Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1039 Kamara vs McCarthy
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Ignatov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akkaynak takes a step back to recover.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akkaynak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Ignatov.#CUT#It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.
Ignatov walks into a stiff left hand from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak looks to clinch
and Ignatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Akkaynak is rocked!
Akkaynak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up
and Ignatov counters with a huge left! Akkaynak is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ignatov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Akkaynak from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ignatov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1036 Danger vs McGuire
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Ginger moves forwards but Akkaynak connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Akkaynak rushes Ginger and presses him up against the cage.
Akkaynak working aggressively here.
Ginger tries to work over Akkaynak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akkaynak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Ginger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ginger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akkaynaks head.
Ginger pushes Akkaynak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ginger.
Akkaynak tries to throw a body punch but Ginger avoids it by throwing Akkaynak back against the cage.
Ginger lands a shot to the body.
Akkaynak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akkaynak looking to throw knees to the head but Ginger is blocking nicely.
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
Ginger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akkaynak backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akkaynak prevents a body shot from Ginger.
A nice left hand lands by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ginger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akkaynak backwards.
Ginger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Akkaynak misses with the head strike.
Akkaynak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akkaynak blocks a body shot from Ginger.
Ginger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ginger. #T1#
Akkaynak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akkaynak tries a knee to the head but Ginger blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ginger.
Ginger lands with a light punch inside.
Akkaynak working aggressively here.
Akkaynak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ginger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ginger.
Akkaynak lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akkaynak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akkaynak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Ginger.
Ginger tries to work over Akkaynak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akkaynak has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
Ginger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akkaynak pushes Ginger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akkaynak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akkaynak lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ginger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akkaynak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akkaynak misses with a body punch.
Akkaynak throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Ginger.
Ginger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ginger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ginger.
Akkaynak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ginger blocking some punches.
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ginger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ginger.
Akkaynak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akkaynak lands a nice uppercut.
Akkaynak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ginger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ginger as the two fighters clinch.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ginger is trying to maintain a safe position but Akkaynak gets an underhook and turns Ginger into the cage.
Ginger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akkaynak or not.
Akkaynak blocks a body shot from Ginger.
Akkaynak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ginger backwards.
Ginger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
A body shot lands from Akkaynak.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akkaynak.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ginger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akkaynak landing knees to the head.
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ginger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akkaynak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ginger blocks it with crossed arms.
Akkaynak working aggressively here.
Ginger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akkaynak misses with some punches.
Ginger misses with a punch to the body.
Akkaynak throws a punch but it's blocked by Ginger.
Ginger lands with a left to the head.
Akkaynak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akkaynak takes a shot to the head.
Akkaynak misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Akkaynak up against the cage.
Akkaynak has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
Ginger digs a right hand underneath Akkaynak's ribcage. Akkaynak let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Ginger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ginger lands a shot to the body.
Akkaynak looks winded!
Ginger can't find room to land a body shot as Akkaynak controls the action.
Ginger is leaning against Akkaynak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Ginger.
Ginger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akkaynak or not.
Ginger lands a left hand.
Ginger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ginger taking a breather.
Ginger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Akkaynak controls his hands.
Akkaynak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ginger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Ginger.
A short right from Ginger on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
Ginger scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Ginger breaks from the clinch.
Akkaynak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akkaynak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ginger.#ROC#Akkaynak is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haitian Ginger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ginger drops Akkaynak with a naaaaasty hook - Akkaynak is in real trouble here! Ginger dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haitian Ginger!
A relieved looking Haitian Ginger 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: SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Akkaynak moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akkaynak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up.
Akkaynak looks to clinch
and Ignatov counters with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatov!
Ignatov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.
Akkaynak lands a head shot.
Ignatov lands a jab to Akkaynak's midsection.
Akkaynak is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Ignatov sends Akkaynak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ignatov is motioning to the referee to let Akkaynak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Akkaynak is rocked!
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!
Ignatov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Akkaynak hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1018 Torhte vs Short
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Brandstatter takes one to the side of the head.
Brandstatter catches Akkaynak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akkaynak dives in for a single leg takedown but Brandstatter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brandstatter can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Akkaynak.
Brandstatter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Akkaynak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akkaynak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Akkaynak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter gets through Akkaynak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akkaynak looking to stall.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Akkaynak controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akkaynak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brandstatter looking to stall.
Akkaynak tries a knee to the head but Brandstatter blocks it. #T1#
Brandstatter misses with a body punch.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akkaynak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akkaynak blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
Akkaynak misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akkaynak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandstatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akkaynak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akkaynak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter leaves Akkaynak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandstatter scores with a body shot.
Brandstatter digs a good hook to Akkaynak's body.
Akkaynak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Akkaynak.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akkaynak was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Akkaynak tries to clinch but Brandstatter moves out of range. #T2#
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Akkaynak connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandstatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akkaynak in his tracks.
Akkaynak 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.
Akkaynak throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akkaynak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akkaynak shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandstatter sprawls well. He's pushed Akkaynak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atakan Akkaynak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Akkaynak's ribcage but misses.
As Brandstatter looks to move away, Akkaynak throws a big counter combo but Brandstatter just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Akkaynak throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Akkaynak blocks the body kick.
Akkaynak walks into a left hand.
Akkaynak is looking to clinch but Brandstatter is avoiding it.
Brandstatter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Akkaynak blocks a head kick by Brandstatter.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akkaynak. Akkaynak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandstatter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Akkaynak moved away.
Akkaynak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akkaynak avoids the body shot from Brandstatter. #TD#
Akkaynak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akkaynak is standing up over Brandstatter. Brandstatter looks to escape but Akkaynak dives into side control. #REVB#
Akkaynak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandstatter keeps working.
Brandstatter wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Akkaynak creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brandstatter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brandstatter manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter is controlling Akkaynak's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Akkaynak is trying to control the action in half guard but Brandstatter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brandstatter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Akkaynak not doing much here.
Akkaynak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brandstatter is concentrating on defense, preventing Akkaynak from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
That's time! Akkaynak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brandstatter takes a swing at Akkaynak's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akkaynak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandstatter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akkaynak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandstatter chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Akkaynak moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Akkaynak blocks it.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter gets through Akkaynak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akkaynak pushes Brandstatter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akkaynak is looking to control Brandstatter's arms but Brandstatter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akkaynak has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Akkaynak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akkaynak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandstatter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brandstatter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akkaynak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brandstatter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Akkaynak doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandstatter circles away.
Akkaynak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Akkaynak pushes Brandstatter up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter.#BC2#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandstatter lands a really nice looking cross but Akkaynak seems unphased.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Akkaynak off balance momentarily.
Akkaynak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Akkaynak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandstatter is pulling down on Akkaynak's head. It's preventing any offense from Akkaynak, at least for the moment.#T2#
Brandstatter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akkaynak is one step ahead there.
Akkaynak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandstatter wants to stand up but Akkaynak is controlling him.
Brandstatter has his hands on Akkaynak's head, controlling the position.
Brandstatter keeping full guard, as Akkaynak tries to pass. #T3#
Akkaynak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akkaynak stops Brandstatter from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Akkaynak darts in and clinches Brandstatter up against the cage.
Akkaynak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akkaynak lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akkaynak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandstatter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akkaynak misses with some punches.
Akkaynak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter working aggressively here. #T4#
Brandstatter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akkaynak tries to land a knee to the head but Brandstatter blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter needs to keep his hands up - Akkaynak had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akkaynak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akkaynak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Akkaynak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akkaynak moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Some wild striking there from Akkaynak.
Nice jab there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Akkaynak's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Akkaynak.
A countering left hand to the body from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A big right from Akkaynak misses.
Akkaynak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Akkaynak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akkaynak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akkaynak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brandstatter counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akkaynak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akkaynak throws a sloppy head kick
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick by Akkaynak misses
and Akkaynak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Akkaynak looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
Akkaynak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akkaynak darts in trying to clinch
and Brandstatter counters with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akkaynak is looking to clinch.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Akkaynak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Brandstatter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Akkaynak is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brandstatter to the mat. Brandstatter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brandstatter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandstatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atakan Akkaynak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akkaynak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandstatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brandstatter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akkaynak has time to react.
Akkaynak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Akkaynak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Brandstatter there.
Brandstatter swats away the attempt to clinch by Akkaynak.#T3#
Good exchange - Brandstatter coming out on top.
