PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Vermeer (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. The key to victory for Alexander Vermeer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Vermeer
vs
Tariaksuq

175 cm
27
151 lbs
16 - 3 - 1

177 cm
27
142 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Alexander Vermeer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeer throws a lazy right hand but Tariaksuq sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vermeer avoids the head kick by Tariaksuq.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tariaksuq blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeer. Tariaksuq does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tariaksuq throws a big counter head kick but Vermeer avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeer misses the target.
Tariaksuq misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Tariaksuq lands but Vermeer takes it in his stride.
Tariaksuq fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vermeer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vermeer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeer with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tariaksuq scores with a head kick.
Vermeer lands an overhand right.

It looks like Issumatar Tariaksuq has been cut.
Tariaksuq throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq thumps Vermeer with a low kick.
Tariaksuq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
Tariaksuq fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vermeer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vermeer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tariaksuq - the referee stops the clock and Vermeer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tariaksuq. Vermeer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vermeer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tariaksuq counters with an outside leg kick.

Vermeer has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tariaksuq lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Tariaksuq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq slips under a jab from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Vermeer moves into the clinch.
Vermeer blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Tariaksuq controls the action.
Vermeer avoids a wild elbow strike from Tariaksuq.

Tariaksuq breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq cracks the inside of Vermeer's front leg.
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vermeer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tariaksuq.
Vermeer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tariaksuq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vermeer.
Vermeer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tariaksuq!
Tariaksuq is looking to slow Vermeer down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick from Tariaksuq misses.
Vermeer misses the jab.
Tariaksuq looks to land a body kick but Vermeer moved away.
Tariaksuq misses with a body kick.
Vermeer tries to counter by clinching up but Tariaksuq breaks away and moves out of range.
Tariaksuq lands with a slapping head kick.
Tariaksuq dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vermeer. That did some damage!
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that half lands.
Decent striking displayed by Vermeer there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tariaksuq lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tariaksuq throws a body kick that misses.
Vermeer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tariaksuq under the eye.
Vermeer loads up on a big right hand but Tariaksuq slips the punch.
Vermeer digs a good body shot into Tariaksuq's ribs.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tariaksuq tries to work over Vermeer's front leg with a kick but Vermeer checks it.
Vermeer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch but Tariaksuq swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tariaksuq keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vermeer's head.
Tariaksuq misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vermeer scores with a nice right hand.
Vermeer tries to clinch there but Tariaksuq circles away.

Vermeer clinches with his opponent.

Tariaksuq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tariaksuq turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vermeer throws a hook to the side of Tariaksuq's head but Tariaksuq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vermeer moves out of range of the body kick.
Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vermeer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tariaksuq doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tariaksuq misses with a low kick.
Vermeer throws a jab when Tariaksuq was well out of range.
Tariaksuq appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tariaksuq misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer throws a body punch but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Tariaksuq slips a jab from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vermeer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tariaksuq's hands.
Tariaksuq scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tariaksuq is just out of range.
Tariaksuq was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tariaksuq lands with a kick to the temple. Vermeer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A leg kick checked by Vermeer.
Good work by Vermeer as he checks the leg kick.
Vermeer misses with a lunging right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with a solid body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq slips under a jab.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Vermeer moves out of range.
Vermeer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeer misses with a body shot
and Tariaksuq counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tariaksuq.
Vermeer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tariaksuq moves away from the strike by Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tariaksuq.
Vermeer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tariaksuq makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vermeer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tariaksuq keeps Vermeer at a distance using the push kick.
Vermeer lands a nice shot that snaps Tariaksuq's head back.
Tariaksuq plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tariaksuq. That's going to slow Vermeer down.
Vermeer misses the body punch
and Tariaksuq counters with a thumping low kick.
Tariaksuq avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermeer misses with a body shot.
Tariaksuq tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermeer tries to clinch up but Tariaksuq circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermeer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vermeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Vermeer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tariaksuq lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but Vermeer moved away.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses.
Vermeer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vermeer scores with a jab.
Tariaksuq scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tariaksuq lands a head kick!
Tariaksuq moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tariaksuq. That's going to slow Vermeer down.
Vermeer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vermeer wants to clinch.
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.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tariaksuq avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeer misses with a looping right.
Vermeer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tariaksuq counters with a good, hard body kick but Vermeer shrugs it off.
Vermeer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tariaksuq is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tariaksuq.
Vermeer avoids a kick to the body.
Vermeer misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq scoring well with a low kick there.
Tariaksuq is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Vermeer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tariaksuq misses with a hook.
Tariaksuq lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tariaksuq manages to avoid it.
Tariaksuq with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vermeer to score with a decent uppercut.
Vermeer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeer throws an overhand right that lands on Tariaksuq's shoulder, as Tariaksuq tries to avoid the shot.
Tariaksuq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vermeer.
Vermeer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq flicks out a counter leg kick but Vermeer steps away.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vermeer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer throws the left hand but Tariaksuq avoids the punch easily.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq slips a straight right by Vermeer.
Tariaksuq throws a nice head kick!
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tariaksuq is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq obviously looking to wear him down.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses.
Tariaksuq steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq tries a quick counter leg kick but Vermeer is wise to it.
Tariaksuq dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vermeer. That did some damage!
Vermeer tries to clinch but Tariaksuq is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Vermeer blocks the leg kick.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Vermeer moves out of range.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the body.
Tariaksuq takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tariaksuq throws a wild body kick that Vermeer sees coming a mile off.
Vermeer misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tariaksuq throws a nice head kick!
Vermeer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tariaksuq connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tariaksuq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
Tariaksuq needs to keep his hands up - Vermeer had a free shot at his head there.
Tariaksuq chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer tries to clinch there but Tariaksuq circles away.
Vermeer 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.
Vermeer lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Tariaksuq uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tariaksuq lands a high kick!
Vermeer blocks a head kick by Tariaksuq.
Nice body kick there by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermeer connects with a body shot.
Tariaksuq takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tariaksuq swats away the attempt to clinch by Vermeer.
Tariaksuq thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issumatar Tariaksuq really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vermeer lands with a shot to the body.

