll over but Madison keeps him under control. Madison tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Snuka. Snuka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Madison performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Snuka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Madison trying to control from half guard but Snuka is working away. Snuka is looking for a sweep. Madison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. 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 ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Snuka tries to clinch there but Madison circles away.
Snuka checks a low kick from Madison. Snuka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madison at a distance.
Snuka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madison throws out the jab. Snuka punishes Madison's body with a nice straight punch. Snuka lands a really nice looking cross but Madison seems unphased.
#TD2# Madison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snuka to score an easy takedown into full guard. Snuka wants to pass the guard but Madison is keeping the position. 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 in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Madison's head. Madison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Madison keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully. #T1# Snuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madison is keeping the position for now. Snuka is still trying to improve position. Snuka preventing the sweep. Madison controlling the position. Snuka wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving. Snuka stops Madison from standing up. Snuka passes easily into side control. Nice work. Madison struggling a bit here.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Madison is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2# Snuka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Madison, who protects the arm well. Madison is looking to regain half guard here but Snuka keeps moving and retains side control. Snuka lands a nice forearm strike. Snuka tries to score with some ground and pound. Madison controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Snuka tries to advance to mount but can't. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Madison can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Madison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snuka's best efforts. Snuka is thwarting Madison's attempts to control the position. Madison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snuka. Snuka wants to pass the guard but Madison is defending well. Madison is not content to let Snuka control the position. Snuka prevents Madison from improving his position. Madison is looking to control Snuka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madison avoid being mounted? Snuka wants to pass to mount but Madison is defending the position. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Madison tries to roll over but Snuka keeps him under control. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snuka lands a nice short elbow. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snuka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Madison pushes Snuka off looking to stand but Snuka dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Madison is refusing to be controlled, as Snuka sits in half guard. Madison is looking for a sweep. Snuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Snuka is pressing down on Madison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Madison is holding on for now. 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! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Snuka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snuka with a hook. Snuka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Snuka misses the jab. Snuka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Snuka moves to clinch but Madison breaks away and Madison counters with an outside leg kick.
#KD# Madison sends Snuka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Madison is motioning to the referee to let Snuka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Snuka is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Snuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Snuka is still on wobbly legs! Can Madison finish him? Madison is stalking Snuka. Snuka circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Madison, and it's lights out! Snuka really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Madison! Jimmy Snuka was interviewed post fight and said 'Well ya can't climb a hill with out breaking some eggs! Or something like that...'.
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Event:
Death Squad 347:Papu v Snuka
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Papu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Snuka sizes up Papu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Snuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Snuka darts in and clinches Papu up against the cage. Snuka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papu prevents the takedown attempt.
Snuka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Papu pulls him back up using the underhooks. Snuka scores with a hook to the body. Papu landing knees to the body.
Papu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snuka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Papu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abu Papu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Papu with a hook. Snuka is looking to clinch but Papu is avoiding it.
Papu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snuka. An attempted straight right counter from Papu misses the target. Snuka 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.#T1# Snuka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Snuka moves in looking to clinch but Papu pushes him off. Snuka swings for the body but Papu moves out of range.
Papu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snuka. Papu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Snuka goes for a double leg but Papu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Papu continues to drive forward. Papu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snuka defending well as Papu loads up on a big left hand. Snuka throws a head kick that misses. Papu blocks a head kick by Snuka.
Snuka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Snuka fails with a takedown attempt. #T2# Papu misses with a looping right. Papu throws a nice looking combination but Snuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Snuka goes for a double leg but Papu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Papu continues to drive forward. Papu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Abu Papu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Papu throws a head kick but Snuka moves out of range.
Snuka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Snuka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jimmy Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Snuka throws a sloppy head kick and Papu moves out of range easily. Papu punishes Snuka's body with a nice straight punch. Snuka moves out of range as Papu strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Snuka shoots in but no luck this time. No luck for Snuka with that takedown attempt. Papu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2# Snuka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snuka lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3# Papu is pressed up against the cage. Snuka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Papu down to the mat. Papu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Papu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Papu avoids the head kick by Snuka.
