QFC Tournament 942 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Bednarek (ranked 4516 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 4518 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bednarek
vs
Biernat

181 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakub Bednarek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Biernat does no damage.
Bednarek thows a body kick. Biernat tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Bednarek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bednarek thuds his shin into the meat of Biernat's side.
Bednarek misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Bednarek blocks the low kick.
Bednarek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Biernat stuffs the takedown.
Biernat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bednarek thumps Biernat with a low kick.
Bednarek cracks a nice hook into Biernat's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bednarek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biernat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Biernat looks to score with a jab to the body but Bednarek is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Biernat throws a right hand that Bednarek ducks under and follows up with a left that Bednarek also avoids with ease.
Bednarek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biernat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bednarek throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bednarek fails with a takedown attempt.
Biernat unleashes a big counter combination but Bednarek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bednarek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat swinging wildly here.
Bednarek is looking to clinch.
Bednarek tries to clinch up but Biernat circles away and keeps his distance.
Bednarek throws a head kick that half lands.
Biernat scores with a leg kick.
Biernat misses with the combination.
Biernat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bednarek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bednarek tries to clinch but Biernat moves out of range.
Bednarek tries to clinch but Biernat is having none of it.
Biernat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bednarek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biernat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Biernat misses.
Bednarek lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Biernat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bednarek.
A head kick misses from Bednarek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bednarek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biernat's calf.
Bednarek doesn't manage to clinch there - Biernat circles away.
Bednarek scores with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bednarek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Biernat. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Biernat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biernat looks winded!
Bednarek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biernat circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Bednarek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bednarek tries to clinch but Biernat is having none of it.
Bednarek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biernat throws a nice looking combination but Bednarek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Biernat tries to get set, Bednarek tries to push him back and clinch up but Biernat manages to avoid the attempt.

Bednarek clinches up with Biernat and pushes him back against the cage.
Biernat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bednarek has him pressed against the cage.
Biernat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Biernat keeps control of Bednarek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bednarek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Biernat tries to break free but Bednarek pushes him back against the cage.
Bednarek tries to circle away but Biernat has him pinned against the cage.
Bednarek wants to get back to striking at distance but Biernat won't allow it.
Bednarek tries a body shot but Biernat blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bednarek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bednarek is trying to force a seperation but Biernat has the dominant position.
Bednarek has had enough of the clinch but Biernat keeps him there for the moment.
Bednarek tries to circle away but Biernat has him pinned against the cage.
Bednarek prevents Biernat from breaking the clinch.
Biernat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bednarek's efforts to push away.

Bednarek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biernat throws a right and a left that Bednarek avoids nicely.
Bednarek dives in and grabs Biernat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biernat pushes down on Bednarek's head and hops out.
Biernat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bednarek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bednarek feints and then cracks Biernat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biernat down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bednarek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bednarek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bednarek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biernat's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bednarek tries to clinch there but Biernat circles away.
Bednarek tries to clinch up but Biernat circles away and keeps his distance.
Biernat feints a jab promting Bednarek to slip. Biernat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bednarek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Jakub Bednarek has been cut.
A jab lands there for Biernat.
Biernat tries to bum rush Bednarek with a series of wild strikes but Bednarek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bednarek slips a jab and a cross from Biernat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bednarek slips under a jab from Biernat.

Bednarek has managed to clinch.

