PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biernat has chosen Aleja Gwiazd as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cobb
vs
Biernat

156 cm
19
161 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

179 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karol Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat misses with a body kick.
Cobb attempts a counter takedown but Biernat avoids it well and moves away.
Cobb leaves Biernat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cobb tries to clinch but Biernat moves away
and Biernat counters with a series of strikes. Cobb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Biernat is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb throws a hook but Biernat avoids it easily.
Biernat is looking for the big counter here.
Cobb could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Cobb drives through and clinches with Biernat against the cage.
Biernat is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him.

Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Biernat.
Cobb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biernat.
Cobb misses with a body punch
and Biernat counters with a three punch combo that has Cobb backing up. Cobb nods at Biernat to acknowledge the strikes.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Biernat.
Biernat misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck for Biernat with that takedown attempt.
As Biernat tries to get set, Cobb tries to push him back and clinch up but Biernat manages to avoid the attempt.
Cobb really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Biernat or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobb, which made it look bad.
Jeremy Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karol Biernat.
Cobb tries to clinch but Biernat is having none of it.
Jeremy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biernat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Biernat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat swinging wildly here.
Biernat avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb throws a head kick but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Biernat tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb tries to clinch
and Biernat counters with a series of strikes. Cobb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Biernat lands with a nice combination. Cobb backs away looking to recover.

Cobb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Biernat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cobb.
Cobb content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Cobb drags the fight down to the ground.
Biernat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biernat is trying to get back to full guard.
Biernat wants to control but Cobb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Biernat dominated that 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.

Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biernat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Biernat.
Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Biernat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Biernat circles away.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but Cobb shows good takedown defense.
Cobb wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Biernat keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Biernat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cobb cracks a nice hook into Biernat's ribs.
Cobb tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biernat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Cobb has managed to clinch.
Biernat is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
Cobb tries to score a body lock takedown but Biernat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat misses with a head kick.
Biernat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Biernat digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Biernat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb is looking to wear down Biernat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Biernat.
Cobb blocks the body kick.

Cobb shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Biernat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Biernat is working an open guard so Cobb takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Biernat is breathing heavily.

Biernat has Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.
Cobb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Biernat is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him.
Cobb is trying to pull guard but Biernat has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cobb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb keeps control of Biernat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cobb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Biernat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Cobb has Biernat pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cobb pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Biernat tumbling to the mat - Cobb dives into Biernat's guard.

Biernat pushes Cobb off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biernat but Biernat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Biernat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Biernat tries for a takedown but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Biernat moves into the clinch.
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!
Biernat wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Biernat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Biernat throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
Biernat throws out a leg kick but Cobb moves out of range and Biernat only half commits.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biernat sprawls well. Biernat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cobb gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cobb rushes Biernat and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biernat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biernat is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Biernat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cobb.
Biernat is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cobb jumps guard but Biernat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cobb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Cobb is looking for a takedown.
Biernat prevents the takedown attempt.
Biernat wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Cobb keeps control of Biernat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cobb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Biernat is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is pressed up against the cage. Cobb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biernat down to the mat. Biernat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cobb tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Biernat counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Biernat.
Cobb misses with a takedown attempt - Biernat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Biernat moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Biernat's efforts to push away.
Biernat working hard to break the clinch.
Biernat tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Karol Biernat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Cobb is trying to trip Biernat. He has hold of a leg but Biernat is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cobb persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Biernat has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cobb has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biernat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it.
Jeremy Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb is working for takedown but Biernat is calmly controlling the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Biernat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biernat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Biernat!
Karol Biernat seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.