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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkilla Tapettava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fever . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev moves out of range as Tapettava throws a body kick.
Tapettava gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nikolaev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nikolaev works over Tapettava with some ground and pound from guard.
Tapettava is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nikolaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nikolaev throwing strikes from guard but Tapettava blocks nicely.
Tapettava controls Nikolaev momentarily but Nikolaev frees himself.
Tapettava working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.
Tapettava is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tapettava preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tapettava tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tapettava avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nikolaev cracks Tapettava with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Tapettava looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikolaev throwing strikes from guard but Tapettava blocks nicely.
Tapettava is pulling down on Nikolaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Nikolaev, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikolaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikolaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikolaev pushing down on Tapettava's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nikolaev prevents Tapettava from improving his position.
Nikolaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Nikolaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tapettava slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Tapettava is controlling Nikolaev's posture.
Nikolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapettava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapettava trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nikolaev advances position into side control!
Nikolaev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tapettava is trying to get back to half guard.
Nikolaev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tapettava is trying to get back to half guard.
Nikolaev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tapettava struggling a bit here.
Tapettava really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tapettava stops Nikolaev from passing to mount.
Tapettava is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nikolaev scoring with punches from side control.
Tapettava takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nikolaev.
Nikolaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nikolaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nikolaev lands an elbow.
Tapettava is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tapettava tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tapettava has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nikolaev is working away from the top position though.
Nikolaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tapettava's head.
Tapettava preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tapettava wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy.
Nikolaev is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava trying to hold on to Nikolaev's head to control him but Nikolaev postures up.
Nikolaev is nestled in close to Tapettava, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Tapettava dodges it nicely.
Nikolaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapettava wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy.
Nikolaev working over Tapettava with some ground and pound. Tapettava looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tapettava gets full guard.
Tapettava will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nikolaev trying to control but Tapettava is working from the bottom.
Tapettava looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikolaev is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tapettava looking to control.
Nikolaev looking to pass the guard.
Tapettava is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tapettava misses with a leg kick.
Tapettava showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolaev.
Tapettava feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nikolaev's calf.
No joy there for Nikolaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikolaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tapettava can pounce on him.
Tapettava throws a front kick aimed at Nikolaev's knee but Nikolaev avoids it well.
Tapettava throws a solid leg kick but Nikolaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tapettava.
Nikolaev tries to move into range but Tapettava moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tapettava misses with a low kick.
Tapettava tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikolaev looks to throw the jab but Tapettava is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Tapettava. No joy for Nikolaev on that attempt.
Tapettava ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
Tapettava throws a leg kick
and Nikolaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tapettava slips a jab from Nikolaev.
Tapettava pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nikolaev is out of range and Tapettava settles back down.
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tapettava.
Nikolaev blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nikolaev's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nikolaev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tapettava has time to react.
Nikolaev misses with a two punch combination.
Tapettava lands a leg kick that knocks Nikolaev off balance momentarily.
Tapettava throws a head kick that misses.
Tapettava decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tapettava lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nikolaev wants to control but Tapettava is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tapettava seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nikolaev tries to get to full guard but Tapettava has control of the leg.
Nikolaev wants to control but Tapettava is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapettava throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nikolaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tapettava.
Nikolaev wants to get back to full guard.
Nikolaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tapettava loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tapettava avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tapettava makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nikolaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tapettava's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tapettava throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikolaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tapettava working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nikolaev's head.
Nikolaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tapettava trying to control but Nikolaev is working from the bottom.
Tapettava loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikolaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tapettava is aware though and is defending well.
Nikolaev 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava postures up.
Tapettava working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikolaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Volya Nikolaev.
Nikolaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tapettava sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nikolaev somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tapettava.
Nikolaev fails with the takedown.
Nyrkilla Tapettava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Some bone on bone action there as Nikolaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Tapettava.
Nikolaev checks a leg kick nicely.
Nikolaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tapettava can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tapettava tries for a takedown but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tapettava thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nikolaev if he has to take too many more of those.
Volya Nikolaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapettava looks for a takedown but Nikolaev sprawls well.
Tapettava lands with a kick to the temple. Nikolaev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev tries to clinch up.
Tapettava uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nikolaev misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Nikolaev misses.
Tapettava throws a head kick but Nikolaev moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tapettava looks for a takedown but Nikolaev sprawls well.
Tapettava throws a low kick but Nikolaev moves out of range easily.
Nikolaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tapettava can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkilla Tapettava dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Tapettava does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nikolaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolaev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tapettava is trying to defend but Nikolaev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tapettava on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tapettava works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tapettava wants to sweep here but Nikolaev controlling him for the moment.
Nikolaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Tapettava has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nikolaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapettava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolaev working some strikes from top position.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapettava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapettava tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikolaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapettava looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nikolaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tapettava is pulling down on Nikolaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Nikolaev, at least for the moment.
Tapettava manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikolaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Nikolaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tapettava is aware though and is defending well.
Nikolaev working a defensive guard here.
Tapettava working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nikolaev looking to control.
Tapettava avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tapettava got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tapettava has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaev's legs - danger averted.
Nikolaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikolaev wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava stands up over Nikolaev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Volya Nikolaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikolaev looking to control.
Tapettava throwing strikes from guard but Nikolaev blocks nicely.
Nikolaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tapettava controls the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapettava wants to control from the top but Nikolaev keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nikolaev is on top in guard.
Tapettava trying to keep a closed guard but Nikolaev is proving a slippery customer.
Tapettava looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikolaev content to stall in guard here.
Nikolaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tapettava's head.
Nikolaev prevents Tapettava from getting back to his feet.
Tapettava is pulling down on Nikolaev's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava wants to sweep here but Nikolaev controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nyrkilla Tapettava wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nikolaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tapettava is looking to land body kicks.
Nikolaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nikolaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tapettava wants to land a leg kick but Nikolaev is out of range.
Tapettava connects with an inside leg kick.
Tapettava connects with a solid leg kick.
Tapettava throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nikolaev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tapettava is in Nikolaev's guard.
Tapettava throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikolaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tapettava lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tapettava looking to pass the guard.
Tapettava throwing strikes from guard but Nikolaev blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev trying to keep a closed guard but Tapettava is proving a slippery customer.
Tapettava missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nikolaev trying to control the position here.
Tapettava landing with the ground and pound.
Nikolaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tapettava has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nikolaev has his hands on Tapettava's head, controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tapettava working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nyrkilla Tapettava.
I think Tapettava 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Volya Nikolaev!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Volya Nikolaev!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Volya Nikolaev!
Volya Nikolaev wins by unanimous decision!
Volya Nikolaev decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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