QFC Tournament 942 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 4646 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Matador (ranked 5114 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Biernat
vs
Matador

177 cm
23
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

159 cm
19
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Matador!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matador misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biernat feints a jab promting Matador to slip. Biernat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matador slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biernat as he avoids it easily.
Biernat scores with a leg kick.
Biernat throws a solid leg kick but Matador takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Biernat.
Sloppy strikes from Biernat. Those never looked like landing.
Matador steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Biernat.
Biernat scores with a shot to the body.
Matador misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biernat.
Biernat stuffs the takedown.
Mateusz Biernat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Matador darts in looking for a takedown but Biernat gets double underhooks and turns Matador into the cage.
Biernat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matador back to the cage. Biernat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biernat throws a one two combo.

A jab-cross combination lands for Biernat and sends Matador crashing to the mat! Biernat follows him down to the mat - Matador regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Matador is rocked!
Biernat is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Matador is still in real trouble! Can Biernat finish him?
Matador tries to roll over but Biernat keeps him under control.
Matador looks winded!
Biernat wants to stand up but Matador is controlling the position.
Biernat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador wants to get back to full guard.
Matador seems to have recovered his senses.
Matador wants to control but Biernat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Biernat wants to stand but Matador has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Matador is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biernat pulls his head out easily.
Biernat seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Matador trying to hold on to Biernat's head to control him but Biernat postures up.

Biernat decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Biernat throws a right hand that Matador ducks under and follows up with a left that Matador also avoids with ease.
Biernat sets himself, and Matador steps forward looking for the clinch! Biernat avoids it this time.
Biernat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biernat throws a one two combo.
Biernat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matador avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biernat misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador fails to land with a series of punches.
Biernat wants to land a leg kick but Matador is out of range.
Biernat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biernat misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biernat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biernat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biernat misses with a series of wild punches.
Matador changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matador throws a shot from downtown. Biernat moves away and avoids it.
Biernat appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matador closes the distance and clinches up with Biernat, looking for a takedown. Matador pushes Biernat against the cage but Biernat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matador walks into a straight right hand from Biernat.
Biernat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biernat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Biernat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Biernat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matador.
Biernat misses with the combination.
Biernat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biernat wants it to stay on the feet.
Biernat tries to bum rush Matador with a series of wild strikes but Matador uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biernat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matador looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Matador moves out of range.

Biernat clinches up with Matador and pushes him back against the cage.
Biernat can't break the clinch.
Biernat tries to break the clinch but Matador is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Biernat up against the cage.

Matador breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat motions for Matador to come forward. Biernat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matador drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biernat defends it well.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biernat lands with a nice combination. Matador backs away looking to recover.
Biernat is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biernat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biernat wants it to stay on the feet.
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matador slips a jab and a cross from Biernat.
Biernat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Biernat.
Matador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biernat sprawls well. Biernat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matador gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Biernat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matador.
Matador goes for a double leg but Biernat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Biernat continues to drive forward.
Biernat throws out a leg kick but Matador moves out of range and Biernat only half commits.
Biernat looks to land a combination. Matador sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Biernat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mateusz Biernat is winning the standup battle so far.
Biernat looks to land a combination but Matador avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Biernat. Those never looked like landing.
Matador drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biernat defends it well.
Matador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Biernat's waist but Biernat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matador off to one side.
Biernat is looking for a counter combo.
Biernat tries to bum rush Matador with a series of wild strikes but Matador uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biernat keeps the fight on the outside.
Biernat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matador fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mateusz Biernat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Matador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biernat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matador or perhaps it was just good defense by Biernat, which made it look bad.
Matador dodges the punch combination from Biernat.
Biernat throws a right and a left that Matador avoids nicely.
Biernat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matador circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biernat tries to bum rush Matador with a series of wild strikes but Matador uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biernat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matador circles away quickly and effectively.
Biernat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matador.
Biernat misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Matador moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Matador gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matador has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Biernat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matador fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat connects with an inside leg kick.
Matador tries to clinch up but Biernat circles away and keeps his distance.
Biernat misses with a double jab.
Matador appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matador keeps the fight on the outside.
Matador is trying desperately to land a takedown but Biernat is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Matador.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Matador avoids them all with ease.
Biernat looks to land a combination but Matador avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador shoots for a takedown but Biernat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biernat throws a right hand that Matador ducks under and follows up with a left that Matador also avoids with ease.
Biernat tries to score with a low kick but Matador moves his leg out of the way.

