PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 1396 p4p, 768 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 84 p4p, 50 weight class). Sagaki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Objedkov
vs
Sagaki

172 cm
29
142
12 - 8 - 0

172 cm
32
147
20 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 - 8 - 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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Objedkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sagaki throws out the jab.
Objedkov tries to clinch but Sagaki is having none of it.
Objedkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Objedkov throws an overhand right that lands on Sagaki's shoulder, as Sagaki tries to avoid the shot.
Sagaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Objedkov drives through and clinches with Sagaki against the cage.
Nice body punch from Objedkov - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Objedkov fails to land.

Objedkov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sagaki is trying to keep an underhook but Objedkov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Objedkov seems to be looking for submissions.

Objedkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Objedkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki wants to get back to full guard.
Sagaki trying to control but Objedkov postures up.
Sagaki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Objedkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sagaki tries to get to full guard but Objedkov has control of the leg.
Sagaki is still trying to improve position.

Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Objedkov pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki wants to control but Objedkov is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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 Sagaki's temple.
Objedkov lands strikes from half guard.

Sagaki actively working from the bottom here.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.
Objedkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Objedkov drops an elbow to the side of Sagaki's head.

Objedkov seems to be working for a kimura but Sagaki defends the submission attempt.
Sagaki is looking to control Objedkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sagaki avoid being mounted?
Sagaki taking some punishment here, with Objedkov in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Objedkov pulls his head out easily.
Objedkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Objedkov trying to control from half guard but Sagaki is working away.
Sagaki is looking for a sweep. Objedkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Objedkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Objedkov's back!
Sagaki is looking to control Objedkov but Objedkov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Objedkov is trying to remain composed but Sagaki is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sagaki softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sagaki throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Objedkov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Objedkov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Objedkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Sagaki.
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 is squirming around, avoiding Sagaki's attempts to control the action.
Objedkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Sagaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Objedkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Sagaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Objedkov is defending well. Sagaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Objedkov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sagaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Sagaki!
As Takumi Sagaki got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: My Mat Mofo.'.