Akkaynak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandstatter.
Atakan Akkaynak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akkaynak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brandstatter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akkaynak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akkaynak looks to clinch
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akkaynak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brandstatter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Akkaynak saw that one coming.
Brandstatter dips to his left and cracks Akkaynak with an uppercut!
Akkaynak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Akkaynak tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandstatter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandstatter throws a series of punches but Akkaynak avoids them all with ease.
Akkaynak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Akkaynak cracks Brandstatter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter lands a slapping body shot.
Brandstatter lands a jab.
Brandstatter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandstatter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akkaynak. Akkaynak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akkaynak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atakan Akkaynak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akkaynak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akkaynak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
Akkaynak throws a big shot that misses.
Akkaynak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Akkaynak's ribs.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Akkaynak's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandstatter 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
After the fight, Wolfgang Brandstatter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 1012 Seran vs De Minaur
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Tonissaar throws a jab when Akkaynak was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akkaynak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akkaynak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Akkaynak takes one on the button.
Akkaynak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akkaynak is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonissaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar misses with the combination.
Akkaynak checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Akkaynak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akkaynak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akkaynak with the ground and pound but Tonissaar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Akkaynak trying to control but Tonissaar is working from the bottom.
Akkaynak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akkaynak postures up and lands a big shot to Tonissaar's brow. #T1#
Tonissaar trying to control the position.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonissaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak wants to pass the guard but Tonissaar is keeping the position.
Tonissaar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Akkaynak throws a strike but Tonissaar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akkaynak keeping full guard, as Tonissaar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Akkaynak throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tonissaar uses it to pass to side control.
Tonissaar advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akkaynak wants to control but Tonissaar is having none of it.
Akkaynak is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Akkaynak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tonissaar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Akkaynak regains half guard.
Akkaynak is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Tonissaar seems content to control.
Tonissaar prevents Akkaynak from improving his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akkaynak has a hand on Tonissaar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tonissaar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tonissaar tries to control but Akkaynak wriggling away.
Tonissaar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tonissaar avoids the attempt from Akkaynak to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akkaynak tries to control Tonissaar's body but Tonissaar pushes him off. Akkaynak squirms to his side and now Tonissaar has his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar 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#
Akkaynak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonissaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akkaynak wants to clinch.#CL2#
Akkaynak pushes Tonissaar up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akkaynak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
I was talking to Tonissaar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akkaynak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akkaynak has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
Akkaynak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Tonissaar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the side of Akkaynak's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the side of Akkaynak's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akkaynak.
Akkaynak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akkaynak lands a nice uppercut.
Akkaynak tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Akkaynak.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akkaynak can do to turn this around?
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!
Akkaynak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonissaars head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Tonissaar.
Akkaynak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tonissaar is defending well.#BC#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch.
Akkaynak tries to clinch but Tonissaar moves out of range. #CL2#
Akkaynak takes the fight into the clinch.
Akkaynak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tonissaar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baruto Tonissaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atakan Akkaynak.#BC#
Tonissaar breaks from the clinch.
Akkaynak defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akkaynak's head backwards.
Akkaynak shoots in for a takedown but Tonissaar shows good takedown defense.
Tonissaar swats away the attempt to clinch by Akkaynak.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akkaynak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akkaynak with the counter takedown but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Akkaynak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akkaynak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akkaynak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonissaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar swats away the attempt to clinch by Akkaynak.#T2#
Tonissaar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baruto Tonissaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akkaynak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akkaynak checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Akkaynak's leg but Akkaynak calmly moves out of range.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonissaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akkaynak moves in looking to clinch but Tonissaar pushes him off.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Atakan Akkaynak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar thumps Akkaynak with a low kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Akkaynak jumps back.
Akkaynak tries to clinch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Akkaynak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Akkaynak down with leg kicks. #T3##CL2#
Akkaynak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tonissaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akkaynak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akkaynak is trying to drag Tonissaar to the mat but Tonissaar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Tonissaar breaks from the clinch.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Akkaynak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Akkaynak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Akkaynak tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonissaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Akkaynak is just out of range.
Akkaynak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akkaynak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Akkaynak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akkaynak lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Akkaynak tries to throw a body punch but Tonissaar avoids it by throwing Akkaynak back against the cage. #T4#
Akkaynak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Akkaynak moves into the clinch.
Akkaynak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tonissaar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akkaynak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akkaynak avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Akkaynak gets a clinch.
Atakan Akkaynak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akkaynak throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar cracks Akkaynak with an open hand slap.
Akkaynak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tonissaar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akkaynak.
Tonissaar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akkaynak wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Akkaynak has managed to clinch.
Akkaynak lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Akkaynak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow. #BC#
Tonissaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akkaynak slips under a jab.
Akkaynak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tonissaar finds it's way round the side to connect with Akkaynak's head. #CUT#It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.
Akkaynak tries to clinch but Tonissaar is having none of it.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akkaynak wants to clinch.
Atakan Akkaynak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonissaar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akkaynak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Akkaynak is rocked!
Tonissaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akkaynak is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonissaar finish him?
Tonissaar drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Akkaynak right on the button. Akkaynak goes down! Tonissaar follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tonissaar gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
A victorious Baruto Tonissaar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1007 Puno vs Washington II
Date: Jul 31, 2023

#R1#
Zrinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Akkaynak finds it's way through Zrinski's defenses.
Akkaynak darts in looking for a takedown but Zrinski gets double underhooks and turns Akkaynak into the cage.
Akkaynak blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Akkaynak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Akkaynak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Akkaynak lands some shots froms side control.
Akkaynak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Akkaynak is looking to take a break and control but Zrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akkaynak working the ground and pound but Zrinski is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zrinski struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Akkaynak.
Zrinski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Akkaynak has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Zrinski tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Akkaynak easily slips into full mount!
Akkaynak sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Akkaynak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akkaynak landing punches.
Zrinski is squirming around, avoiding Akkaynak's attempts to control the action.
Zrinski tries to hold on but Akkaynak pushes him away.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akkaynak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akkaynak sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Akkaynak throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Akkaynak dominating with strikes here.
Akkaynak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zrinski tries to hold on but Akkaynak postures up.#T2#
Akkaynak with the ground and pound from mount.
Akkaynak lands a big shot there that rocks Zrinski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akkaynak controlling the pace for now.
Zrinski blocking the ground and pound.
Akkaynak fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Akkaynak connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Zrinski is rocked!
Akkaynak drops a big elbow. That's hurt Zrinski! More shots from Akkaynak and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atakan Akkaynak!
A relieved looking Atakan Akkaynak 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: SYN 996 Trollslayer vs Dinklag
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Brown digs a good hook to Akkaynak's body.
A low kick from Akkaynak is predictable there
and Brown counters with a good, hard body kick but Akkaynak shrugs it off.
Akkaynak tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akkaynak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akkaynak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Akkaynak misses the jab.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Akkaynak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akkaynak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Akkaynak tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akkaynak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akkaynak is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Brown checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akkaynak. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akkaynak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Akkaynak throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
A head kick misses from Akkaynak.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akkaynak throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Akkaynak throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Akkaynak only half commits.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Akkaynak in the body.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akkaynak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akkaynak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akkaynak.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Akkaynak misses.
Akkaynak blocks the body kick.
Akkaynak is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Atakan Akkaynak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akkaynak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akkaynak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Akkaynak misses with a leg kick.
Akkaynak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akkaynak throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brown tries to clinch but Akkaynak is having none of it.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akkaynak's head backwards.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akkaynak circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Akkaynak misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Jab by Akkaynak.#CUT#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Akkaynak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Akkaynak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akkaynak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Akkaynak misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown looks to land a combination but Akkaynak avoids it well. #T3#
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Akkaynak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akkaynak was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Akkaynak finds it's target.
Akkaynak 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.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akkaynak throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akkaynak wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Akkaynak.
A swing and a miss from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak avoids a kick to the body.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Akkaynak had a free shot at his head there.
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akkaynak scoring well with a low kick there.
Akkaynak misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Akkaynak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Akkaynak settles back down. #T4#
Akkaynak misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akkaynak thinking.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
A big left from Akkaynak misses.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akkaynak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akkaynak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akkaynak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Akkaynak moved away.
Akkaynak misses with a looping right.
