PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 454 p4p, 612 weight class) and Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 35 p4p, 46 weight class). Big Mouth has chosen Bigmouth Strikes Again as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Akhtankhanov
vs
Big Mouth

178 cm
31
145
17 - 10 - 0

169 cm
34
144
34 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Big Mouth's leg but Big Mouth calmly moves out of range.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.

Big Mouth gets the takedown into side control.
Akhtankhanov is trying to escape the position but Big Mouth is controlling the position.

Big Mouth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Akhtankhanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Big Mouth decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Big Mouth's head but Big Mouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Big Mouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.

Akhtankhanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Akhtankhanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big Mouth is one step ahead there.
Big Mouth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov has Big Mouth pulled in close to control his posture.
Akhtankhanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big Mouth is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
It looks like Big Mouth might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Big Mouth drives through and clinches with Akhtankhanov against the cage.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Big Mouth fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Big Mouth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Big Mouth won't allow it.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big Mouth tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth 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.

A low kick from Big Mouth misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Big Mouth counter with a right hand.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Big Mouth with a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a series of strikes. Big Mouth will be more careful next time no doubt.

Big Mouth closes the distance and clinches.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the head.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with some punches.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Akhtankhanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Big Mouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth tries to land a knee to the head but Akhtankhanov blocks with his arms.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Big Mouth.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Akhtankhanov avoids the damage to the body.
Big Mouth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akhtankhanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Big Mouth 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 Big Mouth can turn it around.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
Big Mouth tries to land a knee to the head but Akhtankhanov blocks with his arms.
Akhtankhanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Big Mouth scores with a shot to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Big Mouth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov is trying to push Big Mouth away but Big Mouth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Big Mouth.
Come on Akhtankhanov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth letting Akhtankhanov take a breather here.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.

Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Mouth throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Akhtankhanov will feel that in the morning.
Big Mouth lands with a kick to the temple. Akhtankhanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Big Mouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Big Mouth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Big Mouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Big Mouth wants to clinch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Big Mouth misses.
Big Mouth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Big Mouth's front leg with a kick but Big Mouth checks it.
Nice body kick there by Big Mouth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Big Mouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Big Mouth moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akhtankhanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Mouth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Big Mouth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Big Mouth defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Big Mouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.

Big Mouth instigates a clinch.
Big Mouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov is trying to force a seperation but Big Mouth has the dominant position.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.

Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Big Mouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Big Mouth moves into the clinch.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.

Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.

Big Mouth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth - that landed with a thud.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Big Mouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Big Mouth misses with an elbow strike.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Mouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Akhtankhanov is looking for a counter combo.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.

Big Mouth rushes Akhtankhanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Mouth misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big Mouth.
Akhtankhanov tries to break the clinch but Big Mouth is controlling the position.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akhtankhanov is trying to force a seperation but Big Mouth has the dominant position.

Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Big Mouth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Big Mouth tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Big Mouth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Big Mouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Big Mouth throws a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Big Mouth avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Big Mouth avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Big Mouth.
A shot to the liver by Big Mouth. Beautiful body shot.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
Some wild striking there from Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Big Mouth misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yasha Big Mouth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Big Mouth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Big Mouth fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasha Big Mouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Big Mouth 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
A very excited looking Yasha Big Mouth 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.