PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JoJo Diaz (ranked 1672 p4p, 98 weight class) and Sergey Objedkov (ranked 505 p4p, 25 weight class). Sergey Objedkov is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Diaz
vs
Objedkov

177 cm
25
142 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

172 cm
24
142 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, JoJo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Objedkov moved out of range.
Objedkov connects with a body shot.
Objedkov slips a jab from Diaz.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Objedkov shoots in.
And Diaz counters with a quick kick to the body but Objedkov blocks it.
Objedkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a hook but Objedkov blocks it.
Objedkov looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.

Objedkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz is keen to just control but Objedkov is a slippery customer.
Objedkov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Diaz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Objedkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JoJo Diaz!