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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boris JorJovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Snegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin Snegov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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158 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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153 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris JorJovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Snegov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snegov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
JorJovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snegov was well out of range. Poor timing from JorJovsky.
Snegov scores with a nice body kick.
JorJovsky tries to clinch up
and Snegov counters with a good low kick that JorJovsky was not able to check.
JorJovsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Snegov is trying to control but can't.
Snegov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snegov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
JorJovsky is taking a breather. Snegov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JorJovsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snegov is looking to control JorJovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snegov avoid being mounted?
Snegov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
JorJovsky is trying to control. Snegov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
JorJovsky throwing shots but Snegov is blocking nicely.
JorJovsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Snegov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
JorJovsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snegov defending well though.
JorJovsky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
JorJovsky is looking to take a break and control but Snegov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
JorJovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JorJovsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Snegov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
JorJovsky wants to take a breather but Snegov is having none of it.
JorJovsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Snegov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
JorJovsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Snegov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snegov wants to control but JorJovsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snegov is not content to let JorJovsky control the position.
JorJovsky is working for a submission of some sort.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snegov wants to control but JorJovsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JorJovsky is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Snegov reverses the position - he's now on top in JorJovsky's guard.
JorJovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snegov is aware though and is defending well.
Snegov wanted to stand there but JorJovsky had control of the position.
Snegov wants to control from the top but JorJovsky keeps moving.
JorJovsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
JorJovsky trying to keep a closed guard but Snegov is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snegov is fighting to break JorJovsky's control of his arms but JorJovsky is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Snegov trying to control but JorJovsky is working from the bottom.
JorJovsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snegov stays in close to JorJovsky's body and controls the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Konstantin Snegov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Snegov tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snegov throws a body kick that misses.
JorJovsky slips a jab from Snegov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris JorJovsky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Snegov scores with a kick to the body.
JorJovsky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Snegov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Boris JorJovsky has been cut.
JorJovsky closes the distance and clinches.
Snegov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. JorJovsky is defending well for now.
The referee calls for JorJovsky to work.
JorJovsky fails to pull guard.
JorJovsky is trying to pull guard but Snegov has him pressed against the cage.
JorJovsky is trying to pull guard but Snegov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris JorJovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snegov lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snegov trying to control the position but instead, JorJovsky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snegov into the cage.
Snegov tries to land a knee to the head but JorJovsky blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JorJovsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snegov breaks from the clinch.
Snegov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
JorJovsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
JorJovsky lands a couple of elbows.
Snegov wants to sweep but no luck.
JorJovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Snegov is retaining full guard.
Snegov looking to hit a scissor sweep but JorJovsky is one step ahead there.
JorJovsky trying to control but Snegov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snegov is pulling down on JorJovsky's head to control his posture.
JorJovsky trying to control but Snegov is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snegov lands with an overhand left.
Snegov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snegov thumps JorJovsky with a low kick.
JorJovsky blocks a head kick by Snegov.
JorJovsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy body kick from Snegov
and JorJovsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snegov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snegov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. JorJovsky manages to get himself to full guard.
JorJovsky is striking but Snegov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Snegov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, JorJovsky has managed to free his arm - good work.
JorJovsky trying to control but Snegov postures up.
JorJovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Snegov trying to control the action but JorJovsky is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JorJovsky trying to control but Snegov postures up.
Snegov prevents JorJovsky from improving his position.
JorJovsky is trying to control but can't.
Snegov has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, JorJovsky works to full guard.
JorJovsky looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Snegov has picked JorJovsky up and slammed him! JorJovsky can't keep hold of the triangle and Snegov manages to pass to side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
JorJovsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snegov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
JorJovsky is working hard here to advance position.
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.
The cut man is working on Boris JorJovsky's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
JorJovsky is looking to clinch but Snegov is avoiding it.
JorJovsky wants to clinch.
Snegov throws a sloppy head kick and JorJovsky moves out of range easily.
JorJovsky swings for the body but Snegov moves out of range.
Konstantin Snegov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JorJovsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snegov as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Snegov misses its intended target.
Snegov lands a big head kick that sends JorJovsky tumbling to the mat! Snegov takes a step backwards and waves JorJovsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
JorJovsky with a poor takedown
and Snegov counters with a nice right hand that sends JorJovsky toppling to the canvas! JorJovsky scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Snegov finish him?!
JorJovsky is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snegov looks to throw the jab but JorJovsky is out of range.
Oh JorJovsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Snegov.
JorJovsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
JorJovsky blocks a head kick by Snegov.
JorJovsky avoids the head kick by Snegov.
Konstantin Snegov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snegov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but JorJovsky is out of range.
JorJovsky seems to have got his legs back now.
JorJovsky tries to clinch there but Snegov circles away.
An inside leg kick from Snegov misses.
Snegov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snegov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snegov misses with a low kick as JorJovsky jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Snegov.
JorJovsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
JorJovsky pushes Snegov up against the cage in a clinch.
Snegov missing with knees to the body.
Snegov looking to stall.
Snegov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
JorJovsky stalls.
JorJovsky letting Snegov take a breather here.
JorJovsky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snegov walks away with a smile on his face. JorJovsky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris JorJovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JorJovsky tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Snegov.
Snegov throws a lazy body kick
and JorJovsky counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Snegov's guard now.
Snegov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snegov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with JorJovsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snegov keeping moving, preventing JorJovsky from controlling successfully.
Snegov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for JorJovsky!
JorJovsky is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JorJovsky tries to lock up and control but Snegov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Snegov wants to get back to his feet but JorJovsky is holding on tight.
JorJovsky wants to control but Snegov is having none of it.
JorJovsky flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snegov wants to get back to his feet but JorJovsky is holding on tight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
JorJovsky wants to hold on but Snegov pushes him away.
JorJovsky is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Snegov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snegov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Snegov!
Konstantin Snegov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI, into his post fight interview.
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