PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Szmyd (ranked 3438 p4p, 305 weight class) and Krzysztof Baran (ranked 3433 p4p, 303 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Krystian Szmyd has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Krystian Szmyd seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Szmyd
vs
Baran

181 cm
23
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krystian Szmyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Baran!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szmyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Baran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

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.

Szmyd seems to be looking for submissions.

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.

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.

Szmyd working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

Szmyd wants to finish this one by submission but Baran is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Szmyd.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Szmyd jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baran manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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.

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.

Szmyd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four 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.
Baran wants to get back to his feet but Szmyd drags him back down.

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.

Szmyd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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.

Szmyd is trying to get an arm triangle but Baran is defending well.

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Baran moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baran is trying to break the clinch but Szmyd is controlling him.

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.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

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