Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1068 Danger vs Dodgers II
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Rivers blocks a leg kick.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Akhtankhanov. Beautiful body shot.
Rivers tries to clinch up but Akhtankhanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Rivers sizes up Akhtankhanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Rivers moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivers as he connects with a hook.
Rivers throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Rivers's front leg with a kick but Rivers checks it.
Akhtankhanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Rivers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Rivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
Rivers throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Rivers tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Rivers was well out of range.
Rivers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Rivers's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Rivers throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice strike.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Rivers.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Rivers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akhtankhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Rivers rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Akhtankhanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Rivers misses with the head strike. #T3#
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riverss head.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov is working Rivers over against the cage.
Rivers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rivers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov - that landed with a thud.
Akhtankhanov stalling.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Akhtankhanov pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Rivers is rocked!
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch.
Rivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Akhtankhanov finish him?
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
That's time! Akhtankhanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Akhtankhanov steps in with a hook that catches Rivers right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Akhtankhanov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rivers looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov steps away.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man Iii throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Man Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Man Iii misses.
A low kick from Man Iii misses
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Man Iii moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick.
Man Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akhtankhanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man Iii - the referee stops the clock and Akhtankhanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man Iii. Akhtankhanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man Iii 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 looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Man Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Man Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Man Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Man Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Man Iii tries to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov saw it coming and moves away.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Good standup being displayed there by Man Iii as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Man Iii tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
Man Iii moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akhtankhanov works Man Iii's body with a nice hook.
Man Iii tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it. #T3#
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Man Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Man Iii finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Man Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut.
Man Iii defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Man Iii - just one landing.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
No joy there for Man Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man Iii's head.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Jab by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man Iii looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Man Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Man Iii settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii throws a series of strikes that have Akhtankhanov backpedaling.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that Akhtankhanov avoids nicely.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man Iii.
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
A quick step to the side and Akhtankhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Man Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Man Iii's shoulder, as Man Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man Iii at a distance.
Man Iii slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Akhtankhanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick from Man Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Man Iii needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Akhtankhanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid it.
Man Iii tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Yip Man Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov walks into a stiff left hand from Man Iii.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov 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 Man Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Man Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov tests Man Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Iii jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov is wise to it.
Akhtankhanov walks into a jab.#T4#
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 hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Nice cross by Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - Man Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Man Iii moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into Man Iii's ribs.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Man Iii feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Iii lands the left hand.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
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!
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Man Iii finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Man Iii.#T1#
A left lands for Man Iii.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man Iii slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Man Iii avoids them all with ease.
Man Iii cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Man Iii's leg. Man Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov cracks Man Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii wants to slow Akhtankhanov down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Akhtankhanov does no damage.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii digs a good hook to Akhtankhanov's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akhtankhanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Man Iii thuds his right hand into Akhtankhanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akhtankhanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Man Iii missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Sloppy strikes from Akhtankhanov. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Man Iii's knee but Man Iii avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a solid leg kick but Akhtankhanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Man Iii duly obliges.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man Iii throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Man Iii scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Man Iii takes one on the button.
Man Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Man Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Man Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yip Man Iii.
I think Man Iii 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SYN 1058 Hlervu vs De Geno
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Seran.
Seran tries to counter with a takedown but Akhtankhanov is quick to defend against it.
Akhtankhanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Seran clinches up against the cage.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Seran lands a takedown into guard.
Akhtankhanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Seran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akhtankhanov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Seran is working hard here to advance position.
Akhtankhanov seems keen to control Seran's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Akhtankhanov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Seran.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Seran avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Seran attempts a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it well and moves away.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seran blocks a jab.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Seran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akhtankhanov sprawls well initially but Seran persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Seran wants to work for an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Seran is trying to work for a kimura but Akhtankhanov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seran uses his free foot to push down on Akhtankhanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Akhtankhanov. #T3##SUB#
Seran jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Akhtankhanov tries to bench press Seran off him but Seran keeps the position.
Seran tries to move to mount but Akhtankhanov blocks the move with his legs.
Seran working away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Seran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akhtankhanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Akhtankhanov prevents Seran from moving into mount.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Seran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akhtankhanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akhtankhanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Seran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
Seran misses with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seran feinted with a counter takedown.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran 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.
Akhtankhanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Seran with a nice calf kick.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.#CL#
Seran has managed to clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a knee to the head.
Seran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akhtankhanov can do to turn this around?
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the head.
Seran tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
A short right from Seran on the inside.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akhtankhanov to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Akhtankhanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akhtankhanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akhtankhanov prevents it. #T2#
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seran or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seran.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seran blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Akhtankhanov.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Seran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akhtankhanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Seran - that landed with a thud.
Seran tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov is leaning against Seran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akhtankhanovs head.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Akhtankhanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akhtankhanov gets through Seran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands. #TD#
Seran tightens his grip and picks Akhtankhanov up, before dumping him to the ground. Akhtankhanov manages to land in guard.
Akhtankhanov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Seran dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Seran tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seran has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Olyn Seran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Seran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akhtankhanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Akhtankhanov gets back to half guard.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akhtankhanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akhtankhanov wants to control but Seran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Seran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seran works Akhtankhanov's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Seran tries for a takedown but Akhtankhanov circles away easily
and Akhtankhanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Seran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akhtankhanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seran somewhat.
Seran tries for a takedown but Akhtankhanov circles away easily
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akhtankhanov cracks Seran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Seran scores with a punch to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Seran attempts a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it well and moves away.
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seran. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran dips to his left and cracks Akhtankhanov with an uppercut!#T1#
Seran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
Good leg kick by Seran.
Seran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Seran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Seran lands in his opponent's guard.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.#T2#
Akhtankhanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
Akhtankhanov pulls Seran in close to prevent any damage.
Seran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akhtankhanov is keeping the position for now.
Akhtankhanov trying to keep a closed guard but Seran is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SUB#
Seran drops back looking for a leg! Akhtankhanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akhtankhanov manages to kick Seran off! Seran jumps back into Akhtankhanov's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seran lands a jab to the nose.
Seran cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Seran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seran darts in looking for a takedown but Akhtankhanov gets double underhooks and turns Seran into the cage.
Seran looking for a takedown.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akhtankhanov.
I was talking to Seran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seran looking for a takedown. #T4#
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Seran.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Seran has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akhtankhanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seran is defending well for now.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
A short uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov effectively controlling the action here.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sultanbek Akhtankhanov just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Seran.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Seran there.
A leg kick checked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Seran counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Seran postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akhtankhanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seran, into his guard. #REVB#
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Seran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akhtankhanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akhtankhanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Seran is proving hard to escape from.
Akhtankhanov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Akhtankhanov is pushing down on Seran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Seran is fighting to maintain full guard but Akhtankhanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Akhtankhanov controlling the pace. #SUB#
Seran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Seran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Seran is pressing down on Akhtankhanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Seran working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Akhtankhanov has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Seran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Seran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov pulls his head out easily.
Seran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Seran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seran tries for a takedown but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Seran misses the jab.
Seran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akhtankhanov in his tracks.
Seran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seran. That did some damage!
Seran moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Seran's body. Seran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seran connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Seran closes the distance and clinches.
Seran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Akhtankhanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seran jumps guard but Akhtankhanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran can't get the takedown.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seran avoids it.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov is stalling here.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Akhtankhanov.
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Seran blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov digs a right hand underneath Seran's ribcage. Seran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Seran misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Akhtankhanov back against the cage.
Seran prevents a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Seran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Akhtankhanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Akhtankhanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
Seran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seran 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#CL#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #TD#
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.#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: SYN 1049 Prometheus vs Sampson
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi slips under a jab from 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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Takahashi tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Takahashi misses. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akhtankhanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Akhtankhanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov cracks Takahashi with a good jab.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Takahashi moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A short right from Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takahashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Akhtankhanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi. #TD#
Takahashi drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Akhtankhanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahashi looking to control but Akhtankhanov passes into half guard.
Akhtankhanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akhtankhanov is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov jabs Takahashi right on the nose. Takahashi blinks but takes it well.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Akhtankhanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Takahashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takahashi's hands.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Akhtankhanov off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Takahashi blocks a jab.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild combination.
Takahashi is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
And Takahashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab and a cross from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Takahashi throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.#T2#
Takahashi throws a front kick that sends Akhtankhanov stumbling back into the cage.
Takahashi blocks a leg kick.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov just manages to avoid it.
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 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akhtankhanov's knee momentarily.
Takahashi defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov clobbers Takahashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Takahashi connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
Takahashi dips to his left and cracks Akhtankhanov with an uppercut!
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhtankhanov throws out a counter right but Takahashi avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Takahashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Takahashi lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Takahashi lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takahashi with a body shot.#T4#
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Akhtankhanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid it.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
A jab from Takahashi does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhtankhanov is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov saw it coming and moves away.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akhtankhanov under the eye.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi 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.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.#CL#
Takahashi clinches up with Akhtankhanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov trying to stall but Takahashi improves his position.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Takahashi pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Takahashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akhtankhanov to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Akhtankhanov won't allow it.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Akhtankhanov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Takahashi tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Akhtankhanov as the two fighters clinch.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Akhtankhanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akhtankhanov tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Akhtankhanov back against the cage.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike. #T4#
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
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 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akhtankhanovs head.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akhtankhanov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryoto Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akhtankhanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Seran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov connects with a single shot there.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Seran, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akhtankhanov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Seran just manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran slips under a jab.
Seran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Seran feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Seran moved out of range.
Seran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Seran throws the kick towards the body but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Seran digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Seran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhtankhanov is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick from Seran, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Akhtankhanov.
Seran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Seran didn't see that one coming.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Seran's head but Seran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Seran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Seran checks a leg kick.
Seran feints the counter takedown.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Seran.
Akhtankhanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Akhtankhanov gets caught napping as Seran dives in and scores a takedown. Akhtankhanov manages to retain guard.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Akhtankhanov is retaining full guard.
Seran keeps trying to improve his position.
Seran prevents Akhtankhanov from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Seran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akhtankhanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akhtankhanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akhtankhanov! #REVR##T3#
Akhtankhanov trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom.
Seran is looking for a sweep.
Akhtankhanov tries to stand but Seran is controlling his head.
Seran prevents Akhtankhanov from improving position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Seran works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akhtankhanov passes into side control.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Akhtankhanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akhtankhanov throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seran can do to turn this around?
Seran goes for a double leg but Akhtankhanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akhtankhanov continues to drive forward.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Seran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Seran finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Seran's head but Seran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov defends it well.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Seran.
Seran cracks Akhtankhanov with a good jab.
Seran moves out of range of the leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Seran, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akhtankhanov defends well and Seran ends up having to push Akhtankhanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seran feints the counter takedown.
Seran throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Seran. That snapped Akhtankhanov's head back.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Seran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Seran.
Seran changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Seran.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seran feints the counter takedown.
Akhtankhanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seran lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Seran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akhtankhanov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Seran manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Seran jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Akhtankhanov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Akhtankhanov and Seran has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Seran tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seran has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Olyn Seran has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Seran tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seran has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Seran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akhtankhanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Seran is trying to get an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov is defending well. #SUB2#
Seran has an Americana. Akhtankhanov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Seran is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Seran hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Olyn Seran!
After winning the bout, Olyn Seran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1043 Diggs vs Exotic
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
De Minaur checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
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 lands a glancing blow to the side of De Minaur's head.
De Minaur loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from De Minaur misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
It looked like De Minaur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov clobbers De Minaur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Minaur moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when De Minaur was well out of range.
De Minaur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it well.
De Minaur scores with a spinning back kick!
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
De Minaur tried to counter with a leg kick but Akhtankhanov avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Minaur 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.
