PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Snegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Davis
vs
Snegov

170 cm
22
150 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

185 cm
22
159 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

[IFC] Fighter's Clothing Essentials

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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Snegov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Snegov.
Snegov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snegov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snegov wants it to stay on the feet.
Snegov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snegov tries to clinch
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis takes a swing at Snegov's ribcage but misses.

Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Snegov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davis pushing down on Snegov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snegov wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Snegov is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davis lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snegov is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis wants to take a breather but Snegov is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Davis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snegov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davis is nestled in close to Snegov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Snegov wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Davis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Snegov trying to control here.
Davis working over Snegov with some ground and pound. Snegov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to stand up but Snegov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Davis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davis trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snegov's head.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snegov keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Davis.
Davis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Davis there.
Davis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snegov is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snegov is not content to let Davis control the position.
Snegov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Davis thows a huge punch but Snegov dodges it nicely.
Snegov wants to get back to full guard.
Snegov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davis is nestled in close to Snegov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davis trying to control the pace.
Snegov has hold of Davis's hands but Davis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snegov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Snegov has hold of Davis's hands but Davis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snegov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snegov is not content to let Davis control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davis lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Snegov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snegov looks gassed!
Davis slips a nice elbow through Snegov's hands, connecting with Snegov's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Davis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Snegov tries to clinch
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis defending well as Snegov loads up on a big left hand.
Joe Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snegov tries to clinch but Davis moves away
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis avoids the head kick by Snegov.
Snegov ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.
Snegov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snegov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snegov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snegov on the side of the head.
Snegov ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.
Nice shot by Davis.
Snegov is breathing heavily.

Davis clinches.

Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis connects with a looping right hand.

Snegov is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snegov misses with a leg kick
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Snegov is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?

Davis has closed the distance and engaged Snegov in a clinch.
Snegov seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis slowing the pace effectively.
Davis lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Davis as the two fighters clinch.
Davis slowing the pace effectively.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snegov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snegov or not.
Davis works on Snegov's body with a couple of short punches.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis lands a shoulder strike.
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Snegov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Davis.
Davis leaning his opponent against the cage.

Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing.

Davis gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Davis taking a breather here.
Davis trying to control the position but Snegov is working away.
Davis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Joe Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Snegov down.
Snegov tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis is putting a hurting on Snegov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Snegov is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snegov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Davis cracks Snegov with a big right hand but Snegov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Davis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Snegov to see if he's OK.
Snegov prevents Davis from improving position.
Davis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Check out the look on Davis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Davis scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis working the ground and pound.
Davis tries to advance to mount but Snegov denies him.
Davis wants to control but Snegov is keeping him busy.
Snegov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Davis landing a few strikes.
Davis working the ground and pound from side control.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snegov keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis 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.

Joe Davis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snegov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snegov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davis with a hook.
Davis scores with a jab. Snegov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snegov closes the distance but Davis moves to the side

and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
Davis digs a right hand into Snegov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snegov's gas tank.

Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis throws out a powerful jab.
Snegov moves to clinch but Davis breaks away
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Snegov misses with a hook to the body
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body.

Davis has Snegov up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snegov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis cracks Snegov with a nice body shot.
Snegov throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davis.
Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Davis.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davis.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Snegov is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Snegov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davis lands a jab to the head.

Davis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Snegov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davis is in Snegov's guard.
Davis passes Snegov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Davis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snegov for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Davis lands strikes from half guard.
Davis working Snegov over with strikes.
Davis is nestled in close to Snegov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis trying to control the action but Snegov is working from the bottom.
Davis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snegov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snegov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davis scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis drops an elbow to the side of Snegov's head.
Davis is trying to control. Snegov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snegov punching from the bottom.
Davis is stalling here. Snegov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Davis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Snegov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Snegov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position.
Snegov is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snegov's best efforts.

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.
Davis is looking to escape.
Snegov wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.

Snegov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.

Snegov is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Davis manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snegov looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:24
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Davis!