Snuka shoots for a double leg takedown but Papu sprawls well. He's pushed Snuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. It looked like Papu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snuka. Snuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papu was well out of range. Poor timing from Snuka. Snuka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Papu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A jab from Snuka misses. Snuka swings for the body but Papu moves out of range.
#CL2# Snuka drives through and clinches with Papu against the cage.
Snuka tries for a takedown but Papu manages to get underhooks.
#BC# Papu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Snuka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Papu defends it nicely.#T4# Papu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snuka. Snuka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Snuka takes a swing at Papu's ribcage but misses. Papu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Snuka throws a body punch but Papu moves out of range. Snuka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Papu circles away. Papu throwing a counter right hand but Snuka manages to avoid it. Papu throws a jab but it's blocked by Snuka. Snuka throws out a powerful jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Snuka. Papu does a little dance to reset his feet. Snuka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papu. Papu throws an overhand right that lands on Snuka's shoulder, as Snuka tries to avoid the shot. Snuka tries to clinch up but Papu circles away and keeps his distance. Snuka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papu at a distance.
Papu connects with a crisp jab. A cross from Papu lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Papu dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Snuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snuka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papu moves out of range and avoids them all easily. An attempted straight right counter from Papu misses the target. Snuka has a takedown stuffed. Snuka swings widly with a right hand
and Papu counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Snuka lands a body shot.
Snuka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Papu throws a body shot but no joy. Snuka wants to counter with a clinch but Papu pushes him away. Nice takedown defense from Papu. No joy for Snuka on that attempt. Snuka misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snuka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snuka. Abu Papu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka. Snuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papu.
An attempted straight right counter from Papu misses the target. Nice shot lands for Snuka.#T1# Snuka misses with a wild body shot. Snuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snuka scores with a hook to the body. Papu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Snuka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Papu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Snuka has his takedown stuffed and Papu counters with a one-two to the body. A jab from Snuka finds it's way through Papu's defenses. Snuka doesn't manage to clinch there - Papu circles away.
Snuka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papu throws out the jab. Snuka slips a straight right by Papu. Papu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snuka.
Papu throwing a counter right hand but Snuka manages to avoid it.#CL2# Snuka clinches up against the cage. Papu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papu. #T2# Papu lands a body punch in the clinch. Snuka wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2# Snuka pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Papu wants to stand but Snuka is controlling his posture from full guard. Snuka wants to hit a switch here but Papu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Snuka there! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Snuka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snuka wants to control but Papu is having none of it. Papu looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3# Snuka gets back to half guard. Snuka wants to get back to full guard. Snuka keeps trying to improve his position. Snuka wants to sweep but Papu has passed to side control! Snuka is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# Snuka is still trying to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Papu advances nicely into full mount. Papu avoids the attempt from Snuka to control. Snuka tries to get back to half guard but can't. Snuka gets back to half guard. Snuka tries to get to full guard but Papu has control of the leg. 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 Abu Papu will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Papu ducks under a wild hook from Snuka. Snuka tests Papu's chin there with a solid looking shot. Snuka throws a right and a left that Papu avoids nicely. A swing and a miss from Papu. Snuka shoots in and drives through. Papu sprawls well. Abu Papu is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Snuka clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Papu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Papu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snuka tries to clinch up. Papu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snuka moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Snuka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Papu's half guard. Papu wants to get back to full guard. Snuka wants to pass the guard but Papu is defending well. #T1##SUB2# Snuka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Papu won't allow Snuka to pass to mount. Snuka prevents Papu from improving his position. Snuka is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Snuka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Snuka works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Papu trying to control from the bottom.
Snuka trying to control from half guard but Papu is working away. Jimmy Snuka has got the better of the ground game so far. Snuka looks to land a strike but Papu avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Snuka trying to control but Papu is working from the bottom. Snuka is pushing down on Papu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Papu is fighting to maintain full guard but Snuka has managed to sneak the leg through. Papu manages to get to full guard.
