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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Asakura (ranked 352 p4p, 759 weight class) and Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 28 p4p, 55 weight class). Asakura's entrance music is Venom by $ B. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kotaro Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Asakura cracks Akhtankhanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab to the body
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asakura there as he acknowledges the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Asakura.
Asakura is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Asakura looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Asakura walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov cracks Asakura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Asakura saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a combination
and Asakura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Asakura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asakura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asakura tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asakura has time to react.
Asakura throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Asakura feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asakura 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 Akhtankhanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akhtankhanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Asakura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Asakura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asakura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov tries to break free but Asakura pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura lands a nice shot to the body.
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Asakura tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Asakura tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the head.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akhtankhanov counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akhtankhanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Akhtankhanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asakura has Akhtankhanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Akhtankhanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Asakura won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Akhtankhanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Asakura up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Akhtankhanov 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has been cut.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside.
Asakura lands with a short shot to the head.
Asakura lands with a right to the head.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Akhtankhanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Asakura has double underhooks.
Kotaro Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura prevents Akhtankhanov from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Asakura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura works the jab nicely.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
Asakura scoring well with a low kick there.
Asakura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Asakura blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Asakura defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asakura with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Asakura.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 is trying to push Asakura away but Asakura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Asakura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akhtankhanov.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Asakura.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Asakura struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kotaro Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aslanbek Akhtankhanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Asakura is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Akhtankhanov stalks Asakura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asakura's face. Asakura staggers backwards, shaken.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Asakura as he checks the leg kick.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura scores with a punch to the head.
Akhtankhanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akhtankhanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Asakura's front leg but catches the back leg as Asakura tries to avoid it.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akhtankhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
and Asakura counters with a nice body kick.
Asakura jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Akhtankhanov sees coming a mile off.
Asakura closes the distance but Akhtankhanov moves to the side
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura clobbers Akhtankhanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asakura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asakura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asakura. Asakura obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura blocks a low kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akhtankhanov can do to turn this around?
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asakura drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asakura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura throws a right hand that Akhtankhanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Akhtankhanov also avoids with ease.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asakura.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
Asakura tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Asakura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asakura counters with an outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asakura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back to recover.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Asakura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Asakura tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asakura forces Akhtankhanov back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Asakura - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akhtankhanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura lands with a hook. Akhtankhanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asakura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asakura wants to clinch
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Asakura jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotaro Asakura!
Our winner, Kotaro Asakura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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