PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akkan Kubilay (ranked 3669 p4p, 81 weight class) and Marcin Vanna (ranked 3451 p4p, 73 weight class). Akkan Kubilay had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kubilay
vs
Vanna

163 cm
25
161 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

180 cm
34
155 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition
RESISTANCE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Akkan Kubilay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Vanna!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kubilay clinches.

Kubilay is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vanna can't fight it off and eventually Kubilay manages to take the fight to the floor. Vanna looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kubilay tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanna is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubilay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vanna's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kubilay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kubilay is working for a kimura but Vanna is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubilay wants to control but Vanna is keeping him busy.
Kubilay is controlling the pace.
Vanna trying to control from the bottom.
Vanna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kubilay is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Vanna still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Vanna has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kubilay is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kubilay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vanna wants to control but Kubilay is keeping him busy.

Vanna is trying to get an arm triangle but Kubilay is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vanna is looking to take a break and control but Kubilay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kubilay tries to bench press Vanna off him but Vanna keeps the position.
Kubilay is working hard here to advance position.
Kubilay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubilay is not content to let Vanna control the position.
Kubilay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kubilay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vanna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kubilay is looking for a sweep. Vanna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Vanna is working for a kimura but Kubilay is defending it quite comfortably.
Vanna prevents Kubilay from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kubilay gets full guard.
We've been informed that Vanna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vanna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kubilay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vanna won't allow Kubilay to sweep him here.
Kubilay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vanna trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kubilay is trying to work for a kimura but Vanna is defending well.
Vanna has hold of Kubilay's hands but Kubilay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akkan Kubilay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vanna moves in looking to clinch but Kubilay pushes him off.

Kubilay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kubilay is looking to advance position but Vanna won't allow it.
Kubilay moves into full mount! Vanna won't be happy about that!

Kubilay is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vanna has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vanna!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna preventing the sweep.
Vanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubilay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanna content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubilay 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.

Kubilay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubilay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubilay looking for a sweep. Not yet Kubilay, not yet.
Vanna trying to control but Kubilay is working from the bottom.
Kubilay 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.
Kubilay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanna can do to turn this around?
Vanna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kubilay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vanna manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vanna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kubilay defends well.
Kubilay slips nicely into half guard.

Kubilay is trying to work for a kimura but Vanna is defending well.
Vanna tries to roll over but Kubilay keeps him under control.
Kubilay tries to pass to full mount but Vanna defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubilay works his way into full mount!
Kubilay breaks from Vanna's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kubilay looking to take Vanna's back but Vanna rolls and after a scramble, Vanna ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Vanna to escape a tricky position.
Kubilay is trying to keep Vanna in close.
Vanna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kubilay wants to sweep here but Vanna controlling him for the moment.
Kubilay trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubilay is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubilay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanna is keeping the position for now.
Kubilay wants to control from the top but Vanna keeps moving.
Kubilay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kubilay slips nicely into half guard.
Akkan Kubilay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vanna tries to get to full guard but Kubilay has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubilay uses his free foot to push down on Vanna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vanna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akkan Kubilay dominated that second round.
That's time! Kubilay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vanna scores with a takedown into Kubilay's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubilay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vanna has passed into side control.
Kubilay wants to control but Vanna postures up.
Kubilay is looking for a sweep.
Vanna gets to mount! Kubilay was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Vanna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubilay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanna looking to control but Kubilay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vanna working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kubilay is trying desperately to improve position.
Vanna trying to control but Kubilay is having none of it.
Kubilay is looking to improve his position but Vanna isn't that keen on the idea.
Vanna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kubilay is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vanna quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Vanna but it's paid off an Kubilay is forced to tap! Nice work by Vanna.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcin Vanna!
A less than humble Marcin Vanna misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.