Papu pulls Snuka in close to prevent any damage. Jimmy Snuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Papu keeping full guard, as Snuka tries to pass. Snuka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Papu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Abu Papu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Snuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Papu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snuka. Papu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Snuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Snuka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4# Snuka doesn't manage to clinch there - Papu circles away.
#TD2# Snuka drives through with a takedown into Papu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Papu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Snuka preventing the sweep. Snuka wants to pass the guard but Papu is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Papu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snuka throwing strikes from guard but Papu blocks nicely. Snuka is fighting to break Papu's control of his arms but Papu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Snuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Papu 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Papu! Abu Papu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Jimmy Snuka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well ya can't climb a hill with out breaking some eggs! Or something like that...'.
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Event:
MFN 340
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1# 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.#T1##TD2# Snuka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# 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.
#T2##CL2# 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. #TD2# 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. #T3# 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. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# 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. #R2# 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.#T1# 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. #CL2# Snuka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Snuka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# 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.
#T2# 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.#T3# 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.#CL2# 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. #T4# 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.
#BC# 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! #R3# 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.
#CL# 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.#T1# 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.#T2# 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.#CL2# Snuka has Helgi up against the cage in a clinch.
Snuka prevents a body shot from Helgi. #T3# 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.#T4# 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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Event:
HFC 273 Compete
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1# Biggums throws a body punch but Snuka moves out of range. Snuka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Biggums is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2# Snuka has closed the distance and engaged Biggums in a clinch.
Biggums tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2# Snuka has hold of one of Biggums's legs. Biggums is fighting the takedown attempt but Snuka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Snuka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Biggums's guard. Biggums moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Snuka looking to sit in guard and control but Biggums gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Snuka looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Biggums puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Snuka tries to get to full guard but Biggums has control of the leg. Biggums lands strikes from half guard. Snuka works his way to full guard. Good work. Biggums slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1# Biggums wants to control from the top but Snuka keeps moving. #SUB2# Snuka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biggums can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Snuka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snuka keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully. Snuka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Biggums has passed into side control.
Biggums controls the position. Snuka tries to buck Biggums off but Biggums is having none of it.#T2# Biggums cracks Snuka with an elbow. That is naaassty. Snuka on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Biggums wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snuka keeps working. Biggums staying calm. Biggums landing strikes. Biggums wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snuka keeps working. We've been hearing that Biggums has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Biggums scoring with punches and elbows. Biggums scoring with punches from side control. Snuka tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3# Snuka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Biggums's best efforts. Biggums landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Biggums with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# Snuka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biggums pulls his head out easily. Biggums landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Snuka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Snuka tries to roll over but Biggums keeps him under control. Snuka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Biggums wants to take a breather but Snuka is having none of it. Snuka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4# Biggums wants to take a breather but Snuka is having none of it. Snuka is pressing down on Biggums's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2# Snuka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Biggums is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Snuka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggums is one step ahead there. Snuka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Snuka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snuka is trying to keep Biggums in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Biggums wants to control from the top but Snuka keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# A good leg kick by Biggums. Snuka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Snuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggums.
Biggums was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Biggums scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snuka doesn't seem bothered though. Biggums lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL# Biggums takes the fight into the clinch. Biggums misses with the head strike.
Snuka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Biggums misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biggums scores with a shot to the side of Snuka's head. A body shot lands from Biggums.
Snuka leaning against his opponent.
#TD2# Snuka turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Snuka manages to end up in side control. 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! Snuka is looking to take a break and control but Biggums is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Biggums tries to buck Snuka off but Snuka is having none of it.#T1##SUB2# Snuka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Biggums can't do much from the bottom here. Biggums is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Snuka controls the position. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Snuka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Biggums tries to bench press Snuka off him but Snuka keeps the position. Snuka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Biggums's legs. Snuka is trying to ground and pound but Biggums uses the momentary lack of control by Snuka to regain half guard. Biggums is refusing to be controlled, as Snuka sits in half guard. Snuka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3# Biggums keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snuka unloads with some shots from mount but Biggums bucks and avoids them well.