De Minaur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into De Minaur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
De Minaur blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
De Minaur looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
De Minaur wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Minaur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to De Minaur's body.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
De Minaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range. #T2#
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Minaur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Minaur tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Minaur on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Akhtankhanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Minaur with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Minaur misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
De Minaur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov 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 De Minaur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Minaur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Minaur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
Akhtankhanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.#T3#
De Minaur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
A big left from De Minaur misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
De Minaur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Minaur defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to De Minaur's midsection.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into De Minaur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Minaur misses with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
It looked like De Minaur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov punishes De Minaur's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from De Minaur.
De Minaur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from De Minaur.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov cracks De Minaur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Minaur wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as De Minaur jumps back.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that 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.#R2#
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Minaur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Minaur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Minaur with a jab.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Minaur lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
De Minaur misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur punishes Akhtankhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into De Minaur's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Akhtankhanov.
De Minaur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur staying out of range there.#T1#
De Minaur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination that misses
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Minaur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Minaur.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from De Minaur does it's job there.
De Minaur tries to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Minaur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the head.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Minaur with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into De Minaur's body.
De Minaur blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a left to the body.
De Minaur thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but De Minaur checks it.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Minaur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Minaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Minaur.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
De Minaur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Minaur might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
De Minaur loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Minaur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
De Minaur throws a body kick that misses.
De Minaur lands a jab to Akhtankhanov's midsection.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Minaur tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
De Minaur throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks De Minaur off balance momentarily.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov motions for De Minaur to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Minaur throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
De Minaur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
A punch lands to the side of Akhtankhanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
De Minaur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
De Minaur with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Minaur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Minaur cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but De Minaur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Minaur throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks De Minaur with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
De Minaur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Minaur checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akhtankhanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Minaur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Minaur - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.#T1#
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
De Minaur takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
De Minaur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
De Minaur drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by De Minaur as he checks the leg kick.
De Minaur checks a leg kick.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur counters with a body kick that stops Akhtankhanov in his tracks momentarily.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left. #T2#
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but De Minaur moves out of range easily.
De Minaur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur tried to counter with a leg kick but Akhtankhanov avoided it.
Akhtankhanov misses with the combination.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
De Minaur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
De Minaur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov just manages to avoid it.#T3#
De Minaur 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.
De Minaur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Akhtankhanov finds it's way through De Minaur's defenses.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
De Minaur misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. De Minaur knows he should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Akhtankhanov. Beautiful body shot.
De Minaur throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
De Minaur with the inside leg kick. #CL#
De Minaur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akhtankhanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Minaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Minaur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
De Minaur lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov lands with a left to the head.
De Minaur presses Akhtankhanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akhtankhanov cracks De Minaur with a nice body shot.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from De Minaur.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Minaur's elbow.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands with a left to the head.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Minaur lands a hook that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sultanbek Akhtankhanov just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
De Minaur staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Minaur was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
De Minaur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from De Minaur.
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
De Minaur tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Minaur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Minaur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
De Minaur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - De Minaur had a free shot at his head there.
De Minaur connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
De Minaur looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov feints a counter leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Minaur on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov works De Minaur's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur works the jab nicely.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as De Minaur strikes.
Nice jab there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Minaur. De Minaur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Minaur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
De Minaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Minaur 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 throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like De Minaur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand.
De Minaur works the jab nicely.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov motions for De Minaur to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but De Minaur blocks it.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and De Minaur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Minaur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Akhtankhanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akhtankhanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Minaur thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
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 monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
De Minaur slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
De Minaur defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
An inside leg kick from De Minaur misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov cracks De Minaur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Minaur connects with a leg kick.
De Minaur thows a body kick. Akhtankhanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Minaur was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that fourth 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!#R5#
De Minaur moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Minaur slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but De Minaur avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Minaur's head backwards.
De Minaur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
De Minaur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy body shot
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akhtankhanov tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur counters with a left to the body.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Minaur is able to avoid easily.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Minaur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
De Minaur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
De Minaur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akhtankhanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from De Minaur.
De Minaur cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot.
De Minaur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Minaur lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Minaur.
A short right from De Minaur on the inside.
Rod De Minaur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
De Minaur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 misses with a punch on the inside.
De Minaur lands with a left to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Minaur lands a left hand.
De Minaur pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Minaur misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Minaur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for De Minaur. #T3#
De Minaur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Minaur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches. #BC#
De Minaur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from De Minaur.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by De Minaur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Minaur.
Akhtankhanov cracks De Minaur with an open hand slap.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Minaur misses the shot to the body.
De Minaur scores with a hook.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but De Minaur blocks it.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow De Minaur down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and De Minaur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
De Minaur lands an overhand right.#ROC#Akhtankhanov is rocked!
De Minaur misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov is still on wobbly legs! Can De Minaur finish him?
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but De Minaur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from De Minaur.
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rod De Minaur showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Rod De Minaur retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: SYN 1037 Takahashi vs Seran
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Graves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akhtankhanov.
Graves throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves throws a series of punches but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Akhtankhanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Akhtankhanov there.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Graves gets a takedown into half guard.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is defending well.
Graves wants to control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him busy.
Graves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Graves wants to control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him busy.
Akhtankhanov tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Graves slows the pace down in half guard.
Akhtankhanov is staying active underneath Graves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is defending well. #SUB#
Graves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graves. #T3#
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akhtankhanov is staying active underneath Graves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akhtankhanov is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Akhtankhanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akhtankhanov is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Akhtankhanov works Graves's body with a nice hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Akhtankhanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Graves lands a body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Graves dips to his left and cracks Akhtankhanov with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Akhtankhanov enables Graves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Akhtankhanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Akhtankhanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Graves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Graves working over Akhtankhanov with some ground and pound. Akhtankhanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akhtankhanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graves.
Graves works his way into side control. #T2#
Akhtankhanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Graves.
The ground and pound from Graves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Akhtankhanov parries the strikes from Graves easily there. Graves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Akhtankhanov to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Graves wants to control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him busy.
Graves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Graves wants to control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him busy. #T3#
Graves looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akhtankhanov is avoiding damage well.
Akhtankhanov is looking for a sweep.
Akhtankhanov defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves tries to advance to mount but Akhtankhanov denies him.
Graves working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Akhtankhanov taking a bit of punishment here - Graves scoring with strikes.
Graves throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Akhtankhanov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Akhtankhanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Graves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akhtankhanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akhtankhanov won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Akhtankhanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Graves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graves.
Graves thows a huge punch but Akhtankhanov dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Graves.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akhtankhanov cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Akhtankhanov. No joy for Graves on that attempt.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves takes one on the button.
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Akhtankhanov. No joy for Graves on that attempt.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!#T1#
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves walks into a left hand.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akhtankhanov lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Donk. Akhtankhanov catches Graves right on the button with a cross.
Graves throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves lands a nice hook to Akhtankhanov's body. Akhtankhanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Graves's corner calls for a 1-2. Graves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov lands with a shot to the body.
Graves is looking to wear down Akhtankhanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves blocks a jab.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akhtankhanov sprawls well. Akhtankhanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Graves.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graves swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov jabs Graves right on the nose. Graves blinks but takes it well.
Graves throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.#T4#
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves connects with a single shot there.
Akhtankhanov lands with an overhand left.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Graves slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Graves jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
A very excited looking Sultanbek Akhtankhanov 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.

Event: SYN 1034
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akhtankhanov has time to react.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Akhtankhanov - just one landing.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akhtankhanov's hands.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.#T1#
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it well.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
Johnson slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov. #T2#
Johnson motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Akhtankhanov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Akhtankhanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akhtankhanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Akhtankhanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Johnson throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with the combination.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Akhtankhanov keeps him there for the moment.
Akhtankhanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Akhtankhanov into the cage.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Akhtankhanov gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akhtankhanov is trying to stall.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson stuns Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Akhtankhanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Akhtankhanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.#T2#
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akhtankhanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akhtankhanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Akhtankhanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.#T4#
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Johnson takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akhtankhanov rather than just go for the knockout.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Champ Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Akhtankhanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Akhtankhanov finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson digs a good hook to Akhtankhanov's body.
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!
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target. #T2#
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Akhtankhanov is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him away.
Johnson takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.#T3#
Akhtankhanov cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Johnson takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 is looking to counter punch.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Akhtankhanov avoids it this time.
Johnson jabs Akhtankhanov right on the nose. Akhtankhanov blinks but takes it well.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Akhtankhanov's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Akhtankhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Champ Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: SYN 1031 Torhte vs Trollslayer
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Von Alkum moves out of range easily.
Von Alkum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Von Alkum tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Von Alkum blocks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Alkum 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 connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Alkum's hands.
Von Alkum misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Von Alkum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Alkum. That did some damage!
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Alkum sizes up Akhtankhanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Von Alkum tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Alkum. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Alkum throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov tests Von Alkum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Alkum on the side of the head. #T1#
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Alkum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
Von Alkum misses with a leg kick.
Von Alkum misses with a head kick.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Von Alkum throws a counter high kick but Akhtankhanov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with the combination.
Von Alkum throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Alkum. That's going to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Alkum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Von Alkum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Von Alkum closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Akhtankhanov pushes Von Alkum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Alkum.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Alkum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Alkum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Von Alkum misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov is looking to control Von Alkum's arms but Von Alkum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akhtankhanov has his back to the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Von Alkum is struggling to control the position.
Von Alkum misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Alkum swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Alkum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Von Alkum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow. #T3#
Von Alkum throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Von Alkum seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akhtankhanov can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Akhtankhanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Von Alkum as the two fighters clinch.
Von Alkum has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Von Alkum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Von Alkum misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Alkum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Akhtankhanov is looking to control Von Alkum's arms but Von Alkum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akhtankhanov has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Von Alkum as Akhtankhanov tries to tie him up.
Akhtankhanov gets through Von Alkum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Alkum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Von Alkum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Alkum effectively controlling the action here.
Von Alkum misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akhtankhanov as Von Alkum tries to tie him up.
Von Alkum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Alkum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Alkum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Von Alkum fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Akhtankhanov motions for Von Alkum to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov motions for Von Alkum to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Alkum misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Von Alkum moved away.
Von Alkum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Von Alkum lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Von Alkum saw that one coming.
Von Alkum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Alkum motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Von Alkum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Alkum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Alkum tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Alkum was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.#T1#
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Von Alkum lands with a cross.
Good work by Von Alkum as he checks the leg kick.
Von Alkum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Alkum misses with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Von Alkum's body. Von Alkum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Alkum slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Alkum thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
Von Alkum throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Von Alkum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Von Alkum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Von Alkum tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Alkum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akhtankhanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Akhtankhanov misses with a combination
enabling Von Alkum to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Alkum is out of range.
Von Alkum appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Alkum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Alkum misses the target.
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into Von Alkum's ribs.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum lands with a nice body punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov catches Von Alkum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Alkum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Von Alkum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Von Alkum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Alkum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Von Alkum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Von Alkum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Von Alkum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Alkum slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Von Alkum counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with the combination.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Von Alkum ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Alkum throws out the jab. #T4#
Von Alkum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akhtankhanov. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Alkum jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Alkum tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov unleashes a big counter combination but Von Alkum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Von Alkum checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Von Alkum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Alkum connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Alkum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Alkum takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Alkum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Von Alkum's body.
Von Alkum walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akhtankhanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Alkum wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klaus Von Alkum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Alkum motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Von Alkum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Alkum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Von Alkum's ribcage but misses.
Von Alkum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Alkum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov cracks Von Alkum with a good jab.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Alkum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Alkum.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Von Alkum saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Alkum on the side of the head.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
A leg kick checked by Akhtankhanov.
Von Alkum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akhtankhanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Von Alkum avoids it easily.
Von Alkum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Alkum avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Alkum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Alkum connects with a jab.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Von Alkum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Alkum misses with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from Akhtankhanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Alkum misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov with a nice cross.
Von Alkum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Alkum manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Von Alkum pushes Akhtankhanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Alkum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Von Alkum. #T3#
Von Alkum working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Von Alkum.
