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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Irwin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Szmyd being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szmyd is not content to let Irwin control the position.
Szmyd tries to bench press Irwin off him but Irwin keeps the position.
Irwin taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szmyd can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin really is a fat lump.#T1#
Szmyd is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Szmyd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Irwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Szmyd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Irwin wants to pass to mount but Szmyd is defending the position. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Irwin trying to mount his opponent but Szmyd defends it. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irwin is pressing down on Szmyd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szmyd is holding on for now.
Szmyd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szmyd.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a triangle but Irwin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Szmyd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Irwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Szmyd is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Szmyd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Szmyd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Irwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Irwin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Irwin wanted to stand there but Szmyd had control of the position.
Irwin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Szmyd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Szmyd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Irwin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Irwin trying to control here.
#T4#
Irwin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Irwin trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Szmyd seems to be working for a kimura but Irwin defends the submission attempt.
Irwin controlling the position well.
Irwin manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin controls Szmyd momentarily but Szmyd frees himself. #SUB2#
Szmyd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Szmyd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin 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.#R2##TD2#
Szmyd scores with a takedown into Irwin's guard.
Szmyd being controlled here momentarily.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irwin is trying to control the position but Szmyd postures up.
Irwin keeping full guard, as Szmyd tries to pass.
Szmyd preventing the sweep.
Irwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Szmyd manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Szmyd being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving.
Irwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB2#
Szmyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a triangle but Irwin pushes his legs off easily.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irwin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Szmyd is proving hard to escape from.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irwin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Szmyd for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Irwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szmyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irwin has managed to get both his arms back between Szmyd's legs - danger averted.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Szmyd is retaining full guard.
Szmyd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szmyd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Irwin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Szmyd is trying to defend but Irwin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Irwin controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions off his back.
Szmyd moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irwin defends well.#SUB2#
Szmyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Szmyd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwin is aware though and is defending well.
Szmyd being controlled here, momentarily.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Szmyd is retaining full guard.
Irwin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irwin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Irwin controlling the pace.
Irwin is looking to advance position but Szmyd won't allow it. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin wants to free his trapped foot but Szmyd is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU#
Irwin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Szmyd to get to his feet. #TD2#
Szmyd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Szmyd preventing the sweep.
Irwin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Szmyd advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irwin has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Christopher Irwin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Irwin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Irwin lands in his opponent's guard.
Irwin is stalling in the full guard.
Irwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irwin defends well.
Irwin throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Szmyd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.
Irwin is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Irwin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szmyd can do to turn this around?
Szmyd wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Szmyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irwin is looking to advance position but Szmyd won't allow it.
Irwin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Irwin controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Irwin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Irwin is going to stand back up.
Irwin not doing much here.
Szmyd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szmyd.
Irwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Szmyd is retaining full guard. #T3#
Szmyd being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Irwin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.
Irwin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Irwin continues to stall.
Szmyd wants to improve his position but Irwin is controlling well.
Irwin controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.
Krystian Szmyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irwin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin! |
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Event:
Conquest X: Beirn v Mentally
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Szmyd fails with the takedown
and Larsson counters with a big head kick but Szmyd shrugs it off.
Szmyd shoots in for a double leg but Larsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Larsson rushes Szmyd and presses him up against the cage.
Larsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Larsson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ryan Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Szmyd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Larsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Szmyd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Larsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Szmyd blocks an elbow strike from Larsson.
Larsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Szmyd.
Larsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szmyd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Larsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Larsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szmyd stuffs the takedown.
Szmyd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larsson's waist but Larsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Szmyd off to one side.
Szmyd fails with the takedown
and Larsson counters with a left to the body. #T1##CL#
Larsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Szmyd wants a takedown but no success here.
Larsson gets underhooks to prevent Szmyd's takedown attempt.
Larsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Szmyd looking for a takedown.
Larsson can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Larsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Szmyd shoots for a takedown but Larsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szmyd or perhaps it was just good defense by Larsson, which made it look bad.
Larsson misses with a takedown attempt - Szmyd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Szmyd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Szmyd wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Larsson as Szmyd shoots in.
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larsson defends it nicely.
Larsson lands with a nice body punch.
Szmyd fails to land the takedown.
Szmyd shoots in for a double leg but Larsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Larsson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Larsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szmyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szmyd has a takedown stuffed.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Szmyd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Larsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Larsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Szmyd. Szmyd gets slowly back to his feet.
