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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 513 p4p, 1253 weight class) and Clin Cartwright (ranked 87 p4p, 183 weight class). Cartwright is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cirice. Clin Cartwright is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 10 - 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clin Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartwright's head.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
Cartwright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akhtankhanov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Akhtankhanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akhtankhanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Cartwright trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartwright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akhtankhanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cartwright has Akhtankhanov in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Akhtankhanov pushes his legs off easily.
Akhtankhanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Akhtankhanov has picked Cartwright up and slammed him! Cartwright can't keep hold of the triangle and Akhtankhanov manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Akhtankhanov defends the submission attempt.
Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cartwright looks to land a strike but Akhtankhanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Akhtankhanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Akhtankhanov blocks nicely.
Cartwright postures up in Akhtankhanov's guard and throws a big left but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akhtankhanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Akhtankhanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright has an active guard here but Akhtankhanov has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright 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 big right from Cartwright misses.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akhtankhanov is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Akhtankhanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akhtankhanov defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Akhtankhanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Akhtankhanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot.
Cartwright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartwright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Akhtankhanov enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Akhtankhanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov controlling Cartwright's posture.
Akhtankhanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Akhtankhanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Akhtankhanov!
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akhtankhanov passes into side control.
Cartwright is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Akhtankhanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright reaches up to try and control the position but Akhtankhanov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cartwright rolls and tries to escape and now Akhtankhanov has his back!
Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright wants to escape the position.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akhtankhanov controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov is trying to stick to Cartwright's back but Cartwright is turning into Akhtankhanov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Akhtankhanov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akhtankhanov wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Akhtankhanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Akhtankhanov!
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akhtankhanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Cartwright.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Akhtankhanov as he connects with a hook.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright unleashes a big counter combination but Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cartwright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartwright's head.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Cartwright's front leg with a kick but Cartwright checks it.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick
and Cartwright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akhtankhanov has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akhtankhanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Akhtankhanov has wrist control.
Cartwright cracks Akhtankhanov with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akhtankhanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartwright, into his guard.
Cartwright has his foot on Akhtankhanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akhtankhanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright wants to hit a sweep here but Akhtankhanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cartwright there!
Cartwright reaches up to try and control the position but Akhtankhanov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cartwright rolls and tries to escape and now Akhtankhanov has his back!
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Akhtankhanov's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akhtankhanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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