PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayila Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nikolaev
vs
Obasi

185 cm
19
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
31
190 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Ivan Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ayila Obasi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nikolaev defends it nicely.
Ayila Obasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obasi misses with a takedown
letting Nikolaev counter with a right hand.
Obasi tries for a takedown but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivan Nikolaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayila Obasi.
Nikolaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Nikolaev catches Obasi right on the button with a cross.
Nikolaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Obasi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nikolaev is fending him off so far but Obasi persists. Nope, Nikolaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Obasi fails with the takedown
and Nikolaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi shoots and misses
and Nikolaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nikolaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nikolaev lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Ayila Obasi has been cut.
Nikolaev lands with a cross.
Obasi misses with a takedown
enabling Nikolaev to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nikolaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obasi, pushing him back against the cage.
Obasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obasi has Nikolaev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nikolaev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Nikolaev on the inside.
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!
Obasi tries to pull guard but Nikolaev won't allow it.
Nikolaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obasi blocks it with crossed arms.
Nikolaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obasis head.
Nikolaev misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obasi jumps guard but Nikolaev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Obasi blocks a body shot from Nikolaev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nikolaev to keep the fight standing.
Obasi managing to block the knees to the body from Nikolaev.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Obasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nikolaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikolaev misses with a body punch.
Nikolaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obasi's elbow.
Obasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikolaev is struggling to control the position.
Nikolaev lands a body punch.
Obasi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nikolaev prevents it.
Nikolaev scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikolaev scores with a shot to the side of Obasi's head.
Obasi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nikolaev is defending well.
Obasi avoiding damage as Nikolaev throws knees to the body.
Nikolaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev presses Obasi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obasi looks winded!
Nikolaev is pressed up against the cage. Obasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nikolaev down to the mat. Nikolaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Obasi has his takedown stuffed
and Obasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Nikolaev.
Obasi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Nikolaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ayila Obasi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nikolaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Nikolaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nikolaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obasi shoots and misses
and Nikolaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Obasi is rocked!
BOOM! Nikolaev lands a beautiful left hook that drops Obasi. Obasi tries to recover but Nikolaev is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Obasi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Nikolaev!
An out of breath Ivan Nikolaev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.