Krystian Szmyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson darts in looking for a takedown but Szmyd gets double underhooks and turns Larsson into the cage.
Szmyd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larsson.
Szmyd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Larsson tries to sprawl out of it but Szmyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larsson throws a big counter combination but Szmyd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Larsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Szmyd.#T4#
Szmyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Larsson.
Szmyd tries for a takedown but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Szmyd dives in and scores a takedown into Larsson's guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd 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.
Szmyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Szmyd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Larsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Larsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Szmyd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Szmyd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Larsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Larsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szmyd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larsson somewhat.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Szmyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Szmyd has a takedown stuffed.
As Szmyd tries to get set, Larsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Szmyd manages to avoid the attempt.
Szmyd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Szmyd somewhat.
Larsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Larsson tries to sprawl out of it but Szmyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szmyd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Szmyd wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larsson is defended easily by Szmyd.
Larsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szmyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larsson tries to clinch there but Szmyd circles away.
#T1##TD2#
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Szmyd forces his way into half guard.
Szmyd is trying to control the action in half guard but Larsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Szmyd not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Szmyd wants to work for an arm triangle but Larsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Larsson is just riding it out for now. Szmyd eventually gives up the hold.
Larsson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
Larsson wants to control but Szmyd is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Larsson is trying to maintain the position but Szmyd is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Szmyd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larsson defends it well.
Larsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Larsson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Szmyd wants to control from the top but Larsson keeps moving.
Szmyd content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larsson controls Szmyd momentarily but Szmyd frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Szmyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Larsson.
Szmyd fails with the takedown
and Larsson counters with a big head kick but Szmyd shrugs it off.
Szmyd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larsson avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Larsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Szmyd stuffs the takedown attempt from Larsson. Larsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Szmyd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larsson tries to avoid it but Szmyd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larsson to the ground. Larsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larsson leaves Szmyd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Szmyd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Szmyd 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#
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt
and Larsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Larsson clinches.
Larsson is trying to pull guard but Szmyd has him pressed against the cage.
Larsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Szmyd blocking some punches.
Larsson working hard to break the clinch.
Szmyd wants a takedown.
Ryan Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.#BC#
Larsson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Szmyd clinches up against the cage.
Larsson stops a takedown attempt from Szmyd.
Larsson wants to stall.
Szmyd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Larsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szmyd can do to turn this around?
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.#BC#
Larsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larsson tries to clinch but Szmyd moves out of range.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Larsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szmyd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larsson somewhat.
Larsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Szmyd circles away.
Larsson shoots in but Szmyd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Szmyd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Larsson tries to sprawl out of it but Szmyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Larsson closes the distance and pushes Szmyd back into the cage.
Szmyd goes for a takedown attempt but Larsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsson as he avoids it easily.
Szmyd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Szmyd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larsson dives in and grabs Szmyd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Szmyd pushes down on Larsson's head and hops out.
Larsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szmyd.
Szmyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsson sprawls well. He's pushed Szmyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Szmyd stuffs the takedown.
Ryan Larsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larsson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Larsson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Larsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szmyd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larsson's waist but Larsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Szmyd off to one side.
Larsson throws a nice head kick!
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!
Larsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Larsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Larsson shoots in but Szmyd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Larsson sprawls well. Larsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Szmyd gets slowly back to his feet.
Larsson is looking for a counter combo.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsson as he avoids it easily.
Larsson is looking for a counter combo.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Szmyd as he jumps to the side.
Larsson tries to clinch up.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Szmyd manages to circle out of the way.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsson as he jumps to the side.
Larsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Szmyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsson sprawls well. He's pushed Szmyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Szmyd tries for a takedown but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Szmyd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larsson's waist but Larsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Szmyd off to one side.
Larsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Szmyd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larsson wants to clinch.
Larsson with a jab.
Szmyd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Szmyd fails with the takedown
and Larsson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Szmyd is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Szmyd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Szmyd wants it to stay on the feet.
Szmyd looks for a takedown but Larsson sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larsson 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Larsson!
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Event:
Conquest VII
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Lis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lis stuffs the takedown attempt from Szmyd. Szmyd gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szmyd is defended easily by Lis.
Szmyd misses with a takedown
and Lis counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustaw Lis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Szmyd has a takedown stuffed.
