PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zolar Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Snorodecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Snorodecki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Emelianenko
vs
Snorodecki

175 cm
21
145 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

173 cm
21
154 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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(GTI) PROLETARIAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zolar Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Snorodecki!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Snorodecki misses
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Snorodecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snorodecki wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Snorodecki ducks right into an uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a hook

and Snorodecki moves into the clinch.
Snorodecki looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Snorodecki has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko wants to break free but Snorodecki has control.
Snorodecki trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Snorodecki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Snorodecki lands a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Snorodecki.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snorodecki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Emelianenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorodecki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Snorodecki effectively controlling the action here.
Emelianenko taking a breather.
Emelianenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Snorodecki won't allow it.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Snorodecki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snorodecki has Emelianenko pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks with his arms.
Snorodecki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emelianenko lands a slapping body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Snorodecki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Snorodecki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snorodecki slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Snorodecki misses with a double jab
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snorodecki jabs at Emelianenko's body.
Snorodecki tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko connects with a right hand. Snorodecki shakes it off.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snorodecki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Snorodecki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to move into range but Snorodecki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Snorodecki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Emelianenko - the referee stops the clock and Snorodecki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Emelianenko. Snorodecki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Emelianenko lands a jab to the nose.
Chris Snorodecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorodecki cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Snorodecki.
Snorodecki throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorodecki counters with a two punch combo.
Emelianenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorodecki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Snorodecki with a series of wild strikes but Snorodecki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snorodecki throws a leg kick
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Snorodecki.
Emelianenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Snorodecki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Snorodecki has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snorodecki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorodecki landing knees to the body.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko taking a breather.
Snorodecki tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorodecki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko tries to break free but Snorodecki pushes him back against the cage.
Snorodecki keeps control of Emelianenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emelianenko working hard to break the clinch.
Snorodecki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Snorodecki working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Snorodecki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Emelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snorodecki, right into the meat.
Snorodecki misses with a hook
and Emelianenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Snorodecki shrugs it off.
Snorodecki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snorodecki tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Snorodecki looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Snorodecki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snorodecki is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snorodecki scores with a jab to the head.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.

Snorodecki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorodecki scores a nice knee to the body.
Snorodecki missing with knees to the body.
Snorodecki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Snorodecki looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Snorodecki throws an elbow that misses.
Emelianenko tries to circle away but Snorodecki has him pinned against the cage.
Snorodecki scores with a knee to the head.
Snorodecki misses with a knee strike.
Snorodecki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the elbow strike from Snorodecki, against the cage.
Emelianenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snorodecki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snorodecki as Emelianenko tries to tie him up.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks with his arms.

Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snorodecki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snorodecki lands a two punch combo.
Snorodecki misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snorodecki.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Snorodecki throws a body kick.
Snorodecki tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Snorodecki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emelianenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Emelianenko scores with a one two! Snorodecki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko walks into a stiff left hand from Snorodecki.
A jab from Snorodecki finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Snorodecki is out of range.
Snorodecki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Snorodecki throws out a leg kick but Emelianenko moves out of range and Snorodecki only half commits.
Chris Snorodecki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorodecki connects with an inside leg kick.
Snorodecki avoids a kick to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
Snorodecki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelianenko's sensitive parts.
Emelianenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snorodecki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emelianenko scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Snorodecki misses its intended target.
Snorodecki scores with a jab to the head.
Emelianenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Snorodecki counters with a nice body shot.
Emelianenko feints and then cracks Snorodecki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snorodecki down.
A combination from Snorodecki does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Snorodecki is looking to chop away at Emelianenko's legs.
Snorodecki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snorodecki throws a leg kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Emelianenko lands with a right hand.
Snorodecki lands with an overhand left.
Snorodecki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorodecki.
Snorodecki wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Snorodecki avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorodecki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a series of strikes. Snorodecki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snorodecki moves out of range as Emelianenko throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Snorodecki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Emelianenko misses with a left hand

and Snorodecki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Snorodecki trying to land knees to the body.
Snorodecki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko tries to break the clinch but Snorodecki is controlling the position.
Snorodecki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Snorodecki taking a breather.

Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Snorodecki slaps the foot to one side.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Snorodecki.
Snorodecki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorodecki moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko sizes up Snorodecki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chris Snorodecki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Snorodecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorodecki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snorodecki tries to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Snorodecki throws a lazy uppercut
and Snorodecki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko misses with a left hand
and Snorodecki counters with a series of strikes. Emelianenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Emelianenko checks a low kick from Snorodecki.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snorodecki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Snorodecki as he connects with a hook.
Snorodecki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Snorodecki avoids it well.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorodecki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Snorodecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chris Snorodecki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Snorodecki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snorodecki dips to his left and cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut!
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Snorodecki counters with a stiff right hand.
Snorodecki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snorodecki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Snorodecki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Snorodecki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko jabs Snorodecki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emelianenko throws a lazy body kick
and Snorodecki counters with a two punch combo.
Snorodecki defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Snorodecki lands a nice hook to Emelianenko's body. Emelianenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Emelianenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Emelianenko misses with a right hand
and Snorodecki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snorodecki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Emelianenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snorodecki checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Snorodecki is out of range.
Snorodecki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Snorodecki scores with a hook.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Snorodecki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snorodecki wants to clinch.
Snorodecki misses with a looping left.
Snorodecki moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Emelianenko.
Snorodecki misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the body
and Snorodecki counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Emelianenko - just one landing.
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Snorodecki knows he should have avoided that one.
Zolar Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Snorodecki moves into the clinch.

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 Zolar Emelianenko.
Well Snorodecki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Snorodecki!