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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 2458 p4p, 2297 weight class) and Walter Flanagan (ranked 303 p4p, 288 weight class). Biernat comes to the cage accompanied by Ballroom Blitz. Flanagan has chosen The Wizard as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
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Decent boxing
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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 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biernat is defended easily by Flanagan.
Flanagan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Biernat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Biernat has a takedown stuffed.
Flanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Walter Flanagan has been cut.
Biernat instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan stops a takedown attempt from Biernat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Biernat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Flanagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Biernat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biernat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters circling a little - Biernat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Biernat throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Flanagan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Biernat is looking to stand up but Flanagan isn't so interested in that idea.
Flanagan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flanagan prevents Biernat from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flanagan prevents Biernat from getting back to his feet.
Flanagan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Biernat is retaining full guard.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet but Flanagan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Biernat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flanagan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat throws a nice head kick!
Biernat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biernat tries to clinch there but Flanagan circles away.
Flanagan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Biernat.
A countering left hand to the body from Flanagan misses.
Biernat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flanagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flanagan throws out a counter right but Biernat avoids it with no problem.
Biernat clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat manages to pull guard.
Biernat wants to stand up but Flanagan is controlling him.
Flanagan stays in close to Biernat's body and controls the position.
Biernat is looking to stand up but Flanagan isn't so interested in that idea.
Flanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biernat wants to stand and escape but Flanagan is having none of it.
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 Walter Flanagan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Flanagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biernat.
Biernat misses with a double jab
enabling Flanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Flanagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flanagan! But no joy.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Biernat tries to land a front kick but Flanagan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flanagan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Biernat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flanagan counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat shoots and misses
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biernat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flanagan's waist but Flanagan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biernat off to one side.
Flanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Biernat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Flanagan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Flanagan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flanagan counters with a left to the body.
Biernat scores with a head kick.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch but Flanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Flanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biernat is defended easily by Flanagan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biernat.
Biernat doesn't manage to clinch there - Flanagan circles away.
Biernat wants to clinch up but Flanagan keeps it at a distance.
Biernat closes the distance and pushes Flanagan back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Biernat throws an elbow but misses.
Biernat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flanagan is defending well.
Biernat is looking to break free of the clinch but Flanagan has double underhooks.
Flanagan tries a body shot but Biernat blocks it.
Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biernat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flanagan! But no joy.
Biernat shoots in and drives through. Flanagan sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses.
Biernat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Biernat throws a combination that misses
and Flanagan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Biernat misses with a head kick.
Flanagan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biernat defends it well.
Biernat misses with the combination.
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick and Flanagan moves out of range easily.
Biernat misses with a low kick as Flanagan jumps back.
Biernat tries to clinch up but Flanagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Flanagan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biernat defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biernat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Biernat throws a lazy head kick
and Flanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Flanagan misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biernat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flanagan tries to avoid it but Biernat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flanagan to the ground. Flanagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flanagan wants to counter the offense by Biernat and move into the clinch position.
Biernat tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Biernat. Those never looked like landing.
Biernat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flanagans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Biernat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biernat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter Flanagan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Flanagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
Flanagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Biernat. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet.
Flanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Biernat shakes him off and moves away.
Biernat tries to clinch up but Flanagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Flanagan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flanagan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flanagan counters with a shoot takedown. Biernat fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flanagan trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Flanagan won't allow Biernat to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flanagan trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Biernat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flanagan is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Flanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Biernat is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flanagan avoids the head kick by Biernat.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses.
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.
A head kick by Biernat misses
enabling Flanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flanagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biernat digs a good hook to Flanagan's body.
Flanagan avoids the head kick by Biernat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flanagan! But no joy.
Flanagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
Biernat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch but Flanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Flanagan tries to counter it with a takedown but Biernat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt - Flanagan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flanagan throws out a counter right but Biernat avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat misses with a combination
and Flanagan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flanagan.
Flanagan is standing up over Biernat. Biernat looks to escape but Flanagan dives into side control.
Flanagan tries for a kimura but Biernat is defending well.
Biernat prevents Flanagan from moving into mount.
Flanagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flanagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is not content to let Flanagan control the position.
Flanagan prevents Biernat from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flanagan tries for a kimura but Biernat is defending well.
Walter Flanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biernat is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biernat tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mateusz Biernat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biernat wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Flanagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Biernat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Biernat!
A relieved looking Mateusz Biernat thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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