Lis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Szmyd back to the cage. Lis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice takedown defense from Lis. No joy for Szmyd on that attempt.
Szmyd dives in and grabs Lis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lis pushes down on Szmyd's head and hops out.
Szmyd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lis counters with a straight right hand.
Szmyd dives in for a single leg takedown but Lis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lis is looking to counter the offense by Szmyd and move into the clinch.
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!
Szmyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Lis sprawls well. He's pushed Szmyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lis feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szmyd or perhaps it was just good defense by Lis, which made it look bad. #T1#
A left and a right from Lis both land. Nice combination.
Lis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Szmyd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lis circles away.
Lis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Szmyd has his takedown stuffed
and Lis counters with a stiff right hand.
Szmyd doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lis to counter with a crisp jab.
Szmyd closes the distance and clinches up with Lis, looking for a takedown. Szmyd pushes Lis against the cage but Lis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Lis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Szmyd looks winded!
Lis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Szmyd misses with a takedown
enabling Lis to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt - Lis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Szmyd fails with the takedown
and Lis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szmyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Lis sprawls well. He's pushed Szmyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Szmyd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szmyd has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lis lunges at Szmyd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Szmyd's hand.
Szmyd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lis counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Lis.
Lis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Szmyd shoots and misses
and Lis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Lis - just one landing. #ROC#
Szmyd is rocked!
Lis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Szmyd is still on wobbly legs! Can Lis finish him?
Lis connects with a right that clearly hurt Szmyd. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Lis proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Szmyd collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustaw Lis!
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Event:
Conquest IV:
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
KickAss stuffs the takedown.
Szmyd tries for a takedown but KickAss circles away easily#TD#
and KickAss counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Szmyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KickAss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KickAss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KickAss looking to pass the guard.
KickAss wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving. #SUB2#
Szmyd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. KickAss is aware though and is defending well.
KickAss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Szmyd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! KickAss has picked Szmyd up and slammed him! Szmyd can't keep hold of the triangle and KickAss manages to pass to side control!
Szmyd sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
KickAss is pressing down on Szmyd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szmyd is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
KickAss seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
KickAss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Szmyd has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
Szmyd won't allow KickAss to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
KickAss is trying to work for a kimura but Szmyd is defending well.
#SUB#
KickAss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
KickAss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Szmyd has managed to free his arm - good work.
KickAss is pressing down on Szmyd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szmyd is holding on for now. #SUB#
KickAss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.
KickAss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Szmyd won't allow KickAss to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
KickAss is trying to control. Szmyd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
KickAss is trying to work for a kimura but Szmyd is defending well.
KickAss trying to pass the guard but Szmyd defending well.
KickAss trying to control from half guard but Szmyd is working away.
Szmyd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szmyd.#SUB2#
Szmyd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because KickAss has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
KickAss has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Szmyd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Szmyd looks winded!#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilat KickAss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from KickAss as Szmyd shoots in.
KickAss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KickAss throws a leg kick that misses.
KickAss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szmyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KickAss swivels and escapes.
KickAss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szmyd was well out of range. Poor timing from KickAss.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. KickAss defends it nicely.
KickAss appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kilat KickAss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt - KickAss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Szmyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KickAss stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - KickAss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Szmyd checks a leg kick.
Szmyd tries to score a power double leg takedown but KickAss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Szmyd somewhat.
Szmyd is breathing heavily.#T1#
KickAss tries to clinch but Szmyd moves out of range.
Krystian Szmyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szmyd moves away from the strike by KickAss.
Szmyd closes this distance looking for a takedown but KickAss circles away.
As Szmyd looks to move away, KickAss throws a big counter combo but Szmyd just gets out of the way.
KickAss tries to land a leg kick but Szmyd saw it coming and moves away.
KickAss looks to score with a jab to the body but Szmyd is just out of range.
Szmyd shoots for a takedown but KickAss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KickAss misses with a wild body shot.
KickAss leaves Szmyd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
KickAss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Szmyd shoots for a takedown but KickAss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KickAss tries a head kick but it misses.
Szmyd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and KickAss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szmyd's guard.
KickAss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szmyd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
KickAss wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
KickAss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szmyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, KickAss has managed to get both his arms back between Szmyd's legs - danger averted.
KickAss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szmyd can do to turn this around?
