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Event:
RRFC Challengers 23
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Baran tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baran drops his hands momentarily and Daniels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baran misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a head kick. That will keep Baran thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Baran fails with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a head kick. That will keep Baran thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Reece Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filip Baran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baran tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baran throws a wild hook but Daniels just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Baran gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Daniels raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Daniels!
Reece Daniels decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 942 Round 4
Date: Dec 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Chipperson with a poor takedown
and Baran counters with a three punch combo that has Chipperson backing up. Chipperson nods at Baran to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Baran has Chipperson up against the cage in a clinch.
Chipperson is trying to drag Baran to the mat but Baran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chipperson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Chipperson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Baran jumps guard and drags Chipperson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Baran keeping moving, preventing Chipperson from controlling successfully.
Chipperson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baran looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chipperson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chipperson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Baran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baran being controlled here, momentarily.
Chipperson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chipperson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chipperson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chipperson.
As Chipperson backs off Baran throws a huge counter combo but Chipperson manages to avoid it all.
Baran swinging wildly here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chipperson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baran avoids it really well and circles away.
Baran throws a body kick that misses.
Chipperson shoots in looking for a takedown but Baran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chipperson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chipperson misses with a takedown attempt
and Baran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chipperson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chipperson wants it to stay on the feet.
As Baran looks to move away, Chipperson throws a big counter combo but Baran just gets out of the way.
Chipperson darts in trying to clinch
and Baran counters with a body kick. #T3#
Chipperson misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Baran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baran.
Chipperson is breathing heavily.
Chipperson is trying to stall.
Baran is trying to pull guard but Chipperson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chipperson is looking for a takedown.
Chipperson tries to pull guard but Baran holds him up against the cage and eventually Chipperson drops back down to his feet.
Baran fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Baran breaks from the clinch.
Baran avoids the head kick by Chipperson.
Baran shoots in for a takedown but Chipperson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4##CL2#
Baran takes the fight into the clinch.
Baran wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Baran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chipperson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Chipperson 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.
Baran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chipperson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Baran wants to pass the guard but Chipperson is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chipperson keeping moving, preventing Baran from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Baran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Baran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chipperson but Chipperson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baran has a takedown stuffed.
Chipperson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chipperson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chipperson fails with the takedown
and Baran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Chipperson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Chipperson wants to clinch.#CL2#
Baran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Baran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chipperson dives in and grabs Baran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baran pushes down on Chipperson's head and hops out.
Lyle Chipperson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Chipperson.
Baran unleashes a big counter combination but Chipperson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2##TD2#
Chipperson tries to sprawl but Baran drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baran trying to control the pace.
Chipperson wants to control but Baran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chipperson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chipperson trying to hold on to Baran's head to control him but Baran postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Baran tries to pass to full mount but Chipperson defends it.
Baran prevents Chipperson from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Baran moves into the clinch.
Baran jumps guard but Chipperson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Baran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Baran as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Baran shoots for a takedown but Chipperson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chipperson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baran.
Baran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Baran looks to move away, Chipperson throws a big counter combo but Baran just gets out of the way.
Chipperson shoots in looking for a takedown but Baran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chipperson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chipperson.#TD#
Chipperson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baran's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baran tries to roll over but Chipperson keeps him under control.
Baran is trying to control but can't.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chipperson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chipperson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baran moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chipperson throws a leg kick
letting Baran counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baran.
Chipperson throws a big counter combination but Baran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Baran scores with a takedown into Chipperson's guard.
Chipperson keeping moving, preventing Baran from controlling successfully. #T1#
Baran is stalling in the full guard.
Baran looking to sit in guard and control but Chipperson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baran has a closed guard, preventing Chipperson from standing up.
Chipperson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baran is trying to hold Chipperson in close to prevent damage but Chipperson has managed to pass into half guard.
Filip Baran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baran wants to control but Chipperson is keeping busy.
Chipperson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Baran.
Chipperson is pressing down on Baran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baran is holding on for now.
Baran tries to roll over but Chipperson keeps him under control.
Baran is holding on to half guard well.
Baran is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Baran is trying to control but can't.
Baran misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chipperson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chipperson wants to stand and escape but instead Baran has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Chipperson trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baran wants to pass the guard but Chipperson is keeping the position.
