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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Makaronelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Makaronelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usaym Tahan has managed to clinch.
Usaym Tahan stalling the fight.
Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli clinches with his opponent.
Usaym Tahan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usaym Tahan jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Usaym Tahan controls Makaronelli momentarily but Makaronelli frees himself.
Usaym Tahan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makaronelli is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaronelli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makaronelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makaronelli stands up and waves to Usaym Tahan to follow him.
Makaronelli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan darts in looking for a takedown but Makaronelli gets double underhooks and turns Usaym Tahan into the cage.
Makaronelli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Usaym Tahan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Makaronelli both land. Nice combination.
Usaym Tahan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makaronelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Usaym Tahan somewhat.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.
Makaronelli clinches up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is trying to drag Makaronelli to the mat but Makaronelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Usaym Tahan wants to take the fight to the mat but Makaronelli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan has had enough of the clinch but Makaronelli keeps him there for the moment.
Makaronelli has Usaym Tahan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Usaym Tahan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makaronelli tries for a takedown but Usaym Tahan manages to get underhooks.
Makaronelli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Usaym Tahan smiles and moves away.
Makaronelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Usaym Tahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaronelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Usaym Tahan shoots in but Makaronelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Usaym Tahan forces Makaronelli back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
Usaym Tahan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaronelli's waist but Makaronelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Usaym Tahan off to one side.
And Makaronelli counters with a quick kick to the body but Usaym Tahan blocks it.
Usaym Tahan looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Makaronelli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Usaym Tahan counters with a one-two to the body.
Makaronelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Usaym Tahan tries to avoid it but Makaronelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Usaym Tahan to the ground. Usaym Tahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Usaym Tahan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makaronelli counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaronelli.
Makaronelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Usaym Tahan is defending well for now.
Usaym Tahan jumps into guard, dragging Makaronelli to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Enzo Makaronelli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Usaym Tahan misses with a head kick.
Makaronelli slips a jab and a cross from Usaym Tahan.
Enzo Makaronelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Usaym Tahan throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usaym Tahan sprawls and moves away.
Usaym Tahan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makaronelli tries to avoid it but Usaym Tahan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makaronelli to the ground. Makaronelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makaronelli tries to clinch up but Usaym Tahan circles away and keeps his distance.
Makaronelli shoots and misses
and Usaym Tahan counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch but Makaronelli is having none of it.
Makaronelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Usaym Tahan is breathing heavily.
Usaym Tahan checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usaym Tahan wants to clinch up but Makaronelli keeps it at a distance.
Usaym Tahan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makaronelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Usaym Tahan somewhat.
Makaronelli tries to keep at a distance but Usaym Tahan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Usaym Tahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makaronelli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makaronelli's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Usaym Tahan won't allow it.
Usaym Tahan wants to take the fight to the mat but Makaronelli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan wants a takedown but no success here.
Usaym Tahan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makaronelli smiles and moves away.
Makaronelli dives in and grabs Usaym Tahan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Usaym Tahan pushes down on Makaronelli's head and hops out.
Usaym Tahan fails to land the takedown.
Usaym Tahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Usaym Tahan as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Usaym Tahan is out of range and Makaronelli settles back down.
Makaronelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Usaym Tahan tries to avoid it but Makaronelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Usaym Tahan to the ground. Usaym Tahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Usaym Tahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makaronelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makaronelli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Usaym Tahan avoids it really well and circles away.
Usaym Tahan keeps the fight on the outside.
Usaym Tahan throws a nice looking combination but Makaronelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makaronelli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Usaym Tahan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makaronelli walks away with a smile on his face. Usaym Tahan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown but Usaym Tahan sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Makaronelli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Usaym Tahan walks away with a smile on his face. Makaronelli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Usaym Tahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaronelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaronelli misses with a wild combination.
Makaronelli fails with the takedown
and Usaym Tahan counters with a series of strikes. Makaronelli will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaronelli fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Makaronelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makaronelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaronelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Usaym Tahan sprawls well. Usaym Tahan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makaronelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Usaym Tahan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaronelli defends it well.
Usaym Tahan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makaronelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaronelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaronelli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Usaym Tahan as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makaronelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Usaym Tahan, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaronelli misses with a head kick.
Makaronelli avoids a kick to the body.
Makaronelli throws a head kick but Usaym Tahan moves out of range.
Usaym Tahan throws out a counter right but Makaronelli avoids it with no problem.
Makaronelli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makaronelli takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makaronelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Usaym Tahan, which made it look bad.
Usaym Tahan goes for a double leg but Makaronelli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaronelli continues to drive forward.
Makaronelli throws a big counter combination but Usaym Tahan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Usaym Tahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makaronelli attempts a counter takedown but Usaym Tahan avoids it well and moves away.
Usaym Tahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaronelli.
Usaym Tahan with a poor takedown
and Makaronelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Usaym Tahan won't allow it.
Makaronelli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makaronelli is working for takedown but Usaym Tahan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Usaym Tahan tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaronelli avoids the damage to the body.
Usaym Tahan is pressed up against the cage. Makaronelli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Usaym Tahan down to the mat. Usaym Tahan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Usaym Tahan avoids a kick to the body.
Makaronelli fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli shoots in for a double leg but Usaym Tahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Usaym Tahan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makaronelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Makaronelli fails with the takedown.
Makaronelli fails with the takedown
and Usaym Tahan counters by moving into the clinch.
Usaym Tahan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makaronelli walks away with a smile on his face. Usaym Tahan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makaronelli as he avoids it easily.
Enzo Makaronelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makaronelli dives in for a single leg takedown but Usaym Tahan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan shoots in looking for a takedown but Makaronelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Usaym Tahan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Usaym Tahan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Enzo Makaronelli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Usaym Tahan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makaronelli up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan tries to pull guard but Makaronelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Usaym Tahan drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaronelli jumps guard and drags Usaym Tahan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Makaronelli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaronelli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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