KickAss wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving.
KickAss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szmyd on the ground.#SUB2#
KickAss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
KickAss trying to control the position from guard on top but Szmyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KickAss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szmyd is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Szmyd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KickAss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KickAss wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving.
KickAss looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Szmyd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KickAss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szmyd keeping moving, preventing KickAss from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
KickAss tries to bum rush Szmyd with a series of wild strikes but Szmyd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Szmyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KickAss swivels and escapes.
Szmyd goes for a double leg but KickAss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as KickAss continues to drive forward.
Szmyd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crunch! KickAss slams his shin into Szmyd's torso.
KickAss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szmyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
KickAss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
KickAss is looking to counter punch.
KickAss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szmyd tries for a takedown but KickAss circles away easily#TD#
and KickAss counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
KickAss tries for a kimura but Szmyd is defending well. #SUB#
KickAss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Szmyd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Szmyd tries to buck KickAss off but KickAss is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilat KickAss dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
KickAss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szmyd or perhaps it was just good defense by KickAss, which made it look bad.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt - KickAss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilat KickAss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
KickAss sizes up Szmyd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
KickAss just misses with a punch to the body.
KickAss stuffs the takedown.
Szmyd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but KickAss avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KickAss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szmyd.
KickAss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szmyd.
A big left from KickAss misses. #T1#
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown but KickAss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Szmyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Szmyd moves out of range of the body kick from KickAss.
Szmyd is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
KickAss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szmyd.
Krystian Szmyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szmyd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
KickAss tries a head kick but it misses.
KickAss misses with a wild body shot.
KickAss is looking to wear down Szmyd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Szmyd goes for a double leg but KickAss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as KickAss continues to drive forward.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt.
Szmyd slips under a jab from KickAss.
KickAss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szmyd.
KickAss tries to counter with a takedown but Szmyd is quick to defend against it.
Szmyd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before KickAss can pounce on him.
KickAss looks to land a combination but Szmyd avoids it well. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from KickAss as Szmyd shoots in.
KickAss misses with a straight left.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KickAss attempts a counter takedown but Szmyd avoids it well and moves away.
KickAss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szmyd.
KickAss lands with a shot to the body.
Szmyd shoots for a double leg takedown but KickAss sprawls well. He's pushed Szmyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
KickAss scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KickAss's corner calls for a 1-2. KickAss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
KickAss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and KickAss wants it to stay on the feet.
KickAss tries a head kick but it misses.
Szmyd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but KickAss defends well and Szmyd ends up having to push KickAss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Szmyd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Szmyd blocks a low kick nicely.
Szmyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szmyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
KickAss takes a swing at Szmyd's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt.
KickAss misses with an uppercut. Szmyd saw that one coming.
KickAss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a takedown. KickAss tries to sprawl out of it but Szmyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. KickAss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
KickAss appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
KickAss throws a sloppy head kick and Szmyd moves out of range easily.
KickAss cracks Szmyd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
KickAss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from KickAss misses the target.
KickAss takes a swing at Szmyd's ribcage but misses.
KickAss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szmyd.
KickAss throws a head kick but Szmyd moves out of range.
#T4#
Szmyd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts KickAss as he jumps to the side.
KickAss misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - KickAss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KickAss swings for the body but Szmyd moves out of range.
Kilat KickAss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KickAss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szmyd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has KickAss pinned against the cage. KickAss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like KickAss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szmyd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KickAss.
Szmyd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and KickAss counters with a stiff right hand.
Krystian Szmyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilat KickAss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szmyd shoots for a takedown but KickAss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilat KickAss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well KickAss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilat KickAss!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Szmyd checks a leg kick.
Szmyd shoots for a takedown but Tomovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Szmyd has closed the distance and engaged Tomovic in a clinch.
Tomovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szmyd has him pressed against the cage.
Tomovic tries to pull guard but Szmyd won't allow it.
Szmyd looking for a takedown.
Tomovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muamer Tomovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Tomovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Szmyd wants a takedown.
Tomovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Szmyd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Szmyd is looking for a takedown.
Szmyd tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomovic stops a takedown attempt from Szmyd.
Tomovic jumps guard but Szmyd stands there with Tomovic around his waist. Tomovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Szmyd goes for a takedown attempt but Tomovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tomovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Szmyd with a poor takedown
and Tomovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krystian Szmyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomovic throws a leg kick which misses Szmyd's front leg but catches the back leg as Szmyd tries to avoid it.
