PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (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 . This should be a great matchup!

Chandler
vs
Nikolaev

175 cm
28
159 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

170 cm
27
165 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

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Excellent boxer
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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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Nikolaev misses
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nikolaev at a distance.
Chandler tries to clinch but Nikolaev is having none of it.
Nikolaev walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.
Chandler jabs Nikolaev right on the nose. Nikolaev blinks but takes it well.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Nikolaev manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nikolaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Nikolaev has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
The fighters circling - Nikolaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Chandler works the jab nicely.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Nikolaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Nikolaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chandler avoids it really well and circles away.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler works the jab nicely.
Nikolaev walks into a jab.
Nikolaev moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nikolaev misses with a few strikes there.
Chandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chandler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice sprawl there from Chandler as Nikolaev shoots in.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolaev.
Nikolaev feints the counter takedown.
Nikolaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nikolaev shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
Nikolaev thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nikolaev with the counter takedown but Chandler avoids it easily.

Chandler rushes Nikolaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.

Chandler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nikolaev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chandler to the mat. Chandler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikolaev is one step ahead there.
Nikolaev passes Chandler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nikolaev trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Chandler dodges it nicely.
Chandler tries to roll over but Nikolaev keeps him under control.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Nikolaev sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikolaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikolaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy.
Nikolaev prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Chandler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.
Chandler is trying to control but can't.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Chandler dodges it nicely.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nikolaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nikolaev is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chandler wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler slips under a jab from Nikolaev.
Chandler throws the left hand but Nikolaev avoids the punch easily.
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikolaev ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
Chandler lands with an overhand left.
Nikolaev tries to bum rush Chandler with a series of wild strikes but Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler thuds a left hand into Nikolaev's body.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chandler lands with an uppercut that bounces Nikolaev off the cage and back into range.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Nikolaev is out of range.
Chandler misses with a hook. Nikolaev ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikolaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Chandler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Nikolaev's defenses.
Nikolaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikolaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikolaev throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler scores with a hook.
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nikolaev misses with a straight right.
Nikolaev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chandler misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Nikolaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chandler defends it well.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Chandler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nikolaev moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Chandler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nikolaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chandler's waist but Chandler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nikolaev off to one side.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Nikolaev misses the jab.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolaev moves away.
Chandler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolaev can do to turn this around?
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Nikolaev moved out of range nicely.

Nikolaev gets a double leg takedown into Chandler's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chandler is on top in guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nikolaev working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Chandler is pushing down on Nikolaev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nikolaev is fighting to maintain full guard but Chandler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Volya Nikolaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler tries to stand and escape but Nikolaev is controlling the position.
Nikolaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nikolaev trying to control here.
Nikolaev is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nikolaev tries to lock up and control but Chandler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chandler tries to control but Nikolaev wriggling away.
Chandler wants to control but instead Nikolaev manages to regain half guard.
Nikolaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Nikolaev is refusing to be controlled, as Chandler sits in half guard.

Nikolaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.

Nikolaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nikolaev moves into full guard.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nikolaev's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler winds up and cracks Nikolaev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that second round.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chandler checks a leg kick.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nikolaev ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikolaev has time to react.
Nikolaev with a nice cross.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Nikolaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikolaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chandler is looking to counter punch.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Nikolaev is avoiding it.
Nikolaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nikolaev throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Nikolaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to avoid it but Nikolaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chandler to the ground. Chandler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nikolaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Chandler cracks Nikolaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nikolaev looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Chandler is looking to counter punch.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Chandler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikolaev under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev darts in looking for a takedown but Chandler gets double underhooks and turns Nikolaev into the cage.
Nikolaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikolaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler tries to clinch but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Nikolaev keeps it at a distance.
Nikolaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chandler swivels and escapes.
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nikolaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chandler swivels and escapes.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Nikolaev manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Chandler coming out on top.
Nikolaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolaev takes one to the side of the head.
Nikolaev throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Nikolaev misses.
Chandler cracks Nikolaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nikolaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chandler moves out of range of the leg kick from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Nikolaev with that takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chandler.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikolaev manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Nikolaev's belly button to the back.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikolaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler with a hook.
Chandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Nikolaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nikolaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nikolaev shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.

Chandler has closed the distance and engaged Nikolaev in a clinch.
A short right from Chandler.
Chandler tries a body shot but Nikolaev blocks it.
Nikolaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chandler lands a body shot.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolaevs head.
Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chandler smiles and moves away.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Chandler swings for the body but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Chandler swings for the body but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Nikolaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
And Nikolaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Chandler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volya Nikolaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nikolaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Chandler gets caught flat footed, as Nikolaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nikolaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Nikolaev postures up.
Chandler is controlling Nikolaev's posture.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler is working hard here to advance position.
Nikolaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chandler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!