PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 2011 p4p, 239 weight class) and Jin Kazama (ranked 22585 p4p, 491 weight class). Biernat comes to the ring accompanied by Marzenia. Jin Kazama will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Biernat
vs
Kazama

178 cm
27
171 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

177 cm
21
165 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Great elbows
Cardio machine

World class 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 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kazama. That one must have hurt.
Kazama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Biernat.
Biernat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kazama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biernat looks to throw a body kick
and Kazama counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Biernat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kazama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Biernat checks it well.
Biernat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazama.

Biernat clinches up against the ropes.
Kazama lands with a short shot to the head.
Biernat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazama lands a left hand.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kazama.
Biernat throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses.
Biernat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Biernat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kazama avoids a kick to the body.
Kazama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Biernat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazama flicks out a counter leg kick but Biernat steps away.
Jin Kazama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kazama - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Kazama.
As Kazama looks to move away, Biernat throws a big counter combo but Kazama just gets out of the way.
Biernat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Biernat throws a head kick but Kazama moves out of range.
Biernat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kazama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Biernat gets a clinch.
Kazama misses with some punches.

Biernat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat misses with a combination
and Kazama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Biernat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kazama. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazama scores with the left hand. Biernat knows he should have avoided that one.
Kazama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biernat's calf.
Biernat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazama.
Both fighters circling a little - Biernat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kazama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat tries to land a front kick but Kazama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kazama thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Biernat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kazama.
Biernat misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazama looks to land a body kick but Biernat moved away.
A lazy left from Kazama finds it's target.
Kazama connects with a single shot there.
Kazama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazama lands a jab to the nose.
Biernat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biernat misses with a low kick.
Biernat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazama thumps Biernat with a low kick.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazama scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Kazama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Biernat slips a straight right by Kazama.
Kazama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Biernat.
Biernat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biernat moves out of range of the body kick from Kazama.
Biernat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Biernat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kazama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kazama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazama blocks the body kick.
Kazama moves out of range of the body kick from Biernat.
Biernat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kazama circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Biernat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Biernat gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kazama fails to land.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biernat staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Biernat.
Biernat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kazama loads up on a big right hand but Biernat slips the punch.
Biernat throws a big counter combination but Kazama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That kick from Kazama tenderised Biernat's leg. Biernat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses.
Kazama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Biernat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Biernat throws a one two combo.

Biernat clinches.

Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kazama dodges the punch combination from Biernat.
Kazama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Biernat if he has to take too many more of those.
Jin Kazama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biernat tries to land a front kick but Kazama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Biernat jabs Kazama right on the nose. Kazama blinks but takes it well.
Biernat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Biernat checks it well.
Kazama is looking to chop away at Biernat's legs.
Biernat throws a right hand that Kazama ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazama also avoids with ease.
Biernat throws a body kick that misses.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kazama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biernat checks a leg kick.
Biernat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Biernat takes one on the button.
Biernat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kazama counters with an outside leg kick.
Kazama scoring well with a low kick there.
Biernat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Kazama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kazama scores with a kick to the body.
Biernat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biernat is out of range and Kazama settles back down.
Kazama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazama is looking to slow Biernat down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biernat misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod.
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 throws a sloppy head kick
and Kazama counters with a body kick that stops Biernat in his tracks momentarily.
Kazama blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kazama.
Kazama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazama connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Biernat misses.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Kazama moves out of range.
Biernat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Biernat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Biernat avoids the head kick by Kazama.
Kazama tests Biernat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biernat blocks a head kick by Kazama.
Kazama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazama misses with a low kick as Biernat jumps back.
Biernat tries to land a leg kick but Kazama saw it coming and moves away.
Kazama is looking to slow Biernat down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biernat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biernat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama thumps Biernat with a low kick.
Kazama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Biernat pushes Kazama up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kazama can't break the clinch.
Kazama misses with some punches.
Kazama is trying to break free.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat takes one to the side of the head.
Biernat checks a leg kick.
Kazama wants to land a leg kick but Biernat is out of range.
Kazama thows a body kick. Biernat tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Biernat tries to bum rush Kazama with a series of wild strikes but Kazama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kazama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Biernat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kazama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biernat checks a low kick from Kazama.

Biernat moves into the clinch.
Biernat is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kazama up against the ropes.
Kazama is trying to force a seperation but Biernat has the dominant position.
Kazama has a couple of punches blocked by Biernat.
A head punch on the inside from Kazama fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kazama fails to land.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biernat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Biernat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kazama is looking to slow Biernat down with leg kicks.
Kazama throws the kick towards the body but Biernat avoids it.
Kazama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kazama throws a head kick but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Kazama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Biernat's head backwards.
Kazama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biernat is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kazama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kazama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!