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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Filip Baran (ranked 4476 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 4526 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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154 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filip Baran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat throws a right and a left that Baran avoids nicely.
Biernat misses with a leg kick.
Biernat misses with a series of wild punches.
Baran shoots in for a takedown but Biernat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biernat misses with a combination
and Baran counters with a right hand to the body.
Biernat with a poor takedown
and Baran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baran rushes Biernat and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baran breaks the clinch.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baran as he jumps to the side.
Baran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biernat pinned against the cage. Biernat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat tries to bum rush Baran with a series of wild strikes but Baran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baran is looking to counter punch.
Biernat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baran counters with a thumping low kick.
Filip Baran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Baran moves out of range.
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baran swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
It looked like Baran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baran moves into the clinch.
Baran jumps guard.
Biernat is looking to work some ground and pound but Baran has wrist control.
Baran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Biernat keeping moving, preventing Baran from controlling successfully.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet but Baran passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baran wants to take a breather but Biernat is having none of it.
Biernat tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Baran manages to move to mount!
Biernat is squirming around, avoiding Baran's attempts to control the action.
Baran throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Biernat wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baran looking to control but Biernat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Biernat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baran won't let Biernat get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Baran controlling his opponent.
Biernat really wants to buck Baran off and get back to his feet.
Baran content just to control the position here.
Baran looking to control but Biernat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Baran won't let Biernat get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baran trying to control but Biernat is having none of it.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baran trying to control but Biernat is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Baran dominated that round.
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.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biernat closes the distance and clinches up with Baran, looking for a takedown. Biernat pushes Baran against the cage but Baran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biernat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baran tries to avoid it but Biernat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baran to the ground. Baran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Biernat with that takedown attempt.
Filip Baran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Biernat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biernat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baran is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Biernat misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Biernat scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biernat tries to bum rush Baran with a series of wild strikes but Baran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biernat gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baran is trying to control Biernat's posture but Biernat avoids it.
Biernat is breathing heavily.
Baran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baran working a defensive guard here.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Baran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baran working a defensive guard here.
Biernat throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Filip Baran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baran looking for a sweep. Not yet Baran, not yet.
Baran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biernat is stalling in the full guard.
Baran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baran wants to sweep here but Biernat controlling him for the moment.
Biernat stays in close to Baran's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Biernat wants to clinch up but Baran keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Biernat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Baran as he checks the leg kick.
Baran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biernat.
Baran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biernat is looking to clinch but Baran is avoiding it.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baran jumps guard but Biernat stands there with Baran around his waist. Baran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baran pulls guard successfully.
Baran working a defensive guard here.
Baran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biernat manages to get himself to full guard.
Biernat is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Baran dives into side control.
Biernat tries to escape but Baran is in control.
Baran advances to mount.
Baran trying to control but Biernat is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Baran looking to control but Biernat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baran tries to control but Biernat wriggling away.
Biernat's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Biernat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biernat tries to clinch but Baran moves out of range.
Baran instigates a clinch.
Baran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biernat smiles and moves away.
Baran dives in and grabs Biernat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biernat pushes down on Baran's head and hops out.
Biernat tries to clinch up but Baran circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Biernat misses.
Biernat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baran tries a body shot but Biernat blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Baran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baran tries to pull guard but Biernat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biernat lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baran backs up against the cage.
Biernat lands the left hand.
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baran throws a big counter combination but Biernat scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Biernat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biernat misses with an elbow over the top.
Baran tries to score a body lock takedown but Biernat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baran tries to pull guard but Biernat won't allow it.
Biernat tries to pull guard but Baran won't allow it.
Biernat stops a takedown attempt from Baran.
Baran pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baran looking for a sweep. Not yet Baran, not yet.
Biernat content to stall in guard here.
Baran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biernat content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baran is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biernat wants to stand and escape but Baran is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baran trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Biernat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biernat can't keep his opponent in guard - Baran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Biernat is refusing to be controlled, as Baran sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biernat pushes Baran off looking to stand but Baran dives back in and keeps control.
Biernat is not content to let Baran control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Biernat wants to clinch up but Baran keeps it at a distance.
Biernat misses with a series of wild punches.
Baran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Biernat avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baran tries to pull guard but Biernat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mateusz Biernat 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 manages to pull guard.
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 Filip Baran.
I think Baran 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Filip Baran wins by unanimous decision!
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