PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biernat has chosen Get back up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McGregor
vs
Biernat

175 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor wants to clinch up but Biernat keeps it at a distance.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biernat but Biernat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.

McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biernat, pushing him back against the cage.
Biernat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat lands with a left to the head.
Biernat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGregor to keep the fight standing.
Biernat is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biernat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat misses with a double jab.

Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
Biernat has McGregor pressed against the cage.

McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Biernat drops McGregor with a left and a right! Oh, McGregor is hurt - Biernat dives into side control looking to finish!

McGregor is rocked!

It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McGregor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Biernat looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.

Biernat forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor is trying to push Biernat away but Biernat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
McGregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Biernat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Biernat as McGregor shoots in.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biernat.

Biernat has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Biernat to keep the fight standing.
Biernat is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.
Biernat lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor prevents Biernat from breaking the clinch.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Biernat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Biernat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Biernat looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGregor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Biernat after a bit of a struggle.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Biernat has him pressed against the cage.
Biernat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biernat working hard to break the clinch.
McGregor has Biernat pressed against the cage, preventing Biernat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Biernat has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Biernat's efforts to push away.
McGregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biernat smiles and moves away.
Biernat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McGregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Biernat has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor is struggling to control the position.

Biernat jumps guard.
Biernat trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGregor.
Biernat wants to stand and escape but McGregor is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Biernat has wrist control.
Biernat throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat striking from the bottom.
McGregor content to stall in guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Biernat swivels and escapes.
McGregor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Biernat avoids nicely.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biernat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Biernat manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biernat throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Biernat keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Biernat looking for a sweep. Not yet Biernat, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGregor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Biernat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGregor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Biernat darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
Biernat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Biernat instigates a clinch.
McGregor has Biernat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Biernat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat wants a takedown but no success here.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

McGregor pulls guard successfully.
Biernat trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biernat manages to get himself to full guard.

McGregor gets to his feet - Biernat follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biernat.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor with a poor takedown
and Biernat counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Biernat to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Biernat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

McGregor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Biernat counters with a one-two to the body.

McGregor forces Biernat back against the cage and clinches.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Biernat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Biernat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and Biernat ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Biernat is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biernat.
Biernat looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
Biernat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biernat wants it to stay on the feet.
McGregor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biernat circles away.
Biernat tries to counter with a clinch but McGregor shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a hook to the body
and Biernat counters with a stiff right hand.

McGregor rushes Biernat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Biernat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biernat let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Biernat just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Biernat to keep the fight standing.
Biernat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor is looking to take this one to the mat.

Biernat breaks from the clinch.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biernat looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Biernat in a clinch.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Biernat won't allow it.
Biernat is working McGregor over against the cage.

McGregor breaks the clinch.
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Biernat moved out of range.
Biernat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Biernat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Biernat. Biernat maintains the clinch.

McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Biernat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biernat.
McGregor fails to land the takedown.
Biernat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Biernat scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Biernat circles away.
Biernat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGregor.
A swing and a miss from Biernat.
Biernat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
Biernat scores with a sloppy right hand. McGregor should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biernat.
McGregor scores with a head kick. Biernat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biernat throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Conor McGregor 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Biernat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGregor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGregor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

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