PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 2528 p4p, 2464 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 344 p4p, 337 weight class). Biernat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ballroom Blitz. Mateusz Biernat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Biernat
vs
OShea

178 cm
28
164
13 - 15 - 0

210 cm
32
180
7 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary

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 13 - 15 - 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea keeps the fight on the outside.
OShea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OShea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

OShea closes the distance and clinches.
OShea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OShea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OShea blocks an elbow strike from Biernat.
OShea throws a punch but it's blocked by Biernat.
OShea misses with a body punch.
OShea working aggressively here.
OShea misses with a punch on the inside.
OShea takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OShea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OShea throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

OShea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OShea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biernat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OShea told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Biernat throws an elbow that misses.

Biernat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

OShea takes the fight into the clinch.
OShea lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
Biernat keeps control of OShea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Biernat closes the distance and pushes OShea back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
OShea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biernat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OShea throws a punch but it's blocked by Biernat.
Biernat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Biernat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biernat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biernat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Biernat scores with a nice short uppercut.
OShea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biernat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
Biernat lands an elbow just above OShea 's eye.
Biernat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biernat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea takes a swing at Biernat's ribcage but misses.
Biernat is looking for a counter combo.

Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Biernat throws an elbow but misses.
Biernat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biernat lands an elbow just above OShea 's eye.
OShea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OShea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biernat lands a nice elbow.
OShea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biernat blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Biernat.
Biernat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biernat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OShea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biernat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biernat.

It looks like Conor OShea has been cut.
OShea throws a punch but it's blocked by Biernat.
OShea working aggressively here.
OShea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biernat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OShea throws a punch but it's blocked by Biernat.
Biernat lands a shoulder strike.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea avoids a wild elbow strike from Biernat.
OShea throws a punch but it's blocked by Biernat.
Biernat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Biernat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OShea backwards.
Biernat lands an elbow inside that OShea shrugs off.
OShea is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Biernat lands a hook that snaps the head of OShea backwards.
Biernat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Biernat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Biernat misses with an elbow strike.
Biernat scores with a shoulder strike.
OShea misses with some punches.
OShea avoids a wild elbow strike from Biernat.
OShea has a couple of punches blocked by Biernat.
Biernat misses with an elbow strike.
Biernat misses with an elbow over the top.
OShea takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OShea has a couple of punches blocked by Biernat.
Biernat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

OShea is rocked!
OShea tries a knee to the head but Biernat blocks it.
OShea takes a shot to the head.
OShea is still on wobbly legs! Can Biernat finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat blocks an uppercut.
OShea cracks Biernat with a nice body shot.
OShea throws a head punch that misses.
OShea takes an elbow to the temple.
OShea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OShea dodges an elbow strike from Biernat.
OShea blocks an elbow strike from Biernat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OShea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OShea misses with a punch on the inside.
OShea seems to have recovered his senses.
OShea avoids the elbow strike from Biernat, against the cage.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OShea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OShea jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
OShea swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.

OShea has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OShea.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.
OShea lands a really nice looking cross but Biernat seems unphased.

It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
OShea misses with a head kick.
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.

OShea forces Biernat back against the cage and clinches.
OShea swings wildly with an uppercut but Biernat uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Biernat is looking to clinch but OShea is avoiding it.

Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
OShea misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OShea.
OShea takes an elbow to the forehead.
Biernat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Biernat blocks an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Biernat here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Biernat throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biernat just misses with a elbow thrown towards OShea's brow.
Biernat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OShea.
OShea throws a punch but it's blocked by Biernat.
Biernat misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Biernat.
OShea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biernat backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biernat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OShea's defenses.
Biernat looking to throw knees to the head but OShea is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat lands a damaging elbow.
OShea misses with the head strike.
OShea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OShea throws a head punch that misses.
OShea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Biernat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Biernat lands an elbow that stopped OShea in his tracks for a moment.
OShea throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
A short right from Biernat.
OShea avoids a wild elbow strike from Biernat.
OShea misses with some punches.
Biernat blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biernat.
OShea avoids a wild elbow strike from Biernat.
Biernat blocks a body shot from OShea.
Biernat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Biernat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Biernat tries a knee to the head but OShea blocks it.
Biernat misses with an elbow strike.
Biernat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OShea avoids the elbow strike from Biernat, against the cage.
OShea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biernat is trying to drag OShea to the mat but OShea just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Biernat misses with an elbow over the top.
Mateusz Biernat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OShea tries to work over Biernat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OShea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Biernat misses with an elbow over the top.
Biernat misses with an elbow over the top.
OShea cracks Biernat with a nice body shot.
OShea swings wildly with an uppercut but Biernat uses good head movement to avoid it.
OShea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biernat.
OShea misses with a hook from the clinch.
OShea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Biernat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OShea looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Biernat.
Biernat misses with an elbow over the top.
OShea avoids the elbow strike from Biernat, against the cage.

OShea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OShea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Biernat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OShea.
OShea throws a head kick that misses.

Biernat clinches with his opponent.
Biernat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OShea avoids a wild elbow strike from Biernat.
OShea wants to break the clinch but can't.
OShea misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biernat.
OShea throws a head punch that misses.
Biernat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OShea misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biernat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Biernat.
Biernat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Biernat blocks an uppercut.
Biernat misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Biernat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biernat.
OShea swings wildly with an uppercut but Biernat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biernat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biernat lands a nice uppercut.
OShea misses with a punch on the inside.
OShea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Biernat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OShea's defenses.
Biernat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biernat blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
Biernat lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OShea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OShea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biernat backwards.
OShea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch but OShea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OShea misses with a head kick.
OShea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conor OShea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biernat moves out of range as OShea strikes.

Biernat moves into the clinch.
Biernat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OShea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Biernat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OShea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OShea blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Biernat.
Biernat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biernat.
Biernat blocking some punches.
Biernat lands an elbow just above OShea 's eye.
OShea misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
Biernat lands an elbow inside that OShea shrugs off.
Biernat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OShea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biernat lands an elbow just above OShea 's eye.
Biernat throws a big uppercut that drops OShea! More strikes from Biernat and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! OShea lies dazed against the cage as Biernat celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateusz Biernat!
During a confident post fight interview, Mateusz Biernat thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.