PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Snegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy has chosen PANTERA - F*CKING HOSTILE as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Snegov
vs
Loveladdy

185 cm
28
153 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

180 cm
27
153 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

Condemned

Firebird Designs

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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Snegov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snegov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Konstantin Snegov has been cut.
Snegov throws a wild body kick that Loveladdy sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Snegov.
Forrest Loveladdy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveladdy moves away from the strike by Snegov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loveladdy.

Snegov drives through and clinches with Loveladdy against the cage.

Loveladdy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Loveladdy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Loveladdy wants to take a breather but Snegov is having none of it.
Snegov tries to get to full guard but Loveladdy has control of the leg.
Loveladdy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snegov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snegov keeps working.
Snegov wants to control but Loveladdy is keeping busy.

Forrest Loveladdy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Loveladdy throws a shot to the body.
Snegov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Loveladdy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snegov.
Loveladdy throws a leg kick which misses Snegov's front leg but catches the back leg as Snegov tries to avoid it.
Snegov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snegov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Loveladdy.
Snegov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snegov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snegov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loveladdy lands with a good body shot.
Loveladdy blocks a head kick by Snegov.
Snegov misses with a two punch combination.
Snegov throws an overhand right that lands on Loveladdy's shoulder, as Loveladdy tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loveladdy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snegov.
Loveladdy lands a right hook to the body.
Loveladdy throws a nice outside leg kick.

Snegov gets caught napping as Loveladdy dives in and scores a takedown. Snegov manages to retain guard.
Snegov is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loveladdy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snegov's guard.
Snegov wants to control but Loveladdy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Loveladdy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Snegov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Loveladdy drops Snegov with a beautiful combination! Snegov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Loveladdy is looking for the KO!

Snegov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loveladdy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snegov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loveladdy jabs Snegov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snegov connects with an inside leg kick.
Loveladdy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Loveladdy blocks the low kick.
Snegov throws a hook to the side of Loveladdy's head but Loveladdy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loveladdy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Snegov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Loveladdy moves into the clinch.
Loveladdy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Loveladdy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snegov tries to land a knee to the head but Loveladdy blocks with his arms.
Loveladdy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snegov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loveladdy blocks it with crossed arms.
Loveladdy lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy avoiding damage as Snegov throws knees to the body.
Loveladdy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loveladdy lands a left hand.
Snegov can't find room to land a body shot as Loveladdy controls the action.
Loveladdy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snegov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loveladdy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Snegov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Loveladdy.
Snegov prevents a body shot from Loveladdy.
Snegov tries to circle away but Loveladdy has him pinned against the cage.
Loveladdy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loveladdy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Loveladdy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Loveladdy manages to end up in side control.
Loveladdy controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snegov taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snegov can't do much from the bottom here.
Loveladdy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snegov keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loveladdy cracks Snegov with a big right hand but Snegov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Loveladdy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Snegov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Loveladdy lands a big uppercut and Snegov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Snegov looks OK. Loveladdy waves Snegov back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loveladdy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loveladdy misses with a head kick.
Snegov blocks a head kick by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy misses with a body kick.
Snegov misses with a straight left.
Loveladdy moves out of range of the body kick.
Loveladdy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snegov throws a nice head kick!
Snegov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Snegov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Konstantin Snegov's cut is getting worse.

Snegov clinches with his opponent.
Snegov has Loveladdy pushed against the cage.
Snegov seems to have got his legs back now.
Loveladdy is leaning against Snegov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Loveladdy is working for takedown but Snegov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Snegov looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snegov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loveladdy avoids it.
Snegov lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Loveladdy - that landed with a thud.

Loveladdy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Snegov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Snegov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loveladdy on the ground.
Loveladdy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Loveladdy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Snegov tries to break free.

Loveladdy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snegov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Loveladdy looking for the RNC.
Konstantin Snegov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snegov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Loveladdy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Loveladdy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loveladdy 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Loveladdy!
After the fight, Forrest Loveladdy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.