PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 668 p4p, 36 weight class) and JoJo Diaz (ranked 428 p4p, 25 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Objedkov
vs
Diaz

172 cm
25
142 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
142 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class 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 - 3 - 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 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, JoJo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Objedkov wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Objedkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Objedkov finds it's target.
Objedkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Objedkov moves away and avoids it.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Objedkov on the side of the head.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Objedkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.

Objedkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz gets through Objedkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Objedkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
A short right from Objedkov.

Objedkov breaks the clinch.
Diaz misses the jab.

Objedkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Objedkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Objedkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Objedkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Objedkov working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Objedkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz is looking to control Objedkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Objedkov is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Objedkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Objedkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Objedkov lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz gets full guard.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Objedkov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Objedkov working the ground and pound from side control.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've been hearing that Objedkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Objedkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Objedkov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Objedkov is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Objedkov sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Objedkov is just out of range.
Sergey Objedkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Objedkov slips under a jab.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz stalks Objedkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Objedkov's face. Objedkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Objedkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Objedkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Objedkov misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.

Objedkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Objedkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Objedkov.
Objedkov blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz digs a right hand into Objedkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Objedkov's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Objedkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Objedkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Objedkov improves position.
Objedkov is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.

Objedkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diaz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Objedkov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Diaz hold on?
Sergey Objedkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Objedkov connects with a big shot to the side of Diaz's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Objedkov keeps control of the position as Diaz tries to break free.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Objedkov scores with punches to the body.
Objedkov doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.

Objedkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Objedkov trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Objedkov is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz passes Objedkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Objedkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Objedkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Objedkov keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diaz wants to stand but Objedkov has his arm trapped.

Diaz decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Objedkov moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Objedkov misses the target.
Objedkov moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Objedkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Objedkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Objedkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Objedkov has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Objedkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Objedkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but JoJo Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Objedkov lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Objedkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Objedkov blocks a jab.
Diaz misses with a low kick.

Objedkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz tries to roll over but Objedkov keeps him under control.
Diaz wants to control but Objedkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Objedkov pulls his head out easily.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Objedkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Objedkov working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Objedkov prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

Objedkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Objedkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Objedkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Objedkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Objedkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to roll over but Objedkov keeps him under control.
Objedkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Objedkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Objedkov connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is trying to control but Objedkov passes into side control!
Objedkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Objedkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Objedkov is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Objedkov is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Objedkov working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Objedkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Objedkov 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Objedkov!
An out of breath Sergey Objedkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.