Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akhtankhanov avoids a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bouddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Bouddi.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
A head kick from Akhtankhanov lands but Bouddi takes it in his stride.
Bouddi is looking to chop away at Akhtankhanov's legs.
A head kick by Akhtankhanov misses
and Bouddi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Bouddi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bouddi 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.#TD2#
Bouddi drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bouddi looking to sit in guard and control but Akhtankhanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Akhtankhanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bouddi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Bouddi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Akhtankhanov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym To Nica in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov throws a one two combo.
Bouddi misses with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Akhtankhanov tries to keep at a distance but Bouddi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Akhtankhanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bouddi effectively controlling the action here.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akhtankhanov tries to circle away but Bouddi has him pinned against the cage.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bouddi or not.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Akhtankhanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bouddi taking a breather.
Akhtankhanov being controlled against the cage.
Bouddi stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bouddi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bouddi wants to stall.
Bouddi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Akhtankhanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Bouddi is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Koa Bouddi.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a head kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouddi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akhtankhanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Bouddi blocks a low kick nicely.
Bouddi throws a counter combo.
Bouddi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi throws a right and a left that Akhtankhanov avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bouddi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bouddi throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bouddi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Bouddi's front leg with a kick but Bouddi checks it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Bouddi avoids the head kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bouddi eats them both and turns towards Akhtankhanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bouddi is able to avoid easily.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Bouddi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick that sends Bouddi stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. #T1#
Bouddi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bouddi doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Akhtankhanov gets tackled into the cage by Bouddi. Bouddi maintains the clinch.
Bouddi is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Bouddi to work.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Bouddi.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
The fighters circling - Bouddi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.#T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bouddi's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bouddi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bouddi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akhtankhanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bouddi counters with a big head kick but Akhtankhanov shrugs it off.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Bouddi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Bouddi saw that one coming.#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Bouddi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a fast counter high kick but Akhtankhanov manages to duck under it in time.
Bouddi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bouddi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Bouddi moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Akhtankhanov to work.
Akhtankhanov stalling in the clinch.
Bouddi stalling.
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bouddi.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov gets through Bouddi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow.
Bouddi wants to stall.
Akhtankhanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bouddi lands an elbow just above Akhtankhanov 's eye.
Bouddi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bouddi tries to clinch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a three punch combo that has Bouddi backing up. Bouddi nods at Akhtankhanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Bouddi throws a body kick that misses
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Bouddi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Bouddi is rocked!
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bouddi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Bouddi backs away, Akhtankhanov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bouddi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Bouddi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Bouddi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akhtankhanov cracks Bouddi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Bouddi strikes.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bouddi on the side of the head.
Bouddi lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bouddi.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bouddi closes the distance and clinches.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the side of Bouddi's head.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koa Bouddi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bouddi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild body kick that Bouddi sees coming a mile off.
Akhtankhanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bouddi dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov punishes Bouddi's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
letting Bouddi counter with a right hand.
Bouddi tries a head kick but it misses.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Bouddi rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koa Bouddi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Bouddi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a kick to the body.
Bouddi misses with a few strikes there.
Akhtankhanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bouddi backs up against the cage.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Bouddi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Bouddi's body.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Despite the aggression on Bouddi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bouddi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Bouddi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bouddi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination that misses
and Bouddi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Bouddi's head back.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Bouddi's ribcage but misses.
Bouddi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Bouddi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bouddi there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBouddi.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#CL#
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. #T4#
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. #BC2#
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!#R2#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #CUT#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. #T2##BC2#
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.#T3#
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. #CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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!#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#CL#
Asakura forces Akhtankhanov back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
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. #BC2#
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.

Event: DMMA 290 Morrison vs Dragneel
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Big Mouth's leg but Big Mouth calmly moves out of range.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Big Mouth gets the takedown into side control.
Akhtankhanov is trying to escape the position but Big Mouth is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Big Mouth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Akhtankhanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Big Mouth decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Big Mouth's head but Big Mouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Big Mouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Akhtankhanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Akhtankhanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big Mouth is one step ahead there.
Big Mouth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Akhtankhanov has Big Mouth pulled in close to control his posture.
Akhtankhanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big Mouth is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
It looks like Big Mouth might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Big Mouth drives through and clinches with Akhtankhanov against the cage.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Big Mouth fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Big Mouth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Big Mouth won't allow it.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big Mouth tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth 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.#R2#
A low kick from Big Mouth misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Big Mouth counter with a right hand.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Big Mouth with a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a series of strikes. Big Mouth will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Big Mouth closes the distance and clinches.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the head.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with some punches.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Akhtankhanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Big Mouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Big Mouth tries to land a knee to the head but Akhtankhanov blocks with his arms.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Big Mouth.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Akhtankhanov avoids the damage to the body.
Big Mouth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akhtankhanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Big Mouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akhtankhanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Big Mouth can turn it around.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
Big Mouth tries to land a knee to the head but Akhtankhanov blocks with his arms.
Akhtankhanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Big Mouth scores with a shot to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Big Mouth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov is trying to push Big Mouth away but Big Mouth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Big Mouth.
Come on Akhtankhanov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth letting Akhtankhanov take a breather here.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Mouth throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Big Mouth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Akhtankhanov will feel that in the morning.
Big Mouth lands with a kick to the temple. Akhtankhanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Big Mouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Big Mouth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Big Mouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Big Mouth wants to clinch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Big Mouth misses.
Big Mouth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Big Mouth's front leg with a kick but Big Mouth checks it.
Nice body kick there by Big Mouth.#T4#
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Big Mouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Big Mouth moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akhtankhanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Mouth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Big Mouth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Big Mouth defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Big Mouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target. #CL2#
Big Mouth instigates a clinch.
Big Mouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov is trying to force a seperation but Big Mouth has the dominant position.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov. #BC#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Big Mouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Big Mouth moves into the clinch.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow. #BC#
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Big Mouth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth - that landed with a thud.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Big Mouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Big Mouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Big Mouth misses with an elbow strike.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Mouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Akhtankhanov is looking for a counter combo.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down. #CL2#
Big Mouth rushes Akhtankhanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Mouth misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big Mouth.
Akhtankhanov tries to break the clinch but Big Mouth is controlling the position.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akhtankhanov is trying to force a seperation but Big Mouth has the dominant position.#BC#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Big Mouth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Big Mouth tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Big Mouth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Big Mouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Big Mouth throws a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Big Mouth avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Big Mouth avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Big Mouth.
A shot to the liver by Big Mouth. Beautiful body shot.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
Some wild striking there from Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Big Mouth misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yasha Big Mouth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Big Mouth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Big Mouth fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasha Big Mouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Big Mouth 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
A very excited looking Yasha Big Mouth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 284 Cole vs Temidare
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Tico slips under a jab.
Tico throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Tico thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
Tico lands a nice shot that snaps Akhtankhanov's head back.
Tico misses with a left hand
and Tico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Tico has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Tico sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Tico strikes.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Akhtankhanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Tico steps away.
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!
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Tico misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Tico misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tico lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
Tico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a left and a right that stings Tico.
Tico 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akhtankhanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Tico.#T2#
Tico checks a leg kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tico's hands.
Akhtankhanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Tico checks it
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Tico.
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.
Tico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akhtankhanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tico is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Akhtankhanov punishes Tico's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov punishes Tico's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Tico turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tico misses with a low kick.
Tico misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tico throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Tico.
Tico walks into a jab.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Tico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tico in his tracks.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Tico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Tico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tico backing away here, and Akhtankhanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Tico throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Tico throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Akhtankhanov's belly button to the back.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tico throws a leg kick which misses Akhtankhanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Akhtankhanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov lunges at Tico with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tico's hand.
Tico misses the jab.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov tests Tico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Akhtankhanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tico lands a jab to Akhtankhanov's midsection.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tico throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.#T2#
Akhtankhanov lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Tico slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Tico lands a nice looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Akhtankhanov blocks the leg kick.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Tico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. Tico knows he should have avoided that one.
Tico misses the jab.#T3#
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tico looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tico throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tico swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Tico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akhtankhanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tico takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tico.
Tico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tico throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.#T4#
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akhtankhanov under the eye.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Nice shot lands for Akhtankhanov.
Tico connects with a leg kick.
Tico lands with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Tico keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tico.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tico tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tico connects with the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Tico's front leg but catches the back leg as Tico tries to avoid it.
Tico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Akhtankhanov finds it's way through Tico's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Tico misses.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Tico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tico down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Tico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Tico. That snapped Akhtankhanov's head back.
Tico staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Tico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Tico loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Tico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Tico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Tico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tico moves forwards but Akhtankhanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Tico tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Tico off the cage and back into range.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tico circles away quickly and effectively.
Tico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Tico throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Akhtankhanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tico throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tico avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Tico throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tico throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Tico moves out of range. #T3#
Akhtankhanov tries to bum rush Tico with a series of wild strikes but Tico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Tico misses its target.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Tico saw it coming and moves away.
Tico 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 throws a shot from downtown. Tico moves away and avoids it.
Tico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab and a cross from Tico.
Tico lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tico moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Tico throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Tico misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tico thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Tico takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Tico scores with a leg kick.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Tico loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aslanbek Akhtankhanov.
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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 280 Walton vs Spong
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Kruth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruth's head.