Akkaynak slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akkaynak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Brown.
Akkaynak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akkaynak misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Akkaynak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Akkaynak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Donk. Akkaynak catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Akkaynak catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akkaynak rather than just go for the knockout.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Akkaynak lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
John Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akkaynak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akkaynak misses with a low kick.
Akkaynak connects with a looping right hand.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Akkaynak's belly button to the back.
Akkaynak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown defending well as Akkaynak loads up on a big left hand.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Akkaynak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akkaynak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akkaynak scrambles back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Akkaynak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Akkaynak with a jab.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown checks a low kick from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Akkaynak misses with the combination. #T1#
Akkaynak throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Akkaynak misses.
Akkaynak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Akkaynak is predictable there
and Brown counters with a body kick that stops Akkaynak in his tracks momentarily.
Brown throws a right hand that Akkaynak ducks under and follows up with a left that Akkaynak also avoids with ease.
Brown defending well as Akkaynak loads up on a big left hand.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Akkaynak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Akkaynak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brown looks for the body kick but Akkaynak saw that one coming.
Akkaynak moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akkaynak.
Brown avoids the body shot from Akkaynak.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akkaynak misses with a double jab.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Akkaynak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Akkaynak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akkaynak avoids a kick to the body.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab by Akkaynak.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akkaynak misses with an uppercut.
Akkaynak scores with a jab to the head.
Akkaynak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Akkaynak misses with a wild combination.
Akkaynak throws a good cross that connects.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Akkaynak's knee but Akkaynak avoids it well.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Akkaynak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akkaynak was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Akkaynak throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Akkaynak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Akkaynak misses with a body shot.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akkaynak to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akkaynak misses the jab.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Akkaynak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akkaynak just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Akkaynak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
Akkaynak backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab from Akkaynak.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akkaynak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Brown scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Akkaynak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akkaynak throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Akkaynak pushes him off.
Akkaynak throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Akkaynak misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akkaynak tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Brown lands a head shot.
Akkaynak ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Brown slips a jab from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akkaynak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akkaynak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Akkaynak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown thows a body kick. Akkaynak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akkaynak avoids the body shot from Brown.
Akkaynak throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown tries a low kick but Akkaynak avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown lands a nice hook to Akkaynak's body. Akkaynak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akkaynak throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Akkaynak misses with a straight left.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akkaynak.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown tries to bum rush Akkaynak with a series of wild strikes but Akkaynak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akkaynak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown swings for the body but Akkaynak moves out of range.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akkaynak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akkaynak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akkaynak misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown cracks Akkaynak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akkaynak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akkaynak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brown checks a low kick from Akkaynak.#T1#
Akkaynak drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Akkaynak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akkaynak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Akkaynak's head back.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akkaynak back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akkaynak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akkaynak lands a head shot.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Brown slams his shin into Akkaynak's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Akkaynak throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Akkaynak. That snapped Brown's head back.
Akkaynak missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akkaynak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Akkaynak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
John Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Akkaynak missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown thinks about the counter body kick.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akkaynak wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Akkaynak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akkaynak takes a step back to recover.
Brown tries to clinch but Akkaynak is having none of it.
Akkaynak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Akkaynak connects with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brown.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown thuds a left hand into Akkaynak's body.
Akkaynak misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Akkaynak misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akkaynak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown pushes Akkaynak away with a front kick.#T3#
Brown digs a good body shot into Akkaynak's ribs.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akkaynak throws out the jab.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akkaynak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akkaynak takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Akkaynak backs away looking to recover.
Akkaynak fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akkaynak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown thuds a left hand into Akkaynak's body.
Akkaynak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Akkaynak with a hook.#T4#
Akkaynak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Akkaynak's head.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Akkaynak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akkaynak throws a big shot that misses.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Akkaynak looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Atakan Akkaynak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akkaynak lands with a cross.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akkaynak.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akkaynak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akkaynak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akkaynak tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akkaynak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akkaynak manages to avoid it.
Akkaynak scores with a jab.
Akkaynak misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!

Event: SYN 980 Olsen vs. Maluga III
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Akkaynak misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Akkaynak.
Steele throws the left hand but Akkaynak avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Akkaynak 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.
A low kick from Akkaynak misses
and Akkaynak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akkaynak 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.
Steele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akkaynak's head.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akkaynak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akkaynak on the side of the head. #ROC#Akkaynak is rocked!
Steele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akkaynak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele throwing a counter right hand but Akkaynak manages to avoid it.
Akkaynak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steele appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akkaynak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Akkaynak.
Steele throws a jab when Akkaynak was well out of range.
Steele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akkaynak doesn't seem bothered though.
Steele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steele lunges at Akkaynak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akkaynak's hand.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akkaynak tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akkaynak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steele tried to counter with a leg kick but Akkaynak avoided it.
Steele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akkaynak manages to avoid it.
Steele misses with a low kick as Akkaynak jumps back.
Akkaynak throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele checks a leg kick nicely.
Akkaynak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akkaynak moves out of range of the strikes.
Akkaynak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akkaynak was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Akkaynak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akkaynak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Akkaynak is just out of range.
Akkaynak looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Steele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steele works the jab nicely.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akkaynak is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Akkaynak pushes him off.
Akkaynak seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steele misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akkaynak. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Steele.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akkaynak.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Akkaynak.
Good exchange - Steele coming out on top.
Akkaynak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Steele connects with a right hand. Akkaynak shakes it off.
Steele blocks a jab.
Steele stuns Akkaynak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Akkaynak throws a lazy uppercut
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele swings for the body but Akkaynak moves out of range.
Akkaynak tries to work over Steele's front leg with a kick but Steele checks it.
Akkaynak darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Steele sizes up Akkaynak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akkaynak throws a chopping leg kick but Steele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3##CL#
Akkaynak tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Steele breaks the clinch.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akkaynak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akkaynak loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Akkaynak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akkaynak.
Akkaynak misses with a body shot.
Akkaynak misses the shot to the body.
Akkaynak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steele doesn't seem bothered though.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Akkaynak blocks a jab.
Akkaynak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akkaynak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steele doesn't seem bothered though.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele thuds a left hand into Akkaynak's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Akkaynak gets tackled into the cage by Steele. Steele maintains the clinch. #BC#
Steele breaks the clinch. #T4#
Steele defending well as Akkaynak loads up on a big left hand.
Steele blocks a jab.
Akkaynak cracks Steele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akkaynak scores with a jab.
Steele lands with a good body shot.
Akkaynak lands a nice shot that snaps Steele's head back.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Steele.
Atakan Akkaynak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akkaynak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele lands a glancing blow to the side of Akkaynak's head.
Akkaynak lands with a straight right. Steele didn't see that one coming.
Steele connects with a body shot.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akkaynak.
A shot to the liver by Steele. Beautiful body shot.
Akkaynak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akkaynak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akkaynak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akkaynak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akkaynak throws a leg kick but Steele moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Steele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Steele thuds a left hand into Akkaynak's body.
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akkaynak at a distance.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akkaynak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akkaynak throws a lazy uppercut
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
Steele slips a straight right by Akkaynak.
Good shot there by Akkaynak.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Akkaynak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele steps in with a hook that catches Akkaynak right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Steele follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Akkaynak looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Steele!
Stanley Steele decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose XXXVI
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Hisoka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akkaynak to score with a decent uppercut.
Hisoka throws a shot to the body.
Akkaynak moves away from the strike by Hisoka.
Hisoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akkaynak's sensitive parts.
Hisoka misses with an uppercut. Akkaynak saw that one coming.
Akkaynak scores with a decent looking hook.
Akkaynak throws a lazy right hand but Hisoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akkaynak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hisoka looks to land a right hand but Akkaynak moved out of range.
Akkaynak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Hisoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hisoka keeps Akkaynak at a distance using the push kick.
Akkaynak misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Akkaynak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hisoka cracks Akkaynak with an open hand slap.
Akkaynak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hisoka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akkaynak on the side of the head.
Hisoka moves away from the strike by Akkaynak.
Hisoka looks to land a left hand but Akkaynak moved out of range nicely.
Hisoka 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.
Hisoka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hisoka dips to his left and cracks Akkaynak with an uppercut!
Hisoka checks a low kick from Akkaynak.
Hisoka connects with a nice looking jab.
