PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 1467 p4p, 184 weight class) and Ryu Takemura (ranked 23374 p4p, 553 weight class). Biernat comes to the ring accompanied by California Dreamin'. Mateusz Biernat is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Biernat
vs
Takemura

177 cm
32
168 lbs
21 - 14 - 1

170 cm
28
150 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent boxer
Powerful

Voodoo Nutrition

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 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Takemura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takemura throws a hook but Biernat blocks it.
Biernat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takemura.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takemura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Biernat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takemura lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura jabs Biernat to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Biernat rushes Takemura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Takemura tries to break the clinch but Biernat is controlling the position.
Biernat keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Biernat breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat missing with a left hand there. Takemura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biernat is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Biernat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takemura takes a step back to recover.
Takemura avoids the head kick by Biernat.
Takemura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biernat was well out of range. Poor timing from Takemura.
An attempted straight right counter from Biernat misses the target.
Biernat is looking to land body kicks.
Biernat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Takemura. Beautiful body shot.
Takemura throws a series of punches but Biernat moves out of range.
Takemura scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biernat has Takemura up against the ropes in a clinch.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biernat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Biernat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Nice body punch from Takemura.
Biernat moves to clinch but Takemura breaks away
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Takemura works over Biernat's head and body with a nice combination.
Biernat throws a head kick but Takemura moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takemura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biernat prevents a body shot from Takemura.

Biernat breaks the clinch.
Takemura thuds his right hand into Biernat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biernat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biernat tries a head kick but it misses.
Takemura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biernat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat dodges the punch combination from Takemura.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Biernat forces Takemura back against the ropes and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat wants to clinch.

Biernat gets a clinch.
Biernat keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takemura tries to break free but Biernat pushes him back against the ropes.
Biernat has Takemura pressed against the ropes, preventing Takemura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takemura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takemura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takemura tries to break the clinch but Biernat is controlling the position.

Biernat breaks the clinch.
Takemura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Biernat clinches.

Takemura breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takemura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takemura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Biernat breaks from the clinch.
Takemura scores with a shot to the body.
Biernat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takemura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biernat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takemura! But no joy.
Biernat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Takemura lands a body shot.
Takemura fails to land with a series of punches.
Takemura looks to land a left hand but Biernat moved out of range nicely.
Biernat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Biernat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takemura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ryu Takemura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takemura misses with a hook

and Biernat counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Takemura on his ass! Takemura wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Biernat wants to clinch but Takemura slips to the side
and Takemura counters with a three punch combo that has Biernat backing up. Biernat nods at Takemura to acknowledge the strikes.
Takemura blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Takemura throws a counter combo.
Takemura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biernat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takemura with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biernat clinches.

Takemura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takemura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biernat doesn't seem bothered though.

Biernat has managed to clinch.
Biernat has Takemura pressed against the ropes, preventing Takemura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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

Takemura gets tackled into the ropes by Biernat. Biernat maintains the clinch.
Biernat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biernat prevents a body shot from Takemura.
Takemura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Biernat has him pressed against the ropes.
Takemura is trying to break the clinch but Biernat is controlling him.
Takemura is trying to break the clinch but Biernat has him pressed against the ropes.
Takemura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Biernat keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Biernat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takemura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takemura is trying to break the clinch but Biernat is controlling him.

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

Biernat closes the distance and pushes Takemura back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takemura is trying to push Biernat away but Biernat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mateusz Biernat has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takemura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Biernat rather than just go for the knockout.
Danga de danga de dang - Takemura scores with a four punch combination!

Takemura gets tackled into the ropes by Biernat. Biernat maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Biernat.
Takemura tries to throw a body punch but Biernat avoids it by throwing Takemura back against the ropes.

Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biernat closes the distance but Takemura moves to the side
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryu Takemura.
I think Takemura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Biernat!
A victorious Mateusz Biernat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.