PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tariaksuq has chosen Tanya Tagaq - Uja as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McGirt
vs
Tariaksuq

176 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tariaksuq tried to score with a low kick but McGirt checks it.
Tariaksuq shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGirt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tariaksuq misses with a low kick.
McGirt doesn't manage to clinch there - Tariaksuq circles away.
Nice body kick there by Tariaksuq.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGirt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tariaksuq tries a quick counter leg kick but McGirt is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGirt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tariaksuq as he avoids it easily.
Tariaksuq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tariaksuq wants to land a leg kick but McGirt is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq throws the kick towards the body but McGirt avoids it.
McGirt moves in looking to clinch but Tariaksuq pushes him off.
Tariaksuq throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGirt.
McGirt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tariaksuq looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGirt throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGirt moves out of range of the leg kick from Tariaksuq.
It looked like McGirt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tariaksuq looks for the body kick but McGirt saw that one coming.
Tariaksuq swats away the attempt to clinch by McGirt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt throws a right hand that Tariaksuq ducks under and follows up with a left that Tariaksuq also avoids with ease.
Tariaksuq connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGirt shoots in for a double leg but Tariaksuq sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tariaksuq throws a wild body kick that McGirt sees coming a mile off.

McGirt has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGirt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Tariaksuq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tariaksuq throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tariaksuq walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGirt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGirt throws a big counter combination but Tariaksuq scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tariaksuq throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGirt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq throws a half hearted mid kick.

Tariaksuq gets tackled into the cage by McGirt. McGirt maintains the clinch.

Tariaksuq breaks from the clinch.
Tariaksuq misses with a kick to the body.
McGirt tries to clinch but Tariaksuq is having none of it.
Tariaksuq connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tariaksuq is looking to land body kicks.
Tariaksuq keeps the fight on the outside.
McGirt checks the leg kick.
McGirt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tariaksuq scores with a leg kick.
Issumatar Tariaksuq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq misses with a low kick as McGirt jumps back.
Tariaksuq defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGirt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirt McGirt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tariaksuq lands with a nice body kick.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses.
Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tariaksuq misses with a low kick as McGirt jumps back.
McGirt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tariaksuq misses with a body kick.
McGirt doesn't manage to clinch there - Tariaksuq circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tariaksuq stuffs the takedown attempt from McGirt. McGirt gets slowly back to his feet.
Tariaksuq follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGirt tries to close the distance and clinch but Tariaksuq swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

McGirt closes the distance and clinches.

Tariaksuq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tariaksuq avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tariaksuq connects with a leg kick. McGirt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tariaksuq tries to land a body kick
and McGirt 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.
Tariaksuq is looking to chop away at McGirt's legs.

McGirt has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGirt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tariaksuq just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tariaksuq prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirt McGirt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McGirt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tariaksuq wants to land a leg kick but McGirt is out of range.
McGirt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tariaksuq swats away the attempt to clinch by McGirt.
Tariaksuq throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGirt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dirt McGirt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGirt looks to land a combination but Tariaksuq avoids it well.
Tariaksuq flicks out a counter leg kick but McGirt steps away.
An inside leg kick from Tariaksuq misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq throws a wild body kick that McGirt sees coming a mile off.
Tariaksuq looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tariaksuq throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGirt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq lands a high kick!
McGirt avoids the head kick by Tariaksuq.
McGirt throwing a counter right hand but Tariaksuq manages to avoid it.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGirt checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McGirt closes the distance and clinches.
McGirt tries to break free but Tariaksuq pushes him back against the cage.
McGirt misses with a hook to the ribs.

Tariaksuq breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq tries to land a leg kick but McGirt saw it coming and moves away.
McGirt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tariaksuq thumps McGirt with a low kick.
Tariaksuq fakes the leg kick and cracks McGirt in the body.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick which misses McGirt's front leg but catches the back leg as McGirt tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGirt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGirt backing away here, and Tariaksuq unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tariaksuq misses with a low kick.
McGirt closes the distance and clinches up with Tariaksuq, looking for a takedown. McGirt pushes Tariaksuq against the cage but Tariaksuq circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tariaksuq was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tariaksuq tries a head kick but it misses.
McGirt appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tariaksuq.
McGirt tries to land a front kick but Tariaksuq steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tariaksuq is looking to score with low kicks.
McGirt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tariaksuq manages to circle out of the way.
McGirt shoots for a takedown but Tariaksuq saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGirt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tariaksuq throws a wild body kick that McGirt sees coming a mile off.
McGirt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tariaksuq counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issumatar Tariaksuq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tariaksuq misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tariaksuq connects with a leg kick. McGirt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tariaksuq connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tariaksuq there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGirt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tariaksuq circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tariaksuq counters with a good, hard body kick but McGirt shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGirt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq tries to score with a low kick but McGirt moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tariaksuq.
McGirt blocks a leg kick.
McGirt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tariaksuq throws a body kick that misses.
McGirt moves out of range of the body kick.
McGirt is looking to clinch but Tariaksuq is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tariaksuq.
McGirt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGirt tries to clinch up but Tariaksuq circles away and keeps his distance.
McGirt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGirt moves to clinch but Tariaksuq breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGirt shoots in but no luck this time.
Tariaksuq connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tariaksuq keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tariaksuq swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tariaksuq tries a head kick but it misses.
McGirt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tariaksuq swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt tries to clinch but Tariaksuq is having none of it.
Tariaksuq flicks out a counter leg kick but McGirt steps away.
McGirt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tariaksuq.
McGirt shoots in for a takedown but Tariaksuq shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirt McGirt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGirt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tariaksuq manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tariaksuq tries a low kick but McGirt avoids it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McGirt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tariaksuq tries to land a leg kick but McGirt saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Tariaksuq.
McGirt tries to clinch up.
McGirt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tariaksuq tries a quick counter leg kick but McGirt is wise to it.
Issumatar Tariaksuq is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tariaksuq moves away.
Tariaksuq is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGirt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tariaksuq counters with a thumping low kick.
Tariaksuq tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGirt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tariaksuq keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Tariaksuq there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tariaksuq connects with a leg kick. McGirt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGirt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGirt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
McGirt tries to clinch but Tariaksuq moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Issumatar Tariaksuq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tariaksuq 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issumatar Tariaksuq!
A very excited looking Issumatar Tariaksuq made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dirt McGirt spoke after the fight, saying 'I went and bought me an outfit today that costed a lot of money today, you know what I mean? ‘Cause I figured that I was gonna win. I don’t know how you all see it, but when it comes to the children, Ol' Dirty is for the children. We teach the children. You know what I mean? I want you all to know t'.