PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 23288 p4p, 565 weight class) and Kenzeyo Termei (ranked 24629 p4p, 580 weight class). Biernat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dziecko Wojny. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Biernat
vs
Termei

178 cm
21
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
26
161 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenzeyo Termei !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biernat rushes Termei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.

Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Termei trying to stall but Biernat improves his position.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Termei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biernat on the side of the head.
Termei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Biernat moves into range and clinches up with Termei .
Biernat lands an uppercut.
Termei 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!

Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Termei avoids a punch combination nicely.

Biernat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Termei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Biernat stands and steps away. Termei gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Termei circles away quickly and effectively.
Termei throws a jab but it's blocked by Biernat.
Biernat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Termei throws a head kick that misses.

Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biernat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Termei s head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Termei has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Biernat as Termei tries to tie him up.
Biernat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Biernat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Termei throws out a loose jab but Biernat uses good head movement to avoid it.

Biernat closes the distance and clinches.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.

Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biernat scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Termei takes a swing at Biernat's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biernat moves into range and clinches up with Termei .
Termei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Biernat.
Termei has had enough of the clinch but Biernat keeps him there for the moment.

Biernat breaks from the clinch.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Termei gets caught flat footed, as Biernat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Biernat is looking to stand up but Termei won't let him.

Termei is working an open guard so Biernat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Termei tries to keep at a distance but Biernat has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Biernat.

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

Biernat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Termei misses with a punch on the inside.
Biernat lands with a light punch inside.
Termei has Biernat pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Biernat.
A nice left hand lands by Biernat.

It looks like Kenzeyo Termei has been cut.
Biernat lands a hook to the side of the head.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Termei throws a body punch but Biernat moves out of range.

Biernat takes the fight into the clinch.
Biernat just leaning against Termei , taking a breather.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.

Biernat clinches.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Kenzeyo Termei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biernat throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Termei stumbling backwards into the cage! Termei bounces back off the cage towards Biernat, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Biernat lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Biernat celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mateusz Biernat!