PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 2953 p4p, 3230 weight class) and Chest Mangold (ranked 359 p4p, 383 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Akhtankhanov
vs
Mangold

176 cm
25
155
6 - 5 - 0

179 cm
25
155
7 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Champion Apparel

Conviction
Conquer

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 6 - 5 - 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 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chest Mangold!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Mangold misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good low kick that Mangold was not able to check.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov cracks Mangold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.
Mangold looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Mangold lands a really nice looking cross but Akhtankhanov seems unphased.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Mangold.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Mangold down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akhtankhanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Mangold throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mangold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Mangold throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Mangold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov looking to stall.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangold misses with a body kick.
As Mangold backs away, Akhtankhanov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Mangold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
We've been told by Akhtankhanov's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
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.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Mangold throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangold.
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab.
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangold misses with a kick to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a body shot
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov jabs Mangold right on the nose. Mangold blinks but takes it well.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with a nice cross.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mangold cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangold throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Akhtankhanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mangold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mangold.
Mangold throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mangold is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mangold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akhtankhanov misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Mangold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Mangold shakes it off.
Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangold on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangold throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Mangold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Mangold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Mangold misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangold misses the shot to the body.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.
Mangold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Mangold misses with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a low kick, right behind Mangold 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Mangold's body.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Mangold.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Mangold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it.
Mangold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangold throws a body kick that misses.
Mangold checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangold can do to turn this around?
Mangold lands with a straight right. Akhtankhanov didn't see that one coming.
Mangold slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mangold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mangold connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangold on the side of the head.
Mangold throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
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 lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangold misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back to recover.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Mangold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangold's hand.
Mangold wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Mangold misses with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Mangold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Mangold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangold's hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangold in his tracks.
Mangold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Mangold ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Mangold's body.
Mangold defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Mangold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangold lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangold finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangold. Mangold obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangold's corner calls for a 1-2. Mangold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Mangold flicks out a counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov steps away.
Akhtankhanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangold.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Mangold counters with a good, hard body kick but Akhtankhanov shrugs it off.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangold tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold feints a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mangold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Mangold avoids it well.
Mangold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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.
Akhtankhanov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangold takes one to the chin there.
Akhtankhanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Mangold throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangold misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Mangold's belly button to the back.
Mangold is looking to land body kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangold misses with an uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Mangold takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akhtankhanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
An out of breath Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.