Kruth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruth. Kruth gets slowly back to his feet.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Kruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Kruth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth goes for a double leg but Akhtankhanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akhtankhanov continues to drive forward.
Kruth looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch.
Akhtankhanov scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown but Akhtankhanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akhtankhanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kruth is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akhtankhanov as he jumps to the side.
Kruth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruth looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruth.
Kruth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good low kick that Kruth was not able to check. #TD#
Kruth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akhtankhanov to the ground. Kruth is now in Akhtankhanov's guard.
Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Akhtankhanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Kruth looking for a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov defends easily.
Akhtankhanov won't allow Kruth to sweep him here. #T2#
Kruth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akhtankhanov's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akhtankhanov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kruth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kruth trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Akhtankhanov, not yet. #T3#
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Kruth has gone for a leg lock! Akhtankhanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kruth's guard.#REVB#
Akhtankhanov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kruth is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Akhtankhanov frees his head nicely. Oh but Kruth has switched to an armbar! Akhtankhanov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jorgen Kruth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 267 Pinkman vs Kwong 2
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Rizzo wants to slow Akhtankhanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Rizzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rizzo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Rizzo shakes it off.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rizzo, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Akhtankhanov there.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rizzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzo slips under a jab.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akhtankhanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Rizzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rizzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rizzo with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination that misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.#T2#
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rizzo scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rizzo backs up against the cage.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
A combination from Akhtankhanov does no damage.
Rizzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzo seems unphased.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.#T3#
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rizzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Rizzo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Rizzo's leg. Rizzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rizzo defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Rizzo moves out of range easily.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
Rizzo works Akhtankhanov's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Rizzo slips under a jab.
Rizzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Rizzo jumps back.
Rizzo swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it.
Akhtankhanov lands a two punch combo.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
That's time! Akhtankhanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination. Rizzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Rizzo's front leg with a kick but Rizzo checks it.
Rizzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo fails with the takedown
and Akhtankhanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akhtankhanov tries to bum rush Rizzo with a series of wild strikes but Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rizzo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akhtankhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Akhtankhanov throws a one two combo.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Rizzo off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Rizzo's head back.
Rizzo misses with a jab to the body
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Good work by Rizzo as he checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Akhtankhanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Rizzo moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Rizzo feints the counter takedown.
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Akhtankhanov should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Rizzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akhtankhanov!
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov cracks Rizzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rizzo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rizzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a combination
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rizzo tries to bum rush Akhtankhanov with a series of wild strikes but Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo thows a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo's sensitive parts.
Rizzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Rizzo gets a takedown into half guard.
Akhtankhanov tries to kick Rizzo off in order to stand up. Rizzo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rizzo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akhtankhanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Akhtankhanov prevents Rizzo from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.#R3#
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akhtankhanov!
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
No luck for Rizzo with that takedown attempt.
Rizzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Akhtankhanov lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzo seems unphased.
Rizzo moves forwards but Akhtankhanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Rizzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Rizzo with that takedown attempt.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Akhtankhanov tries to sprawl out of it but Rizzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akhtankhanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akhtankhanov controls Rizzo momentarily but Rizzo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Rizzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akhtankhanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rizzo.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo trying to control the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rizzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rizzo thows a huge punch but Akhtankhanov dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 262
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Cowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Cowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Cowan is out of range.
Cowan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cowan staying out of range there.
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.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Cowan saw that one coming.
Cowan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cowan.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Cowan misses with a body punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a left to the body.
Cowan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cowan's sensitive parts.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Cowan's head but Cowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cowan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Cowan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Cowan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cowan dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Cowan slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cowan.
Cowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick from Cowan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cowan lands with a nice body punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Cowan's head but Cowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cowan throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab.
Cowan throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Cowan defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and Cowan counters with a big head kick but Akhtankhanov shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Cowan slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Cowan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cowan misses the target.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Cowan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cowan lands a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Cowan.
Cowan tried to counter with a leg kick but Akhtankhanov avoided it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Cowan moves out of range easily.
Cowan misses with a hook.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Cowan blocks the low kick.
Cowan throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and Cowan counters with a left to the body.
Cowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Cowan misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov stalks Cowan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cowan's face. Cowan staggers backwards, shaken.
Cowan looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowan moves away.
Cowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov scores with a one two! Cowan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akhtankhanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Akhtankhanov's head.
Cowan throws a solid leg kick but Akhtankhanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cowan.
Cowan slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cowan.
A quick step to the side and Cowan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cowan loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Cowan.
Cowan takes one to the chin there.
Cowan staying out of range there.
Cowan checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cowan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Cowan avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Cowan misses with a body kick.
Cowan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cowan misses with a double jab
and Akhtankhanov counters with a three punch combo that has Cowan backing up. Cowan nods at Akhtankhanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Cowan throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cowan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cowan throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Cowan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cowan moves out of range of the strikes.
Cowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cowan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan connects with a leg kick.
Cowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cowan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cowan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov motions for Cowan to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cowan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Cowan counters with a body kick.
Cowan thows a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it
and Akhtankhanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cowan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akhtankhanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick
and Cowan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cowan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cowan misses the shot to the body.
Cowan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cowan connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Cowan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that Cowan ducks under and follows up with a left that Cowan also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Cowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Cowan checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov blocks a leg kick.
Cowan missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Cowan there.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cowan.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Cowan's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Nice body punch from Cowan.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Cowan saw it coming and moves away.
Cowan misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cowan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cowan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cowan scrambles back to his feet.
Cowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Cowan misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cowan connects with the punch.
Cowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cowan.
Cowan chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Cowan throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and Cowan counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
A low kick from Cowan is predictable there
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cowan blocks a leg kick.
Cowan tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Cowan throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov cracks Cowan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the body
and Cowan counters with an outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov jabs Cowan right on the nose. Cowan blinks but takes it well.
Akhtankhanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cowan counters with a left to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Cowan misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Cowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cowan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cowan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cowan. That did some damage!
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cowan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cowan throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Akhtankhanov wants to slow Cowan down by chopping away at his legs.
Cowan staying out of range there.
Cowan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cowan ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cowan. Cowan obviously looking to wear him down.
Cowan slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Cowan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Cowan.#ROC#Akhtankhanov is rocked!
Cowan walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Akhtankhanov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Cowan swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Akhtankhanov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Mickey Cowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 252 Fisher vs Rahamies
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karumaa's sensitive parts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akhtankhanov!
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Karumaa's ribs.
A shot to the body from Akhtankhanov misses
and Karumaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Karumaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karumaa, as that shot connected.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karumaa drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karumaa defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Karumaa misses the target.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karumaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karumaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa. #T1#
Karumaa throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Karumaa scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low 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 Karumaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karumaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Akhtankhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Karumaa as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Karumaa.
Karumaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akhtankhanov's hands.
Karumaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Karumaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa throws a low kick, looking for Akhtankhanov's leg but Akhtankhanov calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Karumaa avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karumaa counters with a leg kick.
Karumaa with a hook.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Karumaa throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination. Karumaa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Karumaa throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karumaa with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov cracks Karumaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Karumaa moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Karumaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karumaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that Karumaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Karumaa also avoids with ease.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karumaa, as that shot connected.
Karumaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Karumaa throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karumaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karumaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Karumaa moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Karumaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karumaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Akhtankhanov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Karumaa slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa lands a leg kick that knocks Akhtankhanov off balance momentarily.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Karumaa avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karumaa under the eye.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karumaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Karumaa moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Karumaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Karumaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Karumaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov catches Karumaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here. #T1#
Karumaa lands the left hand.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice combination. Karumaa backs away looking to recover.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and Karumaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Karumaa misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karumaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Karumaa settles back down.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa connects with a right hand. Akhtankhanov shakes it off.
Karumaa moves forwards but Akhtankhanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Karumaa misses. #T2#
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karumaa takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karumaa misses the body punch
and Karumaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Karumaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild combination.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Karumaa's head back.
Karumaa staying out of range there.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good standup being displayed there by Akhtankhanov as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Karumaa misses.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Karumaa.
Karumaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karumaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov tests Karumaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Karumaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karumaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akhtankhanov at a distance.
Akhtankhanov tries to bum rush Karumaa with a series of wild strikes but Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karumaa misses with a shot to the body
and Karumaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karumaa misses with a hook.#T4#
Karumaa is looking to land body kicks.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karumaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Karumaa throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa takes one to the chin there.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karumaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Karumaa misses.
Akhtankhanov misses the body punch
enabling Karumaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Karumaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Karumaa's leg but Karumaa calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aslanbek 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Karumaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akhtankhanov. That did some damage!
Karumaa tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karumaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Nice cross by Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Karumaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karumaa lands a jab to Akhtankhanov's midsection.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Karumaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Karumaa's leg but Karumaa calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.#T1#
Akhtankhanov feints a jab promting Karumaa to slip. Akhtankhanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karumaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov blocks a leg kick.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karumaa checks it well.
Karumaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karumaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Karumaa backing away here, and Akhtankhanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Karumaa moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Karumaa jumps back.
Karumaa throws a good cross that connects.
Karumaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Karumaa moves out of range easily.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa takes one to the side of the head.
Karumaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karumaa throws a leg kick
letting Akhtankhanov counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Karumaa avoids them all with ease.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Karumaa misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Karumaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Karumaa. #T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Karumaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karumaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karumaa in his tracks.
