PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Getzat Downe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Next Level. Biernat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aleja Gwiazd. 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?

Downe
vs
Biernat

175 cm
19
147 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Namunamu Clothing

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Getzat Downe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Karol Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downe misses with a double jab
and Biernat counters with a three punch combo that has Downe backing up. Downe nods at Biernat to acknowledge the strikes.
Downe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Downe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Biernat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Biernat clinches up with Downe and pushes him back against the cage.
Downe has Biernat pressed against the cage, preventing Biernat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Biernat digs a right hand into Downe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Downe's gas tank.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat clobbers Downe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Downe blocks the body kick.
Biernat scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Biernat.

Biernat forces Downe back against the cage and clinches.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat keeps Downe at a distance using the push kick.
Biernat scores with a push kick.
Downe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Downe blocks a head kick by Biernat.

Biernat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Biernat.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biernat moves into the clinch.

Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downe misses with a kick to the body

and Biernat counters by clinching up.
Biernat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Downe has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biernat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Downe's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downe has Biernat pressed against the cage, preventing Biernat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Downe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biernat throws a head kick but Downe moves out of range.
Downe scores with a head kick. Biernat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downe misses with a kick to the body
and Biernat counters with a left and a right that stings Downe.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but Downe shows good takedown defense.
Downe is looking for a counter combo.

Biernat has Downe up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat can't break the clinch.

Biernat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Biernat lands but Downe takes it in his stride.
Downe blocks a head kick by Biernat.

Biernat moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biernat lands with a nice body punch.

Biernat moves into the clinch.

Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Downe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biernat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Downe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biernat misses with a head kick.
Downe avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Downe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Biernat drives through and clinches with Downe against the cage.

Biernat successfully pulls guard.
Biernat trying to control the position here.
Biernat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downe's guard.

Biernat chips away with some ground and pound.
Biernat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downe is keeping the position for now.

Downe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat keeps the fight on the outside.
Biernat misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Downe misses.
Downe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Biernat tries a head kick but it misses.
Biernat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Downe back to the cage. Biernat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Biernat throws a head kick but Downe moves out of range.

Biernat clinches up against the cage.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Biernat. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick and Downe moves out of range easily.

Biernat moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Biernat manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Biernat manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Downe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Biernat checks it well.
Karol Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downe blocks a head kick by Biernat.
As Biernat looks to move away, Downe throws a big counter combo but Biernat just gets out of the way.
Biernat tries to bum rush Downe with a series of wild strikes but Downe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biernat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Downe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Biernat counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Biernat.
Downe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch combination from Biernat misses.
Biernat lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biernat has Downe up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biernat scores with a head kick. Downe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Downe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biernat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Biernat lands a nice hook to Downe's body. Downe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Biernat swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Biernat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Biernat throws a wild body kick that Downe sees coming a mile off.

Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Downe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Biernat wants a takedown but no success here.

Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Downe throws a series of punches but Biernat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Biernat does no damage.
Biernat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downe throws a combination that misses
and Biernat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Getzat Downe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downe tries a head kick but it misses.
Biernat looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Biernat lands a body shot.
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt.
Downe avoids a kick to the body.
Downe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Biernat dives in and grabs Downe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Downe pushes down on Biernat's head and hops out.
Getzat Downe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karol Biernat.

Biernat moves into the clinch successfully.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biernat.
Biernat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Downe rather than just go for the knockout.
Downe fails with an attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Downe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biernat throws a wild body kick that Downe sees coming a mile off.
Downe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Downe on the side of the head.

Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biernat wants to break free but Downe has control.

Biernat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Getzat Downe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Biernat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Downe will feel that in the morning.

Biernat clinches up against the cage.

Biernat pulls Downe into guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Biernat has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biernat has his feet on Downe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Downe wants to land a leg kick but Biernat is out of range.
Biernat scores with a head kick.
Karol Biernat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Downe is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downe misses with an uppercut
and Biernat counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Downe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biernat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Biernat dives in and grabs Downe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Downe pushes down on Biernat's head and hops out.
Downe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Biernat.
Biernat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Downe avoids the head kick by Biernat.

Biernat clinches up against the cage.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Biernat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biernat 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Biernat!
A determined Karol Biernat didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Getzat Downe spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for showing me where my training is lacking. I will be back, stronger, faster and more humble for the experience.'.