PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Snegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willy Wonka is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Snegov
vs
Wonka

185 cm
21
152 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
24
157 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 5 - 4 - 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snegov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonka circles away.

Snegov clinches up against the cage.
Snegov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Snegov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snegov misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snegov.
Wonka is trying to break free.
Snegov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wonka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wonka has had enough of the clinch but Snegov keeps him there for the moment.
Snegov misses with a knee strike.
Snegov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wonka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Snegov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snegov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Snegov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wonka throws a jab but it's blocked by Snegov.

Snegov closes the distance and pushes Wonka back into the cage.

Snegov jumps into guard, dragging Wonka to the mat.

Snegov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wonka defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snegov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snegov is looking to sweep but instead, Wonka has passed into half guard.
Wonka wants to stand up but Snegov is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snegov works his way to full guard. Good work.

Snegov has his foot on Wonka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wonka works his way back into a safe position though.

Snegov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wonka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wonka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snegov is breathing heavily.
Snegov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Snegov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wonka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wonka wants to get up but he can't break Snegov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snegov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wonka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Snegov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wonka passes into side control.
Snegov tries to improve position but can't.

Wonka stands up.
Snegov tries to clinch but Wonka moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snegov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snegov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonka circles away.
Wonka throws a shot from downtown. Snegov moves away and avoids it.
Wonka lands a jab.
Snegov slips under a jab.
Wonka throws a jab when Snegov was well out of range.
Wonka tries to land a front kick but Snegov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snegov avoids the body shot from Wonka.
Snegov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonka.
Wonka swings for the body but Snegov moves out of range.
Snegov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snegov tries to clinch but Wonka is having none of it.
Snegov is looking to clinch but Wonka is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Snegov 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.

Snegov is looking to clinch.
Snegov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snegov misses with a double jab.
Snegov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wonka as he avoids it easily.
Wonka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snegov manages to avoid it.
Wonka keeps the fight on the outside.
Snegov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wonka throws a push kick but Snegov slaps the foot to one side.
Wonka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snegov. Snegov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snegov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wonka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snegov tests Wonka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snegov tries to clinch there but Wonka circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snegov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snegov tries to clinch but Wonka moves out of range.
Wonka misses with a straight left.
Snegov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wonka.
Wonka swats away the attempt to clinch by Snegov.

Snegov gets a clinch.
Snegov can't get the takedown.
Wonka tries to circle away but Snegov has him pinned against the cage.
Snegov tries to score a body lock takedown but Wonka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Snegov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snegov is working for takedown but Wonka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Snegov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Snegov clinches.
Snegov looking to throw knees to the head but Wonka is blocking nicely.
Snegov looking for a takedown.
Snegov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wonka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonka fails to land with a series of punches.
Wonka misses with a double jab
and Snegov counters with a head kick. That will keep Wonka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Snegov staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Wonka - just one landing.
Wonka looks to land a right hand but Snegov moved out of range.
Wonka avoids the head kick by Snegov.
Snegov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wonka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snegov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snegov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonka.

Snegov closes the distance and clinches.
Snegov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wonka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snegov has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snegov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wonka blocks it with crossed arms.
Snegov misses with a knee to the head.

Snegov manages to break the clinch.
Wonka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snegov is out of range and Wonka settles back down.
Snegov lands a high kick!
Wonka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wonka wants it to stay on the feet.
Wonka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wonka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wonka misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Wonka misses.
Snegov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snegov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wonka.
Snegov drops his hands momentarily and Wonka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wonka scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka lands with a nice body punch.
Snegov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snegov throws a head kick that misses.
Wonka throws a big shot that misses.
Wonka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Wonka misses.
Snegov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonka misses with a looping right.
Wonka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snegov.
Wonka swings for the body but Snegov moves out of range.
Snegov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wonka swats away the attempt to clinch by Snegov.
Wonka throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Wonka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wonka scores with a shot to the body.
Snegov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snegov is looking to clinch but Wonka is avoiding it.
Wonka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snegov moves out of range as Wonka strikes.
Willy Wonka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snegov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wonka keeps the fight on the outside.
Snegov slips under a jab from Wonka.
Snegov avoids the body shot from Wonka.
Snegov moves out of range as Wonka strikes.
Wonka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wonka misses with a hook.
Snegov throws a sloppy head kick and Wonka moves out of range easily.
Wonka circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka misses with an uppercut.
Snegov moves in looking to clinch but Wonka pushes him off.
Snegov tries to clinch but Wonka moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Wonka.

Snegov clinches with his opponent.
Snegov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wonka walks away with a smile on his face. Snegov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Snegov moves out of range as Wonka strikes.
Wonka throws out a powerful jab.
A clash of legs there as Snegov blocks the low kick.
Snegov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonka circles away.
Wonka blocks a head kick by Snegov.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Snegov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wonka pushes Snegov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Snegov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snegov tries to score with some ground and pound. Wonka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Snegov wants to control but Wonka is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Snegov tries for a kimura but Wonka is defending well.

Snegov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wonka is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snegov is looking to take a break and control but Wonka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snegov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Wonka throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Snegov has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wonka tries to break the clinch but Snegov is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Snegov.
Snegov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wonka blocks it with crossed arms.
Wonka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snegov has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Snegov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snegov 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

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