PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kidney Stone (ranked 1079 p4p, 796 weight class) and Sergey Objedkov (ranked 67 p4p, 46 weight class). Stone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppord. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stone
vs
Objedkov

169 cm
38
139
20 - 11 - 0

172 cm
30
142
14 - 11 - 0

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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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kidney Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Objedkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Objedkov throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stone swings widly with a right hand

and Objedkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Objedkov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard.

Objedkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Objedkov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stone is not content to let Objedkov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone parries the strikes from Objedkov easily there. Objedkov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stone to escape.
Stone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Objedkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov trying to control the position but Stone is working away.
Stone avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Objedkov.
Objedkov in the domination position with Stone hanging on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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Objedkov trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.

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.

Objedkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Objedkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Objedkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stone trying to control but Objedkov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Objedkov keeps control of the position as Stone tries to break free.
Stone trying to control but not successfully.
Objedkov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Objedkov is hanging on to Stone's back as he tries to escape.

Stone is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Objedkov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Objedkov.
Objedkov gets his hands free as Stone looks to control.
Stone tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Objedkov controlling the positon.
Stone trying to control the position but Objedkov manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Objedkov cracks Stone with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Stone from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Objedkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Objedkov fails with the takedown.

Objedkov shoots in and bounces Stone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Objedkov is one step ahead there.
Objedkov landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stone looking for a guillotine here but Objedkov defends easily.
Objedkov connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone trying to control the position.
Objedkov is pushing down on Stone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stone is fighting to maintain full guard but Objedkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Objedkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stone trying to control here.
Objedkov trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Objedkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Objedkov wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Objedkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Objedkov prevents Stone from improving his position.
Objedkov not doing much here.
Objedkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Objedkov in particular looking to stall.
Objedkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Objedkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Objedkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone is refusing to be controlled, as Objedkov sits in half guard.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.
Sergey Objedkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Objedkov trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.

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.
Stone tries to roll over but Objedkov keeps him under control.
Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Objedkov is working away from the top position though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Objedkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Stone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Objedkov.
Objedkov misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Objedkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Objedkov throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Stone.
Objedkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Objedkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Objedkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Objedkov throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Objedkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Objedkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Objedkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Objedkov.
Stone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Objedkov.
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Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from Objedkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kidney Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.
Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a nice body shot.
Objedkov checks a low kick from Stone.

Objedkov moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
Stone blocks a body shot from Objedkov.
A short left from Stone.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Objedkov. Those never looked like landing.
Objedkov swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Objedkov down.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Objedkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kidney Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Objedkov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stone. That one must have hurt.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Objedkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Objedkov fails with the takedown.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Objedkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Objedkov darts in looking for a takedown but Stone gets double underhooks and turns Objedkov into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Objedkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Objedkov is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Objedkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stone is in trouble now - Objedkov has advanced to mount!
Kidney Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BOOM! Objedkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stone is looking to improve his position but Objedkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Objedkov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sergey Objedkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to hold on but Objedkov pushes him away.
Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Objedkov controlling from mount.
Stone holds on, trying desperately to control.
Stone tries to lock up and control but Objedkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Objedkov prevents Stone from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control but Objedkov is having none of it.
Objedkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stone looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Objedkov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Objedkov.
I've got Objedkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Objedkov!
A very excited looking Sergey Objedkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.