Hisoka jabs Akkaynak right on the nose. Akkaynak blinks but takes it well.
Hisoka takes a swing at Akkaynak's ribcage but misses.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hisoka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Akkaynak.
Hisoka throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Hisoka.
Hisoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akkaynak throws out the jab.
Akkaynak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hisokas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hisoka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Akkaynak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hisoka.
Akkaynak scores with a hook.
Akkaynak misses with a looping right.
Atakan Akkaynak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akkaynak is looking to slow Hisoka down with leg kicks.
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!
Hisoka dodges the punch combination from Akkaynak.
A swing and a miss from Hisoka.
Hisoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akkaynak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisoka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akkaynak throws a body punch but Hisoka moves out of range.
A punch combination from Akkaynak misses.
Hisoka avoids the body shot from Akkaynak.
Hisoka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akkaynak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisoka throws out the jab.
Akkaynak scores with a nice strike.
Hisoka works the jab nicely.#T2#
Akkaynak looks to land a left hand but Hisoka moved out of range nicely.
Hisoka lands a head shot.
Hisoka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Akkaynak had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hisoka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hisoka moves out of range as Akkaynak strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Hisoka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hisoka.
Akkaynak connects with a right hand. Hisoka shakes it off.
Akkaynak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akkaynak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akkaynak throws an overhand right that lands on Hisoka's shoulder, as Hisoka tries to avoid the shot.
Akkaynak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hisoka cracks Akkaynak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akkaynak misses with a few strikes there.
Akkaynak looks to land a left hand but Hisoka moved out of range nicely.
Hisoka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akkaynak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hisoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akkaynak moves out of range of the strikes.
Akkaynak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akkaynak misses with an uppercut.
Hisoka looks to land a combination but Akkaynak avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akkaynak checks a leg kick.
Hisoka looks to throw the jab but Akkaynak is out of range.
Akkaynak throws a hook but Hisoka avoids it easily.
Hisoka moves out of range of the strikes.
Hisoka scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Hisoka throws the left hand but Akkaynak avoids the punch easily.
Akkaynak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisoka moves away.
Hisoka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akkaynak slips a straight right by Hisoka.
Akkaynak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hisoka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akkaynak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hisoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akkaynak throws a body shot but no joy.
Akkaynak digs a good body shot into Hisoka's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hisoka misses the target.
Akkaynak misses with a straight left.
Hisoka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akkaynak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akkaynak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akkaynak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hisoka catches Akkaynak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Hisoka as he checks the leg kick.
Hisoka throws a shot to the body.
Hisoka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akkaynak blocks a jab.
Akkaynak walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akkaynak throws a leg kick but Hisoka checks it.
Jab by Hisoka.
Hisoka just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Akkaynak misses the target.
Akkaynak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Akkaynak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hisoka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akkaynak scrambles back to his feet.
Akkaynak tries to work over Hisoka's front leg with a kick but Hisoka checks it.
Akkaynak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akkaynak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hisoka scores with a jab. Akkaynak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hisoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Hisoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akkaynak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akkaynak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hisoka looks to land a combination but Akkaynak avoids it well.
Akkaynak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hisoka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akkaynak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hisoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hisoka cracks Akkaynak with an open hand slap.
Hisoka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akkaynak's head.
Akkaynak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akkaynak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Hisoka misses the target.
Hisoka moves out of range as Akkaynak strikes.
Hisoka moves out of range as Akkaynak strikes.
Hisoka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hisoka misses with a wild body shot.
Akkaynak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurosaki Hisoka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akkaynak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hisoka misses with a straight right.
Hisoka connects with the punch.
Hisoka throws a lazy right hand but Akkaynak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Akkaynak misses the target.
Hisoka staying out of range there.
Akkaynak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hisoka is out of range and Akkaynak settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Hisoka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hisoka.
Akkaynak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hisoka cracks Akkaynak with an open hand slap.
Hisoka motions for Akkaynak to come forward. Hisoka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hisoka misses with a hook. Akkaynak ducked under it nicely.
As Hisoka tries to get set, Akkaynak tries to push him back and clinch up but Hisoka manages to avoid the attempt.
A leg kick checked by Hisoka.
Hisoka blocks a jab.
Akkaynak throws a leg kick but Hisoka moved away.
Kurosaki Hisoka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisoka scores with a sloppy right hand. Akkaynak should have avoided that one.
Hisoka misses with an uppercut.
Akkaynak 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.
Hisoka lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Akkaynak.
Hisoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akkaynak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akkaynak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisoka throws out the jab. #T1#
Hisoka throws a nice head kick!
Akkaynak dodges the punch combination from Hisoka.
Akkaynak scoring well with a low kick there.
Akkaynak misses with a straight right.
Hisoka lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Hisoka tenderised Akkaynak's leg. Akkaynak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hisoka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akkaynak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akkaynak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hisoka missing with a left hand there. Akkaynak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hisoka punishes Akkaynak's body with a nice straight punch.
Akkaynak throws a lazy right hand but Hisoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hisoka throws out a loose jab but Akkaynak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisoka dodges the punch combination from Akkaynak.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hisoka checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Akkaynak.
Hisoka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akkaynak misses with an uppercut. Hisoka saw that one coming.
Akkaynak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hisoka can pounce on him.
Hisoka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Akkaynak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hisoka has time to react.
Akkaynak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Hisoka.
Hisoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akkaynak.
Hisoka throws out a loose jab but Akkaynak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisoka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akkaynak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hisoka is able to avoid easily.
Akkaynak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hisoka.
Akkaynak tries to work over Hisoka's front leg with a kick but Hisoka checks it.
Akkaynak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hisokas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akkaynak connects with a single shot there.
Hisoka misses with a looping right.
Hisoka sizes up Akkaynak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akkaynak throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Hisoka.
Akkaynak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hisoka.
A left lands for Akkaynak.
Akkaynak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisoka throws out the jab.
Akkaynak thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hisoka! But no joy.
Akkaynak lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Hisoka is rocked!
Hisoka cracks Akkaynak with a good jab.
Akkaynak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisoka.#T3#
Akkaynak misses with a series of wild punches.
Hisoka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hisoka misses with an uppercut.
Hisoka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hisoka throws a hook but Akkaynak blocks it.
Akkaynak misses with a body shot.
Akkaynak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akkaynak misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hisoka misses the target.
Hisoka slips under a jab.
Hisoka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hisoka throws a jab but it's blocked by Akkaynak.
Hisoka's corner calls for a 1-2. Hisoka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hisoka, as that shot connected.
Hisoka lands with a cross.
Akkaynak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hisoka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akkaynak but Akkaynak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hisoka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hisoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisoka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hisoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Hisoka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akkaynak tries a low kick but Hisoka avoids it.
Akkaynak backing away here, and Hisoka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akkaynak ducks under a wild hook from Hisoka.
Akkaynak throwing a counter right hand but Hisoka manages to avoid it.
Akkaynak misses the shot to the body.
Hisoka misses with a wild body shot.
Akkaynak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisoka manages to avoid it.
Akkaynak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akkaynak misses with a two punch combination.
Akkaynak misses with a low kick.
Hisoka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akkaynak tries to land a leg kick but Hisoka saw it coming and moves away.
Akkaynak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hisoka. Hisoka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hisoka misses with an uppercut. Akkaynak saw that one coming.
Hisoka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akkaynak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hisoka lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akkaynak misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Hisoka blocks the low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hisoka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Akkaynak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hisoka.
Akkaynak swings for the body but Hisoka moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kurosaki Hisoka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Akkaynak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akkaynak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akkaynak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hisoka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akkaynak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hisoka throws the left hand but Akkaynak avoids the punch easily.
Hisoka loads up on a big right hand but Akkaynak slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hisoka sprawls and moves away.
Akkaynak misses with a looping left.
Hisoka connects with a jab.
Akkaynak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hisoka.
Hisoka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akkaynak with a body shot.
Akkaynak throws a body punch but Hisoka moves out of range.
Akkaynak moves out of range as Hisoka strikes.
Hisoka misses with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Akkaynak might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hisoka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Akkaynak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hisoka misses with a looping right.
Hisoka blocks a jab.
Hisoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hisoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Akkaynak connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akkaynak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Akkaynak.
Hisoka ducks under a wild hook from Akkaynak.
A clash of legs there as Hisoka blocks the low kick.#T1#
Hisoka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Akkaynak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akkaynak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hisoka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak misses with an uppercut. Hisoka saw that one coming.