Karumaa cracks Akhtankhanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karumaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karumaa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Karumaa blocks it.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Karumaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karumaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Sloppy strikes from Akhtankhanov. Those never looked like landing.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Karumaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karumaa misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Karumaa misses.
Kratos Karumaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kratos Karumaa.
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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 246 Kersikov vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
A nice combination there by Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Point didn't see that one coming.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Point at a distance.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Point.
A counter left hand to the body from Akhtankhanov misses its target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a few strikes there.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Point avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Point's body.
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the body
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blaze Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Point is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akhtankhanov is defending well for now.
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A hook to the body from Point.
Point landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Point lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Point tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Point holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Point. #T2#
Point throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akhtankhanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Point blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Point is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akhtankhanov is defending well for now.
Akhtankhanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Point with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Point scores with a nice hook to the head.
Point missing with knees to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Akhtankhanov is trying to force a seperation but Point has the dominant position.
Akhtankhanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akhtankhanov tries to break the clinch but Point is controlling the position.
Point pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Point - that landed with a thud.
Akhtankhanov managing to block the knees to the body from Point.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
Akhtankhanov wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of strikes that have Point backpedaling.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Point steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Akhtankhanov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Point throws an off balance right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Point swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Point 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Point checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Point avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akhtankhanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Point slips under a jab.
Point scores with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Point jumps back.
Akhtankhanov motions for Point to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Point as he connects with a hook.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the body
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Point scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Point's knee but Point avoids it well.
Point has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Point checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Point's knee but Point avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Point rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Point bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Point let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akhtankhanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. Point knows he should have avoided that one.
Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov. #T1#
Point is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Point manages to avoid it.
Point slips under a jab.
Point avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov clobbers Point with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Point's leg. Point is trying to keep his angry face on.
Point looks to clinch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Point misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Point tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akhtankhanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Point is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Point's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Point slips a jab and a cross from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab.
Point misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Point blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Point has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Point there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Point.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov. #T3#
Point misses the shot to the body.
Point connects with a right hand. Akhtankhanov shakes it off.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Point 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 swats away the attempt to clinch by Point.
As Point looks to move away, Akhtankhanov throws a big counter combo but Point just gets out of the way.
Point on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Point walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Point on the side of the head.
Point takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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.
Point's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Point throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Point connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akhtankhanov's hands.
Point throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Point checks it
and Point counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Point checks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot
and Point counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Point tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Point takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Point misses the jab.
Point has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Point's belly button to the back.
Point comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Point throws a sloppy body shot
and Point takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Point takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Point throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Point has managed to clinch.
Akhtankhanov is trying to push Point away but Point has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akhtankhanov managing to block the knees to the body from Point.
Akhtankhanov avoiding damage as Point throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point misses with the head strike.
Point misses with a hook from the clinch.
Point wants a takedown but no success here.
Point throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akhtankhanov blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Point throws a head punch that misses.
Point misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov has had enough of the clinch but Point keeps him there for the moment.
Point is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akhtankhanov is defending well for now.
Point misses with the head strike.
Point misses with a knee strike.
Point manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Point misses with a knee strike.
Point stalls.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Akhtankhanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Point throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akhtankhanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Point wants to stall.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but Akhtankhanov blocks with his arms.
Akhtankhanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Point working aggressively here. #TD2#
Point decides to pull guard.
Point looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Point is looking to sweep but instead, Akhtankhanov has passed into half guard. #T3#
Akhtankhanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Akhtankhanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brayden Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Point tries to roll over but Akhtankhanov keeps him under control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Point moves into full guard.
Point tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Point wants to hit a sweep here but Akhtankhanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Point there!
Akhtankhanov content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Point bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Point comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 236 Kersikov vs Fisher
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Tico keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tico drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tico.
Tico swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tico misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tico takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Tico has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Tico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Tico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it well.
Tico throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well. #T1#
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Tico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Tico's knee but Tico avoids it well.
Tico has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Akhtankhanov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tico moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Tico tried to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Tico with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Tico's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
A shot to the body from Akhtankhanov misses
and Tico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Tico avoids it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Tico appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tico with a hook.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Tico takes one on the button.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Tico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akhtankhanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tico motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Tico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Tico with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Tico's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tico scrambles back to his feet.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Tico down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Tico jumps back.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tico had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tico throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
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!
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tico there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Tico.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tico.
Tico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a two punch combination.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov cracks Tico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov feints a jab promting Tico to slip. Akhtankhanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tico slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tico throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Tico.
Akhtankhanov lands a really nice looking cross but Tico seems unphased.
Tico misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Tico moves away and avoids it.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tico connects with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Tico misses its target.
Tico drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tico's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tico might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Tico misses with a kick to the body
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tico looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Tico misses.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tico connects with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a single shot there.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Tico is out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Tico missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Tico finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Tico has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Tico.
Tico takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akhtankhanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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.
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!
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Tico throws a right hand that Akhtankhanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Akhtankhanov also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Tico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tico takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Tico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Tico looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
Tico avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tico connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akhtankhanov's hands.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Tico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
enabling Tico to counter with a crisp jab.
Tico misses with the body kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Tico's leg but Tico calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tico lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Tico misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tico moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Tico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tico has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tico there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Akhtankhanov misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tico throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tico's knee momentarily.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tico.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Tico misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Tico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tico fakes the leg kick and cracks Akhtankhanov in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Tico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Tico fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov stuns Tico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Tico throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tico circles away quickly and effectively.
Tico appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tico slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Tico swings widly with a right hand
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tico is looking to counter punch.
Tico connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Tico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Tico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tico throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov is looking for the big counter here.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Tico saw it coming and moves away.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Tico avoids it.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.#T3#
Tico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tico misses with a double jab.
Akhtankhanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akhtankhanov scrambles back to his feet.
Tico misses with a right hand
and Tico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tico misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab-cross combination.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Tico jumps back.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tico under the eye.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Tico's head back.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tico misses with a straight right.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Tico lands a right hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
It looked like Tico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tico feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aslanbek Akhtankhanov.
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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Our winner, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov, 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.

Event: DMMA 227 Doomsday vs Morrison
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Petit's leg. Petit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Petit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhtankhanov is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petit.
Akhtankhanov walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blaze Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Petit throws a leg kick which misses Akhtankhanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid it.
Petit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Petit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petit's hand.
Petit throws a lazy uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Petit moves out of range of the strikes.
Petit feints a counter leg kick.
Petit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 throws a leg kick but Petit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Petit strikes.
Akhtankhanov stuns Petit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petit is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Petit misses with a hook.
Petit missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Petit takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Petit off the cage and back into range.
That kick from Petit tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petit.
Akhtankhanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petit finds it's way round the side to connect with Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petit.
Akhtankhanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akhtankhanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petit ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Good work by Petit as he checks the leg kick.
Petit lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petit checks it well.
Petit throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Petit misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Petit throws a leg kick
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petit misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and Petit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petit misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Petit.
As Petit looks to move away, Akhtankhanov throws a big counter combo but Petit just gets out of the way.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Petit throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Petit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akhtankhanov. That did some damage!
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petit.
Petit looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range. #T3#
Petit throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Jean Luc Petit has been cut.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petit.
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Petit moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petit.
Petit misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Petit.
Petit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov lands with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Petit moves out of range easily.
Petit wants to counter the offense by Akhtankhanov and move into the clinch position.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Petit slips the 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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petit manages to avoid it.#T4#
Petit throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Petit looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Petit missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petit.
Akhtankhanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petit throws out the jab.
Petit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild combination.
Petit throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Petit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akhtankhanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petit misses with a low kick as Akhtankhanov jumps back.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akhtankhanov backs up against the cage.
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 Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Petit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petit connects with a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petit in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Petit lands a jab to the nose.
Petit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Petit misses.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Petit.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Petit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Petit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Petit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Petit.
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 Petit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Akhtankhanov. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petit misses with a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a left and a right that stings Petit. #T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Petit saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Petit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petit down.
Petit slips a jab and a cross from Akhtankhanov.
A slow jab from Petit misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Petit lands a leg kick that knocks Akhtankhanov off balance momentarily.
Petit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petit.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Petit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petit misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Petit throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Petit throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Petit tries a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Petit blocks the leg kick.
Petit throws a solid leg kick but Akhtankhanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petit.
Petit throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Akhtankhanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akhtankhanov scrambles back to his feet.
Petit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice combination. Petit backs away looking to recover.
Petit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov stalks Petit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petit's face. Petit staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
A big left from Petit misses.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the button.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petit.
The fighters circling - Petit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petit throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petit wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Petit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Petit blocks it.
Petit misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Petit misses with a low kick. #T4#
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Petit counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Petit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Petit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akhtankhanov. That did some damage!
Akhtankhanov cracks Petit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Petit moves out of range.
Petit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Akhtankhanov catches Petit right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov walks into a stiff left hand from Petit.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Petit's cut.
That's time! Akhtankhanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov misses with the combination.
Petit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Petit. Those never looked like landing.
Petit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akhtankhanov stalks Petit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petit's face. Petit staggers backwards, shaken.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Petit moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Petit.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petit.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Petit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Petit strikes.