Vermeer clinches up with Tariaksuq and pushes him back against the cage.
Tariaksuq's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tariaksuq lands a nice elbow.

Tariaksuq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tariaksuq moves forwards but Vermeer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Tariaksuq finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vermeer cracks Tariaksuq with a good jab.
Tariaksuq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vermeer throws a series of punches but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tariaksuq. Vermeer shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer throws a hook but Tariaksuq avoids it easily.
Tariaksuq was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tariaksuq moves away from the strike by Vermeer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tariaksuq was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Vermeer moves out of range.
Tariaksuq looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vermeer tries to clinch there but Tariaksuq circles away.
Tariaksuq connects with a high kick.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tariaksuq lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tariaksuq avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tariaksuq tries a quick counter leg kick but Vermeer is wise to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Tariaksuq finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with an outside leg kick.
Tariaksuq lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vermeer takes a step back to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer throws an overhand right that lands on Tariaksuq's shoulder, as Tariaksuq tries to avoid the shot.
Tariaksuq feints a counter leg kick.
Tariaksuq is looking to land body kicks.
Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tariaksuq.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tariaksuq circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tariaksuq counters with a body kick.
Tariaksuq blocks a jab.
A jab from Vermeer misses.
Tariaksuq lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tariaksuq with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vermeer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tariaksuq makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tariaksuq drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tariaksuq throws the kick towards the body but Vermeer avoids it.
A head kick misses from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq slips under a jab from Vermeer.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with a low kick, right behind Vermeer 's knee.
Vermeer misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeer throws a hook but Tariaksuq avoids it easily.
Tariaksuq thinks about the counter body kick.
Tariaksuq attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tariaksuq bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vermeer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tariaksuq!
Vermeer avoids a kick to the body.
Tariaksuq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tariaksuq throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tariaksuq scores with a head kick.
Tariaksuq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a hook to the side of Tariaksuq's head but Tariaksuq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeer wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tariaksuq tries to work over Vermeer's front leg with a kick but Vermeer checks it.
Tariaksuq throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tariaksuq shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tariaksuq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeer moves out of range easily.
Vermeer tries to clinch up.
Tariaksuq buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer scores with a nice right hand.
Tariaksuq pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tariaksuq drops his hands momentarily and Vermeer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vermeer misses with a hook. Tariaksuq ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vermeer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tariaksuq lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vermeer misses with a looping right.
Vermeer lands with a cross.
Tariaksuq uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tariaksuq.
Vermeer lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a front kick that sends Vermeer stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vermeer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeer misses with an uppercut. Tariaksuq saw that one coming.
Tariaksuq throws out a counter right but Vermeer avoids it with no problem.
Tariaksuq lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vermeer's sensitive parts.
Vermeer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tariaksuq dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vermeer. That did some damage!
Tariaksuq takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tariaksuq misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tariaksuq has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vermeer just misses with a punch to the body.
Tariaksuq is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tariaksuq uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to clinch but Tariaksuq moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick which misses Vermeer's front leg but catches the back leg as Vermeer tries to avoid it.
Vermeer avoids the head kick by Tariaksuq.
Vermeer just misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alexander Vermeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that Vermeer semi-blocks.
Tariaksuq scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tariaksuq.
Vermeer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tariaksuq counters with an outside leg kick.
Tariaksuq throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Issumatar Tariaksuq is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick that knocks Vermeer off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tariaksuq delivers a nice body kick.
Tariaksuq lands a high kick!
Tariaksuq throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeer moves out of range easily.
Vermeer misses with a body punch
and Tariaksuq counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vermeer misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeer moves in looking to clinch but Tariaksuq pushes him off.

Oooooh!!! Vermeer has knocked Tariaksuq down with a huge combo! Vermeer steps away and waves a wobbly Tariaksuq back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Tariaksuq is rocked!
Vermeer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tariaksuq is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?
Vermeer misses with a hook.
Tariaksuq seems to have recovered his senses.
Tariaksuq takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vermeer misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Issumatar Tariaksuq.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issumatar Tariaksuq!
Issumatar Tariaksuq is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Issumatar Tariaksuq, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.