PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tariaksuq's entrance music is Tanya Tagaq - Uja. A fine choice. Walter White acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Tariaksuq
vs
White

177 cm
31
142 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

175 cm
22
139 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good low kicks
Granite chin

House of Valor
Aspire Nutrition

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 18 - 7 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tariaksuq swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
A clash of legs there as Tariaksuq blocks the low kick.
Tariaksuq swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tariaksuq has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****MY YARD***** in the buildup to the fight.
White lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tariaksuq takes a step back to recover.
Tariaksuq takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tariaksuq looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Tariaksuq loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Tariaksuq takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tariaksuq has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
The fighters circling - Tariaksuq throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tariaksuq takes a head kick and keeps coming.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White thows a body kick. Tariaksuq tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tariaksuq throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice defenses there by White.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Tariaksuq.

It looks like Walter White has been cut.
Tariaksuq throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
White tries to land a front kick but Tariaksuq steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tariaksuq misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tariaksuq. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for White.
White throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tariaksuq.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Tariaksuq was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White lands a head shot.
Tariaksuq throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Tariaksuq takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White throws a lazy head kick
and Tariaksuq counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by White.
White feints and then cracks Tariaksuq's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tariaksuq down.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Tariaksuq down.
White tries a low kick but Tariaksuq avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White lands a body shot.
Tariaksuq looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Tariaksuq tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Tariaksuq blocks the leg kick.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White connects with a body shot.
Tariaksuq just misses with a punch to the body.
Tariaksuq on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
White misses with a hook. Tariaksuq ducked under it nicely.
White cracks Tariaksuq with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White lands with a nice body punch.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tariaksuq checks it well.
Tariaksuq ducks under a wild hook from White.
Tariaksuq slips a jab from White.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White misses with the body kick
and Tariaksuq counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White ducks under a wild hook from Tariaksuq.
White gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tariaksuq counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White missing with a left hand there. Tariaksuq was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter White's cut.
That's time! Tariaksuq's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tariaksuq misses with an uppercut.
Tariaksuq misses with a body shot.
White was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White ducks under a wild hook from Tariaksuq.
White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tariaksuq has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
Tariaksuq checks a leg kick.
A low kick from White misses
and Tariaksuq counters with a nice uppercut.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
Tariaksuq moves away from the strike by White.
White needs to keep his hands up - Tariaksuq had a free shot at his head there.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tariaksuq on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
White slips under a jab from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tariaksuq moves out of range of the body kick.
Tariaksuq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Tariaksuq.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tariaksuq throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Tariaksuq is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White cracks Tariaksuq with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq just misses with a punch to the body.
White replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tariaksuq blocks it well.
Tariaksuq ducks under a wild hook from White.
Tariaksuq staying out of range there.
White is looking to slow Tariaksuq down with leg kicks.
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tariaksuq throws a big shot that misses.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tariaksuq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by White there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tariaksuq steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
A slow jab from Tariaksuq misses its intended target.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
Tariaksuq fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Tariaksuq misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Walter White seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq moves out of range of the body kick from White.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tariaksuq throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Tariaksuq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tariaksuq uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White is looking to slow Tariaksuq down with leg kicks.
White misses with an attempted mid kick.
White throws a leg kick that misses.
White sizes up Tariaksuq with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Tariaksuq takes a jab right on the kisser.
A good leg kick by White.
Tariaksuq looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tariaksuq lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
Good work by Tariaksuq as he checks the leg kick.
White slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter White's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

White misses with a low kick.
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White lands a nice looking body kick.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tariaksuq on the side of the head.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tariaksuq throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Tariaksuq misses.
Tariaksuq on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
White wants to slow Tariaksuq down by chopping away at his legs.
Tariaksuq throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White scores with a hook to the body. Tariaksuq takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tariaksuq stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
White staying out of range there.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Tariaksuq counters with a left to the body.
Tariaksuq moves out of range of the body kick from White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White scores with a nice head shot.
White lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq just misses with a punch to the body.
White cracks Tariaksuq with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White misses the jab.
Tariaksuq swings away with a body shot that misses
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tariaksuq misses with a hook.
White throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tariaksuq checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White scores with a hook to the body. Tariaksuq takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White scores with a shot to the body.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White cracks Tariaksuq with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
White throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from White. That one must have hurt.
Tariaksuq moves out of range of the strikes.
Tariaksuq lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Tariaksuq misses the target.
Walter White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Tariaksuq misses its intended target.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White cracks Tariaksuq with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tariaksuq misses with a wild body shot.
White slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Tariaksuq moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tariaksuq counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tariaksuq just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from White lands.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tariaksuq has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tariaksuq is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter White!
An out of breath Walter White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.