Petit misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
Petit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jean Luc Petit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Petit.
Nice jab there from Petit.
Petit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petit.
Petit throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Akhtankhanov counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akhtankhanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Petit's knee but Petit avoids it well.
Petit scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Petit.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Petit throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Petit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Petit loads up on a big left hand.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Petit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Petit slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petit tries a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov is wise to it.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Petit loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Petit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petit works the jab nicely.
Petit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petit misses with an uppercut.
Petit throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Petit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 misses with a hook.
Petit loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Petit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petit throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Petit.
Petit cracks Akhtankhanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akhtankhanov is looking to chop away at Petit's legs.
Nice shot lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akhtankhanov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Colt checks a leg kick nicely.
Colt slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colt.
Colt tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colt.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Colt backs up against the cage.
Colt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Colt to counter with a crisp jab.
Colt 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.
Colt throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Colt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akhtankhanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Colt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab.
Colt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Colt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Colt ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Colt.
Colt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
Colt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a right and a left that Colt avoids nicely.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Colt. #T2#
Akhtankhanov blocks a leg kick.
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!
Colt scores with a nice head shot.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Colt avoids it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice combination. Colt backs away looking to recover.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Colt with a nice calf kick.
Colt misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Colt throws a combination that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Colt is able to avoid easily.
Colt tries a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov is wise to it.
Colt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a two punch combination.
Colt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhtankhanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Colt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Colt! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Colt.
Colt's corner calls for a 1-2. Colt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Colt's knee but Colt avoids it well.
Colt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Colt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
And Colt responds with a good body kick, but Akhtankhanov manages to step out the way in time.
Colt scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Colt lands but Akhtankhanov takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Colt throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Colt is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Colt.
Nice shot lands for Colt.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Colt.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Colt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Colt's hand.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
Colt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Colt eats them both and turns towards Akhtankhanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Colt misses with a hook.
Colt throws a shot to the body.
Colt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Colt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Colt lands a nice shot to the body.
Colt checks a leg kick.
Colt throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colt throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov lands a two punch combo.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov is looking for a counter combo.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that Colt ducks under and follows up with a left that Colt also avoids with ease.
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 Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Colt moves away and avoids it.
Colt dips to his left and cracks Akhtankhanov with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Colt.
As Colt looks to move away, Akhtankhanov throws a big counter combo but Colt just gets out of the way.
Colt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Colt misses with a head kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Colt avoids them all with ease.
Colt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Colt's shoulder, as Colt tries to avoid the shot.
Colt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Colt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Colt. Colt obviously looking to wear him down.
Colt misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Colt misses with a hook.
Colt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.#T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Colt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Colt settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Colt counters with a good low kick that Akhtankhanov was not able to check.
Colt sizes up Akhtankhanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Colt moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick
and Colt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colt tries to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves his leg out of the way.
Colt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Colt checks it well.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Colt moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Colt misses the target.
Colt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Colt moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov. #T2#
Colt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Colt throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Colt checks it
and Colt counters with a three punch combo that has Akhtankhanov backing up. Akhtankhanov nods at Colt to acknowledge the strikes.
Colt thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Colt counters with a body kick that stops Akhtankhanov in his tracks momentarily.
Colt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henry Colt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Colt.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Henry Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Colt cracks Akhtankhanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Colt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Colt is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Colt! But no joy.
Colt blocks a jab.#T3#
Colt scores with a sloppy right hand. Akhtankhanov should have avoided that one.
Colt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colt can pounce on him.
Colt throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Colt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Colt missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colt works Akhtankhanov's body with a nice hook.
Colt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Colt throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Colt misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Colt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov connects with a single shot there.
Colt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Colt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akhtankhanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Nice shot by Colt.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Colt.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Colt checks it.
Colt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Colt misses with a jab to the body
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Colt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Colt moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Colt at a distance.
Akhtankhanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Colt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Akhtankhanov does no damage.
Colt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice right hand.
Colt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Colt misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Colt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Colt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Colt's sensitive parts. #T1#
Colt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colt scores with a shot to the body.
Colt throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Colt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Colt lands a head shot.
Colt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Colt lands a jab to the nose.
Colt lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
Colt with a nice calf kick.
Colt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Colt throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Colt.
Colt slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Colt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colt.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Colt is out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Colt misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Colt misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Colt manages to avoid it.
Colt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Colt scrambles back to his feet.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Colt throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Colt cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Colt.
Akhtankhanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akhtankhanov scrambles back to his feet.
Colt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Colt throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colt. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Colt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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 lands with a right hand.
Colt digs a good hook to Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.
Colt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colt connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Colt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Colt! But no joy.
Colt thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Colt manages to avoid it.
Colt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick. #T4#
Colt just misses with a punch to the body.
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 a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Colt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Colt checks it
and Colt counters with a thumping low kick.
Colt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Colt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akhtankhanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Colt to score with a decent uppercut.
Colt is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
Colt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and Colt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Colt.
Well Colt 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Colt!
A relieved looking Henry Colt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 163
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Matikainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Matikainen moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Matikainen moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Akhtankhanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Nice shot lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blaze Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Matikainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akhtankhanov rather than just go for the knockout.
Matikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matikainen tries to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves his leg out of the way.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matikainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matikainen misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov scores with a three punch combo!
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Sloppy strikes from Akhtankhanov. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands an overhand right.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Matikainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akhtankhanov, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Matikainen pulls guard effortlessly.
Akhtankhanov stops Matikainen from standing up.
Akhtankhanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matikainen is retaining full guard.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet but Akhtankhanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##ES2#
Matikainen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Matikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov tries to break free but Matikainen pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov trying to control the position but instead, Matikainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akhtankhanov into the cage.
Matikainen misses with the head strike. #T4#
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Matikainen looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akhtankhanov's sensitive parts.
Akhtankhanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matikainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Akhtankhanov circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akhtankhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matikainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Akhtankhanov will feel that in the morning.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov motions for Matikainen to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Matikainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a left to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen throws the kick towards the body but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Akhtankhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Matikainen finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a body kick that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a three punch combo that has Matikainen backing up. Matikainen nods at Akhtankhanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Matikainen misses with the combination.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
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 connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matikainen on the side of the head.
Matikainen 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.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov is wise to it.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen 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 is looking to counter punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Matikainen with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.#T3#
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Matikainen connects with a jab.
Matikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Matikainen misses with a low kick. #T4#
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen is looking to clinch.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matikainen momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Matikainen misses with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Matikainen moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Matikainen cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Matikainen throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matikainen dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Matikainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov is wise to it.#T1#
Matikainen misses with a combination
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Matikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov cracks Matikainen with an open hand slap.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matikainen slips a jab and a cross from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild combination.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akhtankhanov. That did some damage!
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Akhtankhanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Matikainen moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Matikainen tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Akhtankhanov catches Matikainen right on the button with a cross.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Matikainen moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Akhtankhanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Matikainen instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matikainen.
Matikainen keeps control of Akhtankhanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Matikainen. #BC#
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the body.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aslanbek Akhtankhanov.
I think Matikainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
A victorious DaMatti Matikainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 159
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yabattoir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blaze Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Yabattoir missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Yabattoir - just one landing.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Yabattoir moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Akhtankhanov motions for Yabattoir to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yabattoir looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Yabattoir rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
Yabattoir misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yabattoir. #BC#
Akhtankhanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabattoir clobbers Akhtankhanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yabattoir looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yabattoir has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Yabattoir is out of range.
Yabattoir throws a counter combo.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Yabattoir ducked under it nicely.
Yabattoir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Yabattoir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akhtankhanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Yabattoir moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Yabattoir moved out of range nicely.
Yabattoir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yabattoir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov throws a right and a left that Yabattoir avoids nicely.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yabattoir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yabattoir misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Yabattoir moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Yabattoir checks it #TD2#
and Yabattoir counters with a single leg into guard. Akhtankhanov didn't expect that.
Akhtankhanov is trying to control the position but Yabattoir postures up.
Yabattoir slips nicely into half guard.
Yabattoir trying to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov defending well.
Yabattoir is controlling the pace. #T3#
Yabattoir is keen to just control but Akhtankhanov is a slippery customer.
Yabattoir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yabattoir tries to control but Akhtankhanov wriggling away. #SUB2#
Yabattoir is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Akhtankhanov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Yabattoir is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Akhtankhanov is surviving well by controlling Yabattoir's body position as best he can. #T4#
Yabattoir trying to control but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
Yabattoir with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Akhtankhanov wants to control but Yabattoir is having none of it.
Yabattoir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yabattoir thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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 Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yabattoir. That did some damage!
Yabattoir shoots in looking for a takedown but Akhtankhanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yabattoir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yabattoir! But no joy.
Yabattoir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yabattoir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yabattoir circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Yabattoir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yabattoir misses with a body shot. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Yabattoir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Yabattoir as he checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Yabattoir checks it
letting Yabattoir counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Yabattoir avoids the punch easily.
Yabattoir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yabattoir keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yabattoir 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 leg kick but Yabattoir sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yabattoir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Yabattoir ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Yabattoir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov defends it well.#T2#
Yabattoir looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Yabattoir avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Yabattoir avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yabattoir scores with a jab. Akhtankhanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Yabattoir moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Yabattoir defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Yabattoir misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks right into an uppercut from Yabattoir. #T3#
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yabattoir's head.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Yabattoir misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yabattoir with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Yabattoir is looking to clinch.
