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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiram Cummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biernat's entrance music is Hustler. A fine choice. Mateusz Biernat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hiram Cummins!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat closes the distance and clinches up with Cummins, looking for a takedown. Biernat pushes Cummins against the cage but Cummins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Biernat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Biernat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick by Cummins misses
and Biernat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Cummins is defending well.
Cummins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biernat is working away from the top position though.
Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cummins is looking for a sweep. Biernat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cummins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins wants to control but Biernat is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Cummins is defending well.
Biernat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cummins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biernat.
Biernat wants to work for an arm triangle but Cummins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cummins trying to control but Biernat postures up.
Biernat seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cummins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Biernat drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cummins dives on top into guard.
Biernat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cummins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Biernat's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummins trying to control the position from guard on top but Biernat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biernat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cummins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cummins working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Biernat has a closed guard, preventing Cummins from standing up.
Biernat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cummins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Biernat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cummins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cummins struggling a bit here.
Biernat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cummins is trying to control Biernat's posture but Biernat avoids it.
Cummins tries to escape but Biernat is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cummins is looking to reverse the position.
Biernat is trying to get an arm triangle but Cummins is defending well.
Biernat swings around for an armbar but Cummins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Biernat's guard.
Biernat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cummins defends well.
Biernat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biernat wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cummins is looking to stand up but Biernat won't let him.
Cummins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cummins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biernat, pushing him back against the cage.
Biernat is trying to drag Cummins to the mat but Cummins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Biernat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biernat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cummins after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummins tightens his grip and picks Biernat up, before dumping him to the ground. Biernat manages to land in guard.
Cummins is looking to stand up but Biernat won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biernat keeping moving, preventing Cummins from controlling successfully.
Cummins wanted to stand there but Biernat had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biernat has a closed guard, preventing Cummins from standing up.
Biernat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cummins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cummins stays in close to Biernat's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cummins moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stalling in the clinch from Cummins.
Cummins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat fails with the takedown.
Cummins tries to clinch up
and Biernat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cummins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Biernat shoots for a takedown but Cummins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hiram Cummins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummins has Biernat up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat letting Cummins take a breather here.
Cummins is pressed up against the cage. Biernat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cummins down to the mat. Cummins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cummins stuffs the takedown attempt from Biernat. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins cracks Biernat with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cummins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Biernat to stand back up!
Biernat is rocked!
It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Cummins has Biernat up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cummins has hold of one of Biernat's legs. Biernat is fighting the takedown attempt but Cummins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cummins wants to stand but Biernat is controlling his posture from full guard.
Biernat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cummins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cummins clinches up with Biernat and pushes him back against the cage.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins moves into the clinch.
Biernat wants a takedown but no success here.
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cummins moves into the clinch successfully.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cummins closes the distance and pushes Biernat back into the cage.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
Biernat seems to have got his legs back now.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Biernat misses with a takedown
and Cummins scores with a counter punch that sends Biernat to the canvas! Cummins smells blood - he's punishing Biernat with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Biernat has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiram Cummins!
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