PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Snegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Miller
vs
Snegov

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danilo Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Snegov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snegov.
Snegov avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snegov checks it well.
Snegov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snegov somewhat.

Snegov instigates a clinch.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snegov.
Danilo Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Snegov.

Snegov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snegov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Snegov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller lands a head kick. Snegov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a head kick.

Snegov rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Snegov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller leaves Snegov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snegov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snegov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller throws a head kick but Snegov moves out of range.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snegov's sensitive parts.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snegov. That did some damage!

Snegov rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snegov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snegov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snegov throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Snegov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller throws a head kick but Snegov moves out of range.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snegov.

Snegov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snegov is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Snegov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snegov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Snegov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
Snegov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snegov goes for an armbar but Miller turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Miller.
Miller controlling from the top position.
Snegov has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Snegov looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Snegov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Miller slips a jab and a cross from Snegov.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Snegov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Snegov controls the position.
Snegov is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Snegov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Snegov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Snegov is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snegov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Snegov is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Snegov moves out of range easily.
Snegov fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Snegov moves out of range easily.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snegov misses with the combination.
Snegov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danilo Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Miller lands but Snegov takes it in his stride.
Miller lands a head kick!
Snegov shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller cracks the inside of Snegov's front leg.
Snegov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danilo Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Snegov.
Snegov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Miller misses with a head kick.

Snegov drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snegov is trying to break free.
Snegov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snegov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snegov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Snegov has Miller pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Snegov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miller tumbling to the mat - Snegov dives into Miller's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control the position but Snegov postures up.
Snegov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller keeping full guard, as Snegov tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snegov wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Snegov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Snegov shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snegov lands with a cross.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Snegov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Snegov moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Snegov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snegov.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snegov.
Snegov misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snegov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snegov blocks a head kick by Miller.
Snegov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Snegov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller throws a head kick but Snegov moves out of range.

Snegov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but Snegov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Snegov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Snegov is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Snegov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snegov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Snegov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Miller turns into him and now he's in Snegov's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snegov is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Miller preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wanted to stand there but Snegov had control of the position.
Snegov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miller 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.
Snegov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller wanted to stand there but Snegov had control of the position.
Snegov controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snegov on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miller throws a nice head kick!
Danilo Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konstantin Snegov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Snegov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Snegov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snegov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Snegov!