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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan (ranked 8087 p4p, 795 weight class) and Buzzard Jigsawz (ranked 22574 p4p, 896 weight class). Buzzard Jigsawz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
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175 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buzzard Jigsawz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usaym Tahan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jigsawz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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.
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.
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a takedown.
Usaym Tahan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jigsawz's elbow.
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.
Usaym Tahan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Jigsawz closes the distance and pushes Usaym Tahan back into the cage.
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.
Jigsawz wants to clinch.
Jigsawz takes the fight into the clinch.
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.
Usaym Tahan pushes Jigsawz off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Jigsawz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Jigsawz rushes Usaym Tahan and presses him up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jigsawz has managed to clinch.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jigsawz wants to stand up but Usaym Tahan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jigsawz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Usaym Tahan moves into the clinch successfully.
Jigsawz wants a takedown.
Usaym Tahan misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jigsawz wants a takedown but no success here.
Usaym Tahan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
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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energy
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pop
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RATING
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