PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Alaba (ranked 3179 p4p, 374 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 4808 p4p, 472 weight class). Biernat has chosen I'm mothafookin beast as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Alaba
vs
Biernat

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Alaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biernat dives in and scores a takedown into Alaba's guard.
Alaba keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully.

Biernat drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alaba dives on top into guard.

Alaba tries to stand but Biernat is controlling from the bottom.
Biernat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alaba trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.

Biernat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Biernat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alaba defends it 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.
Alaba connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat wants to sweep here but Alaba controlling him for the moment.
Biernat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alaba's guard.

Alaba is looking to stand up but Biernat isn't so interested in that idea.
Biernat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Biernat throws a big elbow that misses.
Biernat tries to free his leg and advance position but Alaba is retaining full guard.

Biernat stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Biernat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Biernat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biernat forces his way into half guard.

Biernat seems to be working for a kimura but Alaba defends the submission attempt.
Alaba wants to control but Biernat is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biernat is working for a kimura but Alaba is defending it quite comfortably.

Biernat is looking for a kimura here.
Alaba tries to get to full guard but Biernat has control of the leg.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biernat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alaba has managed to free his arm - good work.

Biernat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alaba sees it coming and defends easily.
Alaba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biernat is working away from the top position though.

Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Alaba is defending well.
Alaba tries to roll over but Biernat keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alaba is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Alaba is trying to get back to full guard.
Alaba is trying to stand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Alaba is defending well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Biernat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A right-left combo lands from Biernat.
Alaba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biernat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Alaba has managed to clinch.

Alaba gets control of Biernat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alaba will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaba keeping full guard, as Biernat tries to pass.
Biernat won't allow Alaba to get back to his feet.
Biernat throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Biernat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alaba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alaba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alaba!

Mateusz Biernat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biernat tries to bench press Alaba off him but Alaba keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaba lands an elbow.
Alaba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biernat keeps working.
Biernat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alaba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alaba trying to control the action but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Biernat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alaba off and has taken his back!

Alaba is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Biernat gets his way!

Biernat has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alaba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Biernat looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alaba fending off the submission attempt from Biernat.
Biernat keeps control of the position as Alaba tries to break free.
Alaba trying to get back to his feet but Biernat is in full control for now.

Biernat looking to break Alaba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alaba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Biernat will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alaba just trying to survive but Biernat is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Biernat working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biernat looking for the choke but no joy.

Biernat is persistently looking for the submission but Alaba is defending it well.
Biernat misses with a punch to the head.

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.

Alaba is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alaba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biernat on the ground.

Biernat is persistently looking for the submission but Alaba is defending it well.
Alaba has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Biernat.
Alaba is trying to get back to his feet but Biernat has full control of the position and if anything, Alaba has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Alaba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Biernat working for a guillotine from mount but Alaba is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Biernat is working for a guillotine from mount but Alaba frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alaba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Biernat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alaba is trying to defend but Biernat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

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

Biernat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Biernat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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 Alaba is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.

Biernat is working for a kimura but Alaba is defending it quite comfortably.
Alaba is trying to stand back up but Biernat is controlling him
Alaba won't allow Biernat to pass to mount.

Biernat wants to work for an arm triangle but Alaba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Biernat seems to be working for a kimura but Alaba defends the submission attempt.
Alaba tries to kick Biernat off but Biernat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Biernat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biernat trying to control from half guard but Alaba is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Biernat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Biernat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alaba on his heels. He'll look to pass Alaba's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Biernat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biernat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alaba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaba keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully.
Biernat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Biernat drops back looking for a leg! Alaba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alaba manages to kick Biernat off! Biernat jumps back into Alaba's guard.

Biernat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alaba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biernat has Alaba in his guard.

Biernat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alaba defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Biernat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alaba escapes and throws Biernat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Biernat sneaks back into half guard.

Biernat manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biernat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alaba.

Alaba gets a clinch.
David Alaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateusz Biernat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alaba.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Biernat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biernat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Biernat!