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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Snegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Walken's choice of entrance music: Flim Star by Suede. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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153 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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185 cm
24
155 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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ADCC Champion
Brawler
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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
8 - 9 - 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
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, River Walken!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walken fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Snegov to the ground. Walken is now in Snegov's guard.
Snegov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Walken looking for submissions off his back.
Snegov is looking to advance position but Walken won't allow it.
Walken actively working from the bottom here.
Snegov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
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.
Walken looking for submissions off his back.
Snegov wants to pass the guard but Walken is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snegov is keen to just control but Walken is a slippery customer.
Snegov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walken sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snegov pulls his head out easily.
Walken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walken actively working from the bottom here.
Walken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snegov pulls his head out easily.
Walken actively working from the bottom here.
Walken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snegov pulls his head out easily.
Snegov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walken looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Walken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walken actively working from the bottom here.
Walken manages to get to full guard.
Walken working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Snegov has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snegov trying to pass the guard but Walken defending well.
Walken moves into full guard.
Walken 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.
Walken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snegov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snegov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snegov wants to pass the guard but Walken is keeping the position.
Snegov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snegov trying to control but Walken is working from the bottom.
Snegov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walken keeping moving, preventing Snegov from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Konstantin Snegov.
Snegov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snegov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snegov throws a lazy head kick
and Walken counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snegov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walken postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Snegov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Walken, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
River Walken dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Snegov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snegov throws a hook but Walken blocks it.
A head kick misses from Snegov.
Snegov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snegov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snegov swivels and escapes.
Snegov with a jab.
Walken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snegov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snegov lands with a straight right. Walken didn't see that one coming.
River Walken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walken fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Konstantin Snegov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of River Walken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snegov scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snegov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Walken looking to score a takedown here. Snegov is defending well but Walken drives through and ends up in Snegov's guard.
Walken has gone for a leg lock! Snegov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Walken's guard.
Walken is breathing heavily.
Snegov is pushing down on Walken's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walken is fighting to maintain full guard but Snegov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snegov pulls his head out easily.
Walken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snegov pulls his head out easily.
Snegov tries to pass to full mount but Walken defends it.
Snegov controlling the pace.
Walken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walken is looking to improve his position.
Snegov trying to control from half guard but Walken is working away.
Snegov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snegov wants to stand up but Walken is controlling the position.
Walken is refusing to be controlled, as Snegov sits in half guard.
Snegov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Konstantin Snegov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Walken doesn't manage to clinch there - Snegov circles away.
Walken fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snegov lands a jab-cross combination.
Walken shoots in and drives through. Snegov sprawls well.
Walken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walken looks for a takedown but Snegov sprawls well.
Snegov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Konstantin Snegov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walken fails with a takedown attempt.
Walken needs to keep his hands up - Snegov had a free shot at his head there.
Snegov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walken moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snegov, as that shot connected.
Snegov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken drives through with a takedown into Snegov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
River Walken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snegov working a defensive guard here.
Walken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snegov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walken drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snegov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walken has Snegov in his guard.
Walken has his foot on Snegov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snegov works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snegov wants to control from the top but Walken keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Snegov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Walken shoots in but Snegov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walken shoots in looking for a takedown but Snegov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snegov scores with a body shot.
Snegov fails to land with a series of punches.
Walken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snegov thuds his right hand into Walken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snegov throws a leg kick which misses Walken's front leg but catches the back leg as Walken tries to avoid it.
Walken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Snegov. Those never looked like landing.
Walken throws the kick towards the body but Snegov avoids it.
Walken looks for a takedown but Snegov sprawls well.
Konstantin Snegov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of River Walken.
Snegov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Snegov both land. Nice combination.
Walken is rocked!
Snegov lands a big head kick that sends Walken to the canvas! Snegov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Snegov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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