PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matabata Duudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cuneyt Arkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arkin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tarkan - Şımarık. Cuneyt Arkin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Duudi
vs
Arkin

170 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matabata Duudi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cuneyt Arkin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duudi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arkin tries to avoid it but Duudi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arkin to the ground. Arkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Duudi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duudi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arkin pinned against the cage. Arkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matabata Duudi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arkin lands a nice hook to Duudi's body. Duudi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arkin throws a series of punches but Duudi avoids them all with ease.
Duudi tries to clinch up.
Duudi with a jab.
Arkin moves out of range as Duudi strikes.
Arkin throws a series of punches but Duudi moves out of range.

Arkin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Duudi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Duudi looking for submissions off his back.
Duudi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duudi tries to get out of the position.
Duudi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkin is nestled in close to Duudi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arkin is nestled in close to Duudi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arkin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Duudi!
Arkin working the ground and pound effectively.

Duudi is rocked!
Arkin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Duudi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Duudi has left one of his arms exposed and Arkin doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Duudi screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cuneyt Arkin!