Akhtankhanov digs a right hand into Von Alkum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Alkum's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Alkum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Alkum lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Alkum working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Von Alkum swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Von Alkum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Alkum avoiding damage. #T4#
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Von Alkum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Von Alkum misses with some punches.
Von Alkum misses with a punch on the inside.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Von Alkum throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Von Alkum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akhtankhanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Our winner, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1023 Randleman vs Danger
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panic.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Panic moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panic slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Panic.
Panic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panic lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Panic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panic misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Panic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panic checks a leg kick.
Panic misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Panic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panic throws a body shot but no joy.
Panic throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panic moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
Panic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
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.#T1#
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panic has time to react.
Panic throws a leg kick which misses Akhtankhanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid it.
Panic misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panic, as that shot connected.
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Panic staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panic throws out the jab.
Panic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panic throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Panic defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Panic misses its intended target.
Panic tries to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov saw it coming and moves away.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panic blocks a leg kick.
Panic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Panic's knee but Panic avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here. #T2#
Panic blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Panic.
Panic swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panic struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Akhtankhanov.
A short left from Panic.
Panic cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Panic misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akhtankhanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3##TD#
Panic successfully pulls guard.
Akhtankhanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akhtankhanov controlling from the top position.
Panic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akhtankhanov is one step ahead there.
Akhtankhanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Akhtankhanov is fighting to break Panic's control of his arms but Panic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Panic is trying to keep Akhtankhanov in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Panic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panic lands with a nice body kick.
Panic scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Panic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov avoids a kick to the body.
Panic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Panic lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Panic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Akhtankhanov as he connects with a hook.
Akhtankhanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panic slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
And Panic counters with a quick kick to the body but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Panic tried to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panic was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Panic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panic looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panic staying out of range there.
Panic throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Panic moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Satanic Panic is winning the standup battle so far.
Panic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Panic.
Panic checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.#T1#
Panic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akhtankhanov!
Panic blocks a jab.
Panic moves out of range of the strikes.
Panic blocks a leg kick.
Panic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panic checks it well.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Panic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Panic there.
Panic blocks a low kick nicely.
Panic throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Panic blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Panic avoids the punch easily.
Panic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Panic moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Panic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Panic throws a body kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Panic moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Panic throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Panic slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panic throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Panic.
Some bone on bone action there as Panic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Panic throws a solid leg kick but Akhtankhanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Panic.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panic clobbers Akhtankhanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Panic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Panic's shoulder, as Panic tries to avoid the shot.
Panic throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov. #T3#
Akhtankhanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panic finds it's way round the side to connect with Akhtankhanov's head.
Panic misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws out a counter right but Panic avoids it with no problem.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Panic throws a big shot that misses.
Panic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov cracks Panic with a good jab.
Panic throws out a powerful jab.
Panic slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Panic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
Panic tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Panic looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Panic is just out of range.
A slow jab from Panic misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left. #CL#
Panic moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Akhtankhanov on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panic.
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch.
A short right from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov digs a right hand into Panic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panic's gas tank.
Akhtankhanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panic struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov presses Panic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panic misses with the head strike.
Panic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Panic.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Panic.
Panic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Panic moved out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panic.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Panic.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Panic as Akhtankhanov tries to tie him up.
Panic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A short uppercut from Panic.
Panic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the side of Panic's head.
Panic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panic blocking some punches.
Panic blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panic.
Panic scores with a shoulder strike.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the side of Panic's head.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panic misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Panic backwards.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panic blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Panic. #T2#
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov is trying to stall.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panic's elbow.
Panic jumps guard but Akhtankhanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Panic.
Panic lands with a left to the head.
Panic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Panic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Panic.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Panic.
Panic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panic just leaning against Akhtankhanov, taking a breather.
A short right from Akhtankhanov on the inside.
Panic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panic's elbow. #TD#
Panic pulls guard.
Panic trying to control the position here.
Panic is trying to keep Akhtankhanov in close.
Akhtankhanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Panic is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panic wants to sweep here but Akhtankhanov controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panic seems keen to control Akhtankhanov's posture.
Akhtankhanov wanted to stand there but Panic had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akhtankhanov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Panic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Panic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satanic Panic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panic 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satanic Panic!
Satanic Panic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1019 Drax vs Kilo II
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
East throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from East.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for East's leg but East calmly moves out of range.
East looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov dodges the punch combination from East.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
East let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between East's hands.
East throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into East's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but East was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.#T1#
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and East counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
East moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent East stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from East.
A big right from East misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a right and a left that East avoids nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the body
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
East swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. East tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
East avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.#T2#
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
A jab from East misses.
East needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
East looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from East. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov thumps East with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand right.
East with a nice cross.
East walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped East in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tests East's chin there with a solid looking shot.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
East on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
East throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps East's head backwards.
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!
East throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from East. #T4#
East swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but East sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
East looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. East does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
East ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
East moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
East misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov jabs East right on the nose. East blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
East avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov thumps East with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from East misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like East was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that East can do to turn this around?
East takes one on the button.
East moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from East.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but East moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from East.
East jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Akhtankhanov duly obliges.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.#T1#
East misses with a looping right.
East on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
East has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Akhtankhanov finds it's way through East's defenses.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by East.
East checks a leg kick nicely.
East works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
East takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
East slips under a jab.
East throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but East avoids the punch easily.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and East counters with a straight right hand.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick. #T2#
East catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
East looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
East throws a series of punches but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
A combination from East does no damage.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
East has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
East swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
East's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
East avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but East blocks it.
East takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from East.#T3#
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow East down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
East walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
East on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
East moves out of range of the strikes.
East keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
East swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
East throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab and a cross from East.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
East misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and East counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but East slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but East moved away.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
East thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
letting East counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
East ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by East there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov misses the body punch
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
East throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
East takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from East.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as East jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and East is able to avoid easily.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but East is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and East counters with a left to the body.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
East stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
East takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but East avoids it.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
East cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from East.
East looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
A jab from East misses.
East throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
East takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Adam East has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
East looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from East.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. East saw that one coming.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow East down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from East.
A punch combination from East misses.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
East bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
East throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but East moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but East takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from Akhtankhanov.
Decent striking displayed by Akhtankhanov there.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and East counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as East blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses East's sensitive parts.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
East slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and East counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by East.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
East looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
East closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
East's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! East scrambles back to his feet.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from East.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks East with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but East slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akhtankhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
A very excited looking Sultanbek Akhtankhanov 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.

Event: SYN 1012 Seran vs De Minaur
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
East takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
East moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
East walks into a left hand.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
East lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Akhtankhanov misses
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
East takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by East.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from East.
East 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from East.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
East throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov is looking to wear down East with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
East stuns Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
East lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akhtankhanov backs up against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov dodges the punch combination from East.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from East.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.#T2#
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and East counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from East.
East throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
East throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looks like Akhtankhanov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
East misses the shot to the body.
East staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but East moves out of range.
East throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
East swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov cracks East with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but East moved out of range nicely.
East ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and East has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but East is out of range.
East on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. East acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
East staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
East throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
East swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
East closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Akhtankhanov there.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
East misses with a two punch combination.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
East lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
East throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Akhtankhanov sizes up East with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
East walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from East.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the body
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
East moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
East is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from East.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
East is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
A shot to the liver by Akhtankhanov. Beautiful body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and East counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
East is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
East ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from East! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from East. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at East's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but East was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
East misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on East. That did some damage!
East throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
East throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
East takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
East looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Nice jab there from East.
Akhtankhanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from East finds it's target.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov misses with a few strikes there.
East throws a big shot that misses.
East closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks East off balance momentarily.
Akhtankhanov connects with a single shot there.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but East moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from East.
Akhtankhanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from East misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
East throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Akhtankhanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping East under the eye.
East throws a series of punches but Akhtankhanov avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick. #T3#
East throws a big shot that misses.
East thows a left - swing and a miss!
East has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from East there as he acknowledges the shot.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
East steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from East! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks East with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping East under the eye.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as East throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the button.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy body shot
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
East might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow East down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
East tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from East.
East is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
East looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
East appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
East looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
East's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
East takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that East can do to turn this around?
East thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov 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.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but East avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
East throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from East.
East stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
East takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. East doesn't seem phased though.
Akhtankhanov wants to slow East down by chopping away at his legs.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
East throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
East takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
East takes a jab right on the kisser.
East moves out of range of the leg kick from Akhtankhanov.#T1#
East misses with a series of wild punches.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from East.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but East manages to avoid it.
East slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
East looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by East.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by East.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract East.
East now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
East just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. East takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
East is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adam East has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
A countering left hand to the body from East misses.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
East scores with a punch to the head.
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 lazy uppercut
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
East takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of East's head.
East takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. East moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but East was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
East paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but East moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from East.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range. #T3#
Akhtankhanov throws a right and a left that East avoids nicely.
East appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from East.#ROC2#Akhtankhanov is rocked!
East throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Akhtankhanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov seems to have got his legs back now.
East steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
East slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akhtankhanov stuns East with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
East has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. East does a little dance to reset his feet.
East gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
East on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
East throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to East's midsection.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
East cracks Akhtankhanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov thumps East with a low kick.
East takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on East's shoulder, as East tries to avoid the shot.
East jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from East misses.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
East fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Akhtankhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Our winner, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1008 Maluga vs Haggar
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Coloradas misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Coloradas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Coloradas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Coloradas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coloradas avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coloradas. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Coloradas avoids it.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Coloradas.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Coloradas throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Coloradas's leg but Coloradas calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Coloradas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Coloradas.
A shot to the liver by Akhtankhanov. Beautiful body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Coloradas misses with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coloradas.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coloradas looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akhtankhanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coloradas scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - Coloradas had a free shot at his head there.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coloradas's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coloradas throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Coloradas moves out of range of the strikes.
Coloradas throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
A jab from Coloradas misses.
Coloradas catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Coloradas strikes.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.#T2#
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Coloradas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Coloradas cracks Akhtankhanov with an open hand slap.
Coloradas defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Coloradas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Coloradas tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Coloradas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Coloradas moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coloradas.
Coloradas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akhtankhanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Coloradas.
Coloradas slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov wants to slow Coloradas down by chopping away at his legs.
Coloradas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Coloradas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coloradas misses with a knee to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas misses with a knee to the head.
Coloradas swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coloradas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Akhtankhanov on the inside.
Akhtankhanov avoiding damage as Coloradas throws knees to the body.
Coloradas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coloradas misses with the head strike.
Coloradas is trying to maintain a safe position but Akhtankhanov gets an underhook and turns Coloradas into the cage.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Coloradas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Coloradas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coloradas taking a breather.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Coloradas controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas is trying to push Akhtankhanov away but Akhtankhanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
Coloradas swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coloradas tries to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coloradas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coloradas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akhtankhanov scrambles back to his feet.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Coloradas is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Coloradas misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coloradas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coloradas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coloradas misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Coloradas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov works Coloradas's body with a nice hook.
Coloradas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas flicks out a counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov steps away.
Coloradas misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coloradas thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Coloradas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Coloradas counters with a leg kick.
Coloradas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coloradas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coloradas.
Nice cross by Coloradas.
Coloradas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Coloradas.
Coloradas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Coloradas misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Coloradas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coloradas scores with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Coloradas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coloradas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Coloradas moved out of range.
Coloradas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Coloradas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Coloradas clinches.
Coloradas tries to land knees in the clinch but Akhtankhanov avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coloradas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coloradas misses with some punches.
Coloradas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akhtankhanov is defending well for now.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coloradas throws a head punch that misses.
Coloradas has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
Coloradas throws a head punch that misses.
Coloradas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akhtankhanov missing with knees to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coloradas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coloradas scores with a shoulder strike.
