PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 220 p4p, 973 weight class) and Adam East (ranked 33 p4p, 128 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Akhtankhanov
vs
East

176 cm
29
155
16 - 7 - 0

178 cm
27
159
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam East!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
East throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from East.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for East's leg but East calmly moves out of range.
East looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov dodges the punch combination from East.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
East let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between East's hands.
East throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into East's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but East was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and East counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
East moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent East stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from East.
A big right from East misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a right and a left that East avoids nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the body
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
East swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. East tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
East avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
A jab from East misses.
East needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
East looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from East. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov thumps East with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand right.
East with a nice cross.
East walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped East in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tests East's chin there with a solid looking shot.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
East on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
East throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps East's head backwards.
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!
East throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from East.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
East swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but East sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
East looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. East does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
East ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
East moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
East misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov jabs East right on the nose. East blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
East avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov thumps East with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from East misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like East was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that East can do to turn this around?
East takes one on the button.
East moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from East.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but East moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from East.
East jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Akhtankhanov duly obliges.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East misses with a looping right.
East on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
East has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Akhtankhanov finds it's way through East's defenses.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by East.
East checks a leg kick nicely.
East works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
East takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
East slips under a jab.
East throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but East avoids the punch easily.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and East counters with a straight right hand.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
East catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
East looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
East throws a series of punches but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
A combination from East does no damage.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
East has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
East swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
East's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
East avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but East blocks it.
East takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from East.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow East down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
East walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
East on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
East moves out of range of the strikes.
East keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
East swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
East throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab and a cross from East.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
East misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and East counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but East slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but East moved away.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
East thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
letting East counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
East ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by East there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov misses the body punch
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

East throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
East takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from East.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as East jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and East is able to avoid easily.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but East is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and East counters with a left to the body.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
East stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
East takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but East avoids it.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
East cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from East.
East looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
A jab from East misses.
East throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
East takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Adam East has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
East looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from East.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. East saw that one coming.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow East down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from East.
A punch combination from East misses.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
East bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
East throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but East moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but East takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from Akhtankhanov.
Decent striking displayed by Akhtankhanov there.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and East counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as East blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses East's sensitive parts.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
East slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and East counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by East.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
East looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
East closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
East's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! East scrambles back to his feet.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from East.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks East with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but East slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akhtankhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
A very excited looking Sultanbek Akhtankhanov 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.