Szmyd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Tomovic.
Tomovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szmyd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Szmyd looks winded!
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tomovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Szmyd's head.
Tomovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Szmyd's head.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt
and Tomovic counters with a left and a right that stings Szmyd.
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!
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szmyd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tomovic.
Szmyd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tomovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szmyd thinking.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Szmyd got wobbled bad by a big combination! Tomovic presses forward with punches and knees until Szmyd stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Szmyd closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muamer Tomovic!
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Event:
SMASH: Tanner vs Tragedy
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Szmyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Baran.
Szmyd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Szmyd closes the distance and clinches up with Baran, looking for a takedown. Szmyd pushes Baran against the cage but Baran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szmyd.
Szmyd shoots for a takedown but Baran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystian Szmyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a takedown but Baran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Szmyd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Baran. No joy for Szmyd on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Baran. No joy for Szmyd on that attempt.
Szmyd tries for a takedown but Baran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baran wants to clinch up but Szmyd keeps it at a distance.
Baran wants to clinch up but Szmyd keeps it at a distance.
Szmyd dives in and grabs Baran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baran pushes down on Szmyd's head and hops out.
Baran is looking to clinch but Szmyd is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baran wants to clinch up but Szmyd keeps it at a distance.
Baran lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baran wants to clinch.
Baran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Baran misses with a few strikes there.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Szmyd with that takedown attempt.
Baran lands a head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szmyd.
Szmyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baran tries to clinch but Szmyd is having none of it.
Baran scores with a three punch combo!
Horrible takedown attempt by Szmyd or perhaps it was just good defense by Baran, which made it look bad.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Baran tries to sprawl out of it but Szmyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baran stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szmyd.
A right-left combo lands from Baran. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baran tries to clinch but Szmyd is having none of it.
Baran lands a jab-cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Baran. Those never looked like landing.
Szmyd closes the distance and clinches up with Baran, looking for a takedown. Szmyd pushes Baran against the cage but Baran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Szmyd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baran was covering up waiting for the punch and Szmyd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Szmyd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baran wants to stand but Szmyd is controlling the position. #SUB#
Szmyd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Szmyd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Szmyd wants to control from the top but Baran keeps moving.
Szmyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baran works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Szmyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Baran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Szmyd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Szmyd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baran wants to stand but Szmyd is controlling the position. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szmyd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Szmyd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a takedown but Baran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Szmyd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szmyd.
Baran stalks Szmyd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Szmyd's face. Szmyd staggers backwards, shaken.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a takedown but Baran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Szmyd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baran scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Baran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szmyd dives in for a single leg takedown but Baran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Szmyd shoots in for a double leg but Baran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Szmyd is breathing heavily.
Szmyd darts in looking for a takedown but Baran gets double underhooks and turns Szmyd into the cage.
Baran misses with the combination.
Szmyd feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baran is looking to clinch but Szmyd is avoiding it.
Szmyd dives in and grabs Baran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baran pushes down on Szmyd's head and hops out.
Szmyd tries for a takedown but Baran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Szmyd tries for a takedown but Baran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szmyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baran is working the combinations to good effect here.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szmyd or perhaps it was just good defense by Baran, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Baran has closed the distance and engaged Szmyd in a clinch.
Szmyd looking for a takedown.
Szmyd has Baran pressed against the cage, preventing Baran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Szmyd backwards.
Baran is looking to break free of the clinch but Szmyd has double underhooks.
Baran has had enough of the clinch but Szmyd keeps him there for the moment.
Baran wants to break free but Szmyd has control.
Baran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Szmyd wants to take the fight to the mat but Baran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baran gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Szmyd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Baran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Baran wants to clinch up but Szmyd keeps it at a distance.
Krystian Szmyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Szmyd back to the cage. Baran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baran lands a two punch combo.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baran as he avoids it easily.
Baran throws a right hand that Szmyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Szmyd also avoids with ease.
Baran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szmyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Szmyd closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baran quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Baran wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Szmyd seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura but Baran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Szmyd to get the leverage.
Baran is trying to stand.