Yabattoir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Yabattoir's leg but Yabattoir calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Yabattoir's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Yabattoir down.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Yabattoir moved out of range.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.#T4#
Yabattoir blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yabattoir blocks a jab.
Yabattoir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yabattoir tries to clinch
and Akhtankhanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov lands a really nice looking cross but Yabattoir seems unphased.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yabattoir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Yabattoir saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yabattoir. That did some damage!
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Yabattoir moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Yabattoir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yabattoir darts in looking for a takedown but Akhtankhanov gets double underhooks and turns Yabattoir into the cage.
Yabattoir throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Yabattoir throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Yabattoir.
Yabattoir just misses with a punch to the body.
Yabattoir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yabattoir is able to avoid easily.
Yabattoir misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yabattoir can do to turn this around?
Yabattoir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Yabattoir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Yabattoir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yabattoir is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Yabattoir is out of range.
Yabattoir is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yabattoir misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Yabattoir fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akhtankhanov sprawls well initially but Yabattoir persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Akhtankhanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yabattoir on the ground.#SUB2#
Yabattoir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Yabattoir seems to be working for a kimura but Akhtankhanov defends the submission attempt.
Akhtankhanov is controlling Yabattoir's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Red Yabattoir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yabattoir wants to advance to full mount but Akhtankhanov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Red Yabattoir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Akhtankhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov has Yabattoir pulled in close to control his posture.
Yabattoir content to stall in guard here.
Yabattoir wants to control from the top but Akhtankhanov keeps moving.
Yabattoir looking to sit in guard and control but Akhtankhanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Yabattoir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yabattoir looking for a sweep. Not yet Yabattoir, not yet.
Yabattoir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Yabattoir looking for a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov defends easily. #SUB2#
Yabattoir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akhtankhanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yabattoir looking for a sweep. Not yet Yabattoir, not yet. #SUB2#
Yabattoir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akhtankhanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Yabattoir working for a triangle but Akhtankhanov defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Yabattoir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albatross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Albatross's front leg with a kick but Albatross checks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross misses with a series of wild punches.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Albatross defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Albatross. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross is looking to counter with a body kick.
Albatross throws a head kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Albatross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross is looking for a counter combo.
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 Albatross has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Albatross and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Akhtankhanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.#T3#
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the body
and Albatross scores with a counter punch that sends Akhtankhanov to the canvas! Albatross smells blood - he's punishing Akhtankhanov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Akhtankhanov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
A victorious Johnny Albatross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 143
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks right into an uppercut from Adeoluwa.
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Adeoluwa checks it #TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa preventing the sweep.
Akhtankhanov is pulling down on Adeoluwa's head. It's preventing any offense from Adeoluwa, at least for the moment.
Adeoluwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Akhtankhanov is retaining full guard.
Akhtankhanov keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Akhtankhanov is adopting a defensive guard.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.#T1#
Adeoluwa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Akhtankhanov keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov has his hands on Adeoluwa's head, controlling the position.
Akhtankhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Adeoluwa rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Adeoluwa. #T2#
Adeoluwa throws a head punch that misses.
Adeoluwa throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adeoluwa is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov tries to move into range but Adeoluwa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Adeoluwa didn't see that one coming.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.#T3#
Adeoluwa wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into Adeoluwa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Adeoluwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adeoluwa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping right.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akhtankhanov tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akhtankhanov trying to control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adeoluwa prevents Akhtankhanov from improving his position.#T4#
Adeoluwa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akhtankhanov tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
Adeoluwa prevents Akhtankhanov from improving his position.
Adeoluwa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adeoluwa is thwarting Akhtankhanov's attempts to control the position.
Adeoluwa is taking a breather. Akhtankhanov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Akhtankhanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adeoluwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adeoluwa with a nice cross.#TD#
Adeoluwa scores with a takedown into Akhtankhanov's guard.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Akhtankhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa being controlled here momentarily.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akhtankhanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Akhtankhanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adeoluwa.
Akhtankhanov keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa distracts Akhtankhanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akhtankhanov controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
Adeoluwa landing some decent shots from guard.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa stands and throws Akhtankhanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adeoluwa in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Adeoluwa throws an elbow but Akhtankhanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Adeoluwa cracks Akhtankhanov with a big right hand but Akhtankhanov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adeoluwa cracks Akhtankhanov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Adeoluwa scores with punches from side control.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Adeoluwa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to half guard.
Akhtankhanov is still trying to improve position.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akhtankhanov defending against the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Adeoluwa scoring with punches and elbows.
Akhtankhanov is trying to improve his position.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akhtankhanov dodges the ground and pound from Adeoluwa.
Check out the look on Adeoluwa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Akhtankhanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adeoluwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akhtankhanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Akhtankhanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akhtankhanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adeoluwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Akhtankhanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akhtankhanov is looking to reverse the position.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adeoluwa moves into full mount!
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Akhtankhanov's face.
Akhtankhanov tries to hold on but Adeoluwa pushes him away.
Adeoluwa working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Akhtankhanov is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Jab by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands a glancing blow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Adeoluwa finish him?
Adeoluwa scores with a nice head shot.
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 Adeoluwa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adeoluwa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Adeoluwa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem phased though.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adeoluwa drops Akhtankhanov with a naaaaasty hook - Akhtankhanov is in real trouble here! Adeoluwa dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa is the new bantamweight champion!
Chukwu Adeoluwa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 137
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sasaki needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into Sasaki's ribs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Akhtankhanov finds it's way through Sasaki's defenses.
Sasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akhtankhanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Sasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sasaki punishes Akhtankhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Sasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sasaki's hand.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Sasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sasaki misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov lands a head kick. Sasaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sasaki.
Sasaki slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.#T1#
Sasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Sasaki moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Sasaki moved out of range nicely.
Sasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Sasaki with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Sasaki with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Pee Wee Sasaki has been cut.
Akhtankhanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Sasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sasaki looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. Sasaki knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Sasaki is rocked!
Akhtankhanov lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Our winner, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov, 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.
Pee Wee Sasaki spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: ENIGMA 132 SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Albatross's body.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
As Akhtankhanov looks to move away, Albatross throws a big counter combo but Akhtankhanov just gets out of the way.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov lands a two punch combo.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Albatross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross misses with a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand right.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Albatross backing away here, and Akhtankhanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
and Albatross counters with a nice body kick.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.
Albatross throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Albatross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Albatross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Albatross moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Albatross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Albatross misses.
Albatross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Akhtankhanov is rocked!
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Albatross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a crisp right that sends Akhtankhanov to the canvas! Albatross follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Johnny Albatross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 129
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adeoluwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the button.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adeoluwa, as that shot connected.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Adeoluwa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akhtankhanov under the eye.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Adeoluwa backing away here, and Akhtankhanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Adeoluwa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Adeoluwa's head.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adeoluwa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Adeoluwa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adeoluwa takes one to the chin there.
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov cracks Adeoluwa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa takes one to the chin there.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Adeoluwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adeoluwa digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Adeoluwa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adeoluwa walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Akhtankhanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Akhtankhanov. Those never looked like landing.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Adeoluwa didn't see that one coming.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Adeoluwa avoids it.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Akhtankhanov.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Akhtankhanov tries to sprawl but Adeoluwa drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Adeoluwa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adeoluwa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adeoluwa thows a huge punch but Akhtankhanov dodges it nicely.
Akhtankhanov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Adeoluwa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov is looking to improve his position.
Akhtankhanov is refusing to be controlled, as Adeoluwa sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Adeoluwa loads up on a big left hand.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa checks it.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Adeoluwa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Adeoluwa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akhtankhanov to the ground. Adeoluwa is now in Akhtankhanov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akhtankhanov is on top in guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adeoluwa managing to control the position. #T1#
Akhtankhanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akhtankhanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Akhtankhanov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adeoluwa 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.#SUB#
Adeoluwa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akhtankhanov is aware though and is defending well.
Akhtankhanov looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akhtankhanov stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa has Akhtankhanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Akhtankhanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Adeoluwa 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. #SUB#
Adeoluwa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Akhtankhanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akhtankhanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Adeoluwa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches up with Akhtankhanov, looking for a takedown. Adeoluwa pushes Akhtankhanov against the cage but Akhtankhanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Adeoluwa checks it
and Adeoluwa counters with a straight right hand.
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov. #T4#
Adeoluwa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adeoluwa. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Adeoluwa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adeoluwa is able to avoid easily.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adeoluwa.
Akhtankhanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Adeoluwa steps away.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.#TD#
Adeoluwa drives through with a takedown into Akhtankhanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Akhtankhanov controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
Akhtankhanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akhtankhanov controlling Adeoluwa's posture.
Adeoluwa won't allow Akhtankhanov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov has Adeoluwa pulled in close to control his posture.
Akhtankhanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Akhtankhanov, not yet. #T1#
Akhtankhanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adeoluwa's guard. #REVB#
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Akhtankhanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Akhtankhanov, at least for the moment.
Akhtankhanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position.
Adeoluwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akhtankhanov's guard. #REVR#
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Adeoluwa distracts Akhtankhanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Akhtankhanov keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov pulls Adeoluwa in to control the position.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Akhtankhanov keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but instead Adeoluwa has moved into half guard.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to full guard but Adeoluwa has passed into side control.#T3#
Adeoluwa working the body and head with strikes.
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Akhtankhanov struggling a bit here.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position but Akhtankhanov is working away.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov looking for a sweep but Adeoluwa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Akhtankhanov is looking to get to half guard.
Adeoluwa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Akhtankhanov tries to buck Adeoluwa off but he can't manage it.
Akhtankhanov regains half guard.
Akhtankhanov controlling the position for now.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa passes into side control, despite Akhtankhanov's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akhtankhanov is looking to regain half guard here but Adeoluwa keeps moving and retains side control.
Adeoluwa scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akhtankhanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 126
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Bostic tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bostic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Bostic's belly button to the back.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.#ROC2#Bostic is rocked!
and Akhtankhanov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bostic! He's just covering up as Akhtankhanov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 124
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
A cross from Nickle lands.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Nickle ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Nickle moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Nickle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Akhtankhanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickle is in Akhtankhanov's guard.
Akhtankhanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akhtankhanov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nickle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Akhtankhanov is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Akhtankhanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickle's back!
Akhtankhanov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nickle.
Akhtankhanov keeps control of the position as Nickle tries to break free.
Nickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akhtankhanov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nickle turns into Akhtankhanov and is now in his guard. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akhtankhanov has his hands on Nickle's head, controlling the position.
Akhtankhanov is trying to keep Nickle in close.
Nickle working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akhtankhanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nickle cracks Akhtankhanov with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akhtankhanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Nickle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickle stands up over Akhtankhanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nickle won't allow Akhtankhanov to sweep him here.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akhtankhanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nickle throws a big right hand that misses.
Akhtankhanov is pulling down on Nickle's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akhtankhanov is pulling down on Nickle's head to control his posture.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Akhtankhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nickle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nickle tries to score with some ground and pound. Akhtankhanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov tries to buck Nickle off but Nickle is having none of it.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akhtankhanov trying to control but Nickle postures up.
Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but Nickle is controlling well. #SUB2#
Nickle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov punishes Nickle's body with a nice straight punch.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Nickle with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is looking to wear down Nickle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nickle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Nickle's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickle tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Nickle gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Nickle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Akhtankhanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akhtankhanov is trying to improve his position.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akhtankhanov dodges the ground and pound from Nickle.#SUB2#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Akhtankhanov is defending well. #SUB2#
Nickle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akhtankhanov, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Nickle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nickle working the ground and pound but Akhtankhanov is defending the strikes.
Akhtankhanov is trying to control Nickle's posture but Nickle avoids it. #SUB2#
Nickle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akhtankhanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nickle working the head and body with strikes.
I wouldn't like to be where Akhtankhanov is right now.
Akhtankhanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickle.
Akhtankhanov dodges the ground and pound from Nickle.#T3##SUB2#
Nickle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickle working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nickle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akhtankhanov tries to buck Nickle off but Nickle is having none of it.
Akhtankhanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickle. #SUB2#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Akhtankhanov is defending well.
Akhtankhanov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Nickle is looking for submissions but instead, Akhtankhanov has regained full guard. #T4#
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but Nickle is controlling well.
Akhtankhanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickle's back!
Nickle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nickle is still trying to improve position.
Akhtankhanov keeps control of the position easily here as Nickle tries to buck him off.
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 Aslanbek 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!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Nickle down with leg kicks.
Nickle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Akhtankhanov circles away.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Nickle throws a counter combo.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Nickle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Nickle moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickle throws a big shot that misses.
Nickle scores with a sloppy right hand. Akhtankhanov should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov. #T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Nickle ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Nickle moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nickle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickle scrambles back to his feet.
Nickle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nickle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickle misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Akhtankhanov as he connects with a hook.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Nickle.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Nickle's knee but Nickle avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Nickle down. #TD2#
Nickle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Akhtankhanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Akhtankhanov's guard now, I'm sure.
Nickle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akhtankhanov managing to control the position.
Akhtankhanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Akhtankhanov, not yet.
Nickle postures up in Akhtankhanov's guard and throws a big left but Akhtankhanov blocks it. #T3#
Akhtankhanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Nickle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akhtankhanov pulls Nickle in close to prevent any damage.
Akhtankhanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akhtankhanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dill Nickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akhtankhanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akhtankhanov trying to control the position here. #T4#
Nickle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akhtankhanov wants to stand but Nickle is controlling the position.
Nickle stands up over Akhtankhanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nickle is in close to Akhtankhanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nickle works over Akhtankhanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Akhtankhanov wants to sweep here but Nickle controlling him for the moment.
Nickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akhtankhanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akhtankhanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov pulls Nickle in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 119
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaper counters with a good low kick that Akhtankhanov was not able to check.
Reaper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reaper. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reaper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reaper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Reaper's head back.
Reaper misses with a kick to the body.
Reaper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Reaper 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.
Reaper just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Reaper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Reaper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reaper misses with a wild body shot.
Reaper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reaper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReaper.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Reaper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Reaper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reaper down.
Reaper wants to slow Akhtankhanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
A shot to the body from Reaper misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the body
and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reaper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reaper counters with a low kick, right behind Akhtankhanov 's knee.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Reaper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into Reaper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Reaper slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Reaper off the cage and back into range.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reaper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Reaper checks it. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot.
Reaper slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Reaper misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Reaper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reaper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reaper counters with a low kick, right behind Akhtankhanov 's knee.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Reaper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Reaper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov misses the body punch
and Reaper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Reaper moves his leg out of the way.
Reaper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akhtankhanov's sensitive parts.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the head.
Reaper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Akhtankhanov motions for Reaper to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Reaper moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reaper checks a leg kick.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reaper's head.
Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reaper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Reaper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Reaper's front leg with a kick but Reaper checks it.
Reaper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Reaper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reaper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhtankhanov is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
As Akhtankhanov backs off Reaper throws a huge counter combo but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it all.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the head.
Akhtankhanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Reaper might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akhtankhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Reaper misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Reaper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reaper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Reaper takes one to the chin there.
Reaper slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
A nice side step and Reaper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.#T2#
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Reaper.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Reaper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reaper is out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Reaper.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Reaper looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range.#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reaper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Reaper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Reaper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reaper's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov cracks Reaper with an open hand slap.
Reaper checks a leg kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reaper throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Reaper saw it coming and moves away.
Reaper flicks out a counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov steps away.#T4#
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Reaper counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Reaper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reaper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reaper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Reaper counters with a low kick, right behind Akhtankhanov 's knee.
Akhtankhanov catches Reaper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Reaper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Reaper's head back.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reaper misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Reaper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Reaper.
Reaper moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Reaper slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Reaper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Reaper counters with an outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.#T1#
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reaper counters with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Reaper.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Reaper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range.
Reaper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reaper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Reaper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reaper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reaper misses with a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reaper's knee momentarily.
Reaper swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Reaper blocks a leg kick.
Reaper misses with a double jab
and Akhtankhanov counters with a series of strikes. Reaper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov cracks Reaper with an open hand slap.
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!
Reaper lands a nice shot that snaps Akhtankhanov's head back.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
Reaper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jake Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy body shot
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Reaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around?
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Reaper was well out of range.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Reaper as he checks the leg kick.
Reaper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akhtankhanov with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reapers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
A jab from Reaper misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reaper just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reaper! But no joy.
Reaper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reaper scrambles back to his feet.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Reaper is out of range. #T4#
Reaper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Reaper.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Akhtankhanov is rocked!
Reaper looks to land a combination but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Reaper tries a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reaper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Akhtankhanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Reaper.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aslanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Akhtankhanov 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 112
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Hanma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanma, as that shot connected.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov scores with a one two! Hanma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Hanma lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanma throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Hanma tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
A quick step to the side and Akhtankhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hanma throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.#T1#
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Hanma.
Hanma digs a good hook to Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Hanma.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Hanma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanma misses the jab.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Akhtankhanov misses its target.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanma connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Hanma misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Hanma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Hanma's ribs.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Hanma.#T3#
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanma connects with a single shot there.
Hanma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma takes one to the chin there.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Hanma scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. Hanma knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Akhtankhanov jabs at Hanma's body.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Hanma throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Hanma ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Hanma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov 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.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanma's sensitive parts.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hanma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Hanma catches Akhtankhanov right on the button with a cross.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Hanma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Hanma walks into a left hand.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Hanma.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanma.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Hanma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanma has time to react.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Hanma's belly button to the back.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Hanma moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hanma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanma walks into a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov works over Hanma's head and body with a nice combination.
Hanma dips to his left and cracks Akhtankhanov with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Hanma throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Hanma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanma's head.
Hanma throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand. #T3#
Hanma takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Hanma checks it.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Donk. Hanma catches Akhtankhanov right on the button with a cross.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hanma might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akhtankhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov cracks Hanma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Hanma's ribs.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Hanma's body.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hanma swings widly with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Hanma connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
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!
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanma punishes Akhtankhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanma momentarily.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanma's hands.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Hanma throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Hanma.
You can see that Hanma has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov cracks Hanma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
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 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanma in his tracks.
Hanma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hanma walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma misses with a body punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Hanma is rocked!
