PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 341 p4p, 20 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 647 p4p, 38 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Objedkov
vs
Storm

172 cm
23
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

171 cm
22
147 lbs
11 - 1 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Storm.
Storm walks into a jab.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Objedkov.
We've been told by Objedkov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Storm misses with a hook
letting Objedkov counter with a right hand.
Objedkov darts in looking for a takedown but Storm gets double underhooks and turns Objedkov into the ropes.
Objedkov shoots in for a double leg but Storm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Objedkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Storm defends well and Objedkov ends up having to push Storm into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Objedkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Objedkov's head but Objedkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sergey Objedkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Objedkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Objedkov throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Objedkov moves away.
Objedkov looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
Storm misses with a shot to the body
and Objedkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Objedkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Objedkov's shoulder, as Objedkov tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Objedkov misses the target.
Objedkov throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Objedkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Objedkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Objedkov with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to chop away at Objedkov's legs.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Objedkov's head back.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Objedkov.
Objedkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Objedkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Objedkov misses with a left hand
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Objedkov is rocked!
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!
Storm lands a body shot.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm throws out a counter right but Objedkov avoids it with no problem.
Objedkov with a hook.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Storm thuds a left hand into Objedkov's body.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Objedkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Objedkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Objedkov is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Objedkov misses.
Objedkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Objedkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Objedkov lands a head shot.
Objedkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm cracks a nice hook into Objedkov's ribs.

Storm tries to sprawl but Objedkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Objedkov wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
Storm trying to control but Objedkov postures up.
Storm wants to improve his position but Objedkov is controlling well.
Storm is still trying to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Objedkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Storm to regain full guard.
Objedkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Storm 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 Storm to sweep him here.
Objedkov lands a couple of digs.
Objedkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Objedkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Objedkov misses with an uppercut
and Storm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Storm jabs at Objedkov's body.
Objedkov misses the shot to the body.
Storm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Storm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Objedkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Storm scores with a leg kick.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Objedkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Objedkov moves out of range as Storm strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Objedkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Objedkov misses its intended target.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Objedkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a left to the body.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.

Objedkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Storm quickly recovers to half guard.
Storm regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Objedkov.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Objedkov throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Objedkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Objedkov is pushing down on Storm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Storm is fighting to maintain full guard but Objedkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Objedkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Storm's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.

Objedkov is working for an americana but Storm has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Objedkov was thinking about the submission.
Storm is trying to control the position but Objedkov postures up.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Objedkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Objedkov is really struggling to control Storm but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Objedkov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Objedkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm thuds a left hand into Objedkov's body.

Objedkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Storm to the mat! Storm manages to get full guard.
Objedkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm looking to control.
Objedkov looking to sit in guard and control but Storm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Objedkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Objedkov.
Storm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Objedkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Storm has passed into half guard!
Objedkov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Objedkov throws out the jab.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Objedkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm wants to slow Objedkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Objedkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Objedkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Objedkov.
Objedkov tries to counter with a takedown but Storm is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Objedkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm, which made it look bad.
Objedkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Storm under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Objedkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Storm's guard.
Objedkov postures up in Storm's guard and throws a big left but Storm blocks it.
Objedkov distracts Storm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm is looking to stand up but Objedkov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm looking to control.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Objedkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Objedkov throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is trying to control the position but Storm postures up.
Objedkov is pulling down on Storm's head to control his posture.
Objedkov wants to hit a switch here but Storm passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Objedkov there!
Objedkov is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Objedkov working to try and regain half guard.
Objedkov wants to hold on but Storm pushes him away.
Storm wants to control the pace but Objedkov is squirming around nicely.
Objedkov tries to hold on but Storm pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Objedkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Objedkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Objedkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Objedkov working some strikes from top position.
Objedkov throws a strike but Storm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Objedkov is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sergey Objedkov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Horrible takedown attempt by Objedkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm, which made it look bad.
Storm flicks out a counter leg kick but Objedkov steps away.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Storm tries to sprawl but Objedkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Objedkov has control of the leg.
Storm manages to get to full guard.
Objedkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov throws an elbow that misses. Storm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Objedkov's guard. Nice move by Storm!

Objedkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov trying to control the position here.
Sergey Objedkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Objedkov keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Storm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Objedkov's guard.
Objedkov wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Objedkov is not content to let Storm control the position.

Objedkov looking for submissions off his back.
Storm controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Objedkov moved out of range.

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.
Storm thows a leg kick but Objedkov checks it
letting Objedkov counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Objedkov, as that shot connected.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Objedkov ducks down to avoid it.
Objedkov misses with a takedown
and Storm counters with a series of strikes. Objedkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Objedkov throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Objedkov throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Objedkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some bone on bone action there as Objedkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Objedkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Objedkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Objedkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Objedkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Objedkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Objedkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Objedkov at a distance.
Storm throws the left hand but Objedkov avoids the punch easily.

Storm gets caught napping as Objedkov dives in and scores a takedown. Storm manages to retain guard.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Objedkov controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Objedkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Objedkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Objedkov's leg but Objedkov calmly moves out of range.
Objedkov fails to land the takedown.
Objedkov shoots for a takedown but Storm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Objedkov throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Objedkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Objedkov.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Objedkov's head back.

Objedkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Objedkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Storm wants to get back to his feet but Objedkov is dominant here and he's now got Storm's back!
Storm is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Objedkov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Objedkov is punishing Storm with strikes - can he finish him?!
Objedkov is throwing shots to the body but Storm manages to wriggle free. Objedkov pounces on him again and ends up in Storm's guard.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov working some strikes from top position.
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Objedkov.
Objedkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Sergey Objedkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm wants to stand and escape but Objedkov is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Storm trying to control from half guard but Objedkov is working away.
Objedkov trying to hold on to Storm's head to control him but Storm postures up.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Objedkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Storm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Lincoln Storm!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Lincoln Storm!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Lincoln Storm!

Lincoln Storm wins by unanimous decision!
Lincoln Storm is the new bantamweight champion!
Lincoln Storm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.