Coloradas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov gets through Coloradas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov pushes Coloradas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Coloradas lands a shoulder strike.
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coloradas obliges.
Coloradas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coloradas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akhtankhanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot. #BC2#
Coloradas breaks the clinch.
Coloradas misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coloradas doesn't seem phased though.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Coloradas with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas misses with a looping right.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses.
Coloradas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Coloradas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Coloradas misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coloradas staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coloradas.
Coloradas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas 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.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Coloradas's front leg with a kick but Coloradas checks it.
Coloradas defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coloradas's head.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Coloradas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coloradas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coloradas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coloradas misses with a low kick as Akhtankhanov jumps back.
Coloradas misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Good leg kick by Coloradas.
Coloradas looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Coloradas missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Coloradas's knee but Coloradas avoids it well.
Coloradas cracks Akhtankhanov with an open hand slap.
Coloradas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Coloradas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Coloradas connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Coloradas takes the fight into the clinch.
Coloradas connects with a knee to the head.
Coloradas slows down the pace here.
Akhtankhanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Coloradas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mangas Coloradas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Coloradas trying to land knees to the body.
Coloradas throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coloradas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coloradas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coloradas misses with the head strike.
Coloradas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas wants to get back to striking at distance but Akhtankhanov won't allow it.
Coloradas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coloradas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akhtankhanov is defending well for now.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov stalling against the cage. #T3#
Akhtankhanov is struggling to control the position.
Coloradas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov cracks Coloradas with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Coloradas.
Coloradas misses with the head strike.
Coloradas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coloradas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coloradas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coloradas.
Coloradas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coloradas tries to land knees in the clinch but Akhtankhanov avoids the damage to the body.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Coloradas manages to break the clinch.
Coloradas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Coloradas loads up on a big left hand.
Coloradas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Coloradas's shoulder, as Coloradas tries to avoid the shot.
Coloradas misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Coloradas throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coloradas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Akhtankhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 997 Randleman vs Wolf
Date: Jun 27, 2023

#R1#
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coloradas throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Coloradas misses.
Coloradas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coloradas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coloradas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coloradas doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
A slow jab from Coloradas misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Coloradas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coloradas throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Coloradas checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coloradas is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov cracks Coloradas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coloradas with a nice calf kick.
Coloradas loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.#T1#
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coloradas takes one to the side of the head.
Coloradas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
A head kick misses from Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coloradas moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
A slow jab from Coloradas misses its intended target.
Coloradas misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Coloradas.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Coloradas.
Coloradas tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Akhtankhanov there.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Coloradas avoids it easily.
Coloradas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas tries a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Coloradas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coloradas throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coloradas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Coloradas finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Coloradas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coloradas manages to avoid it.
Coloradas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
A slow jab from Coloradas misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Akhtankhanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coloradas. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coloradas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coloradas misses with a few strikes there.
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coloradas checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Coloradas. That snapped Akhtankhanov's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Coloradas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coloradas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Coloradas.
Coloradas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Coloradas misses the target.
Coloradas throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Coloradas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coloradas.
Coloradas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Coloradas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Coloradas ducked under it nicely.
Coloradas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into Coloradas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Coloradas moved out of range nicely.
Coloradas looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Coloradas.
Coloradas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Coloradas's ribs.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Coloradas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coloradas just misses with a punch to the body.
Coloradas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coloradas.
Coloradas flicks out a counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov steps away.#T4#
Coloradas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Coloradas settles back down.
Coloradas throws a leg kick which misses Akhtankhanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid it.
Coloradas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coloradas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coloradas.
Coloradas throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Coloradas ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. Coloradas knows he should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coloradas misses with a leg kick
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Coloradas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas lands a jab to Akhtankhanov's midsection.
Coloradas slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coloradas scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Coloradas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coloradas's head backwards.
Coloradas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Coloradas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Coloradas moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Coloradas's ribcage but misses.
Coloradas just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Coloradas checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Coloradas moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab to the body
and Coloradas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Coloradas does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Coloradas down with leg kicks.
Coloradas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akhtankhanov. That did some damage!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Coloradas just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coloradas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Coloradas moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Coloradas ducks down to avoid it.
Coloradas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Coloradas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coloradas wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Coloradas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Coloradas throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
A good leg kick by Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Coloradas.
Coloradas checks a leg kick.
Coloradas wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Jab, jab by Akhtankhanov - just one landing.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coloradas checks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coloradas looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.#T2#
Coloradas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Coloradas throws a sloppy body shot
and Akhtankhanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Coloradas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coloradas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coloradas.
Coloradas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Coloradas moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coloradas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coloradas checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Coloradas avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Coloradas.#T3#
A jab from Coloradas misses.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas lands a leg kick that knocks Akhtankhanov off balance momentarily.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Coloradas with an uppercut!
Coloradas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Coloradas throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coloradas.
Coloradas throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into Coloradas's ribs.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coloradas checks it well.
Coloradas connects with a jab.
Coloradas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coloradas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coloradas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.#T4#
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Coloradas tries a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Coloradas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coloradas wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Coloradas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Coloradas blocks it.
Coloradas throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Coloradas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coloradas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Coloradas.
Coloradas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coloradas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Coloradas is out of range.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Coloradas strikes.
Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akhtankhanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coloradas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mangas Coloradas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Coloradas scores with a decent looking hook.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Coloradas avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Coloradas counters with an inside leg kick.
Coloradas lands a head shot.
Coloradas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Akhtankhanov - just one landing.
Coloradas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coloradas misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Coloradas throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov stuns Coloradas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Coloradas throws a wild body kick that Akhtankhanov sees coming a mile off.
Coloradas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it well.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Coloradas is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coloradas on the side of the head.
Coloradas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.#T1#
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coloradas on the side of the head.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov dodges the punch combination from Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Coloradas's shoulder, as Coloradas tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Coloradas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coloradas throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Coloradas was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coloradas misses with a low kick.
Coloradas throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Coloradas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coloradas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coloradas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Coloradas does no damage.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Coloradas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coloradas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Coloradas is out of range.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Coloradas is out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Coloradas lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
Coloradas misses with a combination
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov backing away here, and Coloradas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Coloradas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coloradas throws a head kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Coloradas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov lunges at Coloradas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coloradas's hand.
Coloradas lands a leg kick that knocks Akhtankhanov off balance momentarily.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coloradas takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coloradas. #T3#
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coloradas. Coloradas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coloradas.
A leg kick checked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coloradas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
Coloradas loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Coloradas connects with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Coloradas throws a solid leg kick but Akhtankhanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov walks into a jab.
Coloradas misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coloradas slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Coloradas was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Coloradas.
Coloradas scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Coloradas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akhtankhanov counters with a series of strikes. Coloradas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coloradas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coloradas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coloradas ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas misses with the combination.
Coloradas misses the jab.
Coloradas slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coloradas manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Coloradas moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Coloradas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. Coloradas knows he should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coloradas. Coloradas obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coloradas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Coloradas's head back.
Coloradas misses with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov blocks a head kick by Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Akhtankhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
A very excited looking Sultanbek Akhtankhanov 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.

Event: SYN 991 Olsen vs Seigel
Date: Jun 08, 2023

#R1#
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
Kilgore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kilgore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kilgore throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem phased though.
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.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilgore. Kilgore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Kilgore takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhtankhanov is able to avoid easily.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
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 is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore stuns Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Kilgore lands.
Akhtankhanov blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Kilgore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilgore down.
Kilgore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilgore thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore is looking to chop away at Akhtankhanov's legs.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore walks into a jab.
Akhtankhanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kilgore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Kilgore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilgore down.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore cracks Akhtankhanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Akhtankhanov unleashes a big counter combination but Kilgore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Kilgore.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilgore on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Kilgore.
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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Kilgore slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilgore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilgore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov saw it coming and moves away.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Kilgore.#T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a good cross that connects.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Kilgore's head back.
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Akhtankhanov cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kilgore off the cage and back into range.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits. #T2#
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.
Kilgore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akhtankhanov under the eye.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Kilgore cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Kilgore.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akhtankhanov at a distance.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a nice looking combination but Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Kilgore jumps back.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Kilgore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilgore has time to react.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Akhtankhanov jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kilgore tried to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Kilgore clobbers Akhtankhanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilgore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilgore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Akhtankhanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov catches Kilgore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kilgore takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kilgore is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Kilgore. Beautiful body shot.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
Akhtankhanov tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Kilgore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
A quick step to the side and Kilgore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilgore tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Akhtankhanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.#T4#
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilgore should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov jabs Kilgore right on the nose. Kilgore blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilgore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
During a confident post fight interview, Tacitus Kilgore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 986 Washington vs. Seigel
Date: May 18, 2023

#R1#
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blyad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov sprawls and moves away.
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov. #TD#
Blyad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akhtankhanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Blyad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akhtankhanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akhtankhanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akhtankhanov! #REVB#
Akhtankhanov gets to mount! Blyad was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Akhtankhanov content just to control the position here. #T1#
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to his feet but Blyad is holding on tight.
Blyad can't escape the position.
Akhtankhanov controlling the pace for now.
Blyad regains half guard.#SUB#
Blyad actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blyad tries to roll over but Akhtankhanov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Blyad looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Blyad actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blyad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Akhtankhanov seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov throws out a counter right but Blyad avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Blyad coming out on top.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Blyad throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blyad's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Blyad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blyad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blyad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Blyad moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Blyad is out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.
Blyad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Blyad's body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Blyad coming out on top.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Blyad's knee but Blyad avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Blyad.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Blyad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by Blyad.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyad.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Blyad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Blyad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blyad scoring well with a low kick there.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blyad throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Blyad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Blyad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akhtankhanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blyad has Akhtankhanov in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Blyad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Akhtankhanov has picked Blyad up and slammed him! Blyad can't keep hold of the triangle and Akhtankhanov manages to pass to side control!
Blyad tries to bench press Akhtankhanov off him but Akhtankhanov keeps the position.
Blyad is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Akhtankhanov controls the position from side control.
Blyad is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Akhtankhanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Akhtankhanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blyad tries to reverse the position but Akhtankhanov maintains control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akhtankhanov controlling the pace for now.
Blyad is trying to escape the mount.
Akhtankhanov tries to control but Blyad wriggling away.
Blyad is looking to improve his position but Akhtankhanov isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Akhtankhanov walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blyad walks into a stiff left hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Blyad's head back.
Blyad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blyad wants to slow Akhtankhanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blyad throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Blyad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blyad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Blyad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Blyad checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Blyad.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Blyad misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov tests Blyad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Blyad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Blyad didn't see that one coming.
Blyad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Blyad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blyad's sensitive parts.
Blyad lands a head shot.
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad attempts a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it well and moves away.
Blyad lands a glancing blow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov is looking to chop away at Blyad's legs.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Blyad moves out of range easily.
Blyad attempts a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it well and moves away.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad lands a jab.
Blyad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Blyad lands a glancing blow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Blyad down.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blyad. Blyad obviously looking to wear him down.
Blyad shoots for a takedown but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Blyad misses the target.
Blyad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.#T3#
Blyad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Blyad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akhtankhanov is trying to defend but Blyad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Blyad is trying to work for a kimura but Akhtankhanov is defending well. #SUB#
Blyad wants to work for an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Blyad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akhtankhanov is just riding it out for now. Blyad eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Blyad 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. #T4##SUB#
Blyad wants to work for an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Akhtankhanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 978 Garcia vs. Wojcik
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1#
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
Epolito motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito misses the jab.
Epolito misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Epolito throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Akhtankhanov misses its target.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Epolito moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick lands for Epolito.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito misses with a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Epolito with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Akhtankhanov avoids nicely. #T1#
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Epolito.
And Epolito responds with a good body kick, but Akhtankhanov manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
A combination from Epolito does no damage.
Epolito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Epolito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epolito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epolito's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Epolito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akhtankhanov dodges the punch combination from Epolito.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov. #T2#
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Epolito moves out of range easily.
