PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 4283 p4p, 335 weight class) and Travis Brookes (ranked 4349 p4p, 338 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Biernat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Someday. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Biernat
vs
Brookes

177 cm
24
154 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Brookes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brookes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Biernat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brookes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brookes digs a good hook to Biernat's body.
Biernat with a poor takedown
and Brookes counters with a one-two to the body.

Biernat is rocked!
Brookes shoots for a takedown but Biernat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biernat as he jumps to the side.
Brookes wants to clinch.
Brookes shoots in for a double leg but Biernat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mateusz Biernat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Brookes.
Biernat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brookes avoids it really well and circles away.
Biernat tries for a takedown but Brookes circles away easily
and Brookes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brookes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Brookes. No joy for Biernat on that attempt.
Biernat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brookes scores with a nice strike.
Biernat scores with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Biernat. No joy for Brookes on that attempt.
Biernat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Biernat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to avoid it but Biernat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brookes to the ground. Brookes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Biernat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brookes avoids it really well and circles away.
Brookes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brookes or perhaps it was just good defense by Biernat, which made it look bad.
Biernat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Biernat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biernat is trying to control the action in half guard but Brookes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brookes is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Biernat looks to land a strike but Brookes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Biernat wants to get up but he can't break Brookes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brookes being controlled here, momentarily.
Biernat trying to control but Brookes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biernat with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biernat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brookes managing to control the position.
Biernat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biernat throws an elbow that misses. Brookes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biernat's guard. Nice move by Brookes!

Brookes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biernat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brookes uses it to pass to side control.
Brookes blocks the strikes from Biernat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brookes swings around for an armbar but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brookes's guard.
Brookes trying to control the position.
Brookes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biernat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Biernat stands up over Brookes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Biernat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brookes is trying to keep Biernat in close.
Biernat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brookes's head.
Biernat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Biernat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brookes is on top in guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Travis Brookes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Biernat clinches with his opponent.
Brookes wants to take the fight to the mat but Biernat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Biernat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brookes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brookes wants to break the clinch but can't.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat throws a front kick that sends Brookes stumbling back into the cage.
Biernat dives in and grabs Brookes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brookes pushes down on Biernat's head and hops out.
Brookes misses with a head kick.

Biernat gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat is just content to waste time from the top position. Brookes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brookes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biernat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biernat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookes is trying to keep Biernat in close.
Biernat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biernat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brookes keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully.
Biernat stays in close to Brookes's body and controls the position.
Brookes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Brookes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biernat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biernat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biernat wants to pass the guard but Brookes is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biernat landing with the ground and pound.
Biernat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Biernat throws a big right hand that misses.
Biernat stands and throws Brookes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Biernat trying to control the action but Brookes is working from the bottom.
Biernat in side control lands a decent elbow.
Biernat cracks Brookes with a big right hand but Brookes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Biernat wants to control but Brookes is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookes trying to remain calm as Biernat controls from the top position.
Biernat cracks Brookes with a big elbow.

Brookes is rocked!
Brookes trying to remain calm as Biernat controls from the top position.
Brookes is still in real trouble! Can Biernat finish him?

Biernat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brookes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mateusz Biernat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biernat in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Brookes looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Biernat turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateusz Biernat!
A pretty intense looking Mateusz Biernat took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.