Chipperson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Baran trying to control but Chipperson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chipperson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Chipperson looking for subs off his back but Baran has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baran tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Filip Baran wins by unanimous decision!
Lyle Chipperson spoke after the fight, saying 'What did I lose or somethin'? Tss..'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 942 Round 3
Date: Dec 03, 2019 |
#R1#
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!#CL#
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.#BC#
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. #T1#
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.#CL#
Baran moves into the clinch.#TD#
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.#REVR#
Biernat keeping moving, preventing Baran from controlling successfully.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet but Baran passes into half guard.
#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#TD2#
Biernat gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#T3#
Biernat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
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.
#TD#
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.
#REVR#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
Biernat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biernat tries to clinch but Baran moves out of range. #CL#
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
#CL#
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.#BC#
Baran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
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.#CL#
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.
#TD#
Baran pulls guard. #T2#
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.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biernat wants to stand and escape but Baran is having none of it. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#REF3#
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.#CL#
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.#TD#
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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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#
Baran moves out of range of the body kick from Smirnov.
Baran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Baran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smirnov defends well and Baran ends up having to push Smirnov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smirnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baran stuffs the takedown.
Smirnov is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smirnov or perhaps it was just good defense by Baran, which made it look bad.
Smirnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baran circles away.
Filip Baran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Smirnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smirnov tries for a takedown but Baran circles away easily#CL#
and Baran counters by moving into the clinch.
Baran tries to pull guard but Smirnov won't allow it.
#T1#
Baran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smirnov walks away with a smile on his face. Baran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smirnov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baran somewhat.
Baran leaves Smirnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smirnov avoids it really well and circles away.
Smirnov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Smirnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baran circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baran.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baran or perhaps it was just good defense by Smirnov, which made it look bad.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baran as he avoids it easily.
Baran tries to counter with a takedown but Smirnov is quick to defend against it.
Baran swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnov.
Baran looks for a takedown but Smirnov sprawls well.
Smirnov with the counter takedown but Baran avoids it easily.#T3#
Baran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smirnov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smirnov wants to clinch up but Baran keeps it at a distance.
Smirnov tries to clinch but Baran moves out of range.
Smirnov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baran.
Baran thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smirnov fails to land the takedown.
Smirnov misses with a takedown #TD#
and Baran decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smirnov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Baran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smirnov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baran trying to control but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baran wants to pass the guard but Smirnov is keeping the position.
Baran advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Filip Baran will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Baran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smirnov.
Smirnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baran keeps the fight on the outside.
Baran feinted with a counter takedown.
Smirnov throws a head kick but Baran moves out of range.
Filip Baran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smirnov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Baran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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.
#TD#
Baran successfully pulls guard.
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 hard here to advance position.#T1#
Baran wants to improve his position but instead Smirnov has moved into half guard.
Baran wants to improve his position but Smirnov is controlling well.
Baran is trying to maintain the position but Smirnov is very close to passing his half guard.
Baran is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smirnov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baran works his way to full guard. Good work.
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. #REVR#
Baran is trying to control. Smirnov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smirnov can do to turn this around?#T2#
Smirnov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Baran seems content to control.
Smirnov is refusing to be controlled, as Baran sits in half guard.
Baran moves into full mount! Smirnov won't be happy about that!
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Baran thowing shots but they're missing.
Baran looking to control but Smirnov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smirnov is trying to stand up.
Baran controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baran trying to control but Smirnov is having none of it.
Smirnov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Baran looking to control but Smirnov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Baran dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smirnov has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Baran moves into the clinch.#TD#
Baran manages to pull guard.
Smirnov tries to stand but Baran is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baran is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Smirnov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baran trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Smirnov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
Baran gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baran working a defensive guard here.
Baran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Baran slips nicely into half guard.
Smirnov is not content to let Baran control the position.#T2#
Baran works his foot free and advances to mount.
Baran tries to control but Smirnov wriggling away.
Baran controlling the position easily from mount.
Baran trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Smirnov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baran trying to control but Smirnov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baran is really struggling to control Smirnov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nikita Smirnov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Baran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baran, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Filip Baran wins by unanimous decision!
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