PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Marshall (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marshall
vs
Tariaksuq

170 cm
26
139 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tobias Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tariaksuq throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marshall misses with a right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with an outside leg kick.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Tariaksuq's shoulder, as Tariaksuq tries to avoid the shot.
Tariaksuq thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marshall if he has to take too many more of those.
Marshall throws the left hand but Tariaksuq avoids the punch easily.
Tariaksuq ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Tariaksuq tries a quick counter leg kick but Marshall is wise to it.
Tariaksuq throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tariaksuq lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tariaksuq with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marshall to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Issumatar Tariaksuq has been cut.
Marshall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tariaksuq in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tariaksuq counters with a thumping low kick.
Marshall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tariaksuq pushes Marshall away with a front kick.
Tariaksuq ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tariaksuq takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tariaksuq wants to counter the offense by Marshall and move into the clinch position.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Tariaksuq uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tariaksuq thuds his shin into the meat of Marshall's side.
Tariaksuq scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marshall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tariaksuq counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq thows a body kick. Marshall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Tariaksuq tenderised Marshall's leg. Marshall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tariaksuq looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marshall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Marshall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tariaksuq. Marshall shrugs it off though.
Tariaksuq throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Tariaksuq counters with a nice body kick.
Tariaksuq takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marshall throws a right hand that Tariaksuq ducks under and follows up with a left that Tariaksuq also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq obviously looking to wear him down.
Tariaksuq pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tariaksuq ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall throws a hook but Tariaksuq avoids it easily.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Tariaksuq moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Marshall.
Marshall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tariaksuq counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marshall misses with a right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Marshall is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tariaksuq lands a nice looking body kick.
Tariaksuq looks to land a body kick but Marshall moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tariaksuq gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marshall.
Tariaksuq slips a jab from Marshall.
Tariaksuq thinks about the counter body kick.
Tariaksuq blocks a jab.
Marshall misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tariaksuq lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marshall takes a step back to recover.
Tariaksuq scores with a nice body kick.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Tariaksuq's shoulder, as Tariaksuq tries to avoid the shot.
Tariaksuq tries to counter by closing the distance.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tariaksuq scores with a head kick.
Marshall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Tariaksuq thumps Marshall with a low kick.
Tariaksuq has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tariaksuq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tariaksuq throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marshall misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tariaksuq.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marshall might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marshall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall throws a good cross that connects.
Tariaksuq has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Tariaksuq uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Tariaksuq responds with a good body kick, but Marshall manages to step out the way in time.
Tariaksuq chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tariaksuq tries to clinch up but Marshall circles away and keeps his distance.
Tariaksuq tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall is looking to counter punch.
Marshall checks a leg kick.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Tariaksuq was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tariaksuq connects with a solid leg kick.
Marshall misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall scores with a jab to the head.
Tariaksuq uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Marshall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Tariaksuq saw that one coming.
Tariaksuq follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tariaksuq is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but Marshall moved away.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Tariaksuq counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall throws a sloppy body shot
and Tariaksuq counters with a good low kick that Marshall was not able to check.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
A shot to the body from Marshall misses
and Tariaksuq counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Tariaksuq bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marshall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marshall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Tariaksuq throws a big counter head kick but Marshall avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Tariaksuq there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tariaksuq in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tariaksuq throws a push kick but Marshall slaps the foot to one side.
Marshall appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall throws a body punch but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tariaksuq with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marshall to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tariaksuq staying out of range there.
Marshall misses the jab.
Tariaksuq throws a wild body kick that Marshall sees coming a mile off.
Tariaksuq tries a low kick but Marshall avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tariaksuq. That's going to slow Marshall down.
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.
That's time! Marshall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tariaksuq, right into the meat.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tariaksuq closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tariaksuq scores with a spinning back kick!
Marshall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Tariaksuq has closed the distance and engaged Marshall in a clinch.
Marshall blocks an elbow strike from Tariaksuq.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall blocks an elbow strike from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Tariaksuq backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tariaksuq throws an elbow but misses.
Marshall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tariaksuq throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tariaksuq throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tariaksuq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Tariaksuq there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tariaksuq looks to land a body kick but Marshall moved away.
Tariaksuq closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tariaksuq slips under a jab.
Tariaksuq replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marshall blocks it well.
Tariaksuq bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tariaksuq closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tariaksuq takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tariaksuq scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall lands with a straight right. Tariaksuq didn't see that one coming.
Tariaksuq scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall avoids a kick to the body.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Tariaksuq was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Tariaksuq.
Marshall swings for the body but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Marshall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tariaksuq doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with a thumping low kick.
Tariaksuq throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tariaksuq takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tariaksuq scores with a push kick.
Tariaksuq moves away from the strike by Marshall.
Tariaksuq throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tariaksuq displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
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.
Marshall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Tariaksuq finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tariaksuq bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tariaksuq staying out of range there.
Marshall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Marshall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marshall misses with a hook
and Tariaksuq counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marshall's knee momentarily.
Tobias Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tariaksuq scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Issumatar Tariaksuq.
Well Tariaksuq has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issumatar Tariaksuq!
Issumatar Tariaksuq really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.