Snuka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Snuka landing strikes, looking to finish! Biggums sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Jimmy Snuka has got the better of the ground game so far. Snuka tries to pass to full mount but Biggums defends it. Biggums is looking for a sweep. Snuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# Snuka winds up and cracks Biggums with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Biggums is looking to improve his position.
Snuka drops an elbow to the side of Biggums's head. #SUB2# Snuka wants to work for an arm triangle but Biggums is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biggums manages to get to full guard.
Biggums looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snuka chips away with some ground and pound. 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! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Biggums rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Snuka counters with a shoot takedown. Biggums fights it but they end up in guard. Biggums wants to sweep here but Snuka controlling him for the moment. Snuka sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# Biggums looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biggums preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Biggums keeping full guard, as Snuka tries to pass. Snuka looking to sit in guard and control but Biggums gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Snuka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1# Snuka keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully. Biggums is working Snuka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Biggums trying to control the position from guard on top but Snuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Biggums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Snuka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Snuka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Snuka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2# Snuka stalling away here and it's allowed Biggums to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Biggums keeping full guard, as Snuka tries to pass. Snuka throwing strikes but missing. Biggums wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Snuka is looking to work some ground and pound but Biggums has wrist control.#T3# Biggums tries to land a sweep but no joy. Snuka is looking to work some ground and pound but Biggums has wrist control. Snuka stopping the sweep attempt from Biggums. Snuka with a flurry of punches that miss. Biggums trying to keep a closed guard but Snuka is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Biggums scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A bone on bone clash there as Snuka blocks the leg kick.
Biggums ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Snuka slips a jab from Biggums.#T4# Snuka is looking to clinch. Biggums ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snuka moves away. Snuka lands a body shot.
Snuka moves forwards but Biggums connects with a nice, crisp jab. Biggums is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snuka. Snuka's corner calls for a 1-2. Snuka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Biggums throws a leg kick but Snuka sees it coming and checks it nicely. Biggums swings for the body but Snuka moves out of range.
Snuka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD# Biggums shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Biggums showed some decent athleticism there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snuka is staying active underneath Biggums, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Tyrone Biggums. I think Biggums 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggums! In his post fight interview, Tyrone Biggums started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Jimmy Snuka was interviewed post fight and said 'Well ya can't climb a hill with out breaking some eggs! Or something like that...'.
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Event:
HFC 272 Take It All
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Garver throws a series of punches but Snuka avoids them all with ease. Garver lunges at Snuka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snuka's hand. Garver defending well as Snuka loads up on a big left hand. Snuka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snuka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nice body punch from Garver. #TD# Snuka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Snuka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Snuka thows a huge punch but Garver dodges it nicely.
Garver wants to improve his position but Snuka is controlling well.
Garver keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snuka. #T1##SUB# Snuka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garver sees it coming and defends easily. Garver trying to control here.
Snuka is nestled in close to Garver, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Garver is looking to control Snuka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garver avoid being mounted? Snuka is looking to take a break and control but Garver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Snuka trying to control from Garver's half guard. Garver has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Snuka landing some decent shots from guard. Snuka trying to control but Garver is working from the bottom. #T2# Snuka being controlled here momentarily. Snuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garver swivels though and keeps the full guard. Snuka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Garver pulls Snuka in close to his closed guard and prevents Snuka from doing any damage or advancing position. Snuka trying to control but Garver is working from the bottom. Snuka stays in close to Garver's body and controls the position. #T3# Garver trying to keep a closed guard but Snuka is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Snuka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garver's guard. Snuka passes Garver's left leg - he's now in half guard. Snuka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garver defending well though. Snuka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Snuka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snuka prevents Garver from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Snuka is pressing down on Garver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garver is holding on for now. Snuka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garver's head. Snuka winds up and cracks Garver with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Snuka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garver has managed to free his arm - good work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Garver is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. 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! #R2# Garver tries a head kick but it misses.
Snuka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Snuka walks into a stiff left hand from Garver. Snuka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Garver swings for the body but Snuka moves out of range.
Garver throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Garver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snuka. Garver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snuka momentarily.
