PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 927 p4p, 1368 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 113 p4p, 167 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Alberto Del Rio theme song. Biernat has chosen Ballroom Blitz as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Burns
vs
Biernat

168 cm
24
157
14 - 12 - 0

178 cm
30
164
18 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burns back to the cage. Biernat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Burns gets tackled into the cage by Biernat. Biernat maintains the clinch.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat fails with the takedown.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
Burns cracks Biernat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Biernat closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Biernat pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Biernat drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.

Burns manages to break the clinch.
Biernat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Biernat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burns throws a head kick but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Alec Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biernat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Biernat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Biernat swings around for an armbar but Burns sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Biernat's guard.
Burns is looking to stand up but Biernat won't let him.

Biernat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Biernat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biernat on the ground.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biernat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.

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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.

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

Biernat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.

Biernat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns gets to his feet - Biernat follows without any prompting.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biernat is looking to clinch.
Biernat shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Biernat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Biernat has gone for a leg lock! Burns slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biernat's guard.

Biernat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biernat is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
We've been informed that Biernat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

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 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns tries to stand but Biernat is controlling from the bottom.

Biernat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
Biernat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Biernat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biernat off to one side.
Biernat moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Burns throws a leg kick but Biernat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns.
Biernat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Biernat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Biernat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Biernat to counter with a crisp jab.
Biernat misses the shot to the body.

Biernat dives in and scores a takedown into Burns's guard.

Biernat decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biernat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Biernat's leg but Biernat calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.

Biernat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burns is trying to defend but Biernat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burns pushes Biernat off but Biernat dives into side control.
Mateusz Biernat has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Biernat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well.
Burns pushes Biernat away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Biernat gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Biernat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burns is trying to buck Biernat off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat wants to control for a moment but Burns uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

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 prevents Burns from standing back up.
Biernat is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.

Biernat trying to work for an americana but Burns has managed to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biernat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Biernat gets to his feet - Burns follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns throws a nice head kick!
Biernat blocks a head kick by Burns.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alec Burns will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Burns enables Biernat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burns manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Biernat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Biernat has gone for a leg lock! Burns slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biernat's guard.

Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biernat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Biernat's legs - danger averted.

Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biernat looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.

Biernat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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 wants to get up but he can't break Biernat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biernat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burns postures up.
Burns wanted to stand there but Biernat had control of the position.

Burns stands and steps away. Biernat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Biernat is out of range.
Burns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Biernat's head.

Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Biernat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burns's efforts to push away.
Biernat keeps control of Burns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Biernat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Biernat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Burns pushes Biernat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Biernat tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Biernat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the cage.

Burns manages to break the clinch.
Biernat fails with the takedown.
Biernat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biernat somewhat.
Biernat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns lands with a slapping head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns throws a head kick but Biernat moves out of range.
Burns works Biernat's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Biernat moves away from the strike by Burns.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alec Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Burns!
A very excited looking Alec Burns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.