Epolito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand right.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Epolito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Epolito's leg. Epolito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epolito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Akhtankhanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Epolito under the eye.#T3#
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Epolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov works Epolito's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Epolito swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Epolito's front leg but catches the back leg as Epolito tries to avoid it.
Epolito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
A punch combination from Epolito misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Epolito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Epolito misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epolito throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Epolito shakes it off.
Epolito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Epolito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Epolito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Epolito.
Epolito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Epolito checks the leg kick.
Epolito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Epolito throws a right hand that Akhtankhanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Akhtankhanov also avoids with ease.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Epolito.
Epolito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Epolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Epolito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov avoids a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov motions for Epolito to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito is looking to score with low kicks.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito throws a lazy head kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Epolito misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Epolito might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akhtankhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epolito circles away quickly and effectively.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov moves forwards but Epolito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epolito misses with the combination.
Akhtankhanov with a nice cross.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Epolito throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Epolito!
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epolito's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Epolito.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epolito throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Akhtankhanov avoids nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Epolito's head but Epolito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epolito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epolito scrambles back to his feet.
Epolito takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov sizes up Epolito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Epolito's belly button to the back.#T4#
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
Epolito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epolito slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Epolito misses with a low kick as Akhtankhanov jumps back.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epolito. Epolito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov jabs Epolito right on the nose. Epolito blinks but takes it well.
Epolito scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Epolito doesn't seem phased though.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epolito doesn't seem bothered though.
Epolito throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Epolito sizes up Akhtankhanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Epolito throws a body kick.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epolito blocks a jab.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Epolito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epolito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Epolito is looking to chop away at Akhtankhanov's legs.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epolito's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epolito finds it's way round the side to connect with Akhtankhanov's head.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Akhtankhanov tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
An inside leg kick from Epolito misses.
Epolito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Epolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov jabs Epolito right on the nose. Epolito blinks but takes it well.
Epolito misses with a double jab
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akhtankhanov lands with an overhand left.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito is looking for the big counter here.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Epolito's head back.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Epolito's head.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov backing away here, and Epolito unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Epolito lands a two punch combo.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Epolito misses
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Epolito shakes it off.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Epolito down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Epolito's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Epolito checks a leg kick. #T4#
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Akhtankhanov duly obliges.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Anthony Epolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Epolito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Epolito moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Epolito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epolito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epolito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Epolito off balance momentarily.
Epolito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akhtankhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose XXXIX
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Perkele there.
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 throws out a powerful jab.
Perkele throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Perkele's leg but Perkele calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov sizes up Perkele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Perkele's belly button to the back.
Perkele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Perkele settles back down.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Perkele.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perkele checks the leg kick.#T1#
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Perkele blocks the leg kick.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Nice uppercut there from Perkele.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Akhtankhanov finds it's way through Perkele's defenses.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele scores with a jab. Akhtankhanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perkele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perkele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akhtankhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with a nice cross.
Perkele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some bone on bone action there as Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Perkele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Perkele checks the leg kick.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov cracks Perkele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick.
Perkele throws a wild body kick that Akhtankhanov sees coming a mile off.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
A quick step to the side and Perkele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Perkele's body.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perkele.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perkele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perkele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Perkele clinches with his opponent.
Akhtankhanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Perkele up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perkele.#T4#
Perkele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akhtankhanov or not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perkeles head.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice uppercut.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akhtankhanov.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Perkele blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Akhtankhanov.
A hook to the body from Akhtankhanov.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele wants to clinch.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a shot to the body.
Perkele scores with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perkele on the side of the head.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Perkele. Beautiful body shot.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Perkele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perkele misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.#T1#
Perkele motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Perkele's body.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkele's sensitive parts.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perkele throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov with a nice cross.
Perkele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Akhtankhanov catches Perkele right on the button with a cross.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perkele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Perkele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Perkele lands an overhand right.#CL#
Perkele drives through and clinches with Akhtankhanov against the cage. #T2#
Akhtankhanov lands an uppercut.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele lands a hook that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Perkele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
Perkele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Perkele stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Perkele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
A shot in the inside from Perkele.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akhtankhanov up against the cage.
Perkele 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the side of Perkele's head.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele misses with an elbow strike.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perkele misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkele can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Akhtankhanov throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Perkele.
Akhtankhanov clobbers Perkele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Perkele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Perkele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perkele scrambles back to his feet.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Perkele clinches up with Akhtankhanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Perkele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akhtankhanov is keeping busy.
Perkele lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov is stalling here.
Perkele pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands with a left to the head.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Perkele struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele. #T2#
Perkele prevents a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
A right handed body shot lands from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Perkele.
Perkele tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akhtankhanov.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Perkele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Perkele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here. #T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akhtankhanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perkele lands a left hand.
Perkele misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike.
Perkele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
I was talking to Perkele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
Perkele pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike.
Perkele gets through Akhtankhanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perkeles head.
Perkele presses Akhtankhanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perkele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Perkele as Akhtankhanov tries to tie him up.
A short right from Perkele.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perkele throws an elbow but misses.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
A short right from Akhtankhanov on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##CL#
Perkele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Perkele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the side of Perkele's head.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Perkele misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkele lands a hook that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
A short uppercut from Perkele.
Perkele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Perkele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkele being controlled against the cage.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov taking a breather.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Akhtankhanov tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Akhtankhanov back against the cage.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele lands a left hand.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkele lands a left hand.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
Perkele gets through Akhtankhanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Perkele effectively controlling the action here.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Akhtankhanov tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Akhtankhanov back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele is pushing Akhtankhanov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Akhtankhanov tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Perkele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand right.
Perkele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Perkele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perkele wants to slow Akhtankhanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. Perkele knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Perkele connects with a right hand. Akhtankhanov shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Perkele's front leg but catches the back leg as Perkele tries to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Perkele.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
Perkele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perkele gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Akhtankhanov counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Perkele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akhtankhanov has time to react.
Perkele wants to clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Perkele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Perkele connects with a body shot that sends Akhtankhanov's belly button to the back.
Akhtankhanov dodges the punch combination from Perkele. #T2#
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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 out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Perkele.
Perkele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Akhtankhanov tries to get set, Perkele tries to push him back and clinch up but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov tests Perkele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Perkele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Perkele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Akhtankhanov.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Perkele stalling the fight.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land. #T4#
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Perkele.
Akhtankhanov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele lands a hook that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
Perkele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akhtankhanov or not.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele working aggressively here.
A short right from Akhtankhanov on the inside.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice uppercut.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Akhtankhanov lands an uppercut.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perkele 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ispa Perkele thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Bellicose XXXII
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartwright's head.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akhtankhanov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Akhtankhanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Akhtankhanov keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akhtankhanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Cartwright trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akhtankhanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cartwright has Akhtankhanov in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Akhtankhanov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Akhtankhanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Cartwright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Akhtankhanov has picked Cartwright up and slammed him! Cartwright can't keep hold of the triangle and Akhtankhanov manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Cartwright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Akhtankhanov defends the submission attempt.
Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cartwright looks to land a strike but Akhtankhanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Akhtankhanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Akhtankhanov blocks nicely.
Cartwright postures up in Akhtankhanov's guard and throws a big left but Akhtankhanov blocks it. #T4#
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akhtankhanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Akhtankhanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cartwright has an active guard here but Akhtankhanov has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clin Cartwright dominated that 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.#R2#
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akhtankhanov is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Akhtankhanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akhtankhanov defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Akhtankhanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Akhtankhanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.#T1#
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot.
Cartwright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartwright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses. #T2#
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Akhtankhanov enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Akhtankhanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov controlling Cartwright's posture.
Akhtankhanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Akhtankhanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Akhtankhanov!#REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akhtankhanov passes into side control.
Cartwright is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Akhtankhanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright reaches up to try and control the position but Akhtankhanov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cartwright rolls and tries to escape and now Akhtankhanov has his back!
Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright wants to escape the position.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akhtankhanov controls the action.#T4#
Akhtankhanov is trying to stick to Cartwright's back but Cartwright is turning into Akhtankhanov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Akhtankhanov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akhtankhanov wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Akhtankhanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Akhtankhanov!#REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akhtankhanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Cartwright.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Akhtankhanov as he connects with a hook.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Cartwright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright unleashes a big counter combination but Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cartwright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartwright's head.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.#T2#
Akhtankhanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Cartwright's front leg with a kick but Cartwright checks it.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akhtankhanov has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akhtankhanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Akhtankhanov has wrist control.
Cartwright cracks Akhtankhanov with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB2#
Cartwright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akhtankhanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartwright, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright has his foot on Akhtankhanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akhtankhanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright wants to hit a sweep here but Akhtankhanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cartwright there!
Cartwright reaches up to try and control the position but Akhtankhanov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cartwright rolls and tries to escape and now Akhtankhanov has his back!
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Akhtankhanov's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akhtankhanov 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose XXIII
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Dunbar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akhtankhanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dunbar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunbar is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov stalks Dunbar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dunbar's face. Dunbar staggers backwards, shaken.
Donk. Akhtankhanov catches Dunbar right on the button with a cross.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunbar.
Akhtankhanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Akhtankhanov moves into the clinch.
Dunbar tries to pull guard but Akhtankhanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunbar drops back down to his feet.
Dunbar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunbar working aggressively here.
Dunbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunbar lands with a right to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dunbar backwards.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunbar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akhtankhanov walks away with a smile on his face. Dunbar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davante Dunbar.
Jab from Akhtankhanov.#CL#
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and pushes Dunbar back into the cage.
Dunbar tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Dunbar back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dunbar backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akhtankhanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dunbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Akhtankhanov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Dunbar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dunbar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Dunbar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akhtankhanov defends well.#SUB2#
Dunbar is looking for a triangle but Akhtankhanov pushes his legs off easily.
Akhtankhanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Dunbar looking for a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov defends easily. #SUB2#
Dunbar has his foot on Akhtankhanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akhtankhanov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dunbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dunbar trying to keep a closed guard but Akhtankhanov is proving a slippery customer.
Akhtankhanov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Akhtankhanov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Akhtankhanov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Dunbar working for a triangle but Akhtankhanov defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akhtankhanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dunbar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akhtankhanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dunbar looking for a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov defends easily. #SUB2#
Dunbar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akhtankhanov is aware though and is defending well.
Akhtankhanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dunbar controls Akhtankhanov momentarily but Akhtankhanov frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Akhtankhanov controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Dunbar's head but Dunbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunbar.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunbar can do to turn this around?#CL#
Akhtankhanov takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Dunbar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akhtankhanov smiles and moves away.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dunbar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akhtankhanov thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
Akhtankhanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dunbar throws a body shot but no joy.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov. #CL#
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and clinches.
Dunbar blocking some punches. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dunbar fails to land.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Dunbar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Dunbar manages to pull guard.
Akhtankhanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dunbar on the ground.
Dunbar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Dunbar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akhtankhanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akhtankhanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Dunbar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Dunbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunbar wants to sweep here but Akhtankhanov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dunbar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akhtankhanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dunbar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dunbar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akhtankhanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dunbar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination. Dunbar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Dunbar with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunbar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
A short uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Dunbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land. #TD2#
Dunbar jumps guard.
Dunbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dunbar trying to keep a closed guard but Akhtankhanov is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Dunbar is looking for a triangle but Akhtankhanov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Dunbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dunbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunbar keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Dunbar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Dunbar didn't see that one coming.
Dunbar lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Dunbar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Dunbar lands the left hand.
Dunbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunbar.
Dunbar moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov sets himself, and Dunbar steps forward looking for the clinch! Akhtankhanov avoids it this time.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Dunbar's body.
Dunbar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akhtankhanov thumps Dunbar with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Dunbar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.#T1##CL#
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunbar.
Dunbar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunbar.
Dunbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akhtankhanov has him pressed against the cage.
Dunbar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akhtankhanov to keep the fight standing.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunbar.