Matador gets a takedown into half guard.
Matador keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Biernat is trying to stand.
Matador trying to control the action but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Matador wants to pass the guard but Biernat is defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biernat pushes Matador off and gets back to his feet.
Matador tried to score with a low kick but Biernat checks it.
Biernat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biernat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matador.
Matador tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biernat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matador swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biernat misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matador.
Biernat throws a right and a left that Matador avoids nicely.

Biernat tries to keep at a distance but Matador has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Biernat misses with a series of wild punches.
Matador misses with a takedown attempt - Biernat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biernat throws a nice looking combination but Matador bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Matador throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Biernat was covering up waiting for the punch and Matador finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matador wants to control from the top but Biernat keeps moving.
Matador chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador pushing down on Biernat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Matador is working for a kimura but Biernat is defending it quite comfortably.
Matador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biernat is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Matador has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matador is keen to just control but Biernat is a slippery customer.
Biernat is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matador wants to take a breather but Biernat is having none of it.
Matador not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biernat is trying to stand up here but Matador is controlling him well.
Biernat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matador on the ground.
Matador is looking to advance position but Biernat won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matador is keen to just control but Biernat is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Biernat works over Matador's head and body with a nice combination.
Biernat cracks Matador with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matador tries to clinch but Biernat is having none of it.
Biernat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Biernat is looking to clinch but Matador is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Biernat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Biernat.
Biernat misses with a series of wild punches.
Matador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biernat as he avoids it easily.
Biernat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biernat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat connects with a crisp jab.
Biernat swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Biernat. Those never looked like landing.
Matador goes for a double leg but Biernat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Biernat continues to drive forward.
Mateusz Biernat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
A nice combination there by Biernat.
Matador fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biernat manages to avoid it.
Matador takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Biernat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biernat wants it to stay on the feet.
As Matador looks to move away, Biernat throws a big counter combo but Matador just gets out of the way.
Biernat misses with a wild combination.
Matador is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matador throws a head kick that misses.
Biernat misses with a wild combination.
And Matador tries to counter it with a takedown but Biernat pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biernat sprawls well. Biernat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matador gets slowly back to his feet.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Matador avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biernat misses with a two punch combination.
Biernat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biernat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Biernat is predictable there

and Matador counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matador is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matador wants to take a breather but Biernat is having none of it.
Biernat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
El Matador 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 pushes Matador off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Biernat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biernat, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Mateusz Biernat!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Mateusz Biernat!
Judge George Francis 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
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lazar Komad (ranked 4816 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Bednarek (ranked 4645 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Komad
vs
Bednarek

185 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazar Komad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakub Bednarek!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bednarek stuffs the takedown attempt from Komad. Komad gets slowly back to his feet.
Bednarek tries to clinch but Komad moves out of range.
Bednarek closes the distance and clinches up with Komad, looking for a takedown. Bednarek pushes Komad against the cage but Komad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Komad rushes Bednarek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Komad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bednarek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Komad has Bednarek pressed against the cage, preventing Bednarek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bednarek tries to circle away but Komad has him pinned against the cage.

Bednarek manages to break the clinch.
Bednarek throws a head kick but Komad moves out of range.
Komad is looking to counter the offense by Bednarek and move into the clinch.
Bednarek wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bednarek.
Komad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazar Komad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bednarek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Komad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bednarek works over Komad's head and body with a nice combination.
and Bednarek counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Komad! He's just covering up as Bednarek starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakub Bednarek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Filip Baran (ranked 4638 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Smirnov (ranked 3033 p4p, 170 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Baran
vs
Smirnov

181 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikita Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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

and Baran counters by moving into the clinch.
Baran tries to pull guard but Smirnov won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Smirnov has his takedown stuffed

and Baran moves into the clinch.

