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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 375 p4p, 239 weight class) and Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 25 p4p, 15 weight class). Aslanbek Akhtankhanov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145
12 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
26
145
10 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks right into an uppercut from Adeoluwa.
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Adeoluwa checks it
and Adeoluwa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa preventing the sweep.
Akhtankhanov is pulling down on Adeoluwa's head. It's preventing any offense from Adeoluwa, at least for the moment.
Adeoluwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Akhtankhanov is retaining full guard.
Akhtankhanov keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Akhtankhanov is adopting a defensive guard.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Akhtankhanov keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov has his hands on Adeoluwa's head, controlling the position.
Akhtankhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adeoluwa rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Adeoluwa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa throws a head punch that misses.
Adeoluwa throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adeoluwa is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov tries to move into range but Adeoluwa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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 swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Adeoluwa didn't see that one coming.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into Adeoluwa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Adeoluwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adeoluwa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping right.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akhtankhanov tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akhtankhanov trying to control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adeoluwa prevents Akhtankhanov from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akhtankhanov tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
Adeoluwa prevents Akhtankhanov from improving his position.
Adeoluwa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adeoluwa is thwarting Akhtankhanov's attempts to control the position.
Adeoluwa is taking a breather. Akhtankhanov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Akhtankhanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adeoluwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adeoluwa with a nice cross.
Adeoluwa scores with a takedown into Akhtankhanov's guard.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Akhtankhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa being controlled here momentarily.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akhtankhanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adeoluwa.
Akhtankhanov keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa distracts Akhtankhanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akhtankhanov controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
Adeoluwa landing some decent shots from guard.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa stands and throws Akhtankhanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adeoluwa in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa throws an elbow but Akhtankhanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Adeoluwa cracks Akhtankhanov with a big right hand but Akhtankhanov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adeoluwa cracks Akhtankhanov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Adeoluwa scores with punches from side control.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Adeoluwa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to half guard.
Akhtankhanov is still trying to improve position.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akhtankhanov defending against the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa scoring with punches and elbows.
Akhtankhanov is trying to improve his position.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akhtankhanov dodges the ground and pound from Adeoluwa.
Check out the look on Adeoluwa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Akhtankhanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adeoluwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akhtankhanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Akhtankhanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akhtankhanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adeoluwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Akhtankhanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akhtankhanov is looking to reverse the position.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adeoluwa moves into full mount!
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Akhtankhanov's face.
Akhtankhanov tries to hold on but Adeoluwa pushes him away.
Adeoluwa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Akhtankhanov is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands a glancing blow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Adeoluwa finish him?
Adeoluwa scores with a nice head shot.
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 Adeoluwa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adeoluwa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Adeoluwa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem phased though.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adeoluwa drops Akhtankhanov with a naaaaasty hook - Akhtankhanov is in real trouble here! Adeoluwa dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa is the new bantamweight champion!
Chukwu Adeoluwa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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