Garver throws the left hand but Snuka avoids the punch easily. Garver lands with an uppercut that bounces Snuka off the cage and back into range. Snuka slips a jab from Garver.#TD# Snuka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Snuka is looking to stall here but Garver recovers full guard. Garver trying to keep a closed guard but Snuka is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Snuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Snuka is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Garver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Garver wants to hit a switch here but Snuka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Garver there! Snuka tries to control but Garver wriggling away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Snuka avoids the attempt from Garver to control.#T2# Garver is bucking up trying to escape but Snuka cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Snuka tries to control but Garver wriggling away. Snuka fails to move to back control. Snuka controlling from mount. Garver wants to hold on but Snuka pushes him away. Snuka with good strikes from the mount here! Garver is trying to escape the mount.
#T3# The referee warns Garver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Snuka lands a heavy elbow. Snuka landing strikes from the mount and Garver is in trouble! Garver wants to control but Snuka is having none of it. Snuka pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Snuka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Garver is trying desperately to improve position. Snuka working away from the top, dropping strikes. Garver taking shots to the head. Jimmy Snuka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Garver tries to hold on but Snuka pushes him away. Garver is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garver is squirming around, avoiding Snuka's attempts to control the action. Snuka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garver can do to turn this around? Garver is in a horrible position here. Snuka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Snuka unloading with bombs!#ROC# Garver is rocked! Snuka tries to control but Garver wriggling away. Snuka dominating with strikes here. Garver is still in real trouble! Can Snuka finish him? Snuka drops a big elbow. That's hurt Garver! More shots from Snuka and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Snuka! After the big win, Jimmy Snuka made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Notorious Clothing Co. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
HFC 270 Bloody Crusade
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Snuka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prime was covering up waiting for the punch and Snuka finishes the takedown easily into guard. Snuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prime swivels though and keeps the full guard. Prime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snuka is controlling him. Prime controls Snuka momentarily but Snuka frees himself. Snuka preventing the sweep. Snuka distracts Prime with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Prime looking to control.
Snuka stopping the sweep attempt from Prime. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prime will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Snuka working some strikes from top position. Prime trying to control the position.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prime is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2# Prime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snuka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prime has managed to get both his arms back between Snuka's legs - danger averted. Snuka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Snuka 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 has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime 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. Prime scoring with punches to the head and body. Prime lands a couple of decent looking shots. Prime lands a couple of decent looking shots. Snuka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prime is one step ahead there. Prime landing some decent shots from guard. Snuka 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.#T2# Prime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC# Snuka is rocked! Prime preventing the sweep. Snuka keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully. Prime lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Prime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Snuka is still in real trouble! Can Prime finish him? Prime working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snuka's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snuka throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Prime loads up on a big left hand. Snuka felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Prime looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Snuka can't hide his disappointment, as Prime celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime! Optimus Prime retains his welterweight title! Optimus Prime really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. Jimmy Snuka was interviewed post fight and said 'Well ya can't climb a hill with out breaking some eggs! Or something like that...'.
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Event:
HFC 265 Mass Hysteria
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Snuka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Snuka. Snuka blocks a head kick by Mason.
Snuka throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mason staying out of range there. Snuka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Mason throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD# and Snuka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mason won't be happy with that. Snuka throws a strike aimed at the side of Mason's head but Mason avoids it well. Snuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working. Snuka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Snuka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB# Snuka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snuka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Snuka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Snuka wants to take a breather but Mason manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Snuka. #T1# Snuka preventing the sweep. Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Snuka works a leg free and moves into half guard. Snuka thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Snuka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# 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.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Snuka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Mason is trying to control but can't.
Snuka lands with a punch from half guard. Snuka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mason's head. Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snuka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Snuka thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Snuka tries to pass to full mount but Mason defends it. Snuka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though. #T3# Mason is trying to get back to full guard. Snuka moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that! Snuka misses with a head shot. Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Snuka throwing strikes here but Mason is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Snuka raining down hammerfists from mount. Mason holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Snuka tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Snuka lands a nice shot to the head. #T4# Snuka looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Snuka looking to finish with strikes here!