Hisoka lands with a straight right. Akkaynak didn't see that one coming.
Hisoka lands a nice shot that snaps Akkaynak's head back.
Hisoka is looking to chop away at Akkaynak's legs.
Akkaynak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisoka moves away.
Akkaynak ducks under a wild hook from Hisoka.
Hisoka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Akkaynak as he checks the leg kick.
Akkaynak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akkaynak ducks right into an uppercut from Hisoka.
Hisoka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Akkaynak.
A jab from Hisoka misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akkaynak 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 Hisoka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hisoka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A combination from Akkaynak does no damage.
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 big right from Hisoka misses.
Hisoka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akkaynak under the eye.#T2#
Akkaynak throws a body shot but no joy.
Akkaynak throws a body punch but Hisoka moves out of range.
Hisoka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hisoka slips under a jab.
Hisoka lands with a cross.
Akkaynak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akkaynak wants to slow Hisoka down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A clash of legs there as Akkaynak blocks the low kick.
It looked like Akkaynak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hisoka.
Hisoka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akkaynak throws a sloppy head kick and Hisoka moves out of range easily.
Akkaynak throws out a loose jab but Hisoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akkaynak blocks a jab.
Akkaynak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hisoka avoids the body shot from Akkaynak.
Hisoka staying out of range there.
Hisoka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hisoka jabs Akkaynak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akkaynak throws a lazy right hand but Hisoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Hisoka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hisoka looks to land a right hand but Akkaynak moved out of range.
Hisoka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Hisoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Akkaynak missing with a left hand there. Hisoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hisoka feints a counter leg kick.
Hisoka takes a swing at Akkaynak's ribcage but misses.
Hisoka lands with a cross.
Hisoka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akkaynak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hisoka scrambles back to his feet.
Akkaynak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hisoka is out of range.
Akkaynak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akkaynak tries a head kick but it misses.
Akkaynak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akkaynak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisoka.
Akkaynak throws a series of punches but Hisoka avoids them all with ease.
Akkaynak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hisoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akkaynak takes one on the button.
Hisoka throws an overhand right that lands on Akkaynak's shoulder, as Akkaynak tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hisoka. Akkaynak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hisoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak tries a head kick but it misses.
Hisoka misses with a hook.
Akkaynak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hisoka to score with a decent uppercut.
Kurosaki Hisoka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hisoka misses with a body kick.#T4#
Hisoka throws a hook to the side of Akkaynak's head but Akkaynak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akkaynak moves away from the strike by Hisoka.
Hisoka scores with a jab to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Akkaynak blocks the low kick.
Akkaynak slips a jab from Hisoka.
Hisoka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hisoka throws out a powerful jab.
Atakan Akkaynak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akkaynak misses with a double jab.
Akkaynak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akkaynak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hisoka moves out of range as Akkaynak strikes.
Akkaynak throws a leg kick but Hisoka moved away.
Hisoka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hisoka throws a hook but Akkaynak avoids it easily.
Akkaynak is looking to counter punch.
Hisoka is looking to slow Akkaynak down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akkaynak tests Hisoka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akkaynak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hisoka checks a leg kick.
Akkaynak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hisoka. Hisoka obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurosaki Hisoka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hisoka 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose XXV
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akkaynak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akkaynak looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Akkaynak throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Cartwright gets a takedown into half guard.
Akkaynak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akkaynak wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Akkaynak with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akkaynak tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.#T1#
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akkaynak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akkaynak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Akkaynak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Akkaynak controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Akkaynak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Akkaynak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Cartwright cracks Akkaynak with a solid left hand.
Cartwright cracks Akkaynak with a solid left hand.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.
Cartwright trying to mount his opponent but Akkaynak defends it.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Akkaynak is working away.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Akkaynak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Akkaynak taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Akkaynak is rocked!#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oh Akkaynak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akkaynak wants to sweep but Cartwright has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akkaynak seems to have got his legs back now.
Akkaynak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Akkaynak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cartwright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Cartwright is nestled in close to Akkaynak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akkaynak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akkaynak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akkaynak's head.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akkaynak 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.
Akkaynak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akkaynak scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Akkaynak misses.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akkaynak.
A low kick from Akkaynak misses
enabling Cartwright to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Akkaynak is having none of it.
Akkaynak throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akkaynak tries to work over Cartwright's front leg with a kick but Cartwright checks it.
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak connects with an inside leg kick.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akkaynak scores with a body shot.
Akkaynak throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright flicks out a counter leg kick but Akkaynak steps away.
Atakan Akkaynak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A low kick from Akkaynak is predictable there #KD2#
and Cartwright counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Akkaynak!
Akkaynak trying to control here.
Akkaynak tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Akkaynak has hold of Cartwright's hands but Cartwright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartwright controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Akkaynak is out! Cartwright gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cam Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Cam Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose XVII
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Abdul Karim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdul Karim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akkaynak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Akkaynak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akkaynak wants it to stay on the feet.
Akkaynak lands a jab to the nose.
Abdul Karim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdul Karim 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.
Akkaynak scores with a jab to the head.
Abdul Karim walks into a straight right hand from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throws a hook but Abdul Karim blocks it.
Abdul Karim with the counter takedown but Akkaynak avoids it easily.
Akkaynak throws a looping overhand right but Abdul Karim ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Abdul Karim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Akkaynak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akkaynak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdul Karim's head.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Akkaynak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Akkaynak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Akkaynak wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving. #SUB2#
Akkaynak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdul Karim throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Akkaynak with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Akkaynak tries to pass.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdul Karim striking from his own guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akkaynak is aware though and is defending well.
Akkaynak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Akkaynak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim pulls Akkaynak in close to his closed guard and prevents Akkaynak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abdul Karim trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch but Akkaynak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Abdul Karim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akkaynak!#T3#
Akkaynak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akkaynak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Akkaynak is trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Akkaynak is working away.
Abdul Karim scores with a couple of short elbows.
Akkaynak taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Akkaynak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Akkaynak manages to get back to half guard.
Akkaynak is pressing down on Abdul Karim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akkaynak looking for a sweep. Not yet Akkaynak, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Abdul Karim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abdul Karim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akkaynak is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atakan Akkaynak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abdul Karim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akkaynak finds it's way round the side to connect with Abdul Karim's head. #TD2#
Abdul Karim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akkaynak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akkaynak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akkaynak manages to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim thows a huge punch but Akkaynak dodges it nicely.
Abdul Karim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akkaynak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abdul Karim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Akkaynak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage.
Akkaynak is looking to improve his position.
Akkaynak is working hard here to advance position.
Akkaynak gets back to full guard.
Abdul Karim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Akkaynak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdul Karim can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akkaynak holds on and takes a little breather.
Akkaynak wants to improve his position but instead Abdul Karim has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Akkaynak is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akkaynak avoid being mounted?
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Akkaynak trying to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abdul Karim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Akkaynak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdul Karim won't allow Akkaynak to sweep him here.
Akkaynak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akkaynak as he avoids it easily.
Akkaynak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdul Karim is defended easily by Akkaynak.
A low kick from Akkaynak is predictable there #TD2#
and Abdul Karim counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
Abdul Karim working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Akkaynak's thigh. Akkaynak counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Abdul Karim won't allow Akkaynak to sweep him here. #SUB#
Akkaynak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Akkaynak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdul Karim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdul Karim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akkaynak wants to sweep here but Abdul Karim controlling him for the moment.
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 Atakan Akkaynak 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. 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#
Abdul Karim misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Akkaynak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akkaynak advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akkaynak connects with a nice short shot to Abdul Karim's temple.
Akkaynak is nestled in close to Abdul Karim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdul Karim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abdul Karim is trying to maintain the position but Akkaynak is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak stalling.
Akkaynak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is looking to improve his position.
Akkaynak lands strikes from half guard.
Abdul Karim is not content to let Akkaynak control the position.
Abdul Karim moves into full guard.
Abdul Karim is trying to keep Akkaynak in close.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Akkaynak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdul Karim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akkaynak wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akkaynak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abdul Karim trying to keep a closed guard but Akkaynak is proving a slippery customer.
Akkaynak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim walks into a left hand.
Abdul Karim's coach down at Brotherhood MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul Karim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abdul Karim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Akkaynak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Akkaynak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abdul Karim looking to control but Akkaynak passes into half guard.