Hanma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanma is still on wobbly legs! Can Akhtankhanov finish him?
Akhtankhanov sizes up Hanma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanma seems to have recovered his senses.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov cracks Hanma with a good jab.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Hanma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanma. That did some damage!
Hanma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhtankhanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akhtankhanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Hanma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanma's head backwards.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Hanma's leg. Hanma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Hanma manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Hanma's body.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akhtankhanov 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 102
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Colt 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.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Colt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Colt avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Colt's sensitive parts.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Colt's body.
Colt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colt throws a wild body kick that Akhtankhanov sees coming a mile off.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colt punishes Akhtankhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
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.
Colt tries to clinch up.
Colt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Colt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Henry Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colt tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Colt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Colt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Colt.
A jab from Colt misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Colt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the chin there.
Colt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.
Colt avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colt misses with a series of wild punches.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Colt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colt.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the button.
Colt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.#T2#
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Colt jumps back.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Colt moved out of range.
Colt throws a good cross that connects.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Colt should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick from Colt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colt throws a head kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Colt lands the left hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Colt slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Colt 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 jabs at Colt's body.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Colt misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Colt. #T3#
Akhtankhanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Colt. That one must have hurt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Colt moves away and avoids it.
Colt looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Colt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Colt lands a head shot.
Colt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
Colt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Colt manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov cracks Colt with a good jab.
Colt lands a nice looking body shot.
Colt thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Colt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Colt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Colt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Colt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Akhtankhanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Colt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akhtankhanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Colt moves away and avoids it.
Colt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Colt has time to react.
A big left from Colt misses.
Colt is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Colt jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Colt lands with a nice body punch.
Akhtankhanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colt can pounce on him.
Akhtankhanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Colt moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akhtankhanov has time to react.
Akhtankhanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henry Colt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Colt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Colt scores with a body shot.
Colt looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Colt thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Good leg kick by Colt.
Colt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Colt scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Colt scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Colt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Colt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
Colt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Colt moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Colt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left. #T1#
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Colt jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Colt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akhtankhanov. That one must have hurt.
Colt is looking to clinch.
Colt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colt moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Colt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Colt moves out of range.
Colt misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Colt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colt moves away.
Colt scores with a decent looking hook.
Colt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Colt tries to clinch up but Akhtankhanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Henry Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Colt scores with a hook.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akhtankhanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Colt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Colt is looking to clinch.
Colt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Colt.
Colt misses with a kick to the body.
Colt lands with a slapping head kick.
Colt misses the body punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colt ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Colt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Colt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Colt off balance momentarily.
Akhtankhanov moves in looking to clinch but Colt pushes him off.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Colt.
Colt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Colt tries to land a front kick but Akhtankhanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Colt stuns Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Colt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Colt lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Akhtankhanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Colt looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Colt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Colt.
Colt blocks a leg kick.
Colt swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick from Colt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Akhtankhanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Colt pushes Akhtankhanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Colt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Colt.
Colt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Colt is keeping busy.#BC2#
Colt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Colt manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Colt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Colt moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Colt lands with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Colt's head but Colt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colt.
Akhtankhanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Colt doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Colt lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Colt misses with a looping left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Colt.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Colt's knee but Colt avoids it well.
Colt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Colt. That snapped Akhtankhanov's head back.
Colt throws a wild body kick that Akhtankhanov sees coming a mile off.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Colt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Colt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colt throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Colt saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Colt.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Colt checks a leg kick. #T1#
Colt cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Colt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Colt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Colt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov blocks a head kick by Colt.
Colt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Colt tries a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Colt misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Akhtankhanov forces Colt back against the cage and clinches.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Colt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Colt.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Colt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colt backwards.
Akhtankhanov gets through Colt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colt throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Colt.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colt backwards.
Colt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akhtankhanov or not.
Colt lands with a short shot to the head.
Colt lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Akhtankhanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Colt tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov throws a body kick that misses.
Colt avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Colt 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 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Colt is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Akhtankhanov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Colt to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Colt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Colt connects with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Akhtankhanov if he has to take too many more of those.
Colt wants to clinch.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Colt.
Colt swats away the attempt to clinch by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
Colt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
Colt 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 moves forwards but Colt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Colt. That snapped Akhtankhanov's head back.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Colt.
Colt misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Colt doesn't seem phased though.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Colt throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Akhtankhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colt can pounce on him.
Colt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Colt punishes Akhtankhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Colt!
A nice inside leg kick there by Colt. That's going to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Colt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Colt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Colt closes the distance but Akhtankhanov moves to the side
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Colt is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Colt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Colt 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Colt!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Colt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2022

#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Drawers's head but Drawers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Drawers moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Drawers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akhtankhanov won't be happy with that.
Drawers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Akhtankhanov wants to control but Drawers postures up.#SUB2#
Drawers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akhtankhanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Drawers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1##SUB2#
Drawers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akhtankhanov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drawers but great work by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov controls the position.
Drawers is looking to regain half guard here but Akhtankhanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Akhtankhanov wants to control but Drawers is keeping him busy.
Akhtankhanov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Drawers is not content to let Akhtankhanov control the position.
Drawers is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Drawers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drawers keeps trying to improve his position.
Drawers is letting Akhtankhanov control him for a moment.
Drawers tries to bench press Akhtankhanov off him but Akhtankhanov keeps the position.
Akhtankhanov is looking to take a break and control but Drawers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drawers is looking for a sweep.
Drawers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Akhtankhanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov pulls his head out easily.
Akhtankhanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Akhtankhanov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Drawers. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drawers tries to get to full guard but Akhtankhanov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akhtankhanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akhtankhanov slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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 Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Akhtankhanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Drawers.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akhtankhanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drawers walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Akhtankhanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drawers was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Drawers moves out of range of the strikes.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.#T1#
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Drawers's leg. Drawers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drawers manages to avoid it.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Drawers ducked under it nicely.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov defends it well.
Drawers blocks a head kick by Akhtankhanov.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Drawers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Drawers moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Drawers blocks a jab.
Drawers slips a jab and a cross from Akhtankhanov.
Drawers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drawers moves away.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Drawers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drawers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drawers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akhtankhanov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Drawers stopping the sweep attempt from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov keeping full guard, as Drawers tries to pass.
Akhtankhanov pulls Drawers in close to his closed guard and prevents Drawers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Akhtankhanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Akhtankhanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akhtankhanov keeping full guard, as Drawers tries to pass.
Drawers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drawers tries to free his leg and advance position but Akhtankhanov is retaining full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drawers forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Drawers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a kimura here.
Drawers is thwarting Akhtankhanov's attempts to control the position.
Drawers wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is defending well.
Akhtankhanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drawers is fighting to break Akhtankhanov's control of his arms but Akhtankhanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second 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. 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.#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drawers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drawers blocks a jab.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drawers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Akhtankhanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drawers is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Akhtankhanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drawers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick that sends Drawers stumbling back into the cage.
Drawers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drawers can do to turn this around?#T2#
Drawers slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Drawers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Drawers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drawers's hands.
Akhtankhanov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drawers moves away.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Drawers moves out of range.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.#T3#
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Drawers was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Drawers saw it coming and moves away.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Akhtankhanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akhtankhanov throws a body kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drawers is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Drawers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drawers ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov defends it well.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drawers checks it well.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Drawers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akhtankhanov's guard.
Drawers pushes down on Akhtankhanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drawers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akhtankhanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drawers is pressing down on Akhtankhanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akhtankhanov is holding on for now.
Akhtankhanov wants to control but Drawers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akhtankhanov is looking to escape.
Chester Drawers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drawers working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akhtankhanov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Drawers trying to mount his opponent but Akhtankhanov defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
A very excited looking Aslanbek Akhtankhanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 76
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Dog with a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dog lands the left hand.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dog's coach down at Cause & Effect was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dog's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dog is able to avoid easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body kick.
Dog cracks Akhtankhanov with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Akhtankhanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
Dog pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dog tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dog stops a takedown attempt from Akhtankhanov.
Dog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dog scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
A short left from Dog.
Dog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dog is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Akhtankhanov avoids a wild elbow strike from Dog.
Akhtankhanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akhtankhanov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslanbek Akhtankhanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Dog misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Akhtankhanov leaning against his opponent.
Akhtankhanov avoiding damage as Dog throws knees to the body.
Akhtankhanov fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Akhtankhanov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog lands a right hand.
Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dog.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov digs a right hand underneath Dog's ribcage. Dog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog.
Dog lands with a short shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Dog.
Akhtankhanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Akhtankhanov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Dog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akhtankhanov is defending well for now.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov pushes Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog. #T3#
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Akhtankhanov tries to pull guard but Dog won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dog throws an elbow but misses.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body.
Dog blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog.
Dog lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Dog.
Dog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov tries to pull guard but Dog holds him up against the cage and eventually Akhtankhanov drops back down to his feet. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Akhtankhanov.
Dog pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Akhtankhanov on the inside.
Dog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Akhtankhanov pushes Dog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Akhtankhanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov motions for Dog to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws the kick towards the body but Dog avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junk Yard Dog will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dog looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dog moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Dog throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Dog tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Dog tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Dog swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Dog tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body kick.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Dog digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akhtankhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Dog.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dog in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Donk. Dog catches Akhtankhanov right on the button with a cross.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Akhtankhanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Dog misses. #T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dog's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog lands a nice hook to Akhtankhanov's body. Akhtankhanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dog tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dog checks it well. #T3#
Dog tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dog.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body kick.