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.

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.

Smirnov manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

Baran slips nicely into half guard.
Smirnov is not content to let Baran control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Korney Tarasov (ranked 5211 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystian Szmyd (ranked 2990 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tarasov
vs
Szmyd

170 cm
21
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krystian Szmyd!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szmyd controlling from the top position.

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.

Szmyd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarasov defends it easily.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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.

Szmyd looking for a guillotine here but Tarasov defends easily.

Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Tarasov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Szmyd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Szmyd looking for a guillotine here but Tarasov defends easily.

Szmyd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Szmyd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Szmyd working for a triangle but Tarasov defends it easily.
Tarasov landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

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.

Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Szmyd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

Korney Tarasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szmyd controlling the action here.

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.

Szmyd wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarasov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Tarasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Szmyd.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

Szmyd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Szmyd wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarasov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Szmyd is looking for a kimura here.
Tarasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szmyd can do to turn this around?

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

Szmyd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarasov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Szmyd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Szmyd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Szmyd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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

Szmyd is working for a kimura but Tarasov is defending it quite comfortably.

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!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damian Fryc (ranked 2992 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Szymczak (ranked 2993 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fryc
vs
Szymczak

181 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Fryc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawid Szymczak!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Szymczak drops Fryc with a left and a right! Oh, Fryc is hurt - Szymczak dives into side control looking to finish!

Fryc is rocked!

It looks like Damian Fryc has been cut.
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.
Fryc regains half guard.
Oh Fryc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fryc has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Szymczak. Oh but Fryc has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Szymczak goes limp - he's gone! Fryc jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Fryc!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Felsz (ranked 2991 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojciech Kryszka (ranked 2995 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Felsz
vs
Kryszka

175 cm
23
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Felsz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wojciech Kryszka!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felsz moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Felsz shoots in but no luck this time.
Felsz shoots for a double leg takedown but Kryszka sprawls well. He's pushed Felsz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Felsz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kryszka is fending him off so far but Felsz persists. Nope, Kryszka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Felsz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felsz looks for a takedown but Kryszka sprawls well.
Kryszka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Felsz.
Kryszka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Felsz at a distance.

Kryszka drives through and clinches with Felsz against the cage.
Kryszka is trying to break the clinch but Felsz has him pressed against the cage.
Felsz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Felsz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kryszka prevents it.

Felsz pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Felsz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Felsz has a closed guard, preventing Kryszka from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kryszka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Felsz, up you get!
Kryszka looks to land a combination but Felsz avoids it well.
Kryszka misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kryszka. Those never looked like landing.
Kryszka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Felsz is able to avoid easily.
Kryszka misses with a low kick.
Felsz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kryszka.
Kryszka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Felsz tries to counter with a takedown but Kryszka is quick to defend against it.
Felsz shoots in for a takedown but Kryszka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Felsz shoots for a takedown but Kryszka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kryszka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Felsz.

Kryszka has closed the distance and engaged Felsz in a clinch.

Kryszka jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kryszka wants to get back to his feet but Felsz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Felsz 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.
Felsz preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kryszka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Felsz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kryszka misses with a wild body shot.
Kryszka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kryszka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Felsz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kryszka sprawls and moves away.
Felsz shoots in for a takedown but Kryszka shows good takedown defense.
Kryszka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kryszka misses with a series of wild punches.
Felsz fails with a takedown attempt.
Felsz is breathing heavily.
Felsz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Felsz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kryszka but Kryszka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kryszka lands a slapping body shot.
Felsz dodges the punch combination from Kryszka.
Kryszka fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felsz misses with a takedown
and Kryszka counters with a stiff right hand.

Kryszka drives through and clinches with Felsz against the cage.

