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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rod De Minaur (ranked 8 p4p, 197 weight class) and Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 2 p4p, 26 weight class). De Minaur's entrance music is Seek and Destroy . A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rod De Minaur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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