Akkaynak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abdul Karim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akkaynak is working away from the top position though.
Abdul Karim desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Akkaynak controlling the action here.#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.
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atakan Akkaynak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akkaynak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim working for a triangle but Akkaynak defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atakan Akkaynak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akkaynak 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Bellicose VI
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Hurst has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurst there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akkaynak has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.
Akkaynak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akkaynak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hurst digs a good body shot into Akkaynak's ribs.
Hurst's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akkaynak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hurst scrambles back to his feet.
Hurst loads up on a big right hand but Akkaynak slips the punch.
Hurst blocks a head kick by Akkaynak.
Hurst works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akkaynak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurst lands an overhand right.#ROC#Akkaynak is rocked!
Hurst has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Akkaynak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akkaynak is still on wobbly legs! Can Hurst finish him?#TD#
Hurst shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Akkaynak is trying to control but Hurst manages to pass to mount!
Akkaynak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Akkaynak seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Hurst is looking to advance position but Akkaynak won't allow it.
Well, if Hurst is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Akkaynak is doing well to control the position and prevent Hurst from advancing to side control.
Akkaynak is staying active underneath Hurst, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Akkaynak tries to get to full guard but Hurst has control of the leg.
Hurst tries to pass to full mount but Akkaynak defends it.
Akkaynak is looking to improve his position.
Akkaynak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hurst's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hurst's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akkaynak is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hurst prevents Akkaynak from getting a body triangle.
Hurst is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T3#
Akkaynak scores with punches and elbows.
Hurst tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hurst wants to hold on but Akkaynak pushes him away.
Hurst is squirming around, avoiding Akkaynak's attempts to control the action.
Hurst is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akkaynak wants to control the pace but Hurst is squirming around nicely.
Hurst is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akkaynak has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hurst's face. #T4#
Hurst tries to hold on but Akkaynak postures up.
Hurst regains half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akkaynak working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Akkaynak is keen to just control but Hurst is a slippery customer.
Hurst trying to hold on to Akkaynak's head to control him but Akkaynak postures up.
Akkaynak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hurst trying to control here.
Hurst wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atakan Akkaynak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atakan Akkaynak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hurst uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak moves forwards but Hurst connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akkaynak.
Hurst avoids the head kick by Akkaynak.
Hurst tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akkaynak throws a head kick that misses.
Akkaynak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurst.
Hurst lands a lovely overhand right.
Akkaynak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akkaynak throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Hurst counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurst stopping the sweep attempt from Akkaynak.
Hurst passes into half guard.
Akkaynak is controlling Hurst's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hurst is thwarting Akkaynak's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Hurst is controlling the pace.
Akkaynak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akkaynak.
Akkaynak looking to control.
Hurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akkaynak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hurst not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akkaynak looking for a sweep. Not yet Akkaynak, not yet.
Hurst trying to control but Akkaynak is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akkaynak lands an overhand right.
Hurst blocks a head kick by Akkaynak.
Hurst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hurst circles away.
Akkaynak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hurst connects with a looping right hand.
Akkaynak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atakan Akkaynak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurst works Akkaynak's body with a nice hook.
Hurst lands a nice hook to Akkaynak's body. Akkaynak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akkaynak is breathing heavily.#T3##KD#
Hurst throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Akkaynak tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Akkaynak is rocked!
Hurst gets to his feet and stands over Akkaynak, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Akkaynak felt that one! Hurst unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Akkaynak from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamil Hurst!
Jamil Hurst thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC 54
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
Raczynski misses with a body shot.
Akkaynak feints the counter takedown.
Raczynski connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.#CL2#
Akkaynak moves into range and clinches up with Raczynski.
I was talking to Raczynski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akkaynak working aggressively here. #TD2#
Akkaynak gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Raczynski regains guard.
Raczynski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akkaynak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akkaynak looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akkaynak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak trying to control but Raczynski is working from the bottom.
Akkaynak throws a big elbow that misses.
Akkaynak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raczynski's head.#T1#
Raczynski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Raczynski preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akkaynak is trying to keep Raczynski in close. #SUB2#
Akkaynak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Raczynski stacks Akkaynak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Raczynski!
You can see the frustration on Akkaynak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akkaynak dodges the ground and pound from Raczynski.
Akkaynak wants to control but Raczynski postures up.#T2#
Akkaynak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raczynski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akkaynak is pressing down on Raczynski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Akkaynak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raczynski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Akkaynak looking for a triangle here. Raczynski is fighting it but it looks tight! Akkaynak pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Raczynski is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Atakan Akkaynak!
Atakan Akkaynak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC 52
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Akkaynak doesn't manage to clinch there - Zrinski circles away.
Zrinski throws out a counter right but Akkaynak avoids it with no problem.
Akkaynak looks to land a left hand but Zrinski moved out of range nicely.
Zrinski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Akkaynak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Zrinski.
Nice jab there from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akkaynak attempts a counter takedown but Zrinski avoids it well and moves away.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Akkaynak saw that one coming.
Akkaynak dodges the punch combination from Zrinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak tries a head kick but it misses.
Zrinski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akkaynak.
Akkaynak moves out of range of the body kick.
Akkaynak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zrinski sprawls and moves away.
Akkaynak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zrinski cracks Akkaynak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akkaynak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zrinski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Zrinski tries to work over Akkaynak's front leg with a kick but Akkaynak checks it.
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Akkaynak is just out of range.
Zrinski tries to land a front kick but Akkaynak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zrinski lands a right hook to the body.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akkaynak was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Akkaynak slips a jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski cracks Akkaynak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zrinski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zrinski misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Akkaynak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zrinski is doing well to control the position and prevent Akkaynak from advancing to side control.
Akkaynak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zrinski defending well though. #T2#
Zrinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akkaynak.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zrinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akkaynak wants to pass to mount but Zrinski is defending the position.
Akkaynak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Akkaynak seems to be looking for submissions.
Zrinski is trying to control but can't.
Akkaynak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akkaynak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zrinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Akkaynak seems to be looking for submissions.
Zrinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akkaynak.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Akkaynak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zrinski's head.
Akkaynak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zrinski defending well though.
Akkaynak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akkaynak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zrinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akkaynak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akkaynak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akkaynak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akkaynak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zrinski trying to control but Akkaynak postures up. #SUB#
Akkaynak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akkaynak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Zrinski wants to control but Akkaynak is keeping busy.
Akkaynak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akkaynak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akkaynak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zrinski is looking for a sweep. Akkaynak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akkaynak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zrinski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akkaynak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akkaynak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Akkaynak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Akkaynak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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 Atakan Akkaynak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zrinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akkaynak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Zrinski takes a swing at Akkaynak's ribcage but misses.
Akkaynak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zrinski sprawls and moves away.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Zrinski gets caught flat footed, as Akkaynak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Akkaynak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zrinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akkaynak passes Zrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak slips a nice elbow through Zrinski's hands, connecting with Zrinski's forehead.
Akkaynak with the ground and pound but Zrinski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Akkaynak wants to control from the top but Zrinski keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Akkaynak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zrinski working a defensive guard here.
Akkaynak trying to control but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
Akkaynak passes Zrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akkaynak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akkaynak is nestled in close to Zrinski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak wants to control but Zrinski is keeping him busy.
Akkaynak drops an elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Akkaynak moves into full mount! Zrinski won't be happy about that! #T2#
Akkaynak wants to control the pace but Zrinski is squirming around nicely.
Akkaynak landing shots from mount.
Zrinski tries to lock up and control but Akkaynak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akkaynak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Akkaynak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akkaynak lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Zrinski is rocked!
Akkaynak lands a big shot there that rocks Zrinski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zrinski is still in real trouble! Can Akkaynak finish him?
Akkaynak postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Zrinski badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Akkaynak around the waist but Akkaynak pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Akkaynak is the winner by TKO! Akkaynak jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atakan Akkaynak!
A victorious Atakan Akkaynak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC New York
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Akkaynak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akkaynak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Akkaynak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Akkaynak throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Lang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akkaynak doesn't seem phased though.
Lang scores with a punch to the head.
Akkaynak loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
We've been informed that Akkaynak 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.
Akkaynak thows a leg kick but Lang checks it
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akkaynak.
Lang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akkaynak manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Akkaynak is just out of range.
