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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 2621 p4p, 2315 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 152 p4p, 135 weight class). Hanma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by B-Complex - Beautiful Lies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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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 4 - 3 - 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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Hanma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanma, as that shot connected.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov scores with a one two! Hanma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Hanma lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanma throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Hanma tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
A quick step to the side and Akhtankhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hanma throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Hanma.
Hanma digs a good hook to Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Hanma.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Hanma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanma misses the jab.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Akhtankhanov misses its target.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanma connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Hanma misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Hanma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Hanma's ribs.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Hanma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanma connects with a single shot there.
Hanma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma takes one to the chin there.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Hanma scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. Hanma knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Hanma's body.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Hanma throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Hanma ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Hanma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslanbek 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanma's sensitive parts.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hanma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Hanma catches Akhtankhanov right on the button with a cross.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Hanma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Hanma walks into a left hand.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Hanma.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanma.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Hanma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanma has time to react.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Hanma's belly button to the back.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Hanma moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hanma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanma walks into a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov works over Hanma's head and body with a nice combination.
Hanma dips to his left and cracks Akhtankhanov with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Hanma throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Hanma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanma's head.
Hanma throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Hanma checks it.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Donk. Hanma catches Akhtankhanov right on the button with a cross.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hanma might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akhtankhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov cracks Hanma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Hanma's ribs.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Hanma's body.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hanma swings widly with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Hanma connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
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!
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanma punishes Akhtankhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanma momentarily.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanma's hands.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Hanma throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Hanma.
You can see that Hanma has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov cracks Hanma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
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 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanma in his tracks.
Hanma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma misses with a body punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanma is rocked!
Hanma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanma is still on wobbly legs! Can Akhtankhanov finish him?
Akhtankhanov sizes up Hanma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanma seems to have recovered his senses.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov cracks Hanma with a good jab.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Hanma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanma. That did some damage!
Hanma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhtankhanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akhtankhanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Hanma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanma's head backwards.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Hanma's leg. Hanma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Hanma manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Hanma's body.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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