PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Starakiewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tariaksuq comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tanya Tagaq - Uja kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Starakiewski
vs
Tariaksuq

181 cm
25
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

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 New York, Aleks Starakiewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starakiewski shoots in for a takedown but Tariaksuq shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Starakiewski is defended easily by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Starakiewski gets a double leg takedown into Tariaksuq's guard.

Starakiewski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starakiewski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Starakiewski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starakiewski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tariaksuq has control of Starakiewski's left arm, preventing Starakiewski from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Starakiewski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tariaksuq is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tariaksuq has escaped and now he's on top!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Starakiewski has his foot on Tariaksuq's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tariaksuq works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tariaksuq got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starakiewski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tariaksuq has managed to get both his arms back between Starakiewski's legs - danger averted.
Tariaksuq would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Starakiewski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Starakiewski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tariaksuq is aware though and is defending well.

Starakiewski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tariaksuq defends well.
Tariaksuq trying to stand up but can't free himself from Starakiewski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Starakiewski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tariaksuq is aware though and is defending well.

Starakiewski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Starakiewski has his feet on Tariaksuq's thighs here. He's pushed Tariaksuq off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tariaksuq screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleks Starakiewski!