Snuka wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely. Snuka landing shots from mount. Mason tries to lock up and control but Snuka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Snuka tries to control but Mason wriggling away. A nice elbow there by Snuka. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Snuka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snuka dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD# Snuka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard. Snuka wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. Snuka cracks Mason with a solid left hand. Snuka pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB# Snuka is working for a submission of some sort.
Snuka wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snuka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Snuka scoring with strikes but Mason is staying in there. #T1# Snuka looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Mason holds on to Snuka as tight as he can, avoiding damage. Snuka misses with a head shot.#SUB# Snuka working for a submission but Mason is keeping him at bay. BOOM! Snuka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mason avoids a strike by Snuka and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Snuka's guard! Fantastic escape!
Mason postures up.
#T2# Snuka trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Snuka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.#SUB# Snuka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mason doesn't defend quickly enough and Snuka has managed to lock this one up! Can Mason escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Snuka on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Snuka! Jimmy Snuka very nearly forgot to thank Notorious Clothing Co. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
HFC 261 Fascinating Violence
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Lee tries to keep at a distance but Snuka has taken the fight into the clinch. Snuka can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Snuka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Snuka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Lee lands a damaging elbow. Snuka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liam Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka. Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snuka has time to react.#TD2# Snuka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard. Lee won't allow Snuka to pass to mount. Snuka sitting and controlling from the half guard. Snuka wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position. Lee 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.#T1# Snuka missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Snuka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Snuka working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lee's thigh. Lee counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB# Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snuka defends it easily. Snuka is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Lee controlling his opponent. Snuka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2# Snuka wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lee trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Snuka right now.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lee is trying to stick to Snuka's back but Snuka is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Snuka. Lee seems keen to control Snuka's posture. Lee keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully. #T3# Snuka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Lee looking to control.
Snuka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Snuka preventing the sweep. Lee keeping full guard, as Snuka tries to pass. Snuka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snuka wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. Lee is pulling down on Snuka's head to control his posture. #T4# Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee is striking off his back. Snuka thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Lee is looking for a sweep. Snuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Snuka is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snuka to get the leverage. Snuka scoring with strikes to the body and head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snuka moves into full mount! Lee won't be happy about that! Lee looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snuka dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snuka checks a leg kick. #CL2# Snuka moves into the clinch. Snuka dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee tries to work over Snuka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Snuka presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snuka blocks it with crossed arms. Snuka trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snuka.
Snuka tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Snuka back against the cage. Snuka presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Snuka is blocking nicely.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snuka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snuka digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected. Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Snuka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle. Snuka lands with a left to the head. #T1# Snuka swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. Lee misses with a knee strike.
Snuka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well. Liam Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka. Snuka blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee lands a right hand. Lee scores with a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Snuka. Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Snuka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Snuka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not. Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snuka avoids it. Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Snuka blocks it.
#T2# A short left from Lee. Lee takes a shot to the head. Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snuka avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee. 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!#TD2# Snuka has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2# Snuka looking to break Lee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Snuka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Snuka lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Lee.
#SUB2# Lee showing good submission defense here.
Snuka is throwing strikes but Lee counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Lee regains half guard. Snuka trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it. #T3# Lee wants to control but Snuka is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Snuka.
Snuka scoring with strikes to the body and head. Lee is trying to maintain the position but Snuka is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Snuka seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Snuka wants to advance to full mount but Lee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. Lee keeping full guard, as Snuka tries to pass. #SUB# Lee working for a triangle but Snuka defends it easily.
#SUB# Lee is looking for a triangle here but Snuka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Snuka fails with a takedown attempt.#CL# Lee closes the distance and clinches. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Snuka's brow. Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses. Snuka tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Snuka swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee blocks a body shot from Snuka. Snuka is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now. Liam Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka. Snuka goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snuka misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Snuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Snuka. Lee throws a nice inside leg kick. Snuka misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Snuka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick. Snuka staying out of range there. Snuka lands an overhand right. Snuka slips under a jab from Lee. Snuka cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snuka throws out the jab. #CL2# Snuka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage. Lee lands an elbow that stopped Snuka in his tracks for a moment. Lee lands a nice elbow. Snuka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well. Liam Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jimmy Snuka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Lee tries a knee to the head but Snuka blocks it.
