PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 2902 p4p, 3993 weight class) and Alec Burns (ranked 334 p4p, 439 weight class). Biernat kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ballroom Blitz. Burns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alberto Del Rio theme song. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Biernat
vs
Burns

178 cm
28
164
14 - 17 - 0

168 cm
22
157
10 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biernat.

Biernat moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Nice elbow from Biernat.

Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biernat momentarily.

It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.

Biernat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Biernat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is trying to stand up here but Biernat is controlling him well.
Biernat slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biernat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biernat trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Burns has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Biernat is working hard here to advance position.

Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Biernat is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns tries to kick Biernat off but Biernat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Biernat is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Burns still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Burns has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Biernat tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns decides to stand up, so the ref orders Biernat to his feet.
Biernat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Biernat closes the distance but Burns moves to the side
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Biernat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Biernat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Biernat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Biernat lands with a short shot to the head.
Biernat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Biernat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biernat lands a nice elbow.
Burns blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burns takes an elbow to the forehead.

Burns breaks the clinch.
Biernat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Biernat darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.
Burns blocks an elbow strike.
Burns tries to break free but Biernat pushes him back against the cage.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biernat is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Biernat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biernat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Biernat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Biernat avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns throws a counter combo.
We've been told by Biernat's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biernat slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Biernat ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Biernat instigates a clinch.
Biernat pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biernat scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biernat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Biernat swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Biernat wants the takedown. Burns is fighting it off but Biernat persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burns's guard against the cage.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Biernat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Biernat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biernat is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.

Biernat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Biernat is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biernat to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Biernat seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.

Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biernat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biernat prevents Burns from standing back up.
Biernat is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Biernat.
Mateusz Biernat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.

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

Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Biernat is looking for a kimura here.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is not content to let Biernat control the position.
Biernat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biernat is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
It looked like Biernat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Biernat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Biernat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Biernat moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBurns.
Burns throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Biernat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Biernat shoots in and gets a takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns wants to stand but Biernat is controlling the position.
Biernat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Biernat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Biernat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Biernat's guard! Nice work there by Burns!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biernat is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.

Biernat has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.

Biernat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Biernat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Biernat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burns stacks Biernat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burns!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burns decides to stand back up.

Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burns is trying to break free.
Mateusz Biernat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns is looking to break free of the clinch but Biernat has double underhooks.
Biernat lands an elbow just above Burns 's eye.
Biernat scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns.
Biernat avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Biernat has him pressed against the cage.
Burns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns wants to get back to striking at distance but Biernat won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burns wants to stall.
Burns takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Alec Burns has been cut.
Biernat lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Biernat scores with a nice short uppercut.

Biernat has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burns clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Biernat patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Biernat looking for the RNC.

Burns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Biernat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Biernat working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to get back to his feet but Biernat is in full control for now.

Biernat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burns knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burns for a finish.

Biernat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burns defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Biernat has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Burns is in real trouble here. Biernat gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Burns is tapping out! Biernat wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mateusz Biernat!
Mateusz Biernat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Alec Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.