Bednarek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bednarek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Biernat.
Bednarek tries to clinch but Biernat is having none of it.
Biernat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bednarek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Bednarek's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bednarek doesn't manage to clinch there - Biernat circles away.
Despite the aggression on Biernat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bednarek connects with a solid leg kick.
Bednarek moves in looking to clinch but Biernat pushes him off.
Bednarek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biernat. That did some damage!
Biernat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bednarek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bednarek tries to clinch but Biernat moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bednarek.
Bednarek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biernat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Biernat misses with a double jab.
Bednarek is looking for a counter combo.
Bednarek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biernat throws a counter combo.
Biernat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bednarek. Bednarek obviously looking to wear him down.
Biernat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bednarek moves in looking to clinch but Biernat pushes him off.
As Bednarek backs off Biernat throws a huge counter combo but Bednarek manages to avoid it all.
Bednarek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bednarek moves in looking to clinch but Biernat pushes him off.
Biernat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Biernat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biernat looks to land a combination but Bednarek avoids it well.
Bednarek checks the leg kick.
Bednarek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bednarek is looking to clinch.
Bednarek doesn't manage to clinch there - Biernat circles away.
Biernat swats away the attempt to clinch by Bednarek.
Biernat fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Biernat. Beautiful body shot.
Biernat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bednarek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bednarek wants to clinch up but Biernat keeps it at a distance.
Biernat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bednarek.
Biernat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biernat just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBednarek.
Biernat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biernat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bednarek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bednarek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biernat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bednarek. Bednarek obviously looking to wear him down.
Bednarek tries to clinch but Biernat moves out of range.
Bednarek misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biernat swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bednarek finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Bednarek moves out of range.
Bednarek cracks the inside of Biernat's front leg.
Bednarek has a takedown stuffed.
Bednarek misses with a body kick.
Bednarek misses with a head kick.
Bednarek moves in looking to clinch but Biernat pushes him off.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biernat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Biernat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bednarek moves in looking to clinch but Biernat pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Biernat.
Biernat looks to land a combination but Bednarek avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Biernat.

Bednarek has Biernat up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat prevents Bednarek from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bednarek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Biernat prevents Bednarek from breaking the clinch.
Biernat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bednarek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biernat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bednarek's efforts to push away.
Bednarek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Biernat has had enough of the clinch but Bednarek keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Biernat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Biernat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bednarek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bednarek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bednarek has Biernat pressed against the cage, preventing Biernat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bednarek prevents Biernat from breaking the clinch.
Bednarek is looking to break free of the clinch but Biernat has double underhooks.
Biernat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bednarek working aggressively here.
Biernat wants to get back to striking at distance but Bednarek won't allow it.
Biernat is trying to break the clinch but Bednarek has him pressed against the cage.
Bednarek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bednarek.
Biernat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bednarek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bednarek throws a punch but it's blocked by Biernat.
Biernat blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jakub Bednarek's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bednarek shoots in for a takedown but Biernat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biernat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Biernat.
Bednarek cracks the inside of Biernat's front leg.
Bednarek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biernat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bednarek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Biernat looks to land a combination but Bednarek avoids it well.
Biernat keeps the fight on the outside.
Biernat misses with the combination.
Bednarek seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bednarek dodges the punch combination from Biernat.
Biernat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bednarek.
Biernat throws a nice looking combination but Bednarek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bednarek tries to clinch there but Biernat circles away.
Bednarek wants to clinch up but Biernat keeps it at a distance.
Bednarek wants to clinch.
Biernat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bednarek is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bednarek doesn't manage to clinch there - Biernat circles away.
Biernat tries to work over Bednarek's front leg with a kick but Bednarek checks it.
Bednarek tries to clinch but Biernat is having none of it.
Bednarek lands a glancing blow to the side of Biernat's head.
Biernat swats away the attempt to clinch by Bednarek.
Bednarek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Biernat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Biernat tries to clinch but Bednarek moves out of range.
Bednarek tries to clinch up but Biernat circles away and keeps his distance.
Biernat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bednarek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jakub Bednarek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bednarek tries to clinch but Biernat moves out of range.
Bednarek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Biernat. Those never looked like landing.
Biernat misses with a series of wild punches.
Bednarek fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Bednarek.
Biernat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bednarek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biernat throws a right hand that Bednarek ducks under and follows up with a left that Bednarek also avoids with ease.
Bednarek tries to clinch there but Biernat circles away.
Biernat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bednarek doesn't manage to clinch there - Biernat circles away.
Biernat connects with a single shot there.
Bednarek lands with a nice body kick.
Bednarek wants to clinch.
Biernat unleashes a big counter combination but Bednarek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bednarek is looking to clinch.
Biernat fails to land with a series of punches.
Bednarek tries to clinch but Biernat moves out of range.
Bednarek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biernat takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biernat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bednarek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biernat. That did some damage!
Bednarek tries to clinch but Biernat is having none of it.
Bednarek thumps Biernat with a low kick.
Biernat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Bednarek misses its target.
Biernat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bednarek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bednarek tries to clinch but Biernat is having none of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bednarek.
Bednarek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biernat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biernat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biernat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bednarek fires out a quick counter leg kick but Biernat just manages to avoid it.
Bednarek tries to clinch there but Biernat circles away.
Biernat misses with a double jab.
Biernat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Biernat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bednarek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biernat's sensitive parts.
Biernat tries to bum rush Bednarek with a series of wild strikes but Bednarek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biernat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bednarek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bednarek tries to clinch there but Biernat circles away.
Biernat unleashes a big counter combination but Bednarek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Biernat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bednarek.
Bednarek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bednarek scoring well with a low kick there.
Bednarek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Biernat stuffs the takedown.
As Bednarek backs off Biernat throws a huge counter combo but Bednarek manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Bednarek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bednarek is looking to clinch.
Bednarek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biernat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bednarek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biernat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biernat throws a combination. Bednarek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bednarek doesn't manage to clinch there - Biernat circles away.
Jakub Bednarek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateusz Biernat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biernat tries to clinch but Bednarek moves away
and Bednarek counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Biernat misses with a combination
and Bednarek counters with a good low kick that Biernat was not able to check.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Biernat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biernat 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Mateusz Biernat!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Mateusz Biernat!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Mateusz Biernat!