Snuka wants a takedown.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses. Snuka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Snuka avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee. Snuka dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses. Snuka is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lee prevents a body shot from Snuka. Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Snuka. #T3# Lee lands an elbow that stopped Snuka in his tracks for a moment. Snuka blocks an uppercut.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snuka. Lee lands a nice elbow. Lee misses with a knee strike.
Snuka avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Snuka blocks it.
Snuka is looking to take this one to the mat. Liam Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle. Snuka is working Lee over against the cage.#T4# Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Snuka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Snuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snuka blocks it with crossed arms. Snuka avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top. This has been an exciting period of action! Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snuka.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Lee lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Liam Lee showed his dominance in that final round. I think Snuka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Snuka! A victorious Jimmy Snuka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 260 Knuckle Up
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# Snuka avoids the body shot from Sarazen.
Snuka with a lazy takedown attempt and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2# Snuka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sarazen sprawls well initially but Snuka persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Snuka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Sarazen is looking for a sweep. Snuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Snuka missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Snuka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2# Snuka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sarazen sees it coming and defends easily. Sarazen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cozad MMA LA Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Sarazen wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Snuka seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sarazen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy Snuka! Jimmy Snuka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 259 Uncreation
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Snuka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Snuka lands in his opponent's guard. Snuka wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving. Prime is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Snuka is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Prime slips a nice elbow through Snuka's hands, connecting with Snuka's forehead. Prime lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Snuka regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Snuka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Snuka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Snuka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prime is aware though and is defending well. Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Prime cracks Snuka with a solid left hand. Snuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Prime postures up and lands a big shot to Snuka's brow. Prime with a flurry of punches that miss. Prime is looking to work some ground and pound but Snuka has wrist control. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Prime's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Snuka 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. Prime lands a couple of elbows.#ROC# Snuka is rocked! Prime wants to control from the top but Snuka keeps moving. Snuka is still in real trouble! Can Prime finish him? Snuka wants to sweep but no luck. Prime gets to his feet and stands over Snuka, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Snuka felt that one! Prime unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Snuka from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime! Optimus Prime retains his welterweight title! After the big win, Optimus Prime made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. Jimmy Snuka spoke after the fight, saying 'Well ya can't climb a hill with out breaking some eggs! Or something like that...'.
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Event:
HFC 256 Chaos Entity
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Snuka shoots in and gets a takedown into De Leeuw 's guard. Snuka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Snuka throws a big right hand that misses. Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but De Leeuw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Snuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. De Leeuw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Snuka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. De Leeuw keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully. Snuka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snuka is stalling in the full guard. Snuka distracts De Leeuw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1# Snuka tries to free his leg and advance position but De Leeuw is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snuka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Snuka throws a big elbow that misses. Snuka wants to control from the top but De Leeuw keeps moving. De Leeuw has momentary wrist control but Snuka slips an elbow through the middle. De Leeuw keeping full guard, as Snuka tries to pass. Snuka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Snuka throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Snuka lands a couple of decent looking shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snuka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Snuka trying to move into half guard but instead De Leeuw has managed to sweep!#REVR# Snuka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Leeuw manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snuka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Snuka wants to control from the top but De Leeuw keeps moving. Snuka wants to pass the guard but De Leeuw is keeping the position. De Leeuw wants to stand but Snuka is controlling the position. Snuka with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3# Snuka with a flurry of punches that miss. Snuka connects with a couple of short punches. Snuka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. 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 De Leeuw blocks nicely. De Leeuw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. De Leeuw keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully. Snuka stays in close to De Leeuw 's body and controls the position. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES# De Leeuw kicks Snuka off and gets to his feet. #TD2# Snuka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Leeuw sprawls well initially but Snuka persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Snuka thows a huge punch but De Leeuw dodges it nicely.