Szmyd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Baran tries to buck Szmyd off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Szmyd working for a submission but Baran is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Szmyd working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Szmyd punching from mount but Baran doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Baran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Szmyd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Szmyd is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Baran is surviving well by controlling Szmyd's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Szmyd is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baran can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Szmyd wants to finish this one by submission but Baran is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Szmyd. #SUB#
Szmyd wants to finish this one by submission but Baran is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Szmyd. #SUB#
Szmyd wants to finish this one by submission but Baran is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Szmyd.
Baran is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Szmyd is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Baran is surviving well by controlling Szmyd's body position as best he can.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Szmyd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baran is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T2##SUB#
Szmyd is working for a guillotine from mount but Baran frees his head quite easily.
Szmyd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baran tries to buck Szmyd off but he can't manage it.
Krystian Szmyd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szmyd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Szmyd looking to control but Baran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Szmyd is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baran can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Baran is trying to stand.#SUB#
Szmyd is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Baran is surviving well by controlling Szmyd's body position as best he can.
Baran is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T3##SUB#
Szmyd jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baran manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Szmyd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baran is pushing Szmyd's head away, looking to escape. Szmyd manages to hold on to the position though.
An elbow from Szmyd crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Szmyd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baran is not content to let Szmyd control the position. #SUB#
Szmyd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baran wants to get back to his feet but Szmyd drags him back down.#SUB#
Szmyd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baran pushes Szmyd away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Szmyd gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Szmyd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baran has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Szmyd is trying to get an arm triangle but Baran is defending well. #SUB#
Szmyd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Szmyd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baran is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Baran as Szmyd shoots in.
Baran wants to clinch up but Szmyd keeps it at a distance.
Baran tries to clinch up but Szmyd circles away and keeps his distance.
Baran tries to clinch up but Szmyd circles away and keeps his distance.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Szmyd fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystian Szmyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Baran. No joy for Szmyd on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Baran. Those never looked like landing.
Baran misses with a two punch combination.
Szmyd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Szmyd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baran throws a series of punches but Szmyd moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baran defends it nicely.
Baran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baran moves in looking to clinch but Szmyd pushes him off.
Szmyd shoots in and drives through. Baran sprawls well.
Baran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szmyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Baran clinches up with Szmyd and pushes him back against the cage.
Baran is trying to break the clinch but Szmyd has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Szmyd goes for a takedown attempt but Baran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krzysztof Baran seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Baran closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Baran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szmyd has him pressed against the cage.
Szmyd tries to score a body lock takedown but Baran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Szmyd keeps control of Baran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Szmyd wants to take the fight to the mat but Baran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baran.
Szmyd wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szmyd.
Baran is trying to break the clinch but Szmyd is controlling him.
Baran can't break the clinch.
Baran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Szmyd has Baran pressed against the cage, preventing Baran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Szmyd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baran pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baran doesn't manage to clinch there - Szmyd circles away.
#T2#
Baran is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szmyd.
Krzysztof Baran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baran throws a one two combo.
Szmyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Baran.
Baran tries to clinch there but Szmyd circles away.
Szmyd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Baran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Baran gets a clinch.
Baran working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szmyd has Baran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Szmyd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Baran moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Baran is trying to break the clinch but Szmyd is controlling him.#BC2#
Baran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baran lands a high kick!
Baran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baran leaves Szmyd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Baran has managed to clinch.
Szmyd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baran prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Baran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Szmyd closes the distance and clinches up with Baran, looking for a takedown. Szmyd pushes Baran against the cage but Baran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Baran both land. Nice combination.
Baran wants to clinch.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt - Baran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Baran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baran lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szmyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Baran sprawls well. He's pushed Szmyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baran lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baran doesn't manage to clinch there - Szmyd circles away.
Baran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Szmyd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szmyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szmyd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Szmyd keeps the fight on the outside.
Baran moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baran is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Baran. Those never looked like landing.
Szmyd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baran tries to clinch up but Szmyd circles away and keeps his distance.
Szmyd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Szmyd somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Baran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baran has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Baran!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 942 Round 1
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tarasov as he jumps to the side.
Szmyd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt - Tarasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korney Tarasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Szmyd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tarasov counters with a left and a right that stings Szmyd.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarasov counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Szmyd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tarasov's guard.
Tarasov is trying to keep Szmyd in close.
Tarasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szmyd on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarasov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Szmyd controls the pace.