Dog takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Dog misses with an uppercut.
Dog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog connects with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dog's hands.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Dog moved away.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Dog avoids a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Dog rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
Dog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov is looking to control Dog's arms but Dog gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akhtankhanov has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike.
Dog working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dog.
Akhtankhanov is trying to pull guard but Dog turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junk Yard Dog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Dog rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov managing to block the knees to the body from Dog.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Akhtankhanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dog misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dog just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Dog pushes Akhtankhanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov wants to break free but Dog has control.
Akhtankhanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dog obliges.
Dog lands a right hand.
A short right from Dog on the inside.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A short left from Dog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
A body shot lands from Dog.
Dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akhtankhanov is trying to pull guard but Dog turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dog lands a damaging elbow.
Dog pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov works on Dog's body with a couple of short punches.
Akhtankhanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov looking to stall. #T2#
Dog throws an elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A right hand to the body from Akhtankhanov. #BC#
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Good work by Dog as he checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Dog dips to his left and cracks Akhtankhanov with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Dog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Dog moves into the clinch successfully.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Akhtankhanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dog has him pressed against the cage.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
Junk Yard Dog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akhtankhanov at a distance.
Akhtankhanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Dog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akhtankhanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dog has him pressed against the cage.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Junk Yard Dog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junk Yard Dog.
I've got Dog 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junk Yard Dog!
Junk Yard Dog thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 69
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Richardson misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Richardson.
Richardson cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Richardson throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Richardson.
Akhtankhanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Richardson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Richardson slips under a jab.
Richardson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Richardson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Richardson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.#T1#
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov feints a counter leg kick.
Richardson connects with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Richardson was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Richardson down.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Richardson checks it.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Richardson avoids it.
Richardson dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Richardson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Richardson slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Richardson throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Richardson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richardson.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Richardson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Richardson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Richardson lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Richardson avoids it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Richardson jumps back.
Richardson tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov stuns Richardson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Richardson misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richardson staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Richardson off balance momentarily.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Richardson is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that Richardson ducks under and follows up with a left that Richardson also avoids with ease.
Richardson thuds his right hand into Akhtankhanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov stuns Richardson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Richardson scores with a jab.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
No joy there for Akhtankhanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into Richardson's ribs.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Richardson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akhtankhanov scrambles back to his feet.
Richardson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Richardson throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Richardson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Richardson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richardson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Richardson ducked under it nicely.
Richardson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richardson staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richardson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Richardson down.
Richardson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Nice straight punches there by Richardson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richardson.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 Rick Richardson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Richardson jumps back.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Richardson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Richardson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akhtankhanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice strike.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Rick Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Richardson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.#T1#
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Jab from Richardson.
Richardson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Richardson defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Richardson off balance momentarily.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richardson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richardson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Richardson.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Richardson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov wants to counter with a clinch but Richardson pushes him away.
Richardson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Richardson's head back.
Richardson slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Richardson misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov. #T3#
Richardson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
Richardson scores with a nice strike.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Richardson avoids it easily.
Richardson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Richardson lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richardson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richardson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Richardson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Richardson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Richardson.
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 misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Richardson as he checks the leg kick.
Richardson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov thumps Richardson with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richardson moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Nice uppercut there from Richardson.
Richardson throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - Richardson had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
A jab from Richardson misses.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Richardson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
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 Rick Richardson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richardson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Richardson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richardson jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Richardson.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richardson manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Richardson's shoulder, as Richardson tries to avoid the shot.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richardson.
Richardson takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Richardson.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Richardson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
Richardson throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.#T1#
Richardson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Richardson's head.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Richardson is out of range.
Richardson is looking to clinch.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richardson is out of range.
Richardson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richardson.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Richardson.
Richardson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Good work by Richardson as he checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson scores with a jab. Akhtankhanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Richardson ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good low kick that Richardson was not able to check.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richardson is out of range.
Richardson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Richardson's leg but Richardson calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson lands with a good body shot.
Richardson scores with a jab to the head.
Richardson slips under a jab.
Richardson throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Richardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Richardson's body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Richardson avoids it easily.
Richardson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson scores with a head kick. Akhtankhanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Richardson.
Richardson with a jab.
Akhtankhanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Richardson throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richardson throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Richardson moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Richardson's shoulder, as Richardson tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richardson is able to avoid easily.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson lands a really nice looking cross but Akhtankhanov seems unphased.
A clash of legs there as Richardson blocks the low kick.
Richardson blocks a leg kick.
Richardson slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Richardson checks it.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Richardson's shoulder, as Richardson tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Richardson.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richardson jabs Akhtankhanov right on the nose. Akhtankhanov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Richardson's knee but Richardson avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Richardson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richardson down.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aslanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Richardson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Richardson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rick Richardson waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ENIGMA 61
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akhtankhanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mangold - the referee stops the clock and Akhtankhanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mangold. Akhtankhanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangold's sensitive parts.
Mangold scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Mangold.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice right hand.
Mangold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold misses with a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangold feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a right hand to the body.
Akhtankhanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Akhtankhanov.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov cracks Mangold with a good jab.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Mangold off balance momentarily.
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into Mangold's ribs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Mangold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Mangold tried to counter with a leg kick but Akhtankhanov avoided it.
Mangold misses with an uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with a left to the body.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Mangold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Mangold's body.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
That kick from Mangold tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangold jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mangold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov tests Mangold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Mangold's leg. Mangold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mangold might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Mangold down with leg kicks.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mangold counters with an inside leg kick.
Mangold throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mangold takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Mangold's knee but Mangold avoids it well.
Mangold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akhtankhanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangold tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Mangold. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mangold 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 misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangolds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mangold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mangold's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangold checks a leg kick. #T2#
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Mangold's body.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Mangold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mangold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Mangold ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Mangold with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Mangold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Mangold's body.
Mangold throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Jab, jab by Akhtankhanov - just one landing.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.#T4#
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
A shot to the liver by Akhtankhanov. Beautiful body shot.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akhtankhanov misses with a few strikes there.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangold. Mangold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Mangold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mangold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mangold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Mangold down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Mangold down.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Mangold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangold throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangold's hands.
Mangold ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Mangold's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Mangold's head back.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it. #T1#
Mangold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Mangold moves out of range easily.
Mangold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mangold scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Mangold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Mangold lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is looking to chop away at Mangold's legs.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mangold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Mangold checks it
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
That kick from Mangold tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangold. Mangold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mangold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akhtankhanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mangold looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold throws a low kick, looking for Akhtankhanov's leg but Akhtankhanov calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangold off the cage and back into range.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Mangold drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangold with a body shot.
Mangold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
In his post fight interview, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 47
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickle.
Nickle walks into a stiff left hand from Akhtankhanov.
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Nickle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nickle staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Nickle moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Nickle is out of range.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickle.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickle.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Nickle's body. Nickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickle.#TD2#
Nickle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akhtankhanov is trying to defend but Nickle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nickle working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Akhtankhanov is trying to stand back up but Nickle is controlling him
Nickle drops an elbow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov is trying to stand.
Akhtankhanov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nickle thows a huge punch but Akhtankhanov dodges it nicely.
Akhtankhanov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Torcida MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nickle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nickle is nestled in close to Akhtankhanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nickle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickle prevents Akhtankhanov from standing back up.
Nickle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akhtankhanov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Nickle lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Nickle is looking for a kimura but Akhtankhanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickle to get the leverage.
Nickle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nickle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickle thows a huge punch but Akhtankhanov dodges it nicely.
Akhtankhanov is looking to escape.
Nickle thows a huge punch but Akhtankhanov dodges it nicely.
Nickle prevents Akhtankhanov from standing back up.
Nickle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov is looking to escape.
Nickle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickle slips a nice elbow through Akhtankhanov's hands, connecting with Akhtankhanov's forehead.
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!
Nickle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akhtankhanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nickle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickle misses the jab.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Nickle.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickle.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Nickle loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Akhtankhanov as Nickle shoots in.#T1#
Akhtankhanov lands with a shot to the body.
Nickle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Nickle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Nickle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akhtankhanov!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akhtankhanov to see if he's OK.
Akhtankhanov is trying to buck Nickle off.#SUB2#
Nickle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akhtankhanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akhtankhanov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Nickle is chipping away with strikes.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nickle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nickle is chipping away with strikes.
Akhtankhanov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nickle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Akhtankhanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickle lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickle scores with a sloppy right hand. Akhtankhanov should have avoided that one.
Nickle shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping right hand.
Nickle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickle.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickle.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickle's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Nickle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov. #T1#
The fighters circling - Nickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickle's head.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickle.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickle. That did some damage!
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickle walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Nickle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.#T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Nickle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickle throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickle misses with a straight right.
Nickle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akhtankhanov's head backwards.
Nickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Nickle's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickle misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Nickle looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Nickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Simple Battery 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Akhtankhanov walks into a stiff left hand from Zilinski.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Zilinski was well out of range.
It looked like Zilinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zilinski takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
enabling Zilinski to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Zilinski blocks a jab.
It looked like Zilinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zilinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.#T2#
Zilinski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zilinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 9:10
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!

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