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Event:
CSW 026 Aguilar vs Lazzarini
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Usaym Tahan has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and De Noteboom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Usaym Tahan looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
De Noteboom lands a takedown into guard.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Usaym Tahan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Noteboom landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Noteboom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Noteboom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
De Noteboom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Usaym Tahan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.
Usaym Tahan trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Noteboom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Usaym Tahan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Usaym Tahan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Noteboom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usaym Tahan is looking to stand up but De Noteboom isn't so interested in that idea.
Usaym Tahan has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Usaym Tahan working a defensive guard here.
De Noteboom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Usaym Tahan has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.
Usaym Tahan trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
Usaym Tahan has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.
De Noteboom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Noteboom works over Usaym Tahan with some ground and pound from guard.
Usaym Tahan working a defensive guard here.
De Noteboom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Noteboom postures up.
Usaym Tahan tries to strike from the bottom.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Noteboom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Usaym Tahan is trying to keep De Noteboom in close.
#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Noteboom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.
De Noteboom landing some decent shots from guard.
De Noteboom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by De Noteboom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert De Noteboom dominated that round.
That's time! De Noteboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
De Noteboom rushes Usaym Tahan and presses him up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Noteboom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
De Noteboom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usaym Tahan trying to control here.
Usaym Tahan wants to control but De Noteboom passes into side.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom scoring with punches and elbows.
De Noteboom scores with punches from side control.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a sweep.
Usaym Tahan is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Noteboom connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
De Noteboom lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Usaym Tahan down.
De Noteboom scores with punches from side control.
Usaym Tahan tries to bench press De Noteboom off him but De Noteboom keeps the position.
De Noteboom is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Usaym Tahan's shoulder. That is not cool.
De Noteboom lands a nice forearm strike.
De Noteboom controls the position.
Usaym Tahan is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Noteboom connects with a decent elbow.
De Noteboom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
De Noteboom advances to full mount. #T2#
De Noteboom landing strikes, looking to finish!
De Noteboom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Noteboom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Usaym Tahan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom lands a big elbow - Usaym Tahan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Usaym Tahan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
A very excited looking Robert De Noteboom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CSW 022 Aguilar vs Clark
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Usaym Tahan stuffs the takedown.
Juarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juarez tries to clinch but Usaym Tahan moves out of range. #TD#
Usaym Tahan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Juarez's guard.
Usaym Tahan wants to pass the guard but Juarez is keeping the position.#SU#
Usaym Tahan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Juarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Usaym Tahan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juarez somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan lands with a nice body punch.
Juarez 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. Juarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raquel Juarez.#T1#
Juarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Usaym Tahan throws out the jab.
Usaym Tahan with a nice cross.
Usaym Tahan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Usaym Tahan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Juarez sprawls well initially but Usaym Tahan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Juarez trying to hold on to Usaym Tahan's head to control him but Usaym Tahan postures up.
Usaym Tahan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan trying to pass the guard but Juarez defending well.
Usaym Tahan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Usaym Tahan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU#
Usaym Tahan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Usaym Tahan stalks Juarez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Juarez's face. Juarez staggers backwards, shaken.
Juarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juarez moves out of range as Usaym Tahan throws a body kick.
Juarez shoots in and drives through. Usaym Tahan sprawls well.
Usaym Tahan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Usaym Tahan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Usaym Tahan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juarez to the ground. Usaym Tahan is now in Juarez's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Juarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Usaym Tahan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Usaym Tahan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Usaym Tahan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juarez on the ground.#SUB2#
Juarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Usaym Tahan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Usaym Tahan stopping the sweep attempt from Juarez.
Usaym Tahan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Usaym Tahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Juarez has wrist control.#T4#
Usaym Tahan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Juarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Usaym Tahan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Juarez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Usaym Tahan uses it to pass to side control.
Usaym Tahan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Usaym Tahan throws an elbow but Juarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Usaym Tahan controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Usaym Tahan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Usaym Tahan stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juarez.
Usaym Tahan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Usaym Tahan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raquel Juarez.#TD#
Usaym Tahan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Usaym Tahan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Usaym Tahan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Usaym Tahan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Usaym Tahan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Usaym Tahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juarez can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Usaym Tahan is trying to work for a kimura but Juarez is defending well.
Juarez wants to control but Usaym Tahan is keeping busy.
Juarez tries to get to full guard but Usaym Tahan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Juarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Usaym Tahan controlling the action here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Usaym Tahan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Juarez won't allow Usaym Tahan to pass to mount.
Juarez trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Usaym Tahan is trying to work for a kimura but Juarez is defending well.