Felsz breaks the clinch.
Felsz tries for a takedown but Kryszka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Felsz shoots in and drives through. Kryszka sprawls well.
Kryszka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kryszka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Felsz shoots in for a double leg but Kryszka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Felsz tries to keep at a distance but Kryszka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kryszka is looking to break free of the clinch but Felsz has double underhooks.

Kryszka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Felsz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kryszka wants to stand but Felsz is controlling the position.
Kryszka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Felsz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kryszka trying to control the position here.
Kryszka wants to stand up but Felsz is controlling him.
Kryszka wants to sweep but no luck.

Felsz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kryszka wants to get back to his feet but Felsz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Felsz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kryszka swivels and escapes.
Felsz shoots in looking for a takedown. Kryszka tries to sprawl out of it but Felsz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kryszka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kryszka looks to land a combination but Felsz avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kryszka scores with a three punch combo!
Kryszka tries to close the distance and clinch but Felsz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Kryszka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Felsz shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wojciech Kryszka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kryszka throws a nice looking combination but Felsz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Felsz shoots for a double leg takedown but Kryszka sprawls well. He's pushed Felsz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Felsz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kryszka pinned against the cage. Kryszka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Felsz looks for a takedown but Kryszka sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Felsz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kryszka misses with a double jab.
Felsz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kryszka as he jumps to the side.
Kryszka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Felsz shoots in looking for a takedown but Kryszka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Felsz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kryszka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Felsz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kryszka sprawls and moves away.
Felsz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kryszka clinches up with Felsz and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kryszka working hard to break the clinch.
Kryszka tries to break the clinch but Felsz is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kryszka is trying to push Felsz away but Felsz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Kryszka.
Felsz looking for a takedown.
Felsz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kryszka prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kryszka lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Kryszka.
Kryszka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Felsz has him pressed against the cage.

Kryszka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kryszka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kryszka pulls guard.
Felsz stops Kryszka from standing up.
Kryszka pulls Felsz in to control the position.

Felsz drops back looking for a leg! Kryszka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kryszka manages to kick Felsz off! Felsz jumps back into Kryszka's guard.
Kryszka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Felsz is controlling him.

Felsz 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kryszka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kryszka is looking to clinch but Felsz is avoiding it.
Kamil Felsz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kryszka pushes Felsz up against the cage in a clinch.
Felsz is trying to drag Kryszka to the mat but Kryszka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Felsz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kryszka is defending well.
Kryszka wants to get back to striking at distance but Felsz won't allow it.
Felsz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kryszka pushes Felsz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kryszka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Felsz is working for takedown but Kryszka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kryszka wants to break free but Felsz has control.
Felsz wants a takedown but no success here.
Kryszka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Felszs head.

Kryszka drags the fight down to the ground.
Felsz won't allow Kryszka to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Felsz drops back looking for a leg! Kryszka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kryszka manages to kick Felsz off! Felsz jumps back into Kryszka's guard.

Kryszka pushes Felsz off and gets back to his feet.
Kryszka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Felsz at a distance.
Felsz avoids the body shot from Kryszka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felsz looks for a takedown but Kryszka sprawls well.
Kryszka throws a head kick but Felsz moves out of range.
Felsz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kryszka circles away.
Kryszka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kryszka tries to bum rush Felsz with a series of wild strikes but Felsz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wojciech Kryszka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kryszka leaves Felsz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kryszka is looking for the big counter here.

Kryszka pushes Felsz up against the cage in a clinch.
Kryszka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kryszka tries to break the clinch but Felsz is controlling the position.

Kryszka pulls Felsz into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kryszka is looking to stand up but Felsz isn't so interested in that idea.
Felsz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kryszka is keeping the position for now.
Kryszka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wojciech Kryszka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kryszka tries to clinch up but Felsz circles away and keeps his distance.
Kryszka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kryszka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kryszka tries to stand but Felsz is controlling his head.
Felsz is trying to get back to half guard.