Dunbar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akhtankhanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dunbar can turn it around.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a knee to the head.
Dunbar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akhtankhanov walks away with a smile on his face. Dunbar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akhtankhanov throws a good cross that connects.
Dunbar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunbar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Dunbar moves out of range.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Akhtankhanov has closed the distance and engaged Dunbar in a clinch. #TD2#
Dunbar manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunbar is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Dunbar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akhtankhanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dunbar has Akhtankhanov in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dunbar looking for a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov defends easily.
Davante Dunbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunbar, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Dunbar has his foot on Akhtankhanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akhtankhanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Dunbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunbar is trying to control the position but Akhtankhanov postures up.
Dunbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akhtankhanov controls the pace.#SUB2#
Dunbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Dunbar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dunbar trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Dunbar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dunbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akhtankhanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Our winner, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bellicose XIII
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Hoglander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoglander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
Hoglander throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoglander.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov. #CL#
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and clinches.
Hoglander is trying to break the clinch but Akhtankhanov is controlling him.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Hoglander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoglander's elbow.
Hoglander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Hoglander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Hoglander moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Hoglander lands.#T1#
Hoglander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akhtankhanov has time to react.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoglander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Hoglander checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Hoglander misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Hoglander ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoglander throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoglander closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoglander doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoglander ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov is looking to clinch.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Hoglander manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Hoglander jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoglander tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoglander misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hoglander cracks Akhtankhanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Hoglander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoglander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoglander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Akhtankhanov drives through and clinches with Hoglander against the cage. #T3#
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akhtankhanov has Hoglander pressed against the cage, preventing Hoglander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Hoglander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Hoglander's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoglander tries to avoid it.
Hoglander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoglander thuds his right hand into Akhtankhanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoglander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.#CL#
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and pushes Hoglander back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoglander is trying to break the clinch but Akhtankhanov has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Hoglander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoglander misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoglander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4##CL#
Akhtankhanov instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov pushes Hoglander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoglander.
Hoglander wants to break free but Akhtankhanov has control.
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoglanders head.
Hoglander wants to break free but Akhtankhanov has control.
Akhtankhanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Hoglander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoglander.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Hoglander strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hoglander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoglander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Hoglander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoglander's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoglander can do to turn this around?
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander lands a jab to the head.
Hoglander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoglander's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov wants to slow Hoglander down by chopping away at his legs.
Hoglander sizes up Akhtankhanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Akhtankhanov instigates a clinch.
Hoglander has had enough of the clinch but Akhtankhanov keeps him there for the moment.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Hoglander can't break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov presses Hoglander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoglander backwards.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akhtankhanov has Hoglander pressed against the cage, preventing Hoglander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Hoglander controls the action.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Akhtankhanov scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Hoglander is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Hoglander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoglander is still on wobbly legs! Can Akhtankhanov finish him?
Hoglander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoglander tries to break free but Akhtankhanov pushes him back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov is leaning against Hoglander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoglander is trying to force a seperation but Akhtankhanov has the dominant position.
Hoglander is looking to break free of the clinch but Akhtankhanov has double underhooks.
Akhtankhanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander wants to break free but Akhtankhanov has control.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoglander backwards.
Akhtankhanov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hoglander's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hoglander drops to his knees and Akhtankhanov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
A victorious Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose V
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ratt's head.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ratt defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws out a counter right but Ratt avoids it with no problem.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Ratt avoids it easily.
Ratt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ratt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ratt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Ratt takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Ratt has Akhtankhanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ratt lands with a light punch inside.
Ratt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ratt can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Ratt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ratt throws a head punch that misses.
Ratt prevents a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ratt or not.
Akhtankhanov is working Ratt over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ratt.
Ratt misses with some punches.
Ratt throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ratt backwards.
Ratt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ratt.
Ratt throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ratt lands a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
Ratt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov looking to stall.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov taking a breather. #BC#
Ratt breaks from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov works Ratt's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ratt tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Ratt misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has been cut.
Ratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akhtankhanov's hands.
Ratt connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Ratt darts in and clinches Akhtankhanov up against the cage.
Ratt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ratt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
Ratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Ratt strikes.
Ratt works over Akhtankhanov's head and body with a nice combination.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Ratt punishes Akhtankhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Ratt.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Ratt wants to clinch.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Ratt's shoulder, as Ratt tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ratt tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Ratt moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Ratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ratt tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot to the body.
Ratt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Ratt tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Ratt counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Ratt clinches.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the head.
Ratt tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Ratt back against the cage.
Ratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov is trying to force a seperation but Ratt has the dominant position.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ratt has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Ratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ratt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akhtankhanov lands with a left to the head.
Ratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Ratt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Ratt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Ratt wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sultanbek Akhtankhanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Akhtankhanov keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses. #CL#
Ratt drives through and clinches with Akhtankhanov against the cage.
Wilbur Ratt has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Ratt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Ratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Ratt ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Ratt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Ratt.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ratt wants to clinch.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Ratt slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov moves forwards but Ratt connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ratt tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Ratt.
Ratt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ratt wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Ratt's ribs.
Ratt 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.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ratt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ratt.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.#CL#
Ratt darts in and clinches Akhtankhanov up against the cage.
Ratt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ratt backwards.
A right hand to the body from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Ratt blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov presses Ratt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ratt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ratt can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Ratt cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Ratt.
Akhtankhanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ratt scores with a hook to the body.
Ratt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akhtankhanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akhtankhanov tries to throw a body punch but Ratt avoids it by throwing Akhtankhanov back against the cage.
Ratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ratt.
Ratt throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ratt fails to land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ratt backwards.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Ratt throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Ratt.
Ratt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ratt lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Ratt blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ratt throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Ratt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akhtankhanov.
Ratt lands a nice shot to the body.
Ratt lands a hook that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Ratt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Ratt.
Akhtankhanov cracks Ratt with a nice body shot.
Ratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ratt or not.
Ratt struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ratt.
Nice body punch from Ratt.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratt struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands. #T4#
Ratt throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Ratt misses with some punches.
Ratt throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Ratt.
Ratt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ratt has him pressed against the cage.
Ratt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the side of Ratt's head.
Ratt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Akhtankhanov after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Ratt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ratt tries to clinch up.
Ratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Ratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ratt slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sultanbek Akhtankhanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into Ratt's ribs.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Ratt moves his leg out of the way.
Ratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ratt tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Ratt doesn't manage to clinch there - Akhtankhanov circles away.
Ratt misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Ratt 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.
Ratt backing away here, and Akhtankhanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ratt ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Ratt.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Ratt wants to clinch.#T1#
Akhtankhanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ratt.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ratt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Ratt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tests Ratt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ratt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akhtankhanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ratt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ratt tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
A jab from Ratt does it's job there.
Ratt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ratt drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ratt manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilbur Ratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Ratt scores with a nice head shot.
Ratt wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ratt rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands an uppercut.
Ratt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ratt misses with some punches.
Ratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ratt as Akhtankhanov tries to tie him up.
A short right from Ratt.
Ratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ratt tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ratt misses with a punch to the body.
Ratt prevents a body shot from Akhtankhanov. #T3#
Ratt takes a shot to the head.
Ratt tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov is trying to stall.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ratt misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice uppercut.
Ratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Ratt lands a hook that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Ratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Ratt misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ratt.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ratt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Ratt struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands. #T4#
Ratt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Ratt manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ratt just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ratt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ratt misses with a few strikes there.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Ratt's body. Ratt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Ratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Akhtankhanov misses.
Ratt throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Ratt.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Ratt off the cage and back into range.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ratt's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akhtankhanov 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 52
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Mangold misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good low kick that Mangold was not able to check.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold 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.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov cracks Mangold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.
Mangold looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Mangold lands a really nice looking cross but Akhtankhanov seems unphased.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Mangold.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Mangold down. #T1#
Mangold ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akhtankhanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Mangold throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov 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 Mangold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Mangold throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Mangold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov looking to stall.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Akhtankhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangold misses with a body kick.
As Mangold backs away, Akhtankhanov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Mangold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
We've been told by Akhtankhanov's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Mangold throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangold.
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab.
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov. #T3#
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangold misses with a kick to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a body shot
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov jabs Mangold right on the nose. Mangold blinks but takes it well.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with a nice cross.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mangold cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangold throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Akhtankhanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mangold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mangold.
Mangold throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mangold is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mangold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akhtankhanov misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Mangold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Mangold shakes it off.
Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangold on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangold throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Mangold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Mangold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Mangold misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangold misses the shot to the body.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.
Mangold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Mangold misses with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a low kick, right behind Mangold 's knee. #T2#
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Mangold's body.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Mangold.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Mangold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it.
Mangold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangold throws a body kick that misses.
Mangold checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangold can do to turn this around?
Mangold lands with a straight right. Akhtankhanov didn't see that one coming.
Mangold slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mangold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mangold connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangold on the side of the head.
Mangold throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
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 lands the left hand.#T4#
Mangold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangold misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back to recover.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Mangold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangold's hand.
Mangold wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Mangold misses with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Mangold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Mangold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangold's hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangold in his tracks.
Mangold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Mangold ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Mangold's body.
Mangold defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Mangold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangold lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangold finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangold. Mangold obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangold's corner calls for a 1-2. Mangold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Mangold flicks out a counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov steps away.
Akhtankhanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangold.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Mangold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Mangold counters with a good, hard body kick but Akhtankhanov shrugs it off.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangold tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold feints a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mangold. #T3#
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Mangold avoids it well.
Mangold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangold takes one to the chin there.
Akhtankhanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Mangold throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangold misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Mangold's belly button to the back.
Mangold is looking to land body kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangold misses with an uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Mangold takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akhtankhanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
An out of breath Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 49
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkele misses its target.
Perkele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perkele scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has been cut.
Perkele's corner calls for a 1-2. Perkele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perkele 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.
Perkele slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Perkele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perkele.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Perkele takes the fight into the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
Perkele connects with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Perkele.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Perkele counters with an outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Perkele throws a low kick, looking for Akhtankhanov's leg but Akhtankhanov calmly moves out of range.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Perkele with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick from Perkele, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Perkele lands with a kick to the temple. Akhtankhanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Perkele moves his leg out of the way.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Perkele checks it.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perkele has time to react.
Perkele lands an overhand right.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Perkele's head back.
Perkele slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Perkele connects with a high kick.
A nice leg kick from Perkele, right into the meat of the thigh.
A right-left combo lands from Perkele. #ROC#Akhtankhanov is rocked!
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Perkele should have avoided that one. #T3##CL#
Perkele moves into the clinch successfully.
Akhtankhanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akhtankhanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akhtankhanov tries to circle away but Perkele has him pinned against the cage.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
Perkele can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Perkele is working Akhtankhanov over against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perkele.
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akhtankhanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akhtankhanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele. #T4#
Perkele misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands with a left to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov - that landed with a thud.
Akhtankhanov gets through Perkele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perkele scores with a shoulder strike.
Perkele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the head.
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 Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sultanbek Akhtankhanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Perkele jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Perkele misses with a kick to the body.
Perkele lands a glancing blow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele tried to counter with a leg kick but Akhtankhanov avoided it.
Perkele misses with the body kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Akhtankhanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Akhtankhanov duly obliges.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perkele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the chin there.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Perkele moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perkele works the jab nicely.#T1#
Akhtankhanov thumps Perkele with a low kick.
Perkele checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkele connects with a jab.
Perkele lands with an overhand left.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov dodges the punch combination from Perkele.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Perkele checks it.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele scores with a push kick.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Perkele jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perkele doesn't seem bothered though.
Perkele lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Perkele.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perkele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot.