Akkaynak looks to land a body kick but Lang moved away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Akkaynak.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkaynak misses with the ground and pound.
Lang defending against the ground and pound.
Akkaynak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Akkaynak tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akkaynak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akkaynak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lang defending well though.
Lang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akkaynak. #T2#
Lang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akkaynak stopping the sweep attempt from Lang.
Lang has Akkaynak pulled in close to control his posture.
Akkaynak advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Akkaynak is working for a submission of some sort.
Akkaynak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lang's head. #T3#
Well, if Akkaynak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lang is working hard here to advance position.
Akkaynak looks to land a strike but Lang avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Akkaynak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akkaynak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lang has control of Akkaynak's left arm, preventing Akkaynak from doing any damage.
Akkaynak throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
Akkaynak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lang's head.#T4#
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akkaynak postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.
Lang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akkaynak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang can't keep his opponent in guard - Akkaynak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Akkaynak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Akkaynak punching from mount but Lang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Akkaynak misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Lang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atakan Akkaynak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Akkaynak jabs Lang right on the nose. Lang blinks but takes it well.
Lang throws a front kick aimed at Akkaynak's knee but Akkaynak avoids it well.
Akkaynak feints the counter takedown.
Akkaynak throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang checks a low kick from Akkaynak.#CL#
Lang clinches up with Akkaynak and pushes him back against the cage.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akkaynak is trying to stall.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang has Akkaynak pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak is trying to stall.
Akkaynak has Lang pressed against the cage, preventing Lang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Lang lands a body punch.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Akkaynak controls his hands.
Akkaynak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akkaynak.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akkaynak prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Akkaynak'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.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Lang lands a left hand.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akkaynak is trying to stall. #BC2#
Akkaynak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akkaynak is looking to score with low kicks.
Lang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clubber Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Lang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akkaynak. #T3#
Akkaynak misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang stuffs the takedown.
Akkaynak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lang.
Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Akkaynak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well.
Lang moves out of range as Akkaynak strikes.
Lang lands with a nice body punch.
Lang keeps Akkaynak at a distance using the push kick.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Akkaynak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akkaynak jabs at Lang's body.#T4#
Lang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Lang throws a leg kick which misses Akkaynak's front leg but catches the back leg as Akkaynak tries to avoid it.
Akkaynak moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang throws a leg kick but Akkaynak checks it.
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!
Akkaynak throws a poor cross that misses
and Lang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Akkaynak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akkaynak wants to pass the guard but Lang is defending well.
Lang is controlling Akkaynak's trapped leg to prevent Akkaynak from advancing to side control.
Atakan Akkaynak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akkaynak stalling away here and it's allowed Lang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Akkaynak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lang is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Akkaynak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lang throws a hook but Akkaynak avoids it easily.
Akkaynak takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Akkaynak throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang lands a leg kick that knocks Akkaynak off balance momentarily.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akkaynak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akkaynak misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak moves out of range of the strikes.
Akkaynak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akkaynak shoots in but no luck this time.
Akkaynak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Akkaynak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Akkaynak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akkaynak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang lands with a shot to the body.
Akkaynak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lang is fending him off so far but Akkaynak persists. Nope, Lang circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Akkaynak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lang.
Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akkaynak avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Lang misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Akkaynak counters with a single leg into guard. Lang didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akkaynak connects with a couple of short punches.
Lang looking to control.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akkaynak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akkaynak manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lang controlling from the top position.
Akkaynak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lang is one step ahead there. #T3#
Lang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akkaynak being controlled here, momentarily.
Lang forces his way into half guard.
Lang stalling.
Akkaynak is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lang is taking a breather. Akkaynak 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.
Akkaynak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lang's back!
Akkaynak misses with punches from the back.
Akkaynak tries to get the hooks in deep but Lang pushed the leg off.
Akkaynak looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Akkaynak has Lang flattened out and is raining down punches.
Lang avoids the strikes from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lang could be in trouble here!
Akkaynak is landing with strikes. Lang can't take much more of this.
Akkaynak loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lang hold on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Clubber Lang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Lang has managed to clinch.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Akkaynak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akkaynak works over Lang's head and body with a nice combination.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak misses the body punch
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang moves forwards but Akkaynak connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Lang clinches. #BC#
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang motions for Akkaynak to come forward. Lang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akkaynak misses with a low kick.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Lang lands an overhand right.
Lang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akkaynak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akkaynak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lang throws a low kick but Akkaynak avoids it.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akkaynak.
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akkaynak misses with a takedown attempt
and Lang counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Akkaynak - just one landing.
Akkaynak misses with a combination
and Lang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2##CL#
Lang takes the fight into the clinch.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang. #TD2#
Akkaynak manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang is stalling in the full guard.
Lang continues to stall.#SUB2#
Akkaynak has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lang is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Akkaynak.#T3#
Lang is staying tight to Akkaynak's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Akkaynak misses with a strike from the bottom.
Akkaynak tries to buck Lang off but Lang is having none of it.
Akkaynak is trying to escape the position but Lang is controlling the position.
Akkaynak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akkaynak is still trying to improve position.
Akkaynak gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lang controlling the pace for now.
Akkaynak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lang controlling from mount.
Akkaynak is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akkaynak keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang had his way with Atakan Akkaynak in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Akkaynak connects with the punch.
It looks like Lang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akkaynak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lang moves away from the strike by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang blocks a head kick by Akkaynak. #TD2#
Akkaynak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Akkaynak is in Lang's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang is controlling Akkaynak's posture.#T1#
Lang keeping full guard, as Akkaynak tries to pass.
Akkaynak won't allow Lang to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akkaynak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lang is pulling down on Akkaynak's head to control his posture.
Lang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Akkaynak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lang on his heels. He'll look to pass Lang's guard now, I'm sure.
Akkaynak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lang wants to sweep here but Akkaynak controlling him for the moment.
Akkaynak looking to sit in guard and control but Lang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Akkaynak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lang pushes down on Akkaynak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akkaynak manages to get to full guard.
Lang stays in close to Akkaynak's body and controls the position. #T3#
Lang trying to control but Akkaynak is working from the bottom.
Lang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Akkaynak wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Atakan Akkaynak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Lang as Akkaynak shoots in.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akkaynak walks into a jab.
Lang takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atakan Akkaynak.
I think Lang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atakan Akkaynak!

Event: LAFC Vegas
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Akkaynak misses with the combination.
Todoroki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Todoroki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak is looking to slow Todoroki down with leg kicks.
Todoroki looks to throw the jab but Akkaynak is out of range.
Akkaynak looks to land a right hand but Todoroki moved out of range.
Todoroki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akkaynak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todoroki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akkaynak throws a shot to the body.
Akkaynak thows a leg kick but Todoroki checks it #TD2#
and Todoroki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Todoroki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Todoroki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akkaynak defends it well.
Akkaynak gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Akkaynak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Todoroki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Akkaynak is looking for a triangle but Todoroki pushes his legs off easily.
Todoroki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Todoroki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Todoroki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akkaynak trying to strike off his back.
Akkaynak keeping full guard, as Todoroki tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akkaynak is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Akkaynak stays in close to Todoroki's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Todoroki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akkaynak defends it easily.
Todoroki 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.#SUB2#
Todoroki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akkaynak is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Todoroki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akkaynak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todoroki is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Akkaynak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Todoroki dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Akkaynak wants to sweep here but Todoroki controlling him for the moment.
Todoroki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akkaynak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Todoroki slips nicely into half guard.
Akkaynak is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Todoroki is working for a kimura but Akkaynak is defending it quite comfortably.
Akkaynak is trying to maintain the position but Todoroki is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Akkaynak is not content to let Todoroki control the position.
Akkaynak keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Akkaynak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Todoroki wants to control from the top but Akkaynak keeps moving. #SUB#
Akkaynak has his foot on Todoroki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todoroki works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akkaynak keeping full guard, as Todoroki tries to pass.
Todoroki trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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 Atakan Akkaynak 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#
Akkaynak throws a hook to the side of Todoroki's head but Todoroki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todoroki walks into a stiff left hand from Akkaynak.
Todoroki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akkaynak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Akkaynak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Todoroki slips under a jab from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todoroki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Akkaynak misses.
Todoroki is looking to clinch but Akkaynak is avoiding it.
Akkaynak looks to land a left hand but Todoroki moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Todoroki misses.
