PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 224 p4p, 240 weight class) and Olyn Seran (ranked 29 p4p, 34 weight class). Seran has chosen Sound of Silence - Disturbed as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Olyn Seran was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Akhtankhanov
vs
Seran

176 cm
30
155
20 - 8 - 1

180 cm
37
157
33 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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Shadow Realm Apparel

Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160)
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

Seran is trying to get an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov is defending well.

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.