PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Madness (ranked 3991 p4p, 5429 weight class) and Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 464 p4p, 522 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Madness
vs
Akhtankhanov

184 cm
21
170
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
21
155
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Madness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madness blocking some punches.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.