PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 1723 p4p, 174 weight class) and Takeshi Hashimoto (ranked 2632 p4p, 241 weight class). Tariaksuq kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tanya Tagaq - Uja. Hashimoto has chosen Tomoki Hasegawa - Lemon Song as his entrance music. Takeshi Hashimoto has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tariaksuq
vs
Hashimoto

177 cm
33
142 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

158 cm
27
142 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takeshi Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hashimoto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tariaksuq did well to prevent Hashimoto getting side control.
My spies in Pride inform me that Hashimoto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tariaksuq is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Hashimoto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tariaksuq wants to control but Hashimoto passes into side.
Tariaksuq on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tariaksuq tries to get out of the position.
Hashimoto scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Tariaksuq's face as Hashimoto controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto is putting a hurting on Tariaksuq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tariaksuq tries to buck Hashimoto off but Hashimoto is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto working away.
Hashimoto is putting a hurting on Tariaksuq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hashimoto cracks Tariaksuq with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tariaksuq struggling a bit here.
Hashimoto misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Hashimoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Hashimoto crashes against the mat.
Tariaksuq is trying to control Hashimoto's posture but Hashimoto avoids it.
Hashimoto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tariaksuq down.
Hashimoto scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Hashimoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hashimoto working away.
Tariaksuq avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hashimoto.
Tariaksuq can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto working the head and body with strikes.
Tariaksuq can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Hashimoto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tariaksuq tries to buck Hashimoto off but Hashimoto is having none of it.
Tariaksuq is trying to control Hashimoto's posture but Hashimoto avoids it.
Hashimoto landing strikes.

It looks like Issumatar Tariaksuq has been cut.
Hashimoto is putting a hurting on Tariaksuq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hashimoto scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto looks up at the clock and then as Tariaksuq takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hashimoto smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hashimoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tariaksuq keeps working.
Tariaksuq knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hashimoto on the ground.
Hashimoto working away.
Check out the look on Hashimoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hashimoto working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq is looking for a sweep.
Hashimoto grinds an elbow into Tariaksuq's temple.
Hashimoto lands a nice forearm strike.

Tariaksuq is rocked!
Hashimoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Tariaksuq is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Hashimoto! That's hurt Tariaksuq! Will he recover? Hashimoto fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Hashimoto!