PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 343 p4p, 1218 weight class) and Astro Traveller (ranked 17 p4p, 72 weight class). Traveller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Astro Traveller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergey Objedkov's chin.

Objedkov
vs
Traveller

172 cm
27
142
12 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
142
6 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Core Combat
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Heavy Metal Drugs

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 12 - 5 - 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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astro Traveller!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Objedkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Objedkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Objedkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Traveller is looking to escape.
Traveller is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Objedkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Objedkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Objedkov passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traveller's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Objedkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Traveller bucks Objedkov off and manages to get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traveller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller tries to clinch but Objedkov moves out of range.
Traveller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Objedkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sergey Objedkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Traveller misses.
Traveller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traveller tries to counter with a clinch but Objedkov shakes him off and moves away.
Traveller misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Objedkov there.
Objedkov has a takedown stuffed.
Traveller throws a looping overhand right but Objedkov ducks down to avoid it.
Objedkov lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Objedkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown but Traveller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Objedkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Traveller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller throws a leg kick but Objedkov checks it.
Objedkov goes for a double leg but Traveller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Traveller continues to drive forward.
Traveller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Traveller finds it's way through Objedkov's defenses.
Objedkov tries to clinch up
and Traveller counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Objedkov throws the left hand but Traveller avoids the punch easily.
Traveller lands with a shot to the body.

Objedkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Traveller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Objedkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Traveller told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Objedkov won't allow Traveller to get back to his feet.

Traveller is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Objedkov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Traveller misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Traveller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Objedkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Traveller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Objedkov blocking some punches.
Objedkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Objedkov.
Traveller throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traveller is pressed up against the cage. Objedkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Traveller down to the mat. Traveller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big right from Objedkov misses.
Objedkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Objedkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traveller.
Objedkov misses the shot to the body.
Traveller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Traveller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Objedkov throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traveller clobbers Objedkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Traveller misses.
Traveller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Objedkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Objedkov tries to move into range but Traveller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Traveller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Traveller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Objedkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Objedkov defending well as Traveller loads up on a big left hand.
Traveller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Objedkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Traveller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown but Traveller shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Objedkov with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Astro Traveller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Objedkov forces Traveller back against the cage and clinches.
Objedkov blocking some punches.

Traveller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Traveller thows a leg kick but Objedkov checks it

and Objedkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Objedkov lands strikes from half guard.
Traveller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Traveller manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Traveller cracks Objedkov with an open hand slap.
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!
Objedkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Objedkov looks for a takedown but Traveller sprawls well.
Traveller throws a counter combo.
Traveller leaves Objedkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Traveller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Objedkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Objedkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Traveller quickly recovers to half guard.

Traveller kicks Objedkov off and gets back to his feet.
Objedkov scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Objedkov. That snapped Traveller's head back.
Objedkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Objedkov misses with a left hand
letting Traveller counter with a right hand.
Traveller misses with a jab to the body
and Objedkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Objedkov lands with a nice body punch.
Objedkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Traveller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Objedkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Objedkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Traveller scores with a jab.

Objedkov is rocked!
Traveller throws a series of punches but Objedkov moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller misses with a hook

and Objedkov moves into the clinch.
Traveller can't find room to land a body shot as Objedkov controls the action.
Objedkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Traveller is looking to break free of the clinch but Objedkov has double underhooks.
Traveller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Objedkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Traveller pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Objedkov breaks from the clinch.
Traveller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Objedkov tries to counter by clinching up but Traveller breaks away and moves out of range.
Objedkov scores with the left hand. Traveller knows he should have avoided that one.
Astro Traveller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Traveller misses with a looping right.
Objedkov is looking to counter the offense by Traveller and move into the clinch.
Traveller just misses with a punch to the body.
Objedkov is looking to counter punch.
Traveller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Objedkov.
Traveller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Objedkov.
Objedkov moves away from the strike by Traveller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov lands a jab to the head.
Traveller moves away from the strike by Objedkov.
Nice shot lands for Traveller.
Objedkov throws a jab when Traveller was well out of range.
Objedkov misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Traveller.
A left lands for Traveller.
Oh Objedkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traveller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Traveller misses.
Traveller jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Traveller as he avoids it easily.
Traveller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Objedkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Traveller misses the shot to the body.
Traveller throws a jab but it's blocked by Objedkov.
Traveller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Objedkov. Objedkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Objedkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Traveller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Objedkov.
Astro Traveller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traveller misses the jab.
Objedkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Traveller circles away.
Traveller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Objedkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Traveller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Objedkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveller was well out of range. Poor timing from Objedkov.
Objedkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traveller.
Objedkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Traveller. Traveller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Traveller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Astro Traveller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Objedkov misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traveller! But no joy.
Traveller keeps the fight on the outside.
Traveller throws a shot from downtown. Objedkov moves away and avoids it.
Traveller misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Objedkov. Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Objedkov connects with a crisp jab.
Traveller throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Objedkov finds it's target.
Traveller connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov misses with a body shot.
Objedkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Traveller is fending him off so far but Objedkov persists. Nope, Traveller circles away and we're back to standing.
Traveller is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Objedkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Objedkov looks to land a combination but Traveller avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Objedkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Traveller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Objedkov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Traveller gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Objedkov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Astro Traveller!
A very excited looking Astro Traveller rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.