Akkaynak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todoroki manages to avoid it.
Atakan Akkaynak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todoroki slips under a jab from Akkaynak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki defending well as Akkaynak loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Akkaynak enables Todoroki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Akkaynak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todoroki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akkaynak's guard.
Akkaynak tries to get to full guard but Todoroki has control of the leg.
Akkaynak is trying to maintain the position but Todoroki is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Akkaynak tries to get to full guard but Todoroki has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Todoroki is looking for a kimura here.
Todoroki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Todoroki stalling away here and it's allowed Akkaynak to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Akkaynak keeping moving, preventing Todoroki from controlling successfully.
Todoroki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akkaynak is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Akkaynak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Todoroki passes into side control.
Akkaynak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Akkaynak drops an elbow to the side of Todoroki's head.
Akkaynak is thwarting Todoroki's attempts to control the position.
Akkaynak is looking to advance position but Todoroki won't allow it.
Shoto Todoroki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todoroki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akkaynak lands a nice short elbow.
Akkaynak is trying to control the action in half guard but Todoroki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Todoroki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Akkaynak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Todoroki is still trying to improve position.
Todoroki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Akkaynak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Todoroki tries to get to full guard but Akkaynak has control of the leg.
Akkaynak is nestled in close to Todoroki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Todoroki manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Todoroki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akkaynak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Akkaynak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akkaynak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Todoroki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Akkaynak trying to control the position but Todoroki is working away.
Todoroki tries to buck Akkaynak off but Akkaynak is having none of it.
Todoroki struggling a bit here.
Akkaynak working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Akkaynak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atakan Akkaynak dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Todoroki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akkaynak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todoroki.
Akkaynak clobbers Todoroki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akkaynak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todoroki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akkaynak counters with a nice uppercut.
Akkaynak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akkaynak throws a body punch but Todoroki moves out of range.
Todoroki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Todoroki moves into the clinch successfully.
Akkaynak swings wildly with an uppercut but Todoroki uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Todoroki manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Todoroki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akkaynak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akkaynak looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Todoroki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akkaynak works over Todoroki with some ground and pound from guard.
Akkaynak looking to pass the guard.
Todoroki keeping moving, preventing Akkaynak from controlling successfully.
Akkaynak scoring with some ground and pound.
Todoroki 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#
Akkaynak is looking for a sweep. Todoroki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Todoroki is working for a kimura but Akkaynak is defending it quite comfortably.
Akkaynak gets full guard.
Shoto Todoroki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akkaynak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todoroki can do to turn this around?#T2#
Todoroki trying to control but Akkaynak is working from the bottom.
Akkaynak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Todoroki is one step ahead there.
Akkaynak controls Todoroki momentarily but Todoroki frees himself.
Todoroki trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todoroki advances position into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Todoroki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akkaynak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Todoroki but great work by Akkaynak.#SUB#
Akkaynak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Akkaynak content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Todoroki struggling a bit here.
Todoroki is looking to regain half guard here but Akkaynak keeps moving and retains side control.
Todoroki manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Akkaynak working over Todoroki with some ground and pound. Todoroki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akkaynak winds up and cracks Todoroki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akkaynak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Todoroki wants to control but Akkaynak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Todoroki is refusing to be controlled, as Akkaynak sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Todoroki actively working from the bottom here.
Todoroki wants to get back to full guard.
Akkaynak working over Todoroki with some ground and pound. Todoroki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Todoroki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Todoroki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todoroki wants to control but Akkaynak is keeping busy.
Atakan Akkaynak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akkaynak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atakan Akkaynak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akkaynak, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atakan Akkaynak!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Good exchange - Akkaynak coming out on top.
Boo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akkaynak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Boo misses.
Akkaynak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boo in his tracks.
Akkaynak walks into a left hand.
Boo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akkaynak slips under a jab from Boo.
Akkaynak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Akkaynak shoots in and bounces Boo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boo wants to get back to his feet but Akkaynak passes into half guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkaynak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akkaynak.
Well, if Akkaynak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Akkaynak uses his free foot to push down on Boo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boo.
Akkaynak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Akkaynak with shots to the head and body - Boo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akkaynak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akkaynak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boo is looking to escape.
We've been hearing that Akkaynak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boo working to try and regain half guard.
Akkaynak landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Boo is rocked!#T2#
Akkaynak controlling the position easily from mount.
Boo is still in real trouble! Can Akkaynak finish him?
Akkaynak unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Boo wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Akkaynak celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atakan Akkaynak!

Event: GFC New Years
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Redman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Akkaynak counters with a takedown into side control.
Akkaynak lands a few punches from side control.
Akkaynak working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Redman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akkaynak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akkaynak in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Akkaynak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Akkaynak is chipping away with strikes.
Redman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akkaynak looks up at the clock and then as Redman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Akkaynak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Akkaynak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkaynak lands an elbow.
Redman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Akkaynak connects with a decent elbow.
Redman being controlled for a moment.
Redman 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.
Akkaynak is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Akkaynak is staying tight to Redman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Akkaynak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Akkaynak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Akkaynak slips a nice elbow through Redman's hands, connecting with Redman's forehead.
Akkaynak 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. #SUB2#
Akkaynak seems to be working for a kimura but Redman defends the submission attempt.
Akkaynak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redman's head.
Akkaynak wants to control but Redman is keeping him busy. #T2#
Redman is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redman punching from the bottom.
Redman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akkaynak on the ground.
Akkaynak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akkaynak connects with a nice short shot to Redman's temple.
Redman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Redman tries to get out of the position.
Akkaynak scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Redman is rocked!
Redman keeping control of the position.
Redman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Akkaynak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Akkaynak's back!#T3#
Akkaynak turns into Redman and is now in his guard.
Akkaynak working some strikes from top position.
Akkaynak wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Akkaynak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Akkaynak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akkaynak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Redman's head.
Oh Redman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redman has momentary wrist control but Akkaynak slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akkaynak connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Akkaynak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Akkaynak puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Redman seems to have got his legs back now.
Akkaynak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Redman has hold of Akkaynak's hands but Akkaynak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Akkaynak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Redman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Atakan Akkaynak!

Event: GFC 21 - Armando vs. Christ
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Hakimi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakimi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hakimi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hakimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Akkaynak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hakimi throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Akkaynak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Akkaynak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Akkaynak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akkaynak is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakimi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hakimi looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akkaynak connects with a nice short shot to Hakimi's temple. #SUB2#
Hakimi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hakimi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Akkaynak works over Hakimi with some ground and pound from guard.
Akkaynak chips away with some ground and pound.
Akkaynak lands a couple of elbows.
Akkaynak is in close to Hakimi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Akkaynak has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Akkaynak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akkaynak connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Hakimi is rocked!#SUB#
Akkaynak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akkaynak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hakimi is still in real trouble! Can Akkaynak finish him?
Akkaynak postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hakimi covers up, he's hurt! Akkaynak keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Akkaynak and the ref steps in to end the fight! Akkaynak can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atakan Akkaynak!

Event: GFC 14 - Bryant vs. Paa
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Akkaynak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akkaynak misses with an uppercut. Wick saw that one coming.#CL2#
Wick clinches up with Akkaynak and pushes him back against the cage.
Wick trying to control the position but instead, Akkaynak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wick into the cage.
Akkaynak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akkaynak wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akkaynak as Wick tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akkaynak. #BC#
Akkaynak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akkaynak looks to land a right hand but Wick moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.
Akkaynak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wick.
Akkaynak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akkaynak misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Wick sends Akkaynak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wick is motioning to the referee to let Akkaynak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Akkaynak is rocked!#T1#
Wick fakes the body blow, causing Akkaynak to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Akkaynak goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wick!
After winning the bout, John Wick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GFC 9 - Titanfall
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Akkaynak 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.
Wick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akkaynak looks to throw the jab but Wick is out of range. #TD#
Wick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akkaynak's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akkaynak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akkaynak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akkaynak throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkaynak keeping moving, preventing Wick from controlling successfully.
Wick stopping the sweep attempt from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak 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#
Akkaynak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Wick is looking to escape.
Akkaynak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wick taking some punishment here, with Akkaynak in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akkaynak lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Wick is rocked!
Akkaynak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Wick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akkaynak lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Wick! More strikes land and this one is all over! Akkaynak jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atakan Akkaynak!

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