PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Jin Ipa (ranked 1644 p4p, 203 weight class) and Akkan Kubilay (ranked 3424 p4p, 390 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jin Ipa
vs
Kubilay

170 cm
28
165 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

163 cm
21
161 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jin Jin Ipa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akkan Kubilay!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ipa scores with a takedown into Kubilay's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kubilay looking for a sweep. Not yet Kubilay, not yet.

Kubilay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ipa wants to pass the guard but Kubilay is keeping the position.
Kubilay looking for a sweep. Not yet Kubilay, not yet.
Ipa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ipa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubilay looking to control.
Kubilay has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Unlabeled MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kubilay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ipa is one step ahead there.
Ipa pushes down on Kubilay's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ipa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubilay keeps working.
Kubilay has his hands clasped together around Ipa's back. He's all about the action.
Kubilay is staying active underneath Ipa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kubilay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kubilay has his feet on Ipa's thighs here. He's pushed Ipa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ipa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akkan Kubilay!