PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atakan Akkaynak (ranked 806 p4p, 1444 weight class) and Cam Cartwright (ranked 111 p4p, 189 weight class). Cartwright comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Karma Chameleon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Akkaynak
vs
Cartwright

180 cm
26
195
9 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
195
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Atakan Akkaynak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cam Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Akkaynak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Akkaynak is rocked!

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!

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Akkaynak is predictable there

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.