PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 658 p4p, 445 weight class) and Astro Traveller (ranked 37 p4p, 25 weight class). Traveller has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Astro Traveller acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Objedkov
vs
Traveller

172 cm
27
142
12 - 6 - 0

175 cm
27
142
7 - 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 - 6 - 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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astro Traveller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Traveller.
Objedkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traveller under the eye.
Objedkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Traveller defends well and Objedkov ends up having to push Traveller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Objedkov misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Objedkov. That snapped Traveller's head back.
Objedkov throws a good cross that connects.
Traveller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Objedkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traveller under the eye.
Objedkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Traveller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Traveller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Objedkov.
A jab from Objedkov does it's job there.
Objedkov misses with an uppercut
and Traveller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Traveller keeps the fight on the outside.
Traveller throws out a counter right but Objedkov avoids it with no problem.

Objedkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Traveller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traveller lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller is trying to break free.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Objedkov blocks an uppercut.
Traveller is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Traveller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Traveller tries to work over Objedkov's front leg with a kick but Objedkov checks it.
Traveller with a nice cross.
Objedkov looks to throw the jab but Traveller is out of range.
Objedkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traveller.

Traveller has Objedkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Objedkov blocks an uppercut.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Objedkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Traveller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Objedkov backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller tries a body shot but Objedkov blocks it.

Objedkov lands a takedown into guard.
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 won't allow Traveller to get back to his feet.
Objedkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Traveller's head.
Traveller is looking to stand up but Objedkov isn't so interested in that idea.

Traveller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Traveller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Objedkov misses with a double jab.
Traveller throws a big counter head kick but Objedkov avoids it with no problem.
Traveller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Traveller lands a lovely overhand right.
Traveller looks to land a left hand but Objedkov moved out of range nicely.
Objedkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Traveller tries to sprawl out of it but Objedkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Traveller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Objedkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Traveller manages to circle out of the way.
Traveller wants to slow Objedkov down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Traveller misses its intended target.
A jab from Traveller misses.
A little feinted left hand from Objedkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sergey Objedkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traveller leaves Objedkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Traveller misses its intended target.
Objedkov wants to clinch but Traveller slips to the side
and Traveller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Objedkov slips a straight right by Traveller.

Objedkov drives through with a takedown into Traveller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Objedkov stops Traveller from standing up.
Objedkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Objedkov landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov prevents Traveller from getting back to his feet.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Traveller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Objedkov prevents Traveller from getting back to his feet.
Objedkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Objedkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Objedkov cracks Traveller with a solid left hand.
Objedkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traveller keeping moving, preventing Objedkov from controlling successfully.
Objedkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Traveller is keeping the position for now.
Traveller keeping moving, preventing Objedkov from controlling successfully.
Traveller wants to get back to his feet but Objedkov passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Astro Traveller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Objedkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Objedkov misses with a jab to the body
and Traveller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Traveller is looking to clinch.

Traveller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Objedkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Objedkov takes a shot to the head.
Objedkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Traveller is defending well.
Traveller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Traveller lands an uppercut.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Objedkov.
Traveller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Objedkov's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov tries a body shot but Traveller blocks it.
Traveller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Objedkov.
Traveller prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Objedkov blocks a body shot from Traveller.
Traveller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Objedkovs head.
Traveller lands a hook that snaps the head of Objedkov backwards.
Traveller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Traveller throws a head punch that misses.
Objedkov looking for a takedown.
Traveller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Objedkov wants a takedown.
Traveller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Objedkov.
Objedkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Objedkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Traveller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Astro Traveller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Traveller struggles to land a body shot inside as Objedkov controls his hands.
Objedkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Traveller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traveller.
Traveller prevents Objedkov from breaking the clinch.
Objedkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traveller's elbow.
Traveller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Objedkov backwards.
A hook to the body from Traveller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traveller.
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!
Traveller is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Objedkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Traveller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Objedkov is controlling him.
Traveller is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Traveller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Objedkov manages to pass to side control.
Traveller has hold of Objedkov's hands but Objedkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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.

Traveller kicks off Objedkov and gets to his feet.
A big left from Traveller misses.
Astro Traveller seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traveller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traveller throws a lazy right hand but Objedkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traveller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Objedkov throws out a powerful jab.
Objedkov tries to clinch up.
Objedkov backing away here, and Traveller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Traveller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Traveller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Traveller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Objedkov fails with the takedown.
Objedkov with a nice cross.
Traveller takes one to the side of the head.
Traveller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Objedkov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Traveller loads up on a big right hand but Objedkov slips the punch.
Objedkov slips a straight right by Traveller.
Traveller lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Objedkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Objedkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Traveller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Objedkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traveller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Objedkov has his takedown stuffed
and Traveller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Objedkov is rocked!
Nice shot by Objedkov.
Oh Objedkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Objedkov misses with a hook to the body
and Traveller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Astro Traveller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Objedkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Traveller throws a combination that misses
letting Objedkov counter with a right hand.
Objedkov slips under a jab from Traveller.
Traveller misses with a hook. Objedkov ducked under it nicely.
Traveller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Objedkov fails with the takedown.
Traveller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Traveller lands a big uppercut and Objedkov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Objedkov looks OK. Traveller waves Objedkov back to his feet!
Traveller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Objedkov throws a big shot that misses.
Objedkov misses with a takedown
and Traveller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Objedkov fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Traveller.
Objedkov throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov throws a jab when Traveller was well out of range.
Traveller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Objedkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traveller. Objedkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Objedkov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Objedkov lands a jab to Traveller's midsection.
Objedkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Traveller throws a nice looking combination but Objedkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Traveller clinches up against the cage.
Objedkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Traveller misses with the head strike.
Objedkov can't get the takedown.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Objedkov blocking some punches.
Traveller gets through Objedkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Traveller on the inside.
Objedkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Traveller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Objedkov.
Traveller scores with a shot to the side of Objedkov's head.
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 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traveller has had enough of the clinch but Objedkov keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Traveller.
Traveller gets through Objedkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Objedkov throws a head punch that misses.
Objedkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Traveller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Traveller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Objedkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Traveller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Traveller lands a nice uppercut.

Traveller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Traveller stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov walks into a stiff left hand from Traveller.
Traveller misses with a hook

and Objedkov counters with a shoot takedown. Traveller fights it but they end up in guard.

Traveller pushes Objedkov off and gets back to his feet.

Traveller cracks Objedkov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Traveller has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Objedkov to stand back up!
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!
Traveller drops Objedkov with a naaaaasty hook - Objedkov is in real trouble here! Traveller dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Astro Traveller!
Astro Traveller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.