Still in half guard, Usaym Tahan seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Juarez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Usaym Tahan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Usaym Tahan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Usaym Tahan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Juarez to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Usaym Tahan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Juarez pulls down on the head and he's put Usaym Tahan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raquel Juarez!
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Event:
CSW 018 Aguilar vs Lazzarini
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Jigsawz has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Usaym Tahan has picked Jigsawz up - he's going for a ride! Usaym Tahan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Usaym Tahan wants to stand up but Jigsawz manages to regain full guard.
Jigsawz wants to stand and escape but Usaym Tahan is having none of it.
Usaym Tahan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Usaym Tahan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jigsawz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Usaym Tahan has Jigsawz in his guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Jigsawz postures 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 throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Usaym Tahan is trying to keep Jigsawz in close.
Usaym Tahan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jigsawz stopping the sweep attempt from Usaym Tahan.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Usaym Tahan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Usaym Tahan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice takedown defense from Jigsawz. No joy for Usaym Tahan on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Jigsawz.
Buzzard Jigsawz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usaym Tahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Usaym Tahan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Usaym Tahan gets tackled into the cage by Jigsawz. Jigsawz maintains the clinch. #BC#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Usaym Tahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jigsawz tries to clinch there but Usaym Tahan circles away.
Usaym Tahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Usaym Tahan clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Jigsawz closes the distance and clinches.
Usaym Tahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jigsawz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Usaym Tahan fails to land the takedown.
Usaym Tahan throws the kick towards the body but Jigsawz avoids it.
Jigsawz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Usaym Tahan shoots in but Jigsawz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Usaym Tahan is breathing heavily.#CL#
Usaym Tahan instigates a clinch.
Usaym Tahan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but Jigsawz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Usaym Tahan misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Usaym Tahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jigsawz closes the distance and clinches.
Usaym Tahan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Usaym Tahan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Usaym Tahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Usaym Tahan takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Usaym Tahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usaym Tahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Usaym Tahan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jigsawz tries to clinch there but Usaym Tahan circles away.
Jigsawz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Usaym Tahan gets tackled into the cage by Jigsawz. Jigsawz maintains the clinch.
Usaym Tahan is working for takedown but Jigsawz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Usaym Tahan'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.#TD#
Usaym Tahan pulls Jigsawz into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Usaym Tahan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jigsawz passes into side control.
Usaym Tahan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jigsawz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Usaym Tahan tries to reverse the position but Jigsawz maintains control.#SU2#
Jigsawz get's back to his feet.
Jigsawz wants to clinch.
Jigsawz moves in looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan pushes him off.
Jigsawz tries to clinch there but Usaym Tahan circles away.
Usaym Tahan goes for a double leg but Jigsawz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jigsawz continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Jigsawz has managed to clinch.
Usaym Tahan struggles to land a body shot inside as Jigsawz controls his hands.
#T2##BC#
Usaym Tahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jigsawz walks into a stiff left hand from Usaym Tahan.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Usaym Tahan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jigsawz.#CL2#
Jigsawz forces Usaym Tahan back against the cage and clinches.
Jigsawz letting Usaym Tahan take a breather here.
Jigsawz gets underhooks to prevent Usaym Tahan's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Usaym Tahan breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Jigsawz rushes Usaym Tahan and presses him up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan has Jigsawz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jigsawz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##TD2#
Jigsawz is trying to trip Usaym Tahan. He has hold of a leg but Usaym Tahan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jigsawz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Usaym Tahan is looking to stand up but Jigsawz isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usaym Tahan controlling Jigsawz's posture.
Usaym Tahan wants to control but Jigsawz passes easily into half guard.
Usaym Tahan tries to kick Jigsawz off in order to stand up. Jigsawz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
Usaym Tahan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jigsawz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Usaym Tahan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Usaym Tahan tries to improve his position but instead Jigsawz has taken his back!
Usaym Tahan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jigsawz controlling the position well here. Usaym Tahan rolled but Jigsawz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jigsawz is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usaym Tahan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzzard Jigsawz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Usaym Tahan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jigsawz.
Jigsawz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Usaym Tahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usaym Tahan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jigsawz sprawls and moves away.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigsawz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jigsawz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a double leg but Jigsawz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Usaym Tahan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jigsawz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jigsawz moves in looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Usaym Tahan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jigsawz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jigsawz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Usaym Tahan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Usaym Tahan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jigsawz wants to stand but Usaym Tahan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jigsawz preventing the sweep. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jigsawz wants to stand but Usaym Tahan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Usaym Tahan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jigsawz is now in half guard.
