PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 2924 p4p, 127 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 1194 p4p, 63 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Objedkov
vs
Kuronoa

172 cm
22
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
22
130 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuronoa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Objedkov checks it well.
Nice cross by Kuronoa.
Kuronoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Objedkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Objedkov avoids the body shot from Kuronoa.
Kuronoa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Objedkov.
A nice side step and Kuronoa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ono Kuronoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuronoa wants to land a leg kick but Objedkov is out of range.
Kuronoa misses with the combination.
Kuronoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Objedkov misses with a double jab.
Objedkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuronoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Objedkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuronoa.
Objedkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuronoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuronoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Kuronoa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuronoa misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa misses with a few strikes there.
Kuronoa throws a big shot that misses.
Kuronoa misses the shot to the body.

Objedkov gets a double leg takedown into Kuronoa's guard.
Kuronoa can't keep his opponent in guard - Objedkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuronoa tries to roll over but Objedkov keeps him under control.
Objedkov uses his free foot to push down on Kuronoa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kuronoa.

Objedkov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kuronoa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kuronoa!
Kuronoa pushes down on Objedkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuronoa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Objedkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuronoa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!

Kuronoa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Objedkov has worked his arm free - good work by Objedkov!
Objedkov is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov trying his best to control but Kuronoa has mounted him.
Objedkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Objedkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuronoa has a good base and remains in mount.
Objedkov is controlling an arm, preventing Kuronoa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Objedkov tries to reverse the position but Kuronoa maintains control.

Kuronoa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Objedkov is now in Kuronoa's guard. A big mistake from Kuronoa there, giving up the dominant position!

Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Objedkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuronoa has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Objedkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuronoa is defending well.
Kuronoa tries to improve position but can't.
Kuronoa wants to control but Objedkov postures up.
Kuronoa prevents Objedkov from improving position.
Objedkov wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Objedkov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ono Kuronoa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Objedkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Objedkov has managed to clinch.

Kuronoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Objedkov.
Objedkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuronoa circles away quickly and effectively.
Objedkov misses with a looping left.
Kuronoa throws a right and a left that Objedkov avoids nicely.
Kuronoa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuronoa scores with a jab to the body.
Objedkov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kuronoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuronoa throws a body punch but Objedkov moves out of range.
Kuronoa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Objedkov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuronoa misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Objedkov.
Kuronoa cracks Objedkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Objedkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuronoa is just out of range.
Kuronoa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuronoa ducks under a wild hook from Objedkov.
Ono Kuronoa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Objedkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa throws out a loose jab but Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuronoa cracks Objedkov with a right hand to the side of the head.

Objedkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuronoa misses with some punches.
Objedkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuronoa backwards.

Kuronoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Objedkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuronoa throws out the jab.
Objedkov ducks under a wild hook from Kuronoa.
It looked like Objedkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuronoa.
Objedkov moves away from the strike by Kuronoa.
A little feinted left hand from Objedkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuronoa cracks Objedkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Objedkov connects with a looping right hand.
Objedkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuronoa throws a body punch but Objedkov moves out of range.
Kuronoa takes a swing at Objedkov's ribcage but misses.
Objedkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuronoa in his tracks.
Kuronoa throws a hook but Objedkov avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuronoa throws a hook but Objedkov avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov throws a shot from downtown. Kuronoa moves away and avoids it.
Objedkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuronoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Objedkov tries to clinch but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Kuronoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Objedkov.
Objedkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuronoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuronoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuronoa misses with an uppercut. Objedkov saw that one coming.
Objedkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuronoa throws a sloppy body shot
and Objedkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Objedkov throws the left hand but Kuronoa avoids the punch easily.
Kuronoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Objedkov manages to avoid it.

Objedkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuronoa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Objedkov is in Kuronoa's guard.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Objedkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Objedkov is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Objedkov content to stall in guard here.
Kuronoa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuronoa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Objedkov.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Objedkov passes into half guard.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Objedkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Objedkov is looking to take a break and control but Kuronoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Objedkov is working for a kimura but Kuronoa is defending it quite comfortably.

Objedkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuronoa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergey Objedkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kuronoa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Objedkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Objedkov!
A victorious Sergey Objedkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.