PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karol Orlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev has chosen Fever as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Orlowski
vs
Nikolaev

176 cm
26
164 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

170 cm
35
165 lbs
33 - 23 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karol Orlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlowski.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up
and Orlowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikolaev throws a right hand that misses
and Orlowski counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Nikolaev does no damage.

Nikolaev scores with a takedown into Orlowski's guard.
Nikolaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlowski is retaining full guard.
Orlowski keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski wants to get back to his feet but Nikolaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Orlowski is trying to keep Nikolaev in close.
Orlowski trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Orlowski keeps moving.
Nikolaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Orlowski keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
Nikolaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlowski has wrist control.
Nikolaev is fighting to break Orlowski's control of his arms but Orlowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Nikolaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Orlowski keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikolaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orlowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karol Orlowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orlowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlowski.
Nikolaev takes a swing at Orlowski's ribcage but misses.
Orlowski is looking to counter punch.
Nikolaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Orlowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nikolaev misses the jab.
Nikolaev works the jab nicely.

Orlowski lands a big head kick that sends Nikolaev tumbling to the mat! Orlowski takes a step backwards and waves Nikolaev back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Nikolaev is rocked!
Nikolaev cracks a nice hook into Orlowski's ribs.
Nikolaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlowski finish him?
Orlowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nikolaev forces Orlowski back against the cage and clinches.
Nikolaev seems to have recovered his senses.
Orlowski lands a right hand.
Nikolaev is trying to drag Orlowski to the mat but Orlowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolaev.
Orlowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
Nikolaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orlowski prevents it.
Karol Orlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Orlowski working aggressively here.
Orlowski misses with the head strike.
Orlowski misses with some punches.
Orlowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlowski tries to throw a body punch but Nikolaev avoids it by throwing Orlowski back against the cage.
Orlowski misses with some punches.
Nikolaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nikolaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orlowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev wants a takedown.
Nikolaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Orlowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orlowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nikolaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orlowski after a bit of a struggle.
Nikolaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orlowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
Orlowski lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike from Orlowski.
Nikolaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlowski.
Nikolaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Orlowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nikolaev lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Orlowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Orlowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikolaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orlowski looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nikolaev misses with a takedown attempt - Orlowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nikolaev misses with a left hand
and Orlowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlowski looks to throw the jab but Nikolaev is out of range.
Nikolaev lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Nikolaev.

Nikolaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlowski misses with the head strike.
Nikolaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orlowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karol Orlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Orlowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Orlowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev can't find room to land a body shot as Orlowski controls the action.
Orlowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Orlowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orlowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orlowski lands with a light punch inside.

Orlowski breaks the clinch.
Nikolaev tries to bum rush Orlowski with a series of wild strikes but Orlowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orlowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orlowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolaev can do to turn this around?
Orlowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolaev jabs at Orlowski's body.
Orlowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Orlowski.
Nikolaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown but Orlowski shows good takedown defense.
Nikolaev throws a left and a right that both miss

and Orlowski counters with a nice right hand that sends Nikolaev toppling to the canvas! Nikolaev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Orlowski finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolaev moves away.
Karol Orlowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolaev is just out of range.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.

Nikolaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orlowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Nikolaev finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Orlowski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nikolaev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Orlowski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nikolaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orlowski pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev dives in and grabs Orlowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orlowski pushes down on Nikolaev's head and hops out.
Nikolaev shoots in for a double leg but Orlowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nikolaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Orlowski scores with a four punch combination!
Orlowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Nikolaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orlowski stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Orlowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orlowski misses with a looping right.
Orlowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nikolaev misses with a shot to the body
and Orlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orlowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nikolaev is breathing heavily.

Nikolaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volya Nikolaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orlowski is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev throws an elbow but Orlowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nikolaev trying to control the position but Orlowski is working away.
Nikolaev is putting a hurting on Orlowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Orlowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nikolaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nikolaev trying to control the position but Orlowski is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nikolaev is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Orlowski is trying to escape and Nikolaev transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Orlowski is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nikolaev! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Volya Nikolaev!
Volya Nikolaev opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.