PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Satanic Panic (ranked 172 p4p, 97 weight class) and Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 28 p4p, 15 weight class). Panic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Freezing Moon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Panic
vs
Akhtankhanov

172 cm
34
157
27 - 18 - 1

176 cm
31
155
21 - 9 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Panic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panic. That's going to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
The fighters circling - Panic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Panic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Panic throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Panic.
Panic blocks a low kick nicely.
Panic moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Panic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Panic wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Panic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Panic's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Panic throws a head kick that misses.
Panic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Panic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akhtankhanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panic tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Panic should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Panic moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panic on the side of the head.
Panic scores with a shot to the body.
Panic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Panic slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panic with a jab.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Panic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panic checks a leg kick nicely.
Panic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Panic steps away.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panic is out of range.
Panic misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Panic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panic catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Panic slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panic is able to avoid easily.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panic tried to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panic. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Panic.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
Panic thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Panic looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Panic slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panic lands a nice hook to Akhtankhanov's body. Akhtankhanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Panic catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Panic jumps back.
Panic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panic scores with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Panic.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Akhtankhanov throws out a counter right but Panic avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Panic.
Panic tried to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Panic blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Panic.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Panic jumps back.
Panic throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Panic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Panic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Panic misses with a wild body shot.
Panic loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Panic misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panic in his tracks.
Panic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Panic was well out of range.
As Akhtankhanov tries to get set, Panic tries to push him back and clinch up but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic misses with a wild body shot.
Panic connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panic wants to clinch
letting Akhtankhanov counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - Panic had a free shot at his head there.
Akhtankhanov cracks Panic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panic walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
The fighters circling - Panic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panic is looking to land body kicks.
Panic lands a front kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panic misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Panic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panic can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Panic tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Panic misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a few strikes there.
Panic throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Panic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Satanic Panic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panic looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Satanic Panic is winning the standup battle so far.
Panic throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Panic tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Panic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good low kick that Panic was not able to check.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Panic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akhtankhanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Panic throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Panic.
Panic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
Panic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panic scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Panic saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Panic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Panic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Panic cracks Akhtankhanov with a good jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Panic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Panic lands with a nice body kick.
Panic pushes Akhtankhanov away with a front kick.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panic.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Akhtankhanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akhtankhanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panic moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Panic with a jab.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Panic.
Panic throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panic.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panic.
Panic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Panic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Panic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panic lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.

Akhtankhanov tries to keep at a distance but Panic has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Akhtankhanov.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov is working Panic over against the cage.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic misses with a punch to the body.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Panic misses with the head strike.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Panic working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panic tries to pull guard but Akhtankhanov won't allow it.
Panic struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panic or not.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Panic.
A short right from Panic on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Panic gets through Akhtankhanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Panic is defending well for now.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Akhtankhanov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov tries to throw a body punch but Panic avoids it by throwing Akhtankhanov back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Panic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Panic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Panic.
Akhtankhanov trying to stall but Panic improves his position.
Panic misses with a body punch.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Panic.
Akhtankhanov stalling in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.

Panic gets control of Akhtankhanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Panic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Panic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Panic.
Panic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov lands with an overhand left.
Panic swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panic throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Panic lands a nice shot that snaps Akhtankhanov's head back.
Panic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Panic's shoulder, as Panic tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panic throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Panic moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Akhtankhanov manages to circle out of the way.
Panic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it well.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Panic ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Panic throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panic. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Panic is out of range.
Panic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Panic throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Panic avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
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!
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Panic moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
A head kick from Panic lands but Akhtankhanov takes it in his stride.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Panic.

Panic has Akhtankhanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov digs a right hand underneath Panic's ribcage. Panic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panic misses with a body punch.
Panic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panic.
Panic is trying to pull guard but Akhtankhanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panics head.
Panic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov is looking to control Panic's arms but Panic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akhtankhanov has his back to the cage.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
Panic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice uppercut.
Panic misses with a punch on the inside.
Panic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
Akhtankhanov digs a right hand into Panic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panic's gas tank.
Panic blocking some punches.
Panic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akhtankhanov or not.
Panic stalling.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
Panic is looking to control Akhtankhanov's arms but Akhtankhanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Panic has his back to the cage.
Panic prevents a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Panic struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Panic tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Panic tries to pull guard but Akhtankhanov won't allow it.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Panic.
Panic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panic's elbow.
Panic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panic stalling against the cage.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Panic.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Panic.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panic tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
I think Akhtankhanov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.