PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 1077 p4p, 135 weight class) and Lynn Steinheiser (ranked 2679 p4p, 303 weight class). Biernat comes to the cage accompanied by Marzenia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Biernat
vs
Steinheiser

178 cm
26
174 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

187 cm
33
184 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lynn Steinheiser!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biernat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steinheiser is trying to defend but Biernat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Steinheiser is defending against the submission attempts here by Biernat.

Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Steinheiser is defending well.

Biernat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Steinheiser is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Steinheiser is defending well.
Steinheiser keeping hold of Biernat's head, controlling as best he can.

Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steinheiser does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Biernat is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steinheiser reverses the position - he's now on top in Biernat's guard.

Biernat is looking for a triangle but Steinheiser pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biernat has his foot on Steinheiser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steinheiser works his way back into a safe position though.
Steinheiser distracts Biernat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steinheiser wants to control from the top but Biernat keeps moving.
Steinheiser lands a couple of elbows.
Steinheiser working some strikes from top position.
Steinheiser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steinheiser looking to pass the guard.

Steinheiser thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Biernat has his foot on Steinheiser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steinheiser works his way back into a safe position though.
Steinheiser postures up and lands a big shot to Biernat's brow.
Steinheiser cracks Biernat with a solid left hand.
Biernat seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Steinheiser working some strikes from top position.

Biernat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steinheiser doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steinheiser manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steinheiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Biernat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser with a nice head shot there.
Steinheiser content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steinheiser landing with the ground and pound.
Steinheiser landing some decent shots from guard.

Biernat is rocked!
Steinheiser gets to his feet and stands over Biernat, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Biernat felt that one! Steinheiser unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Biernat from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynn Steinheiser!
After the big win, Lynn Steinheiser made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.