Perkele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Perkele scores with a shot to the side of Akhtankhanov's head. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perkele moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Perkele.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Perkele scores with a jab. Akhtankhanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Perkele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perkele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perkele throws a wild body kick that Akhtankhanov sees coming a mile off.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Perkele with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Perkele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sultanbek Akhtankhanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Perkele drives through and clinches with Akhtankhanov against the cage. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Perkele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Donk. Akhtankhanov catches Perkele right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkele tries to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Nice cross by Akhtankhanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Perkele moves out of range easily.
Perkele connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov stuns Perkele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Perkele's head.
Perkele slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov cracks Perkele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Perkele cracks Akhtankhanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele scores with a decent looking hook.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Perkele takes a jab right on the kisser.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perkele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Jab, jab by Akhtankhanov - just one landing.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akhtankhanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Perkele - the referee stops the clock and Akhtankhanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Perkele. Akhtankhanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Akhtankhanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkele finds it's way round the side to connect with Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Perkele down with leg kicks.
Perkele throws a wild body kick that Akhtankhanov sees coming a mile off.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Perkele's body.
Perkele throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.#T3#
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkele takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov lands with an overhand left.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Perkele. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Perkele misses.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Perkele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Akhtankhanov. #T4#
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
Perkele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perkele's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Perkele.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Akhtankhanov.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Perkele connects with a single shot there.
Perkele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Perkele does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ispa Perkele.
Well Perkele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Robinson slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Robinson misses the target.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Robinson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Robinson is looking to score with low kicks.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson 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.
Robinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson lands a jab to the head.
Robinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson's head.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.#CL#
Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
Robinson has Akhtankhanov pressed against the cage, preventing Akhtankhanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson is working Akhtankhanov over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akhtankhanovs head. #T2#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov stalls.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Robinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov gets through Robinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch.
Robinson blocks a jab.#T3##CL#
Robinson gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Robinson has Akhtankhanov pressed against the cage, preventing Akhtankhanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Akhtankhanov's head.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson punishes Akhtankhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Robinson clinches.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Akhtankhanov circles away.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Robinson moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Robinson's front leg with a kick but Robinson checks it.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
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 DeShawn Robinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson's head.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
Robinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Robinson forces Akhtankhanov back against the cage and clinches.
DeShawn Robinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robinson scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Robinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Robinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robinson scores with a nice head shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
Robinson throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Robinson down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov works over Robinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov is looking to chop away at Robinson's legs.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
Donk. Akhtankhanov catches Robinson right on the button with a cross.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robinson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Akhtankhanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Robinson moved away.
Robinson throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Robinson throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Robinson's body.
A shot to the body from Akhtankhanov misses
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robinson.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akhtankhanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Robinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robinson's hand.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov. #T4#
Robinson thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Robinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Robinson misses.
Akhtankhanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand right.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Robinson counters with a two punch combo.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Robinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robinson tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Akhtankhanov circles away.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Robinson's belly button to the back.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Robinson throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Robinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson moves out of range of the leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Robinson lands the left hand.
Robinson slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Robinson darts in and clinches Akhtankhanov up against the cage.#T1#
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov wants to break free but Robinson has control.
A short uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov trying to stall but Robinson improves his position.
Akhtankhanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position.
Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akhtankhanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akhtankhanov tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Akhtankhanov is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Robinson gets through Akhtankhanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robinson works on Akhtankhanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson working aggressively here.
Robinson lands a left hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akhtankhanov's efforts to push away.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow. #T3#
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akhtankhanov's efforts to push away.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Robinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robinson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Akhtankhanov counter with a right hand.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov lands a really nice looking cross but Robinson seems unphased.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akhtankhanov scrambles back to his feet.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Robinson misses its intended target.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robinson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... DeShawn Robinson!

Event: LAFC Fight Night 3
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Helix lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Helix misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helix.
Helix works the jab nicely.
Helix misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Helix throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Helix throws a sloppy body shot
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helix 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.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Helix.
Helix swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Helix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helix looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Helix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helix.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helix misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Helix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Helix looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Helix strikes.
Helix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Helix misses with a straight left.
Helix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Helix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helix.
Helix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
A shot to the body from Helix misses
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Helix misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Helix was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Helix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akhtankhanov thinking.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Helix misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helix.#T2#
Helix tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Helix is out of range.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Helix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Helix.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
Helix tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Akhtankhanov's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Helix finds it's target.
Akhtankhanov is looking to chop away at Helix's legs.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Helix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helix.
Helix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Helix strikes.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Helix.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Helix strikes.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helix. #T3#
Helix just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Helix staying out of range there.
Helix misses with a straight right.
Helix scores with a jab. Akhtankhanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Helix is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Helix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helix moves out of range of the strikes.
Helix misses with a body punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Helix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Helix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Helix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Helix throws an off balance right hand
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helix looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.#T4#
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Helix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Helix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Helix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
Helix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Helix.
A quick step to the side and Akhtankhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Helix misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Helix moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
Helix throws a body shot but no joy.
Helix tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhtankhanov is able to avoid easily.
A jab lands there for Helix.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Helix blocks it.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Helix misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Helix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Helix misses with a kick to the body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helix.
Helix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helix throws out a powerful jab.
Helix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helix.
Helix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Helix misses with a shot to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Helix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
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 lands with a cross.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Helix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Helix.
Helix misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.#T1#
A big right from Helix misses.
Helix misses with a looping left.
Helix moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Helix looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Helix just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helix just manages to avoid it.
Helix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Helix.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Helix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Helix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akhtankhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Helix on the side of the head.
A jab from Helix misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a shot to the body.
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 checks the leg kick.
Helix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Helix's head.
Helix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Helix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helix.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helix.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Helix looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Helix on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Helix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Helix throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akhtankhanov with a body shot.#T3#
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot to the body.
Helix just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Helix misses with a straight left.
Helix throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Helix looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Helix walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helix.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Helix is out of range.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Helix strikes.
Helix moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Helix swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Helix.#T4#
Helix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Helix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Helix misses with a low kick.
Helix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akhtankhanov throws a good cross that connects.
Helix throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helix misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Helix blocks it.
Helix looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helix throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helix can do to turn this around?
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Helix counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov stuns Helix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Helix misses with an uppercut.
Helix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Helix.
Helix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Helix loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Helix moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helix.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Helix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Helix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Akhtankhanov does no damage.
The fighters circling - Helix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helix swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Helix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Helix cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Helix.
Helix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Helix.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Helix staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Helix.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Helix.
Helix connects with a single shot there.
Akhtankhanov connects with a single shot there.
Helix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Helix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into Helix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Akhtankhanov as he connects with a hook.
Helix misses with a looping right.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand right.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Helix avoids it easily.
Helix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helix was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Helix throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Helix misses.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping right hand.
Helix avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Helix scores with a jab. Akhtankhanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Helix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Helix misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Helix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helix moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Helix didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Helix throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helix throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Helix counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Helix's head.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Helix moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Akhtankhanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Helix throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov stuns Helix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Helix.
Akhtankhanov jabs Helix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helix slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Helix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.#T4#
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Helix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Helix moved out of range.
Helix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akhtankhanov at a distance.
Helix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bodie Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helix throws a body shot but no joy.
Helix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Helix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helix throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helix.
Helix misses with a shot to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Helix thinking.
Helix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helix tries to land a body kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Helix throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akhtankhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
A victorious Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Nastula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
Nastula walks into a jab.
Nastula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akhtankhanov but Akhtankhanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nastula with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Akhtankhanov catches Nastula right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
Akhtankhanov with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Nastula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nastula is defended easily by Akhtankhanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Nastula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov cracks Nastula with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Nastula off balance momentarily.#T2#
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nastula's head backwards.#CL#
Nastula closes the distance and pushes Akhtankhanov back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov is pressed up against the cage. Nastula has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Akhtankhanov down to the mat. Akhtankhanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akhtankhanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Nastula is rocked!
Nastula really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Nastula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akhtankhanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nastula ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nastula seems to have got his legs back now.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nastula on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nastula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nastula had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nastula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Nastula walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.#KD2#
Akhtankhanov drops Nastula with a beautiful combination! Nastula stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Akhtankhanov is looking for the KO!
Akhtankhanov drops Nastula with a big left hand! Nastula is injured, injured bad! Akhtankhanov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 79
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Billabong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Billabong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Billabong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Billabong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been told by Akhtankhanov's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Billabong off the cage and back into range.
Billabong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Akhtankhanov tries to keep at a distance but Billabong has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Billabong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Billabong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Billabong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Billabong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Billabong with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Billabong connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Billabong looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Billabong connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Billabong slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billabong takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Billabong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong postures up in Akhtankhanov's guard and throws a big left but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Billabong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Billabong distracts Akhtankhanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Billabong trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Billabong throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akhtankhanov controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself.
Billabong trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Billabong checks it.
Billabong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Billabong jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Billabong looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Billabong counters with a left to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akhtankhanov thinking.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Akhtankhanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Billabong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Billabong's head back.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the body
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Billabong throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akhtankhanov!
Billabong trying to control the position but Akhtankhanov is working away.
Billabong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Billabong tries to score with some ground and pound. Akhtankhanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Billabong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akhtankhanov is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akhtankhanov is avoiding damage well.
Billabong working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Billabong throws an elbow but Akhtankhanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Billabong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Akhtankhanov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Billabong landing strikes.
Billabong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Billabong working the head with strikes.
Billabong lands an elbow.
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Billabong working away.#T2#
Akhtankhanov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Billabong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Billabong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Billabong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akhtankhanov keeps working.
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Billabong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billabong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Billabong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akhtankhanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akhtankhanov tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg.
Akhtankhanov trying to control here. #SUB2#
Billabong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akhtankhanov is trying to maintain the position but Billabong is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akhtankhanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akhtankhanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Billabong.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Billabong clobbers Akhtankhanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Billabong slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Billabong.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong lands a body shot.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Billabong.#TD2#
Billabong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Billabong showed some decent athleticism there.
Billabong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akhtankhanov keeps working. #T1#
Billabong uses his free foot to push down on Akhtankhanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Akhtankhanov.
Billabong throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Billabong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Billabong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akhtankhanov is looking to escape.
Akhtankhanov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Billabong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Billabong controlling from the full mount.
Akhtankhanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Akhtankhanov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Billabong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Billabong is landing with some decent strikes but Akhtankhanov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Billabong lands a couple of good shots and Akhtankhanov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Billabong is punishing Akhtankhanov with some ground and pound. #T3#
Billabong throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Billabong scores with punches to the body.
Billabong keeps control of the position as Akhtankhanov tries to break free. #SUB2#
Billabong is persistently looking for the submission but Akhtankhanov is defending it well. #SUB2#
Billabong is looking for the choke from the back position but Akhtankhanov is controlling his hands well.
Billabong is riding his opponent, not letting Akhtankhanov buck him off.
Akhtankhanov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T4##SUB2#
Billabong tightening his grip on Akhtankhanov, looking for the choke.
Well, with Billabong on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Akhtankhanov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Billabong throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Akhtankhanov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Billabong.
Akhtankhanov is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Billabong 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ENIGMA 74
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Rolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Rolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rolf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rolf.
Rolf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rolf throws an off balance right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf walks into a left hand.
Rolf moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Rolf misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Rolf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Rolf gets to mount! Akhtankhanov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Akhtankhanov prevents Rolf from taking his back.
Akhtankhanov wants to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.#T1#
Rolf is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Rolf is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Akhtankhanov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Akhtankhanov shrugs it off.
Akhtankhanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rolf trying to control the action but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov is positioning himself well to prevent Rolf advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Rolf is looking for a kimura here.
Akhtankhanov trying to hold on to Rolf's head to control him but Rolf postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Akhtankhanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolf.
Rolf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Akhtankhanov! #SUB2#
Rolf working for a guillotine from mount but Akhtankhanov is in no mood to give up.
Rolf wants to control the pace but Akhtankhanov is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Rolf takes Akhtankhanov's back.
Rolf tries to keep control of the position but Akhtankhanov is staying busy.#SUB2#
Rolf looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Rolf looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Rolf looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Akhtankhanov taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jakob Rolf!
