PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Damien OQuinn (ranked 23738 p4p, 3193 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 648 p4p, 415 weight class). OQuinn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, King Von Ft Lil Durk - All These N**gas. The crowd seem to be enjoying Biernat's choice of entrance music: Ballroom Blitz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

OQuinn
vs
Biernat

189 cm
22
185
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
33
171
20 - 24 - 1

Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Great elbows
Fast

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien OQuinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. OQuinn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OQuinn cracks Biernat with a right hand to the side of the head.
OQuinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biernat was well out of range. Poor timing from OQuinn.
OQuinn swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
OQuinn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Biernat clinches.
OQuinn lands with a left to the head.
OQuinn is looking to control Biernat's arms but Biernat gets an underhook and turns him. Now OQuinn has his back to the ropes.
OQuinn takes a knee to the side of the body.

Biernat breaks from the clinch.
Biernat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Biernat pushes OQuinn up against the ropes in a clinch.
OQuinn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

OQuinn manages to break the clinch.
OQuinn throws a body shot but no joy.
Biernat throws a counter combo.
Biernat tries to clinch but OQuinn is having none of it.
Biernat is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
OQuinn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OQuinn lands a jab to the head.
Biernat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OQuinn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn circles away from the clinch attempt.

Biernat clinches with his opponent.
Biernat presses OQuinn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OQuinn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Biernat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OQuinn is leaning against Biernat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Biernat.
OQuinn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Our sources have told us that OQuinn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biernat.

It looks like Damien OQuinn has been cut.

Biernat breaks the clinch.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like OQuinn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Biernat.

Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
OQuinn wants to stall.
OQuinn wants to get back to striking at distance but Biernat won't allow it.
Biernat misses with a punch to the body.
OQuinn throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Biernat.

OQuinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OQuinn misses with a straight right.
OQuinn connects with a body shot that sends Biernat's belly button to the back.
OQuinn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OQuinn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OQuinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OQuinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biernat moves away.
Biernat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
OQuinn with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from OQuinn.
OQuinn lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by OQuinn as he connects with a hook.

Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biernat struggles to land a body shot inside as OQuinn controls his hands.
OQuinn taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biernat.
Biernat scores with a nice hook to the head.

OQuinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damien OQuinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biernat slips under a jab from OQuinn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Biernat takes the fight into the clinch.
Biernat lands a damaging elbow.
Biernat is struggling to control the position.

OQuinn breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damien OQuinn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien OQuinn'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.

Biernat is looking to clinch but OQuinn is avoiding it.
Biernat tries to clinch but OQuinn moves out of range.
It looked like OQuinn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Biernat.
OQuinn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
OQuinn throws a jab when Biernat was well out of range.

Biernat drives through and clinches with OQuinn against the ropes.
Biernat misses with an elbow strike.

OQuinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from OQuinn finds it's way through Biernat's defenses.
Biernat is looking to clinch but OQuinn is avoiding it.
Biernat ducks under a wild hook from OQuinn.
OQuinn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Biernat rushes OQuinn and presses him up against the ropes.
OQuinn lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biernat.
Biernat blocking some punches.
Biernat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OQuinn's efforts to push away.
Biernat has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. OQuinn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Biernat can turn it around.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OQuinn throws a looping overhand right but Biernat ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OQuinn misses with a looping left.
OQuinn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biernat at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn throws out a loose jab but Biernat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biernat is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from OQuinn misses.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch but OQuinn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from OQuinn misses its intended target.
Biernat tries to clinch but OQuinn moves out of range.

Biernat moves into range and clinches up with OQuinn.
Biernat scores with a shoulder strike.
OQuinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
OQuinn blocks an elbow strike from Biernat.

Biernat breaks from the clinch.
OQuinn throws a leg kick which misses Biernat's front leg but catches the back leg as Biernat tries to avoid it.
Damien OQuinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Biernat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
Biernat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Biernat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OQuinn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biernat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biernat clinches up with OQuinn and pushes him back against the ropes.
OQuinn wants to get back to striking at distance but Biernat won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Biernat.
Biernat throws an elbow that misses.
OQuinn misses with the head strike.
OQuinn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Biernat has him pressed against the ropes.
OQuinn has had enough of the clinch but Biernat keeps him there for the moment.
Biernat prevents OQuinn from breaking the clinch.
OQuinn taking a breather.

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

Biernat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Biernat tries to throw a body punch but OQuinn avoids it by throwing Biernat back against the ropes.

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

Biernat forces OQuinn back against the ropes and clinches.
OQuinn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biernats head.
Biernat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biernat lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OQuinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OQuinn keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Damien OQuinn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien OQuinn's cut.
That's time! OQuinn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

OQuinn cracks Biernat with a right hand to the side of the head.

Biernat moves into the clinch successfully.
OQuinn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OQuinn taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Biernat.
OQuinn misses with some punches.
OQuinn tries to circle away but Biernat has him pinned against the ropes.
OQuinn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biernat throws an elbow but it misses.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

OQuinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Biernat forces OQuinn back against the ropes and clinches.
OQuinn can't break the clinch.
Biernat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Biernat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OQuinn's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

OQuinn breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by OQuinn - just one landing.

Biernat clinches.
Biernat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OQuinn's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OQuinn wants to get back to striking at distance but Biernat won't allow it.
OQuinn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biernat clinches up with OQuinn and pushes him back against the ropes.
Biernat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OQuinn's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from OQuinn fails to land.
Biernat pushes OQuinn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Biernat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Biernat lands with a left to the head.
Biernat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Biernat looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OQuinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
OQuinn throws a jab but it's blocked by Biernat.
OQuinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch.
OQuinn misses with a hook.

Biernat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OQuinn takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Biernat.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OQuinn gets tackled into the ropes by Biernat. Biernat maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Biernat.
Biernat misses with an elbow over the top.
OQuinn throws a head punch that misses.
OQuinn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biernat lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OQuinn.
OQuinn dodges an elbow strike from Biernat.
OQuinn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Biernat as the two fighters clinch.
OQuinn tries to circle away but Biernat has him pinned against the ropes.
Biernat lands a damaging elbow.
Biernat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Damien OQuinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Damien OQuinn's cut is getting worse.
OQuinn is looking to break free of the clinch but Biernat has double underhooks.
Biernat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biernat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OQuinn backwards.
Biernat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OQuinn wants to get back to striking at distance but Biernat won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Biernat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OQuinn 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Damien OQuinn!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Mateusz Biernat!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Mateusz Biernat!

Mateusz Biernat wins by split decision!
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.