PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midick Aiken (ranked 263 p4p, 276 weight class) and Sergey Objedkov (ranked 14 p4p, 15 weight class). Aiken comes to the cage accompanied by N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton. Sergey Objedkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Aiken
vs
Objedkov

160 cm
37
136
33 - 14 - 4

172 cm
31
142
16 - 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 33 - 14 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Midick Aiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Objedkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aiken.
Aiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Objedkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aiken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but Objedkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Objedkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aiken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown but Aiken shows good takedown defense.
Objedkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiken.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aiken.
Objedkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Objedkov scores with a punch to the head.

Objedkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aiken is looking to improve his position.

Objedkov is trying to work for a kimura but Aiken is defending well.
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.
Objedkov thows a huge punch but Aiken dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken is looking for a sweep. Objedkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Objedkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aiken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Objedkov.
Objedkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aiken to regain full guard.
Objedkov throwing strikes from guard but Aiken blocks nicely.
Objedkov throwing strikes but missing.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Aiken keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Objedkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aiken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Objedkov.
Aiken wants to sweep but no luck.
Objedkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Objedkov passes Aiken's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Objedkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aiken defends it well.
Objedkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiken tries to roll over but Objedkov keeps him under control.
Aiken is trying to maintain the position but Objedkov is very close to passing his half guard.

Objedkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Aiken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Objedkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Objedkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aiken's head.
Objedkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Objedkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Objedkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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.
Objedkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Objedkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Aiken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Objedkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aiken misses with an uppercut. Objedkov saw that one coming.
Objedkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiken.
Objedkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiken.
Midick Aiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aiken scores with a jab to the head.
Aiken with the inside leg kick.
Aiken misses with a looping left.
Aiken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Objedkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Aiken is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Objedkov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A big left from Aiken misses.
Aiken lands with a thumping leg kick.
Midick Aiken is winning the standup battle so far.
Aiken throws out a leg kick but Objedkov moves out of range and Aiken only half commits.
Objedkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Aiken throws a shot from downtown. Objedkov moves away and avoids it.
Aiken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Objedkov at a distance.
Aiken scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Aiken's head coaches at No Stepchild - No Entrance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aiken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aiken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice takedown defense from Aiken. No joy for Objedkov on that attempt.
Aiken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck for Objedkov with that takedown attempt.
Aiken throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Objedkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aiken doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aiken.
Objedkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aiken connects with a body shot that sends Objedkov's belly button to the back.
Objedkov tries to clinch up but Aiken circles away and keeps his distance.
Aiken moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken throws a big shot that misses.
Objedkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aiken. Aiken obviously looking to wear him down.
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Objedkov checks the leg kick.
Aiken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aiken throws a leg kick but Objedkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Objedkov moves out of range as Aiken strikes.
Objedkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aiken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Aiken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Midick Aiken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.
Objedkov defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
Aiken is looking to slow Objedkov down with leg kicks.
Aiken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Objedkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aiken napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Aiken explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken takes a swing at Objedkov's ribcage but misses.
Aiken swats away the attempt to clinch by Objedkov.
Aiken motions for Objedkov to come forward. Aiken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aiken but Aiken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aiken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aiken is looking to chop away at Objedkov's legs.
Objedkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aiken moves away.

Objedkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Aiken keeps moving.
Aiken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Midick Aiken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aiken managing to control the position.
Aiken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Objedkov can do to turn this around?
Aiken working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Objedkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aiken wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Objedkov postures up in Aiken's guard and throws a big left but Aiken blocks it.
Objedkov throwing strikes from guard but Aiken blocks nicely.
Aiken wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Objedkov throws a strike but Aiken rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Objedkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Objedkov is trying to keep Aiken in close.
Aiken has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Aiken keeping moving, preventing Objedkov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Objedkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aiken might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Objedkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sergey Objedkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Objedkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Objedkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aiken controlling the position.
Objedkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aiken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Midick Aiken dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Objedkov throws a hook but Aiken avoids it easily.
Objedkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aiken misses the jab.
Objedkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Objedkov moves away from the strike by Aiken.
A low kick from Aiken is predictable there
and Objedkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aiken lands with a shot to the body.
Aiken staying out of range there.
Aiken slips under a jab from Objedkov.
Aiken cracks Objedkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aiken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aiken fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Objedkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Aiken bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Objedkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Objedkov checks a leg kick.
Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken cracks Objedkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aiken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aiken tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Aiken is predictable there
and Objedkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Objedkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Objedkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Objedkov avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Aiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Objedkov fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Objedkov.
An inside leg kick lands from Aiken.
Objedkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Aiken lands a nice shot that snaps Objedkov's head back.
Aiken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown but Aiken shows good takedown defense.
Midick Aiken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.
Objedkov throws a shot from downtown. Aiken moves away and avoids it.
Aiken staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aiken throws a low kick but Objedkov moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Objedkov darts in looking for a takedown but Aiken gets double underhooks and turns Objedkov into the cage.
Aiken is looking to clinch but Objedkov is avoiding it.
Objedkov catches Aiken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aiken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Objedkov is out of range and Aiken settles back down.
Objedkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Objedkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aiken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Objedkov takes a step back to recover.
Aiken throws a right hand that misses
enabling Objedkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Aiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aiken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Aiken misses.
Aiken throws a leg kick but Objedkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Objedkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aiken lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aiken takes one to the chin there.
Aiken misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Aiken misses.
Objedkov tries to counter with a clinch but Aiken shakes him off and moves away.
Aiken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aiken looks for the body kick but Objedkov saw that one coming.
Aiken throws a low kick but Objedkov avoids it.
Aiken with a nice calf kick.
A shot to the body from Aiken misses
and Objedkov counters with a straight right hand.
Aiken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Objedkov to score with a decent uppercut.
Aiken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Objedkov. That did some damage!
Aiken throws a leg kick but Objedkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aiken looks for the body kick but Objedkov saw that one coming.

Objedkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Aiken's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Objedkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Aiken keeps moving.
Aiken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Objedkov drops back looking for a leg! Aiken is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aiken manages to kick Objedkov off! Objedkov jumps back into Aiken's guard.
Aiken keeping moving, preventing Objedkov from controlling successfully.
Objedkov looking to pass the guard.
Aiken is adopting a defensive guard.
Objedkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Midick Aiken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aiken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midick Aiken!
Midick Aiken seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.