Szmyd trying to control but Tarasov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Szmyd drops back looking for a leg! Tarasov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarasov manages to kick Szmyd off! Szmyd jumps back into Tarasov's guard.
Szmyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Szmyd controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Szmyd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tarasov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Szmyd has Tarasov in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tarasov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szmyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarasov has managed to get both his arms back between Szmyd's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Szmyd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarasov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Szmyd has his foot on Tarasov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarasov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Szmyd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarasov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for a guillotine here but Tarasov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tarasov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Szmyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarasov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Tarasov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for a guillotine here but Tarasov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Szmyd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Szmyd working for a triangle but Tarasov defends it easily.
Tarasov landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Szmyd has his foot on Tarasov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarasov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarasov chips away with some ground and pound.
Szmyd keeping moving, preventing Tarasov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov is looking to stand up but Szmyd won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korney Tarasov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tarasov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarasov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tarasov wants it to stay on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tarasov!
Tarasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szmyd.
Nice takedown defense from Szmyd. No joy for Tarasov on that attempt.
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Szmyd shoots in for a double leg but Tarasov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Korney Tarasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Tarasov darts in looking for a takedown but Szmyd gets double underhooks and turns Tarasov into the cage.
Szmyd with a poor takedown
and Tarasov counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szmyd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szmyd is defended easily by Tarasov.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szmyd.
Tarasov leaves Szmyd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Szmyd is breathing heavily.
Tarasov goes for a double leg but Szmyd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Szmyd continues to drive forward.
Tarasov slaps away a takedown attempt from Szmyd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Tarasov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szmyd sprawls well initially but Tarasov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szmyd gets full guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarasov wants to stand but Szmyd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Szmyd keeping moving, preventing Tarasov from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Tarasov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szmyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarasov has managed to get both his arms back between Szmyd's legs - danger averted.
Szmyd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Korney Tarasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szmyd controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarasov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Szmyd.
Tarasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Szmyd wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarasov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarasov defends it well. #SUB2#
Tarasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Szmyd.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tarasov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Szmyd is keen to just control but Tarasov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Szmyd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarasov is refusing to be controlled, as Szmyd sits in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura but Tarasov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Szmyd to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szmyd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tarasov! #SUB2#
Szmyd goes for an armbar but Tarasov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tarasov.
Szmyd tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Tarasov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarasov defends it nicely.
Szmyd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tarasov counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korney Tarasov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Szmyd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szmyd tries for a takedown but Tarasov circles away easily
and Tarasov counters with a left and a right that stings Szmyd. #TD2#
Szmyd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarasov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura here.
Tarasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szmyd can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Tarasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Szmyd.
Szmyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szmyd is keen to just control but Tarasov is a slippery customer.#T1#
Tarasov is trying to maintain the position but Szmyd is very close to passing his half guard.
Szmyd is looking to take a break and control but Tarasov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Szmyd wants to pass the guard but Tarasov is defending well.
Szmyd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarasov keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Szmyd in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Szmyd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarasov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarasov is looking to improve his position.
Tarasov is trying to stand back up but Szmyd is controlling him
Szmyd is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarasov is looking to clinch but Szmyd is avoiding it.
Tarasov stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Szmyd rushes Tarasov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tarasov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Szmyd to keep the fight standing.
Szmyd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Korney Tarasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Szmyd looking for a takedown.
Tarasov gets underhooks to prevent Szmyd's takedown attempt.
Szmyd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Szmyd wants a takedown.
Tarasov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Szmyd pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Szmyd tries for a takedown but Tarasov manages to get underhooks.
Tarasov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Szmyd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tarasov tries to pull guard but Szmyd holds him up against the cage and eventually Tarasov drops back down to his feet.
Tarasov tries to pull guard but Szmyd won't allow it.
#TD#
Tarasov jumps guard and drags Szmyd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Szmyd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarasov keeping moving, preventing Szmyd from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Szmyd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Szmyd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Szmyd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Tarasov keeping moving, preventing Szmyd from controlling successfully.
Tarasov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Szmyd is pushing down on Tarasov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tarasov is fighting to maintain full guard but Szmyd has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Szmyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tarasov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Szmyd is working for a kimura but Tarasov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tarasov is just riding it out for now. Szmyd eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krystian Szmyd.
I think Tarasov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Korney Tarasov!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Korney Tarasov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Korney Tarasov!
Korney Tarasov wins by unanimous decision!
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