Usaym Tahan wants to get back to full guard.
Buzzard Jigsawz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Usaym Tahan wants to control the action here but instead Jigsawz manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Jigsawz prevents Usaym Tahan from getting the reversal.
Jigsawz is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Usaym Tahan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Usaym Tahan is looking to get to half guard.
Jigsawz is looking to stand but Usaym Tahan has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Usaym Tahan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jigsawz tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #SU2#
Jigsawz stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but Usaym Tahan moves out of range.
Usaym Tahan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Usaym Tahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usaym Tahan tries to counter by clinching up but Jigsawz breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Jigsawz clinches with his opponent.
Jigsawz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzzard Jigsawz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jigsawz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Buzzard Jigsawz!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Buzzard Jigsawz!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Buzzard Jigsawz!
Buzzard Jigsawz wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
CSW 014 Lewis vs Lockyer
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Usaym Tahan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Jigsawz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Usaym Tahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usaym Tahan keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Usaym Tahan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jigsawz moves in looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan pushes him off.
Buzzard Jigsawz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jigsawz avoids the head kick by Usaym Tahan.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up.
Usaym Tahan thows a body kick. Jigsawz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Usaym Tahan circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Usaym Tahan instigates a clinch.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jigsawz to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but Jigsawz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Usaym Tahan takes the fight into the clinch.
Jigsawz blocks an elbow strike.
Usaym Tahan stops a takedown attempt from Jigsawz.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jigsawz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usaym Tahan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jigsawz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Usaym Tahan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jigsawz to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jigsawz to keep the fight standing.
Usaym Tahan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jigsawz is defending well.
Usaym Tahan taking a breather.
Usaym Tahan gets underhooks to prevent Jigsawz's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jigsawz tries to score a body lock takedown but Usaym Tahan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Usaym Tahan is looking for a takedown.
Usaym Tahan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jigsawz's elbow. #BC#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usaym Tahan lands with a nice body kick.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan is avoiding it.
Usaym Tahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Usaym Tahan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jigsawz as he jumps to the side.
Jigsawz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usaym Tahan throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Usaym Tahan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jigsawz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Jigsawz.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Jigsawz closes the distance and pushes Usaym Tahan back into the cage.#TD#
Usaym Tahan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Usaym Tahan is trying to control the action in half guard but Jigsawz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Usaym Tahan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jigsawz wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jigsawz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Usaym Tahan wants to take a breather but Jigsawz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jigsawz wants to clinch.#CL2#
Jigsawz takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Usaym Tahan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Usaym Tahan has a closed guard, preventing Jigsawz from standing up.
Usaym Tahan is striking off his back. Jigsawz thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Usaym Tahan pushes Jigsawz off and gets back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Jigsawz rushes Usaym Tahan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jigsawz prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Usaym Tahan is working for takedown but Jigsawz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usaym Tahan missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usaym Tahan swings for the body but Jigsawz moves out of range.
Buzzard Jigsawz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jigsawz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jigsawz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Usaym Tahan has Jigsawz pressed against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jigsawz to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Usaym Tahan breaks from the clinch.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up but Usaym Tahan circles away and keeps his distance.
Usaym Tahan connects with a solid leg kick.
Usaym Tahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jigsawz can do to turn this around?
Jigsawz is looking to clinch.
Jigsawz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Jigsawz rushes Usaym Tahan and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Usaym Tahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Jigsawz has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Usaym Tahan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jigsawz uses from the top position. #T3#
Usaym Tahan trying to strike off his back.
Usaym Tahan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jigsawz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Usaym Tahan tries to roll over but Jigsawz keeps him under control.
Jigsawz tries to stand and escape but Usaym Tahan actually recovers to full guard.
Usaym Tahan is trying to keep Jigsawz in close.
Jigsawz wanted to stand there but Usaym Tahan had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Usaym Tahan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jigsawz uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usaym Tahan wants to control but Jigsawz postures up.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a sweep.
Usaym Tahan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jigsawz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Usaym Tahan tries to hold on but Jigsawz postures up.#SU2#
Jigsawz is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jigsawz moves in looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigsawz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Usaym Tahan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jigsawz moves into the clinch.
Usaym Tahan is working for takedown but Jigsawz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Usaym Tahan tries to pull guard but Jigsawz won't allow it.
#BC#
Usaym Tahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usaym Tahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a counter combo.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan is avoiding it.
Usaym Tahan throws a sloppy head kick and Jigsawz moves out of range easily. #CL#
Usaym Tahan closes the distance and pushes Jigsawz back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Usaym Tahan pulls guard.
Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usaym Tahan is striking from the bottom but Jigsawz uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a sweep. Jigsawz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Jigsawz wants to stand up but Usaym Tahan has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU2#
Jigsawz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jigsawz to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Usaym Tahan prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Usaym Tahan pulls guard successfully.
Usaym Tahan seems keen to control Jigsawz's posture.
Usaym Tahan is trying to hold Jigsawz in close to prevent damage but Jigsawz has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usaym Tahan tries to kick Jigsawz off but Jigsawz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Usaym Tahan trying to control here.
Usaym Tahan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Usaym Tahan is looking for a sweep. Jigsawz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jigsawz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Usaym Tahan moves into the clinch successfully.
Jigsawz wants a takedown.
Usaym Tahan misses with some punches.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jigsawz wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Usaym Tahan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Jigsawz has one foot on Usaym Tahan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch but Usaym Tahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jigsawz takes the fight into the clinch.
Jigsawz managing to block the knees to the body from Usaym Tahan.
The referee is keeping an eye on Usaym Tahan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jigsawz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buzzard Jigsawz.
I think Usaym Tahan 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan!
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Event:
CSW 011 Attano vs Compton
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Usaym Tahan slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaronelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Usaym Tahan looks for a takedown but Makaronelli sprawls well.
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 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 throws a series of punches but Usaym Tahan avoids them all with ease.
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.
Usaym Tahan shoots for a takedown but Makaronelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Usaym Tahan or perhaps it was just good defense by Makaronelli, which made it look bad.
Usaym Tahan shoots for a takedown but Makaronelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Usaym Tahan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makaronelli counters with a straight right hand.
Usaym Tahan looks winded!
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up.#T1#
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up.
Makaronelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Usaym Tahan as he avoids it easily.
Usaym Tahan looks for a takedown but Makaronelli sprawls well.
Makaronelli lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Makaronelli has closed the distance and engaged Usaym Tahan in a clinch.
Makaronelli wants to take the fight to the mat but Usaym Tahan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makaronelli looking to throw knees to the head but Usaym Tahan is blocking nicely.
Makaronelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Usaym Tahan has Makaronelli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makaronelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Usaym Tahan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makaronelli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Usaym Tahan tries to score a body lock takedown but Makaronelli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Usaym Tahan goes for a takedown attempt but Makaronelli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Makaronelli clinches up with Usaym Tahan and pushes him back against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Makaronelli is trying to force a seperation but Usaym Tahan has the dominant position.
Makaronelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Usaym Tahan prevents it.
Usaym Tahan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makaronelli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makaronelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usaym Tahan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Makaronelli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3##CL#
Makaronelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Usaym Tahan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makaronelli fails to pull guard.
Usaym Tahan tries to pull guard but Makaronelli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Usaym Tahan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usaym Tahan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makaronelli smiles and moves away.
Usaym Tahan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Usaym Tahan slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaronelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Usaym Tahan rushes Makaronelli and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Makaronelli gets control of Usaym Tahan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Makaronelli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makaronelli throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
Makaronelli looking to control.
#ES#
Makaronelli pushes Usaym Tahan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Usaym Tahan fails with the takedown#CL#
and Makaronelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makaronelli.
Usaym Tahan is trying to force a seperation but Makaronelli has the dominant position.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Usaym Tahan is controlling him.
Makaronelli holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Makaronelli is trying to push Usaym Tahan away but Usaym Tahan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Usaym Tahan gets underhooks to prevent Makaronelli's takedown attempt.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makaronelli to keep the fight standing.
Makaronelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usaym Tahan backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Usaym Tahan pushes Makaronelli up against the cage in a clinch.
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.#BC2#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makaronelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Usaym Tahan tries to counter with a clinch but Makaronelli shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Makaronelli closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
Usaym Tahan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Makaronelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Usaym Tahan circles away.
Usaym Tahan slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaronelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Usaym Tahan is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Usaym Tahan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaronelli throws a counter high kick but Usaym Tahan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Usaym Tahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usaym Tahan throws a right hand that Makaronelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaronelli also avoids with ease.
Usaym Tahan misses with a hook to the body
and Makaronelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Usaym Tahan. Makaronelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaronelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makaronelli.
Makaronelli checks a leg kick.
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a takedown but Makaronelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Usaym Tahan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makaronelli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Usaym Tahan is breathing heavily.#T2#
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch
and Makaronelli counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Usaym Tahan rushes Makaronelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Usaym Tahan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makaronelli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Usaym Tahan as Makaronelli shoots in.
