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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Andary (ranked 1019 p4p, 734 weight class) and Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 117 p4p, 84 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sultanbek Akhtankhanov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
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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 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gary Andary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the body
and Andary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Andary.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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.
Jab, jab by Akhtankhanov - just one landing.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and Andary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andary scores with a jab.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andary checks a leg kick.
Andary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andary 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.
Andary bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Andary throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Andary counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice strike.
Andary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Andary tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Andary on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Andary ducks down to avoid it.
Andary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Andary slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Andary tried to counter with a leg kick but Akhtankhanov avoided it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Andary's leg but Andary calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Andary's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Andary's head but Andary sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Andary strikes.
Andary doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Andary. Those never looked like landing.
Andary swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Andary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Andary moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andary looks to land a combination but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Andary checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Andary lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Andary lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andary stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andary momentarily.
Andary is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Andary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body kick there by Andary.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Andary with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andary's hand.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Andary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov cracks Andary with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Andary's shoulder, as Andary tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses the body punch
and Andary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov blocks a head kick by Andary.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Andary's body. Andary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andary with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Andary moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andary checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Andary throws a body kick.
It looks like Andary has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
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 Andary has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andary and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Andary should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andary's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Andary on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Andary loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Andary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
No joy there for Andary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andary scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akhtankhanov in his tracks.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Andary counters with a three punch combo that has Akhtankhanov backing up. Akhtankhanov nods at Andary to acknowledge the strikes.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
Andary scores with a nice head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Andary might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Andary ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Andary lands a big head kick that sends Akhtankhanov tumbling to the mat! Andary takes a step backwards and waves Akhtankhanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Akhtankhanov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andary misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andary moves away.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Andary moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andary.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andary steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Andary ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andary is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Andary moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Andary ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Andary wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andary thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. Andary knows he should have avoided that one.
Andary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot.
Andary steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Nice jab there from Akhtankhanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andary misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Andary misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andary misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Andary avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Andary's front leg with a kick but Andary checks it.
Andary is looking to counter punch.
Andary takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Andary moves out of range.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Andary throws a one two combo.
Andary throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andary.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andary needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andary.
Akhtankhanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Andary strikes.
Andary ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov tries to move into range but Andary moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Andary moves his leg out of the way.
Andary appears to be looking for a big counter.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Andary is out of range.
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.
Andary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andary checks a leg kick.
Andary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andary throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Andary on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andary takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andary slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Andary is looking to counter punch.
Andary misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akhtankhanov cracks Andary with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andary is out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Andary counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Andary throws a series of punches but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andary throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Andary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andary looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Andary takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andary.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
Andary throws a big counter combination but Akhtankhanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Akhtankhanov stuns Andary with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Akhtankhanov.
Andary explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andary.
Andary throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Andary throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot
and Andary counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andary's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Andary is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Andary's front leg but catches the back leg as Andary tries to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Andary moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Andary misses with an uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Andary ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Andary.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Andary tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Andary's head but Andary sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andary lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andary throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Andary avoids it.
Andary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Andary chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Andary throws a right hand that Akhtankhanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Akhtankhanov also avoids with ease.
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!
Andary throws a nice head kick!
Andary moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Andary is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andary lands a front kick.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Andary avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Andary saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Andary ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Andary ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Andary's head.
Nice defenses there by Andary.
That kick from Andary tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Andary takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andary throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Andary moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Andary avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andary misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Andary ducks down to avoid it.
Andary slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Andary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andary lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andary.
Andary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Andary tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Andary with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andary's hand.
A swing and a miss from Andary.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Andary moves out of range.
Gary Andary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Andary is out of range.
Andary was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akhtankhanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
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.
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