PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Babyara (ranked 2045 p4p, 2883 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 81 p4p, 73 weight class). Biernat is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ballroom Blitz. Francisco Babyara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Babyara
vs
Biernat

208 cm
39
270
28 - 29 - 0

178 cm
36
171
22 - 24 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babyara appears to be looking for a big counter.
Biernat misses with a combination

and Babyara moves into the clinch.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Biernat.
Babyara misses the shot to the body.
Babyara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Babyara scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Babyara moves out of range.

Biernat forces Babyara back against the cage and clinches.

Babyara breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Babyara.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biernat has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Babyara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babyara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Babyara lands.

Babyara tries to keep at a distance but Biernat has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babyara letting Biernat take a breather here.
Babyara has Biernat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Biernat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Biernat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babyara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Biernat prevents it.

Babyara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babyara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biernat was well out of range. Poor timing from Babyara.
Biernat wants to clinch.
Babyara misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Biernat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Babyara lands a head shot.
Biernat tries to clinch but Babyara moves out of range.

Biernat forces Babyara back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babyara backwards.

Babyara has clasped his hands together around Biernat's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Babyara trying to control the position but Biernat is working away.
Babyara is really struggling to control Biernat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Biernat is trying to work for a sweep but Babyara has mounted him!
Babyara trying to control but Biernat is having none of it.
Biernat sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Babyara is keen to just control but Biernat is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biernat controlling the position well.
Biernat is refusing to be controlled, as Babyara sits in half guard.
Babyara prevents Biernat from improving his position.
Babyara wants to free his trapped foot but Biernat is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Biernat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biernat is not content to let Babyara control the position.

Biernat actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is trying to stand.
Biernat trying to control from the bottom.
Biernat is looking to improve his position.
Biernat is staying active underneath Babyara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Babyara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Biernat defending well though.

Biernat actively working from the bottom here.
Biernat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Babyara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Babyara trying to control the position from guard on top but Biernat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Babyara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babyara trying to control the position from guard on top but Biernat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babyara is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Babyara won't allow Biernat to sweep him here.
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 Francisco Babyara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Biernat'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.

Babyara misses with a double jab.

Biernat closes the distance and clinches.

Babyara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babyara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Babyara does no damage.
Babyara misses with a few strikes there.
Biernat throws a counter combo.
Francisco Babyara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babyara connects with the punch.
Biernat wants to clinch up but Babyara keeps it at a distance.
Biernat misses with a head kick.
Babyara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Babyara throws a nice looking combination but Biernat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biernat moves to clinch but Babyara breaks away
and Babyara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Babyara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Biernat.
A slow jab from Biernat misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babyara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biernat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biernat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babyara is looking to counter the offense by Biernat and move into the clinch.
Biernat closes the distance but Babyara moves to the side
and Babyara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Babyara lands with a big right hook that stumbles Biernat - he's out on his feet here! Babyara follows up with another monster hook that separates Biernat from consciousness! Biernat falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Babyara stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Babyara!
Francisco Babyara very nearly forgot to thank Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.