Makaronelli darts in looking for a takedown but Usaym Tahan gets double underhooks and turns Makaronelli into the cage.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usaym Tahan is fending him off so far but Makaronelli persists. Nope, Usaym Tahan circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaronelli with a nice cross.
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!#CL#
Makaronelli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makaronelli is looking for a takedown.
Makaronelli jumps guard but Usaym Tahan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Usaym Tahan is controlling him.#BC2#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2#
Usaym Tahan moves into the clinch successfully.
Usaym Tahan stalls. #BC2#
Usaym Tahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up.
Makaronelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Usaym Tahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaronelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Usaym Tahan avoids the head kick by Makaronelli.
And Usaym Tahan tries to counter it with a takedown but Makaronelli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Usaym Tahan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Usaym Tahan has closed the distance and engaged Makaronelli in a clinch.
#BC2#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Makaronelli shoots for a takedown but Usaym Tahan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Usaym Tahan wants to counter with a clinch but Makaronelli pushes him away.
Enzo Makaronelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makaronelli tries to work over Usaym Tahan's front leg with a kick but Usaym Tahan checks it.
Usaym Tahan dives in and grabs Makaronelli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makaronelli pushes down on Usaym Tahan's head and hops out.
Usaym Tahan throws a nice head kick!
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Usaym Tahan but Usaym Tahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Makaronelli clinches up with Usaym Tahan and pushes him back against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makaronelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Usaym Tahan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makaronelli blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Usaym Tahan moves in looking to clinch but Makaronelli pushes him off.
Makaronelli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usaym Tahan has his takedown stuffed
and Makaronelli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makaronelli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Usaym Tahan defends well and Makaronelli ends up having to push Usaym Tahan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makaronelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Makaronelli rushes Usaym Tahan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Usaym Tahan jumps into guard, dragging Makaronelli to the mat.
Usaym Tahan wants to stand but Makaronelli is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli controlling from the top position.
Usaym Tahan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Usaym Tahan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makaronelli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makaronelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usaym Tahan is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Usaym Tahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaronelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaronelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makaronelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Usaym Tahan throws a hook to the side of Makaronelli's head but Makaronelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Usaym Tahan has a takedown stuffed.
Usaym Tahan fails to land with a series of punches.
Makaronelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Usaym Tahan.
Makaronelli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makaronelli swinging wildly here.
Makaronelli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Usaym Tahan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Usaym Tahan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Makaronelli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Usaym Tahan has him pressed against the cage.
Makaronelli working hard to break the clinch.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Usaym Tahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Makaronelli.
Makaronelli effectively controlling the action here.
Usaym Tahan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makaronelli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Usaym Tahan up against the cage.
Makaronelli wants to break free but Usaym Tahan has control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Come on Makaronelli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Makaronelli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Usaym Tahan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usaym Tahan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makaronelli's efforts to push away.
Makaronelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaronelli wants to take the fight to the mat but Usaym Tahan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makaronelli has Usaym Tahan pushed against the cage.
Usaym Tahan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makaronelli smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Makaronelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaronelli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
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Event:
CSW 006 Attano vs Yakovchenko
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
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.#CL#
Reska has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan stalling.
#BC2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3##CL#
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. #T4##BC2#
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. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
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.
#R2#
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 #CL#
and Reska counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Usaym Tahan pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
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.#REVB#
Usaym Tahan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Usaym Tahan postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
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.#T3#
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. #CL2#
Usaym Tahan moves into range and clinches up with Reska.#T4#
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.
#CL2#
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!
#R3#
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.#CL#
Reska gets a clinch. #T1#
Usaym Tahan is working for takedown but Reska is calmly controlling the position for now.
Usaym Tahan stalling the fight.
#BC2#
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#CL2#
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.
#T2#
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.
#TD#
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. #REVR#
Reska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3##SU#
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.#CL2#
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. #T4#
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.
#TD#
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!
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Event:
CSW 002 Bravie vs Malek
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Usaym Tahan has managed to clinch.
Usaym Tahan stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Makaronelli.#CL#
Makaronelli clinches with his opponent.
Usaym Tahan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #SU#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
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.#T3#
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.#CL2#
Usaym Tahan forces Makaronelli back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Usaym Tahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
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 #CL#
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.#TD2#
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.
#R2#
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 #CL2#
and Usaym Tahan counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#CL#
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.#T4##CL#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.
#T2#
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 #CL#
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. #T3#
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#CL2#
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.#T4#
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.#CL#
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.#TD#
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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