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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 577 p4p, 534 weight class) and Adriel Nayati (ranked 69 p4p, 63 weight class). Nayati is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Indian Calling - At War. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adriel Nayati!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayati moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Nayati's head.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nayati is able to avoid easily.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nayati is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nayati is out of range.
Nayati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Nayati feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Akhtankhanov is looking to stand back up but Nayati counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Akhtankhanov.
Nayati stalling.
Nayati tries to pass to full mount but Akhtankhanov defends it.
Akhtankhanov controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov is refusing to be controlled, as Nayati sits in half guard.
Nayati is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Akhtankhanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nayati performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nayati is pressing down on Akhtankhanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akhtankhanov is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akhtankhanov trying to hold on to Nayati's head to control him but Nayati postures up.
Akhtankhanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati.
Nayati missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nayati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akhtankhanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nayati is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nayati in particular looking to stall.
Akhtankhanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nayati on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati is trying to control. Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A lazy left from Nayati finds it's target.
Nayati scores with a takedown into Akhtankhanov's guard.
Nayati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nayati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nayati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nayati slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Akhtankhanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nayati postures up and lands a big shot to Akhtankhanov's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nayati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akhtankhanov working a defensive guard here.
Nayati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nayati working some strikes from top position.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akhtankhanov is keeping the position for now.
Nayati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati 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.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Nayati counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akhtankhanov won't be happy with that.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov is not content to let Nayati control the position.
Nayati happy to just control the position for now.
Nayati trying to control the position but Akhtankhanov is working away.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati trying to control the action but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Nayati scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nayati tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nayati lands a nice forearm strike.
The strikes coming from Nayati are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nayati postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Akhtankhanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nayati.
Nayati trying to control the action but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nayati in side control, throwing shots but Akhtankhanov defends.
Nayati tries to advance to mount but Akhtankhanov denies him.
Nayati working the ground and pound from side control.
Nayati works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Akhtankhanov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nayati in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Akhtankhanov defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati lands a nice forearm strike.
Akhtankhanov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nayati.
Nayati tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Akhtankhanov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nayati connects with a decent elbow.
Nayati in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nayati wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akhtankhanov keeps working.
Nayati in side control, throwing shots but Akhtankhanov defends.
Nayati takes a little break here. Akhtankhanov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nayati scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayati lands some shots froms side control.
Nayati sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Akhtankhanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nayati is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Akhtankhanov's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ground and pound from Nayati seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nayati throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nayati lands some shots froms side control.
Nayati is working Akhtankhanov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nayati wants to control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati lands a few punches from side control.
Nayati is putting a hurting on Akhtankhanov here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nayati defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nayati, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov tests Nayati's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Nayati walks into a left hand.
Nayati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nayati counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nayati is looking to take a break and control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nayati lands strikes from half guard.
Nayati uses his free foot to push down on Akhtankhanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Akhtankhanov.
Nayati looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akhtankhanov is looking to escape.
Akhtankhanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nayati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akhtankhanov blocking the ground and pound.
Nayati throws some wild stikes that Akhtankhanov manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nayati jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nayati scoring with punches and elbows.
Nayati working the body and head with strikes.
Akhtankhanov defending against the ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov taking a bit of punishment here - Nayati scoring with strikes.
Nayati landing strikes.
Akhtankhanov taking a bit of punishment here - Nayati scoring with strikes.
Nayati working the body and head with strikes.
Nayati thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Akhtankhanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nayati in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nayati working the ground and pound.
Nayati postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Adriel Nayati is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akhtankhanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Akhtankhanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Akhtankhanov trying to remain calm as Nayati controls from the top position.
Nayati throws a strike aimed at the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Nayati postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nayati working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Akhtankhanov's face as Nayati controls the position.
Nayati is continuing to stall.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nayati works to advance to full mount. Akhtankhanov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adriel Nayati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nayati winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriel Nayati!
Adriel Nayati made sure to mention his sponsor, Wrestler Wayfare in his post fight interview.
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