Mateusz Biernat wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Korney Tarasov (ranked 4998 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Baran (ranked 4509 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Korney Tarasov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Tarasov
vs
Baran

170 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Korney Tarasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filip Baran!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarasov tries to clinch there but Baran circles away.
Baran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarasov shoots in but Baran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baran keeps the fight on the outside.
Baran changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarasov darts in looking for a takedown but Baran gets double underhooks and turns Tarasov into the cage.
Baran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tarasov looks for a takedown but Baran sprawls well.
Baran throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korney Tarasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov swinging wildly here.
Baran scores with a jab. Tarasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tarasov darts in and clinches Baran up against the cage.
Baran is trying to pull guard but Tarasov has him pressed against the cage.
Baran tries to pull guard but Tarasov won't allow it.
Baran is trying to pull guard but Tarasov has him pressed against the cage.

Baran drags the fight down to the ground.
Tarasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baran is keeping the position for now.
Tarasov stopping the sweep attempt from Baran.
Baran controlling the position.
Baran has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tarasov has passed into side control.
Baran is trying to control Tarasov's posture but Tarasov avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov wants to stand but Baran is controlling his arm.
Tarasov controls the position from side control.
Baran tries to buck Tarasov off but Tarasov is having none of it.
Baran is still trying to improve position.
Baran can't do much from the bottom here.
Baran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Baran is looking to control Tarasov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baran avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baran wants to get back to full guard.
Baran wants to control but Tarasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarasov is trying to control. Baran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarasov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Baran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Baran jumps guard.
Baran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarasov is one step ahead there.
Baran thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tarasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tarasov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baran 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.
Baran is trying to keep Tarasov in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tarasov keeping moving, preventing Baran from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Baran dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Baran keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarasov shoots in but no luck this time.
Tarasov shoots for a double leg takedown but Baran sprawls well. He's pushed Tarasov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tarasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korney Tarasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Tarasov is predictable there