Kryszka stands up and beckons Felsz to his feet.
Kryszka looks for the body kick but Felsz saw that one coming.
Kamil Felsz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Felsz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kryszka, which made it look bad.
Kryszka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kryszka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Felsz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kryszka pinned against the cage. Kryszka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kryszka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Felsz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kryszka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kryszka lands a knee to the body.
Wojciech Kryszka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kryszka can't break the clinch.
Kryszka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kryszka wants to get back to striking at distance but Felsz won't allow it.
Felsz is trying to pull guard but Kryszka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Felsz prevents Kryszka from breaking the clinch.
Kryszka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Felsz has him pressed against the cage.
Kryszka is trying to break free.
Felsz is looking for a takedown.
Kryszka tries to break free but Felsz pushes him back against the cage.
Felsz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kryszka prevents it.
Felsz prevents Kryszka from breaking the clinch.
Kryszka is pressed up against the cage. Felsz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kryszka down to the mat. Kryszka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Felsz dodges the punch combination from Kryszka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kryszka throws a right and a left that both miss.

Felsz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kryszka sprawls well initially but Felsz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kryszka is looking for a sweep. Felsz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Felsz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kryszka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kryszka seems keen to control Felsz's posture.
Felsz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Felsz prevents Kryszka from getting back to his feet.
Kryszka pulls Felsz in close to his closed guard and prevents Felsz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Felsz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kryszka is retaining full guard.
Felsz prevents Kryszka from getting back to his feet.

Felsz drops back looking for a leg! Kryszka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kryszka manages to kick Felsz off! Felsz jumps back into Kryszka's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kryszka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wojciech Kryszka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Felsz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kryszka is keeping the position for now.
Kryszka looking for a sweep. Not yet Kryszka, not yet.
Felsz won't allow Kryszka to get back to his feet.

Kryszka has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Felsz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kryszka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Felsz goes for a takedown attempt but Kryszka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Felsz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kryszka.
Kryszka misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Felsz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kryszka, which made it look bad.
Kryszka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Kryszka moves into range and clinches up with Felsz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kryszka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kryszka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Felsz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kryszka's efforts to push away.

Felsz manages to pull guard.
Kryszka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Felsz is proving hard to escape from.

Felsz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kryszka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kryszka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Felsz is looking for a triangle but Kryszka pushes his legs off easily.
Kamil Felsz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kryszka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Felsz is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wojciech Kryszka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kryszka 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Wojciech Kryszka!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Wojciech Kryszka!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Wojciech Kryszka!

Wojciech Kryszka wins by unanimous decision!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Baran (ranked 2994 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Chipperson (ranked 4759 p4p, 0 weight class). Chipperson has chosen Chip as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Baran
vs
Chipperson

177 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Baran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyle Chipperson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baran throws a left and a right that both miss

and Chipperson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baran is in trouble now - Chipperson has advanced to mount!
Chipperson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Baran tries to buck Chipperson off but Chipperson takes his back!
Baran is trying to get back to his feet but Chipperson has full control of the position and if anything, Baran has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Baran showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baran wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson biding his time, controlling Baran.
Baran is trying to get back to his feet but Chipperson has full control of the position and if anything, Baran has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chipperson controls the action.

Baran preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chipperson.
Baran is trying to get back to his feet but Chipperson has full control of the position and if anything, Baran has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chipperson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baran's body.
Baran trying to get back to his feet but Chipperson is in full control for now.
Baran is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chipperson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baran won't enjoy being in this position. Chipperson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Baran is tapping - it's over boys! Chipperson picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Bodzioch (ranked 2996 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Chasapis (ranked 5003 p4p, 397 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bodzioch
vs
Chasapis

181 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ White 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateusz Bodzioch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Chasapis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A jab-cross combination lands for Bodzioch and sends Chasapis crashing to the mat! Bodzioch follows him down to the mat - Chasapis regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Chasapis is rocked!

It looks like Bill Chasapis has been cut.
Chasapis is holding on to half guard well.
Chasapis is still in real trouble! Can Bodzioch finish him?
Chasapis seems to have recovered his senses.
Bodzioch misses with a head shot. Chasapis uses the momentum to regain guard.

Chasapis has his feet on Bodzioch's thighs here. He's pushed Bodzioch off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bodzioch screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Chasapis!