PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hop Sing Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu. A fine choice. Tariaksuq has chosen Tanya Tagaq - Uja as his entrance music. Issumatar Tariaksuq will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sing Jung
vs
Tariaksuq

150 cm
26
155 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

177 cm
26
142 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hop Sing Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tariaksuq stuffs the takedown attempt from Jung. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Tariaksuq tries to close the distance and clinch but Jung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tariaksuq looks for the body kick but Jung saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tariaksuq. That's going to slow Jung down.
A shot to the body from Jung misses
and Tariaksuq counters with a low kick, right behind Jung 's knee.
Tariaksuq throws a body kick that misses.
Tariaksuq throws the kick towards the body but Jung avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jung is out of range and Tariaksuq settles back down.
Tariaksuq uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung.
Tariaksuq feints a counter leg kick.
Tariaksuq misses with a leg kick

and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tariaksuq told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tariaksuq is pulling down on Jung's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tariaksuq can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tariaksuq is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jung stays in close to Tariaksuq's body and controls the position.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Tariaksuq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tariaksuq pulls Jung in close to prevent any damage.
Jung controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tariaksuq looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Jung shoots in and gets a takedown into Tariaksuq's guard.

Tariaksuq has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jung is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Jung gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tariaksuq regains guard.
Tariaksuq pulls Jung in to control the position.
Tariaksuq looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tariaksuq has control of Jung's left arm, preventing Jung from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jung 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.
Jung looking to pass the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick

and Jung counters with a takedown into side control.

Jung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tariaksuq prevents Jung from moving into mount.
Tariaksuq is trying to control Jung's posture but Jung avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq is not content to let Jung control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tariaksuq can't do much from the bottom here.

Jung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tariaksuq prevents Jung from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hop Sing Jung will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tariaksuq throws a body kick that misses

and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jung stops Tariaksuq from standing up.
Tariaksuq pulls Jung in to control the position.
Tariaksuq 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.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Tariaksuq is retaining full guard.
Tariaksuq trying to control the position.
Jung wants to control from the top but Tariaksuq keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq being controlled here, momentarily.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tariaksuq swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jung.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Jung as he checks the leg kick.
Jung takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tariaksuq explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tariaksuq avoids it really well and circles away.
Tariaksuq misses with a kick to the body

and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Tariaksuq scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tariaksuq misses

and Jung counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung trying to pass the guard but Tariaksuq defending well.
Tariaksuq is not content to let Jung control the position.
Tariaksuq tries to get to full guard but Jung has control of the leg.

Jung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tariaksuq is concentrating on defense, preventing Jung from advancing position.

Jung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jung is working for a kimura but Tariaksuq is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq wants to improve his position but Jung is controlling well.
Tariaksuq wants to sweep but Jung has passed to side control!

Jung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tariaksuq knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jung wants to control but Tariaksuq is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tariaksuq wants to control but Jung postures up.
Tariaksuq manages to get back to half guard.
Tariaksuq is controlling Jung's trapped leg to prevent Jung from advancing to side control.
Tariaksuq tries to get to full guard but Jung has control of the leg.

Jung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tariaksuq doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jung.

Jung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hop Sing Jung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tariaksuq moves in looking to clinch but Jung pushes him off.
Tariaksuq throws the kick towards the body but Jung avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Jung.

Jung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jung is fighting to break Tariaksuq's control of his arms but Tariaksuq is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Tariaksuq is keeping the position.
Tariaksuq looking for a sweep. Not yet Tariaksuq, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tariaksuq is trying to control the position but Jung postures up.
Hop Sing Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tariaksuq looking for a sweep. Not yet Tariaksuq, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Jung passes Tariaksuq's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tariaksuq looks like he's trying to stand up.

Jung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tariaksuq is just riding it out for now. Jung eventually gives up the hold.
Jung is trying to control the action in half guard but Tariaksuq is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tariaksuq is trying to control but can't.

Jung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jung is looking for a kimura but Tariaksuq is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jung to get the leverage.
Jung trying to mount his opponent but Tariaksuq defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tariaksuq swivels and escapes.
Tariaksuq connects with a solid leg kick.
Tariaksuq lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tariaksuq misses with a leg kick

and Jung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tariaksuq's guard.
Tariaksuq trying to control the position here.
Tariaksuq's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jung advances to half guard.

Jung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tariaksuq sees it coming and defends easily.
Jung is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tariaksuq!
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to control the action but instead Tariaksuq gets a body lock and reverses into Jung's guard! Nice work!

Tariaksuq avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tariaksuq trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom.
Tariaksuq showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung seems keen to control Tariaksuq's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hop Sing Jung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hop Sing Jung!