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Event:
QFC Tournament 942 Round 2
Date: Dec 02, 2019 |
#R1#
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. #T1##CL#
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.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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?#T3#
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. #REF3#
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 #CL2#
and Baran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
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.#T4#
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.#REVB#
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.
#R2#
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 #CL2#
and Baran moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
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.
#T1#
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. #REVB##SUB2#
Tarasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Baran.
Baran stops Tarasov from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
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.
#T3#
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.#REF3#
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.
#T4#
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#TD2#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.
#CL2#
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.
#T3##TD2#
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.
#REVB#
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. #T4#
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!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 942 Round 1
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tarasov as he jumps to the side.
Szmyd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt - Tarasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korney Tarasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Szmyd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tarasov counters with a left and a right that stings Szmyd.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarasov counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Szmyd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tarasov's guard.
Tarasov is trying to keep Szmyd in close.
Tarasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szmyd on the ground.
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!
Tarasov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Szmyd controls the pace.
Szmyd trying to control but Tarasov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Szmyd drops back looking for a leg! Tarasov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarasov manages to kick Szmyd off! Szmyd jumps back into Tarasov's guard.
Szmyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Szmyd controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Szmyd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tarasov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Szmyd has Tarasov in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tarasov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szmyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarasov has managed to get both his arms back between Szmyd's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Szmyd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarasov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Szmyd has his foot on Tarasov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarasov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Szmyd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarasov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for a guillotine here but Tarasov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tarasov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Szmyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarasov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Tarasov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for a guillotine here but Tarasov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Szmyd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Szmyd working for a triangle but Tarasov defends it easily.
Tarasov landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Szmyd has his foot on Tarasov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarasov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarasov chips away with some ground and pound.
Szmyd keeping moving, preventing Tarasov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov is looking to stand up but Szmyd won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korney Tarasov 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.
#R2#
Tarasov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarasov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tarasov wants it to stay on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tarasov!
Tarasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szmyd.
Nice takedown defense from Szmyd. No joy for Tarasov on that attempt.
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Szmyd shoots in for a double leg but Tarasov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Korney Tarasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Tarasov darts in looking for a takedown but Szmyd gets double underhooks and turns Tarasov into the cage.
Szmyd with a poor takedown
and Tarasov counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szmyd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szmyd is defended easily by Tarasov.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szmyd.
Tarasov leaves Szmyd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Szmyd is breathing heavily.
Tarasov goes for a double leg but Szmyd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Szmyd continues to drive forward.
Tarasov slaps away a takedown attempt from Szmyd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Tarasov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szmyd sprawls well initially but Tarasov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szmyd gets full guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarasov wants to stand but Szmyd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Szmyd keeping moving, preventing Tarasov from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Tarasov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szmyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarasov has managed to get both his arms back between Szmyd's legs - danger averted.
Szmyd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Korney Tarasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szmyd controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarasov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Szmyd.
Tarasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Szmyd wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarasov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarasov defends it well. #SUB2#
Tarasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Szmyd.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tarasov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Szmyd is keen to just control but Tarasov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Szmyd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarasov is refusing to be controlled, as Szmyd sits in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura but Tarasov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Szmyd to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szmyd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tarasov! #SUB2#
Szmyd goes for an armbar but Tarasov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tarasov.
Szmyd tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Tarasov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarasov defends it nicely.
Szmyd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tarasov counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korney Tarasov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Szmyd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szmyd tries for a takedown but Tarasov circles away easily
and Tarasov counters with a left and a right that stings Szmyd. #TD2#
Szmyd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarasov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura here.
Tarasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szmyd can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Tarasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Szmyd.
Szmyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szmyd is keen to just control but Tarasov is a slippery customer.#T1#
Tarasov is trying to maintain the position but Szmyd is very close to passing his half guard.
Szmyd is looking to take a break and control but Tarasov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Szmyd wants to pass the guard but Tarasov is defending well.
Szmyd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarasov keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Szmyd in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Szmyd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarasov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarasov is looking to improve his position.
Tarasov is trying to stand back up but Szmyd is controlling him
Szmyd is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarasov is looking to clinch but Szmyd is avoiding it.
Tarasov stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Szmyd rushes Tarasov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tarasov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Szmyd to keep the fight standing.
Szmyd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Korney Tarasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Szmyd looking for a takedown.
Tarasov gets underhooks to prevent Szmyd's takedown attempt.
Szmyd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Szmyd wants a takedown.
Tarasov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Szmyd pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Szmyd tries for a takedown but Tarasov manages to get underhooks.
Tarasov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Szmyd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tarasov tries to pull guard but Szmyd holds him up against the cage and eventually Tarasov drops back down to his feet.
Tarasov tries to pull guard but Szmyd won't allow it.
#TD#
Tarasov jumps guard and drags Szmyd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Szmyd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarasov keeping moving, preventing Szmyd from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Szmyd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Szmyd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Szmyd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Tarasov keeping moving, preventing Szmyd from controlling successfully.
Tarasov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Szmyd is pushing down on Tarasov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tarasov is fighting to maintain full guard but Szmyd has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Szmyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tarasov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Szmyd is working for a kimura but Tarasov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tarasov is just riding it out for now. Szmyd eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krystian Szmyd.
I think Tarasov 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Korney Tarasov!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Korney Tarasov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Korney Tarasov!
Korney Tarasov wins by unanimous decision!
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