PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Reska (ranked 9327 p4p, 864 weight class) and Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan (ranked 9172 p4p, 858 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Reska
vs
Usaym Tahan

199 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Reska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reska throws a sloppy head kick and Usaym Tahan moves out of range easily.
Reska blocks a head kick by Usaym Tahan.
Reska really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a double leg but Reska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reska has a takedown stuffed.
Reska shoots and misses
and Usaym Tahan counters with a series of strikes. Reska will be more careful next time no doubt.
Usaym Tahan stuffs the takedown attempt from Reska. Reska gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Reska. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Reska has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan stalling.

Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
Usaym Tahan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reska checks it well.
Reska throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan darts in looking for a takedown but Reska gets double underhooks and turns Usaym Tahan into the cage.
Reska is trying hard to land a takedown here. Usaym Tahan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Usaym Tahan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reska.
Usaym Tahan lands a leg kick that knocks Reska off balance momentarily.
Usaym Tahan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reska swivels and escapes.
Usaym Tahan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reska. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Reska as Usaym Tahan shoots in.
Usaym Tahan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Usaym Tahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Usaym Tahan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reska somewhat.
Usaym Tahan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reska defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Usaym Tahan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reska shoots in looking for a takedown but Usaym Tahan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reska's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Usaym Tahan tries for a takedown but Reska circles away easily
and Reska counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Usaym Tahan checks a leg kick.
Reska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Usaym Tahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reska pushes Usaym Tahan up against the cage in a clinch.
Reska letting Usaym Tahan take a breather here.
Usaym Tahan just leaning against Reska, taking a breather.
Usaym Tahan tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reska is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reska is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Usaym Tahan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reska stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch there but Reska circles away.
As Usaym Tahan tries to get set, Reska tries to push him back and clinch up but Usaym Tahan manages to avoid the attempt.
Reska lands a jab-cross combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
Usaym Tahan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reska is fending him off so far but Usaym Tahan persists. Nope, Reska circles away and we're back to standing.
Usaym Tahan throws a series of punches but Reska avoids them all with ease.
Usaym Tahan looks winded!
No luck for Reska with that takedown attempt.
Usaym Tahan wants to counter with a clinch but Reska pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Usaym Tahan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Usaym Tahan wants it to stay on the feet.
Usaym Tahan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Reska counters by clinching up.

Usaym Tahan pulls guard effortlessly.

Reska avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Usaym Tahan controlling Reska's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Reska is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reska trying to control the position from guard on top but Usaym Tahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Reska drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Usaym Tahan dives on top into guard.

Usaym Tahan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Usaym Tahan postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Usaym Tahan stands and steps away. Reska gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Reska darts in looking for a takedown but Usaym Tahan gets double underhooks and turns Reska into the cage.
Reska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usaym Tahan is fending him off so far but Reska persists. Nope, Usaym Tahan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Reska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Usaym Tahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reska slaps away a takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Usaym Tahan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reska defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Usaym Tahan as Reska shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reska wants to clinch.
Usaym Tahan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Usaym Tahan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reska avoids it really well and circles away.
Reska tries to clinch but Usaym Tahan moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Reska. No joy for Usaym Tahan on that attempt.

Usaym Tahan moves into range and clinches up with Reska.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reska is looking to control Usaym Tahan's arms but Usaym Tahan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reska has his back to the cage.
Reska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reska is trying to pull guard but Usaym Tahan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan stalls.
Reska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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 Reska walks away with a smile on his face. Usaym Tahan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Usaym Tahan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reska.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reska tries a head kick but it misses.

Usaym Tahan darts in and clinches Reska up against the cage.
Reska wants to get back to striking at distance but Usaym Tahan won't allow it.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Reska is looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan is avoiding it.
Usaym Tahan tries a head kick but it misses.
Usaym Tahan stuffs the takedown attempt from Reska. Reska gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Reska. No joy for Usaym Tahan on that attempt.
Reska seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan looks for the body kick but Reska saw that one coming.
Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Usaym Tahan wants to counter the offense by Reska and move into the clinch position.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Usaym Tahan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reska wants to clinch.
Daniel Reska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Reska gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan is working for takedown but Reska is calmly controlling the position for now.
Usaym Tahan stalling the fight.

Usaym Tahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reska wants to clinch up but Usaym Tahan keeps it at a distance.
Usaym Tahan tries to bum rush Reska with a series of wild strikes but Reska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Usaym Tahan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reska. That did some damage!
Reska fails with the takedown

and Usaym Tahan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Usaym Tahan wants a takedown but no success here.
Daniel Reska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Usaym Tahan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reska fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Reska pulls Usaym Tahan into guard.
Usaym Tahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Reska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usaym Tahan wants to get up but he can't break Reska's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Usaym Tahan looking to sit in guard and control but Reska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Reska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reska gets to his feet. Usaym Tahan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reska takes a kick to the side of the head.
Usaym Tahan blocks the body kick.
Reska throws a head kick that misses.
Usaym Tahan shoots in looking for a takedown but Reska manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Usaym Tahan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Usaym Tahan swats away the attempt to clinch by Reska.
Usaym Tahan is looking to clinch but Reska is avoiding it.
Usaym Tahan shoots in but no luck this time.
Reska is looking for a counter combo.

Usaym Tahan darts in and clinches Reska up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Reska's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan can't break the clinch.
Reska drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Usaym Tahan gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Reska jumps into guard, dragging Usaym Tahan to the mat.
Reska pulls Usaym Tahan in close to his closed guard and prevents Usaym Tahan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Usaym Tahan postures up.
Daniel Reska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reska tries to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.
I've got Usaym Tahan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan!