 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
CSW 020 Crowe vs Tarasov
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Reska fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reska thuds his right hand into Guilmette's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guilmette's waist but Guilmette gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reska off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reska is defended easily by Guilmette.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Reska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guilmette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Reska does no damage.
Guilmette looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reska is fending him off so far but Guilmette persists. Nope, Reska circles away and we're back to standing.
Guilmette fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Guilmette clinches up with Reska and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Reska has had enough of the clinch but Guilmette keeps him there for the moment.
Guilmette has Reska pressed against the ropes, preventing Reska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guilmette prevents Reska from breaking the clinch.
Reska is trying to pull guard but Guilmette turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Guilmette tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reska just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Guilmette has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guilmette is pressed up against the ropes. Reska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guilmette down to the mat. Guilmette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guilmette dives in for a single leg takedown but Reska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Guilmette fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Guilmette moves into the clinch.#T2#
Reska tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guilmette smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Guilmette clinches with his opponent.
Guilmette misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reska.
Reska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guilmette content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reska tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guilmette just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Reska is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Guilmette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Guilmette drives through with a takedown into Reska's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Guilmette stops Reska from standing up.
Reska will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Reska not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guilmette trying to control but Reska is working from the bottom.
Guilmette postures up.
Reska bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guilmette's guard. #REVR#
Guilmette wants to sweep here but Reska controlling him for the moment.
Reska trying to control the position from guard on top but Guilmette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guilmette is pulling down on Reska's head to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reska not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reska has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guilmette is proving hard to escape from.
Reska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guilmette is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guilmette swats away the attempt to clinch by Reska.
Guilmette feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reska throws a push kick but Guilmette slaps the foot to one side.
Guilmette tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reska defends well and Guilmette ends up having to push Reska into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armand Guilmette will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guilmette will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reska defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guilmette.
Reska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Guilmette takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Armand Guilmette has been cut.#CL2#
Guilmette has managed to clinch.
Reska tries to circle away but Guilmette has him pinned against the ropes.
Guilmette drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reska pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniel Reska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Guilmette.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guilmette wants to clinch up but Reska keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reska wants to clinch up but Guilmette keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reska.
Reska lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Reska or perhaps it was just good defense by Guilmette, which made it look bad.
Reska shoots for a takedown but Guilmette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guilmette misses with a kick to the body.
Reska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guilmette circles away.
Guilmette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guilmette shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reska pinned against the ropes. Reska gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Guilmette gets tackled into the ropes by Reska. Reska maintains the clinch. #T2#
Guilmette is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reska is defending well.
Guilmette wants a takedown.
Reska jumps guard but Guilmette stands there with Reska around his waist. Reska gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guilmette is trying to pull guard but Reska has him pressed against the ropes.
Guilmette throws a punch but it's blocked by Reska.
Guilmette prevents the takedown attempt.
Reska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guilmette is defending well for now.#TD#
Reska pulls Guilmette into guard.
#T3#
Reska throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Reska is trying to control the position but Guilmette postures up. #SUB#
Reska looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Guilmette passes into half guard.
Reska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guilmette.
Guilmette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reska's head. #ES#
Reska kicks off Guilmette and gets to his feet. #T4#
Guilmette stuffs the takedown attempt from Reska. Reska gets slowly back to his feet.
Guilmette shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reska pinned against the ropes. Reska gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Reska rushes Guilmette and presses him up against the ropes.
Guilmette wants to take the fight to the mat but Reska manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reska tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guilmette just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Guilmette tries to pull guard but Reska holds him up against the ropes and eventually Guilmette drops back down to his feet.
Reska tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guilmette just stands there and leans against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Reska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armand Guilmette's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Guilmette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reska's waist but Reska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guilmette off to one side.
Reska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guilmette pinned against the ropes. Guilmette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reska throws a right and a left that Guilmette avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reska.
Guilmette scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Reska both land. Nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guilmette looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Reska. #T1#
Reska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Reska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reska shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reska shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette shows good takedown defense.
Guilmette closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reska circles away.
Reska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guilmette fails with a takedown attempt.
Guilmette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Guilmette has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reska has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guilmette after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Reska has Guilmette pressed against the ropes.
#BC2#
Guilmette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guilmette counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Reska displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guilmette.
Reska misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guilmette is defended easily by Reska.
Daniel Reska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Reska looks for the body kick but Guilmette saw that one coming.
Reska wants to clinch up but Guilmette keeps it at a distance.
Reska is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guilmette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Guilmette gets a clinch.
Guilmette tries to pull guard but Reska holds him up against the ropes and eventually Guilmette drops back down to his feet.
Reska wants a takedown.
Guilmette tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reska smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Guilmette tries to keep at a distance but Reska has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Guilmette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guilmette slaps away a takedown attempt from Reska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daniel Reska is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Reska.
Guilmette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown but Reska shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Guilmette has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Reska.
I think Reska 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Daniel Reska!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Daniel Reska!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Daniel Reska!
Daniel Reska wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
Event:
CSW 016 Firetribe vs De Notebo
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Reska takes one to the side of the head.
Gears scores with a nice right hand.
Reska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Gears coming out on top.
Reska closes the distance and clinches up with Gears, looking for a takedown. Reska pushes Gears against the cage but Gears circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gears wobbles Reska with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Gears dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Reska to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Gears!
|
|
|
|
Event:
CSW 010 Firetribe vs Khajo
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but Reska is avoiding it.
Reska shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jigsawz sprawls well. Jigsawz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reska gets slowly back to his feet.
Jigsawz fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Reska misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigsawz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reska paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Jigsawz darts in and clinches Reska up against the cage.#TD2#
Reska successfully pulls guard.
Reska pulls Jigsawz in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reska trying to keep a closed guard but Jigsawz is proving a slippery customer.
Reska working a defensive guard but Jigsawz manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Reska tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jigsawz easily slips into full mount!
Reska is looking to improve his position but Jigsawz isn't that keen on the idea.
Jigsawz is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Reska is trying desperately to improve position.
Reska is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reska wants to control but Jigsawz is having none of it.
Reska is looking to get to half guard.
Jigsawz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Reska to take his back!
Jigsawz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Reska manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jigsawz's guard. Nice work there by Reska.
#SU2#
Reska decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jigsawz, up you get! #T3#
Jigsawz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buzzard Jigsawz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jigsawz wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigsawz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reska lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jigsawz doesn't manage to clinch there - Reska circles away.
Jigsawz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Reska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Jigsawz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reska has had enough of the clinch but Jigsawz keeps him there for the moment.
Reska prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reska wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Reska.
Reska has Jigsawz pressed against the cage.
Reska is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reska avoiding damage.
Reska wants to take the fight to the mat but Jigsawz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reska tries to pull guard but Jigsawz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Buzzard Jigsawz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Reska.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jigsawz tries for a takedown but Reska manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Reska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Reska will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Reska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reska darts in looking for a takedown but Jigsawz gets double underhooks and turns Reska into the cage.
Jigsawz doesn't manage to clinch there - Reska circles away.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reska circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Reska moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reska.
Reska is looking to break free of the clinch but Jigsawz has double underhooks. #TD2#
Reska pulls guard effortlessly.
Reska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jigsawz is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reska is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jigsawz dives into side control.
#T1#
Reska is trying to control Jigsawz's posture but Jigsawz avoids it. #ES2#
Reska bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Jigsawz moves into the clinch.
Reska tries to score a body lock takedown but Jigsawz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jigsawz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reska tries to pull guard but Jigsawz holds him up against the cage and eventually Reska drops back down to his feet.
Buzzard Jigsawz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Reska.
Reska can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Reska tries to break the clinch but Jigsawz is controlling the position.
Reska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jigsawz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reska jumps guard but Jigsawz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reska tries to pull guard but Jigsawz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reska has Jigsawz pushed against the cage.
Reska wants to get back to striking at distance but Jigsawz won't allow it.
Reska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Reska pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reska is looking to sweep but instead, Jigsawz has passed into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Reska looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jigsawz passes into side control!
Reska is breathing heavily.
Reska tries to bench press Jigsawz off him but Jigsawz keeps the position.
Reska looking for a sweep but Jigsawz has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jigsawz is looking to stand but Reska has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reska tries to hold on but Jigsawz pushes him away. #T4##SU#
Jigsawz stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reska keeps the fight on the outside.
Jigsawz doesn't manage to clinch there - Reska circles away.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but Reska is avoiding it.
Reska lands an overhand right.
Reska shoots in looking for a takedown. Jigsawz tries to sprawl out of it but Reska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jigsawz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Reska darts in and clinches Jigsawz up against the cage.
Jigsawz is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Reska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reska drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jigsawz defends it well.
Jigsawz fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Reska drives through and clinches with Jigsawz against the cage.
Reska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jigsawz prevents Reska from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jigsawz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reska has Jigsawz pressed against the cage.
Reska lands a nice shot to the body. #T1##TD2#
Reska has Jigsawz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Reska pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jigsawz tumbling to the mat - Reska dives into Jigsawz's guard.
Reska is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reska wants to pass the guard but Jigsawz is keeping the position.
Reska trying to control but Jigsawz is working from the bottom.
Reska looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Jigsawz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reska is controlling him.
Reska is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Reska stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigsawz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reska.#CL#
Jigsawz forces Reska back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Reska breaks from the clinch.
Reska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buzzard Jigsawz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Reska.
Reska shoots for a takedown but Jigsawz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reska is looking for the big counter here.
Reska circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigsawz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2#
Reska gets a clinch. #TD#
Jigsawz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reska can't fight it off and eventually Jigsawz manages to take the fight to the floor. Reska looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reska wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jigsawz manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reska punching from the bottom.
Buzzard Jigsawz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Reska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jigsawz throwing shots but Reska is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Reska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reska has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Reska!
|
|
|
|
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!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