Our winner, Jakob Rolf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 61
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Mercado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mercado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Mercado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mercado's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mercado.
Mercado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mercado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Mercado cracks Akhtankhanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov works Mercado's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Mercado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercado lands with a nice body kick.
Mercado misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercado moves away.
Mercado misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mercado should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Mercado.
Akhtankhanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Jab, jab by Akhtankhanov - just one landing.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
Mercado throws a big counter head kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Mercado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mercado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mercado misses with a body shot.
Mercado lands a slapping body shot.
Mercado swinging wildly here.
Mercado misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Akhtankhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mercado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercado drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mercado on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akhtankhanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch but Mercado moves out of range.
Mercado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.#T2#
Mercado with the inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercado moves away.
Mercado counters with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercado.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Mercado's ribcage but misses.
Mercado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mercado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Akhtankhanov takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mercado.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercado.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercado backwards.
Mercado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Mercado struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Mercado misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
Mercado has had enough of the clinch but Akhtankhanov keeps him there for the moment.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akhtankhanov is keeping busy.
Mercado lands a left hand.
Mercado blocks an uppercut.
Mercado tries to break free but Akhtankhanov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mercado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Mercado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Mercado misses.
Mercado checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Mercado's knee but Mercado avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Mercado moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mercado! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Mercado.
A nice leg kick from Mercado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Mercado counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercado slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Mercado's body.
Mercado misses with a head kick.
Mercado throws an off balance right hand
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body kick.
Mercado throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercado throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Mercado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercado avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Mercado pushes Akhtankhanov away with a front kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mercado counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Mercado moves away and avoids it.
Mercado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercado.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercado has time to react.
Mercado throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Mercado tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mercado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Mercado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mercado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mercado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mercado looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Mercado's body. Mercado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercado scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Mercado misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Akhtankhanov clinches with his opponent.
Mercado blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Mercado breaks from the clinch.
Mercado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mercado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercado scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mercado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mercado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Mercado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercado manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Mercado's ribs.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Mercado moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Mercado.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mercado takes a step back to recover.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mercado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mercado throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Mercado pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercado is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Mercado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Mercado.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mercado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Mercado throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Mercado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Mercado avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Mercado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mercado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Mercado tries a head kick but it misses.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mercado misses with a head kick.
Mercado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Mercado's ribcage but misses.
Mercado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercado doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Mercado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mercado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akhtankhanov in his tracks.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercado is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Mercado slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mercado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Mercado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercado's hand.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mercado finds it's way round the side to connect with Akhtankhanov's head.
Mercado misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mercado.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Mercado.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercado looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Mercado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercado was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.#T4#
Mercado moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Mercado throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Mercado thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Mercado checks it.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Mercado wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Mercado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akhtankhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mercado throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercado moves away.
Akhtankhanov jabs Mercado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mercado throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Mercado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mercado misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mercado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Mercado slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Mercado throws a counter combo.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercado throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Mercado.
Mercado checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercado throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Mercado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mercado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercado.
Some bone on bone action there as Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from Mercado misses.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Mercado with a nice calf kick.
A combination from Mercado does no damage.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot. #T1#
Mercado misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mercado at a distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Mercado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Mercado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mercado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mercado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Mercado settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Mercado. Beautiful body shot.
Mercado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercado is looking to chop away at Akhtankhanov's legs.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Mercado lands with a kick to the temple. Akhtankhanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Akhtankhanov connects with a single shot there.
Mercado scores with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov wants to slow Mercado down by chopping away at his legs.
Mercado ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Mercado avoids it easily.#CL#
Akhtankhanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercado can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
A short right from Mercado on the inside.
Mercado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches. #BC2#
Mercado breaks from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercado.
Mercado lands a right hook to the body.
Mercado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Mercado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mercado throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Mercado scores with a head kick.
Akhtankhanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mercado circles away.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mercado tries to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves his leg out of the way.
Mercado swats away the attempt to clinch by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercado.
Mercado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Mercado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mercado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Mercado throws a wild body kick that Akhtankhanov sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Mercado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercado. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov wants to slow Mercado down by chopping away at his legs.
Mercado misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov blocks a head kick by Mercado.
Akhtankhanov misses the body punch
and Mercado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov thumps Mercado with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercado scores with a nice right hand.
Manny Mercado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Mercado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mercado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercado.
Mercado misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Akhtankhanov. Mercado shrugs it off though.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Mercado.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Mercado.
Well Akhtankhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
After the fight, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ENIGMA 53
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Axelrod throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
Axelrod throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axelrod scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Axelrod misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Axelrod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Axelrod moved out of range nicely.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Axelrod moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Axelrod misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axelrod at a distance.
Axelrod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Axelrod has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Axelrod throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axelrod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelrod defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Axelrod strikes.
Axelrod throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelrod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Axelrod throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod lands an overhand right.
Axelrod looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Axelrod checks it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Akhtankhanov on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
Axelrod throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelrod's elbow.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Axelrod can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelrod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelrod lands a body shot.
Axelrod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelrod tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Axelrod back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelrod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Axelrod tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelrod can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rico Axelrod will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Axelrod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axelrod might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Axelrod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Axelrod misses the target.
Axelrod takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Axelrod throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelrod ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod lands with a straight right. Akhtankhanov didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelrod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Axelrod lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Axelrod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelrod down.
Axelrod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelrod looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Axelrod saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov jabs Axelrod right on the nose. Axelrod blinks but takes it well.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Axelrod avoided it.
Axelrod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Axelrod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Axelrod throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.#CL#
Akhtankhanov clinches up with Axelrod and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Axelrod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rico Axelrod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Axelrod throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axelrod avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axelrod momentarily.
Axelrod throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
A left and a right from Axelrod both land. Nice combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akhtankhanov!
Axelrod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Axelrod avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Axelrod's head.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - Axelrod had a free shot at his head there.
Axelrod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axelrod throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Axelrod loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Axelrod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Axelrod throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Axelrod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Axelrod throws out a powerful jab.
Axelrod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Axelrod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch up but Axelrod circles away and keeps his distance.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Axelrod down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axelrod throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov sizes up Axelrod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Axelrod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Axelrod strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Axelrod misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov works Axelrod's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Axelrod moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Axelrod slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelrod! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelrod circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Axelrod misses the target.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Axelrod's body.
Axelrod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Axelrod lands with a cross.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelrod.
Axelrod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Axelrod misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axelrod takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Axelrod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelrod manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Axelrod throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Jab from Axelrod.
Axelrod scores with a hook.
Axelrod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Axelrod.
I think Axelrod 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rico Axelrod!

Event: ENIGMA 48
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Draganov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov is looking to chop away at Draganov's legs.
Draganov digs a good hook to Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Draganov's ribcage but misses.
Draganov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Draganov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Draganov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draganov throws a lazy head kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Draganov moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Draganov. Akhtankhanov shrugs it off though.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Draganov throws a quick counter head kick but Akhtankhanov was just out of range.
A low kick from Draganov is predictable there
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Draganov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Draganov misses.
Draganov tries a head kick but it misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Draganov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Draganov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Draganov works Akhtankhanov's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Draganov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Draganov lands with a shot to the body.
Draganov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draganov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Akhtankhanov gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draganov misses with a body punch.
Draganov cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
Draganov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Draganov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Draganov.
I was talking to Draganov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akhtankhanov or not.
Akhtankhanov looks winded!
A short right from Draganov on the inside.
Draganov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akhtankhanov or not.
Draganov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Draganov cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Draganov.
Akhtankhanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Draganov lands with a light punch inside.
Draganov pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Draganov lands a head kick. Akhtankhanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Draganov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Draganov blocks the low kick.
Draganov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
Draganov lands a right hook to the body.
Draganov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Draganov with a nice calf kick.
Draganov throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Draganov swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Draganov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Draganov.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Draganov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Draganov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Draganov off balance momentarily.#T1#
Akhtankhanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Draganov wants to clinch.
Draganov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akhtankhanov's sensitive parts. #CL#
Draganov forces Akhtankhanov back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov - that landed with a thud.
Ivan Draganov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov digs a right hand underneath Draganov's ribcage. Draganov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Draganov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Draganov blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draganov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draganov backwards. #T2#
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Draganov works on Akhtankhanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draganov.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Draganov or not.
Akhtankhanov digs a right hand into Draganov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Draganov's gas tank.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
A short left from Draganov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov presses Akhtankhanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Draganov scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Draganov controls the action.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Draganov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Draganov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Draganov 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 feints a counter leg kick.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Draganov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Draganov feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Draganov checks a leg kick.
Draganov connects with a leg kick.
Draganov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Draganov throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draganov moves away.#CL#
Draganov has closed the distance and engaged Akhtankhanov in a clinch.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Draganov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov pushes Draganov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Akhtankhanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov is trying to stall.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Draganov controls the action.
A short right from Draganov on the inside.
Draganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draganov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivan Draganov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Draganov digs a right hand into Akhtankhanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akhtankhanov's gas tank.
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
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 tries to throw a body punch but Draganov avoids it by throwing Akhtankhanov back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draganov presses Akhtankhanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
Akhtankhanov tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tries to throw a body punch but Draganov avoids it by throwing Akhtankhanov back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
Draganov trying to control the position but instead, Akhtankhanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Draganov into the cage.
Draganov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
I think Draganov 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ENIGMA 43
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Madness.
Madness misses with a body shot.
A big right from Madness misses.
Madness takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Madness.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madness.
Madness lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Madness avoids it.
Madness throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madness throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madness throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Madness as he checks the leg kick.
Madness looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Madness on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Madness's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madness down.
Madness moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Madness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Madness misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madness.
We've been told by Madness's head coaches at The Million Dollar Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madness ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Madness was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Akhtankhanov scores with a four punch combination!
Madness throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Madness tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Madness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Madness.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Madness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madness misses with a body shot.
Madness moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Madness misses with a straight right.
Madness looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Madness.
Madness throws a body shot but no joy.
Madness tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Madness.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Madness.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Madness loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madness looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madness swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Madness misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Madness missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Madness loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Madness moves out of range.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madness misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Madness.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madness throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Madness's body. Madness takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Akhtankhanov jabs Madness right on the nose. Madness blinks but takes it well.
Akhtankhanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madness missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madness bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Madness lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madness takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Madness looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Madness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Madness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madness takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Madness bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Madness misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madness. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madness misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Madness misses the target.
Madness takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Madness scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Madness swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Akhtankhanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch to the body.
Madness blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Madness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Madness controls the action.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here. #T2#
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madness blocking some punches. #BC#
Madness breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Madness blocks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Madness avoids it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Madness appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Madness misses its intended target.
Madness throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Madness takes one on the button.
Madness looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Madness on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Madness connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Madness takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Madness misses its intended target.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Madness misses with a straight right.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.#R3#
Madness throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Mister Madness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Madness misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Madness swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Madness.
Nice defenses there by Madness.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Madness lands a body shot.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madness moves away.
Madness throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Madness moves out of range.
Madness jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Madness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madness. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madness thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Madness down.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Madness throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Madness avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Madness takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Madness lands with a right hand.
Madness drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Madness takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Akhtankhanov clinches with his opponent.
Madness lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Madness.
Akhtankhanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Madness lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Madness lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madness blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Madness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madness's elbow.
Madness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madness tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Madness back against the cage.
Madness misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Madness blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike.
Madness throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akhtankhanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Madness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Madness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akhtankhanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Simple Battery:6
Date: Jan 05, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Jab by Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Sultanbek Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov scores with a nice strike.
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Sultanbek Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sultanbek Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov in his tracks.
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Sultanbek Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 10:9
Judge William Gold scores the fight 10:9
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!

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