PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 4757 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burro Chigg (ranked 7706 p4p, 0 weight class). Biernat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, IDFWU. Burro Chigg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Biernat
vs
Chigg

178 cm
21
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
34
170 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Burro Chigg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat darts in looking for a takedown but Chigg gets double underhooks and turns Biernat into the cage.
Chigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biernat was well out of range. Poor timing from Chigg.
As Chigg tries to get set, Biernat tries to push him back and clinch up but Chigg manages to avoid the attempt.
Biernat blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chigg flicks out a counter leg kick but Biernat steps away.
No luck for Biernat with that takedown attempt.
Chigg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biernat's head.
Biernat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Biernat fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chigg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Chigg clinches.
Biernat tries for a takedown but Chigg manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Chigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chigg.
Chigg lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Chigg.
A right hand to the body from Chigg.

Chigg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chigg winds up and cracks Biernat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Chigg 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.
Chigg winds up and cracks Biernat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Chigg 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.

Biernat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chigg wants to free his trapped foot but Biernat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Chigg 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chigg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Biernat tries to get to full guard but Chigg has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chigg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chigg working Biernat over with strikes.
Chigg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Biernat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Biernat actively working from the bottom here.
Biernat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chigg controlling the pace.
Biernat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chigg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Biernat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chigg 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.

Biernat working for a triangle but Chigg defends it easily.

Biernat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chigg has picked Biernat up and slammed him! Biernat can't keep hold of the triangle and Chigg manages to pass to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is looking to regain half guard here but Chigg keeps moving and retains side control.
Biernat is trying to control Chigg's posture but Chigg avoids it.
Biernat is looking for a sweep.
Chigg staying calm.
Chigg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biernat is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biernat tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Biernat is trying to improve his position.
Chigg takes a little break here. Biernat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burro Chigg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chigg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chigg wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Chigg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Chigg gets caught flat footed, as Biernat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Biernat postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chigg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Biernat, into his guard.

Biernat working for submissions but it's allowed Chigg to get to half guard.
Chigg controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Chigg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chigg lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Biernat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chigg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chigg in particular looking to stall.
Biernat tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chigg has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chigg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Biernat's face.
Chigg content just to control the position here.
Chigg is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Chigg the control monster continue. Boring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chigg.
Biernat wants to hold on but Chigg pushes him away.
Biernat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chigg controlling from mount.
Chigg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Biernat can't escape the position.
Chigg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chigg with the ground and pound from mount.
Chigg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Biernat is trying to escape the mount.
Chigg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chigg controlling from the full mount.
Biernat sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chigg uses his free foot to push down on Biernat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Biernat.
Chigg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Biernat is desperately trying to improve his position but Chigg has a good base and remains in mount.
Biernat gets back to half guard.

Biernat with the active half guard here but Chigg passes nicely into side control.
The referee asks Chigg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chigg prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chigg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chigg landing strikes.
Biernat is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chigg is controlling him well.
Biernat looking for a sweep but Chigg has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Chigg lands with some strikes.
Biernat is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat is in a horrible position here. Chigg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Biernat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chigg content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burro Chigg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chigg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biernat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chigg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biernat somewhat.
Chigg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biernat's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biernat.
Biernat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chigg is fending him off so far but Biernat persists. Nope, Chigg circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A solid body kick from Chigg.
Some wild striking there from Chigg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Chigg drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat can't keep his opponent in guard - Chigg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chigg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Biernat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chigg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chigg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biernat is keeping the position for now.
Chigg is stalling in the full guard.
Chigg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chigg 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chigg scoring with some ground and pound.
Chigg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Biernat is looking to get back to his feet here but Chigg is keeping cool and he's managed to take Biernat's back.
Biernat tries to roll but Chigg sticks to his back.
Chigg lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Chigg softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Chigg biding his time, controlling Biernat.
Biernat tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chigg landing with strikes.
Chigg is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Biernat up.
I really don't envy Biernat right now.
Chigg is punishing Biernat with some ground and pound.
What can Biernat do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Biernat trying to control the action but Chigg just sinks the hooks in.
Biernat can't escape the position.
Chigg controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is really stuck here.
Biernat is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chigg.
Chigg is landing with strikes from the back.
Biernat rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chigg controlling the action here.
Mateusz Biernat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burro Chigg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biernat manages to get to full guard.
Chigg lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Burro Chigg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chigg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burro Chigg!
Burro Chigg thanked the fans post fight for their support.