PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 1526 p4p, 176 weight class) and Afa Sila (ranked 1822 p4p, 202 weight class). Biernat kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Someday. Sila has chosen Samoa Joe - Destroyer (Entrance Theme) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Biernat
vs
Sila

177 cm
33
168 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

173 cm
47
161 lbs
35 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Afa Sila!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat checks a leg kick nicely.
Biernat throws a big counter combination but Sila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biernat counters with a two punch combo.
Sila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Biernat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Biernat throws a big counter combination but Sila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Biernat scores with a spinning back kick!
Biernat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Biernat scores with a body shot.
Biernat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sila throws a sloppy body shot
and Biernat counters with a one-two to the body.
Sila misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sila, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sila throws a jab when Biernat was well out of range.
Biernat checks a leg kick.
Sila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Biernat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Biernat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Biernat scores with a head kick.
Biernat checks a low kick from Sila.
Biernat misses with a wild combination.
Sila throws a right hand that misses
letting Biernat counter with a right hand.
Sila moves out of range of the body kick.
Sila throws a head kick but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sila avoids it.
Sila connects with a nice looking jab.
Sila avoids the head kick by Biernat.
Biernat staying out of range there.
Sila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Sila throws the left hand but Biernat avoids the punch easily.
Sila moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biernat misses with a head kick.
Biernat works the jab nicely.
Sila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sila tries to land a body kick

so Biernat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Biernat sitting in guard here, content to control.

Biernat stands and steps away. Sila gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biernat throws a big counter combination but Sila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Biernat moves out of range of the leg kick from Sila.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila misses with a straight right.
Biernat blocks a low kick nicely.
Sila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Biernat slips under a jab.
Sila throws a series of punches but Biernat avoids them all with ease.

Biernat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Biernat stands up.
Sila works Biernat's body with a nice hook.
Biernat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Biernat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biernat lands a head kick. Sila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Biernat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Biernat is looking to counter punch.

Biernat takes the fight into the clinch.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sila.
Afa Sila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biernat lands a head kick!
Sila throws a hook but Biernat blocks it.
A low kick from Sila is predictable there
and Sila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sila moves out of range of the body kick.
Sila connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Biernat's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Biernat lands a right hook to the body.
Sila throws a body kick that misses
and Biernat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sila thinking.
Sila scores with a kick to the body.
Sila blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Biernat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sila moves away.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sila blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Biernat throws a body kick that misses.
Sila throws a right hand that Biernat ducks under and follows up with a left that Biernat also avoids with ease.
Biernat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biernat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biernat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Biernat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biernat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Biernat checks it well.
Biernat throws out a powerful jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sila lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Biernat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Biernat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Biernat is looking to counter with head kicks.
Biernat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sila can do to turn this around?
Biernat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick
and Sila counters with a leg kick.
Biernat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sila throws a big shot that misses.
Biernat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Biernat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Biernat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Biernat lands with a nice body punch.
Sila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sila looks for the body kick but Biernat saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila avoids the head kick by Biernat.
Sila throws a lazy uppercut
and Biernat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biernat scores with a jab to the body.
Biernat throws a head kick but Sila moves out of range.
Biernat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
Biernat catches Sila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sila throws a leg kick but Biernat moved away.
Biernat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sila connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biernat scrambles back to his feet.
Biernat connects with a body shot that sends Sila's belly button to the back.
Sila misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biernat looking to score a takedown here. Sila is defending well but Biernat drives through and ends up in Sila's guard.

Biernat gets to his feet. Sila looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sila throws a hook to the side of Biernat's head but Biernat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biernat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Biernat lands with a hook. Sila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sila tries to land a front kick but Biernat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Biernat tries a head kick but it misses.
Sila throws a solid leg kick but Biernat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sila.
Mateusz Biernat is winning the standup battle so far.
Biernat connects with a high kick.
Sila swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat lands a right hook to the body.
Biernat avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biernat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sila moves away.
Biernat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Sila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biernat is able to avoid easily.
Biernat lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick from Biernat lands but Sila takes it in his stride.
Sila throws a low kick but Biernat avoids it.
Biernat is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sila's jab looks to have found its range, popping Biernat under the eye.
Biernat blocks a jab.
Sila slips a jab and a cross from Biernat.
Biernat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biernat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Biernat delivers a nice body kick.

Biernat clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biernat avoids it.

Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biernat moves out of range as Sila throws a body kick.
Sila throws a hook to the side of Biernat's head but Biernat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sila tries a low kick but Biernat avoids it.
Biernat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sila manages to circle out of the way.
Sila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biernat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Biernat lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Biernat moves out of range of the body kick.
Biernat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Sila misses
and Biernat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Biernat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy body kick from Sila
and Biernat counters with a left and a right that stings Sila.

Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biernat scores with a head kick. Sila tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Biernat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Biernat appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sila throws a lazy head kick
and Biernat counters with a head kick.

Sila is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Biernat moves out of range easily.
Biernat lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Biernat finish him?
A jab lands there for Biernat.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sila throws a lazy body kick
and Biernat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Sila misses
and Biernat counters with a nice uppercut.
Sila misses with a hook. Biernat ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Biernat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Biernat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sila tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biernat is in Sila's guard.

Biernat gets to his feet - Sila follows without any prompting.
Biernat misses with a two punch combination.
Biernat ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Biernat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sila.
Sila feints and then cracks Biernat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biernat down.
Biernat fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Biernat.
A jab from Biernat finds it's way through Sila's defenses.
Biernat throws a head kick but Sila moves out of range.
Sila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biernat is able to avoid easily.
Biernat is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Biernat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biernat.
Biernat thinks about countering with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Biernat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sila takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sila throws a right hand that misses
and Biernat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sila thinking.
Sila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biernat rushes Sila with punches - Sila moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Sila goes down! Biernat follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateusz Biernat!
Our winner, Mateusz Biernat, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Afa Sila spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.