and Baran moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baran jumps guard and drags Tarasov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Baran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Baran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baran trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov tries to stand but Baran is controlling from the bottom.
Baran 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.
Baran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tarasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Baran.
Baran stops Tarasov from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tarasov with the active half guard here but Baran passes nicely into side control.
Baran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarasov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Baran is looking to take a break and control but Tarasov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarasov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Baran is looking to take a break and control but Tarasov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarasov trying to control but Baran postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baran content to control rather than advance.
Baran prevents Tarasov from improving his position.
Tarasov is staying active underneath Baran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baran in particular looking to stall.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A combination from Baran does no damage.
Tarasov shoots in for a double leg but Baran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baran feints the counter takedown.
Tarasov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarasov wants to clinch

and Baran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tarasov keeping moving, preventing Baran from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov wants to stand and escape but Baran is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Baran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Tarasov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baran swivels and escapes.
Baran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tarasov misses with the combination.
Korney Tarasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarasov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baran defends it nicely.
Baran swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarasov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baran pinned against the cage. Baran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korney Tarasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baran throws a head kick but Tarasov moves out of range.
Tarasov dives in and grabs Baran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baran pushes down on Tarasov's head and hops out.
Tarasov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baran defends it nicely.
Baran is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baran swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarasov.
Tarasov has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tarasov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baran avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarasov is defended easily by Baran.
Baran steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tarasov.
Tarasov slips a jab and a cross from Baran.

Baran instigates a clinch.
Baran fails to pull guard.
Tarasov stops a takedown attempt from Baran.
Baran fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baran jumps guard and drags Tarasov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tarasov won't allow Baran to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baran is on top in guard.

Tarasov keeping full guard, as Baran tries to pass.
Filip Baran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarasov keeping moving, preventing Baran from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baran sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baran stops Tarasov from standing up.
Baran looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Korney Tarasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filip Baran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baran wants to control from the top but Tarasov keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Baran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baran 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Filip Baran!

Filip Baran wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wojciech Kryszka (ranked 2949 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Fryc (ranked 2984 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kryszka
vs
Fryc

181 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wojciech Kryszka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Fryc!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fryc drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fryc advances to half guard.

Fryc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Fryc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kryszka is just riding it out for now. Fryc eventually gives up the hold.

Fryc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Fryc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kryszka is trying to stand back up but Fryc is controlling him

Fryc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kryszka defends it well.

Fryc seems to be working for a kimura but Kryszka defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kryszka trying to control here.

Fryc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fryc is thwarting Kryszka's attempts to control the position.

Fryc is working for a kimura but Kryszka is defending it quite comfortably.

Fryc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kryszka tries to kick Fryc off but Fryc keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Fryc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kryszka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fryc.
Kryszka is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kryszka is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Fryc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kryszka defends it well.

Fryc is trying to work for a kimura but Kryszka is defending well.

Fryc seems to be working for a kimura but Kryszka defends the submission attempt.
Kryszka tries to kick Fryc off but Fryc keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Fryc is looking for a kimura but Kryszka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fryc to get the leverage.
Kryszka wants to control but Fryc is keeping busy.
Kryszka is looking to escape.

Fryc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kryszka has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fryc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Fryc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kryszka defends it well.

Fryc is looking for a kimura here.
Fryc stops Kryszka from getting back to his feet.
Kryszka trying to control but Fryc postures up.
Kryszka wants to get back to full guard.

Fryc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kryszka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fryc.
Kryszka wants to improve his position but Fryc is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fryc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kryszka defends it well.

Fryc in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kryszka tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fryc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Fryc!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Chasapis (ranked 5041 p4p, 394 weight class) and Lyle Chipperson (ranked 4819 p4p, 0 weight class). Chipperson has chosen Chip as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Bill Chasapis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chasapis
vs
Chipperson

175 cm
18
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Chasapis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyle Chipperson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chipperson tries to keep at a distance but Chasapis has taken the fight into the clinch.

Chipperson pulls guard effortlessly.
Chasapis is working Chipperson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Chasapis is sitting in close to Chipperson's body. Chipperson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chasapis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chasapis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chipperson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lyle Chipperson!
A very excited looking Lyle Chipperson 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.