Snuka not landing any meaningful shots this time. Snuka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Leeuw defending well though. Snuka not landing any meaningful shots this time. Snuka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice strikes from Snuka there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snuka dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Snuka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Leeuw .
De Leeuw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Leeuw wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# Snuka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Leeuw was covering up waiting for the punch and Snuka finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# De Leeuw pushes Snuka off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nando De Leeuw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A shot to the liver by Snuka. Beautiful body shot. Snuka dives in for a single leg takedown but De Leeuw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. The crowd cheers as Snuka lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Leeuw doesn't seem phased though. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Leeuw looks to score with a jab to the body but Snuka is just out of range. Snuka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Snuka shoots for a double leg takedown but De Leeuw sprawls well. He's pushed Snuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nando De Leeuw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka. Snuka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Leeuw . A right-left combo lands from De Leeuw . #CL2# Snuka has closed the distance and engaged De Leeuw in a clinch.
Snuka wants a takedown.
#T1# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Leeuw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. I was talking to De Leeuw 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Snuka lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2# De Leeuw is rocked! Snuka throws a big uppercut that drops De Leeuw ! More strikes from Snuka and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! De Leeuw lies dazed against the cage as Snuka celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Snuka! As Jimmy Snuka got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I've been in this game a LONG time. I'm here to reinvent myself, so all of you 155 and 170 pounders better watch out!'.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Snuka and Sergey Keosayan. Snuka comes to the cage accompanied by Superfly by Curtis Mayfield. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Snuka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Keosayan! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Snuka gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snuka (2) vs (0) Keosayan Snuka not doing much here.
Snuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keosayan keeps working. Keosayan trying to hold on to Snuka's head to control him but Snuka postures up.
Snuka works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snuka (5) vs (0) Keosayan We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keosayan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Snuka controlling from the full mount. Snuka goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Keosayan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snuka (5) vs (2) Keosayan Keosayan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Snuka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keosayan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keosayan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Snuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Keosayan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snuka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keosayan has managed to get both his arms back between Snuka's legs - danger averted. Snuka is trying to keep Keosayan in close.
Snuka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keosayan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snuka (7) vs (2) Keosayan Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully. Snuka pushing down on Keosayan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Snuka controlling the action here. Keosayan is refusing to be controlled, as Snuka sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Keosayan wants to get back to full guard but Snuka has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snuka (10) vs (2) Keosayan Keosayan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snuka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keosayan is looking to escape. Snuka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Keosayan has worked his arm free - good work by Keosayan!
Snuka tries to move to full mount but Keosayan actually manages to regain half guard. Snuka is trying to control the action in half guard but Keosayan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Snuka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Snuka stalling away here and it's allowed Keosayan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Keosayan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Snuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keosayan swivels though and keeps the full guard. Keosayan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Snuka is defending well. Keosayan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Snuka has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Keosayan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Keosayan! Our winner, Sergey Keosayan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. In defeat, Jimmy Snuka stepped up to the mic, saying 'What the hell just happened? Anyone get the license plate number off that truck?'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Snuka and Luke Jones. Chooooooooon! I think Snuka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Superfly by Curtis Mayfield. Luke Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Snuka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Jones! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Jones fails to land the takedown. Jones looks for a takedown but Snuka sprawls well. Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown and Snuka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Snuka. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snuka (2) vs (0) Jones Jimmy Snuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Jones. Snuka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Snuka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Snuka performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snuka is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Snuka is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Snuka is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones is looking to improve his position.
Snuka is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snuka to get the leverage. Snuka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Snuka seems content to control. Jones is looking for a sweep. Snuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones has his hands clasped together around Snuka's back. He's all about the action. Still in half guard, Snuka seems content to control. Snuka is looking for submissions but instead, Jones has regained full guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snuka's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snuka (2) vs (2) Jones Snuka 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 keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snuka keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. Jones wants to control from the top but Snuka keeps moving. Jones controlling from the top position. Snuka tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snuka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones trying to control but Snuka is working from the bottom. Snuka is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but Snuka extends and breaks Jones's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Snuka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Snuka! An out of breath and clearly excited Jimmy Snuka thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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