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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meatball Destroyer (ranked 2211 p4p, 258 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 22390 p4p, 585 weight class). Biernat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Marzenia. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Meatball Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Destroyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Destroyer is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer working a defensive guard here.
Destroyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Destroyer, not yet.
Biernat wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
Destroyer is trying to control the position but Biernat postures up.
Destroyer looking for a guillotine here but Biernat defends easily.
Destroyer pulls Biernat in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biernat wants to pass the guard but Destroyer is keeping the position.
Destroyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat looking to pass the guard.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully.
Destroyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Biernat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biernat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Biernat wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
Destroyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Destroyer, not yet.
Destroyer pulls Biernat in close to prevent any damage.
Destroyer is trying to control the position but Biernat postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Destroyer takes a swing at Biernat's ribcage but misses.
Biernat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Destroyer did well to prevent Biernat getting side control.
Destroyer wants to improve his position but Biernat is controlling well.
Destroyer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biernat is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Destroyer trying to control here.
Biernat looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer manages to get to full guard.
Biernat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Destroyer trying to keep a closed guard but Biernat is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Destroyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biernat stopping the sweep attempt from Destroyer.
Destroyer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Destroyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biernat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biernat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Destroyer being controlled here, momentarily.
Destroyer is pulling down on Biernat's head to control his posture.
Biernat trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Biernat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Destroyer sprawls well initially but Biernat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Biernat is keen to just control but Destroyer is a slippery customer.
Destroyer wants to improve his position but Biernat is controlling well.
Biernat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Destroyer is trying to maintain the position but Biernat is very close to passing his half guard.
Destroyer wants to get back to full guard.
Biernat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Biernat looking to control but Destroyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Destroyer wants to control but Biernat 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Destroyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice combination there by Destroyer.
Biernat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Destroyer did well to prevent Biernat getting side control.
Biernat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Destroyer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mateusz Biernat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Destroyer is looking to improve his position.
Biernat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Destroyer wants to control but Biernat is keeping busy.
Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Destroyer keeping hold of Biernat's head, controlling as best he can.
Biernat is keen to just control but Destroyer is a slippery customer.
Biernat is looking for a kimura here.
Biernat prevents Destroyer from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer trying to control here.
Biernat is trying to control the action in half guard but Destroyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Biernat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Destroyer trying to control here.
Destroyer tries to roll over but Biernat keeps him under control.
Destroyer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Destroyer is trying to control the position but Biernat postures up.
Biernat wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
Destroyer wants to sweep here but Biernat controlling him for the moment.
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.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully.
Destroyer trying to keep a closed guard but Biernat is proving a slippery customer.
Destroyer wants to control the position but Biernat says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Biernat wants to free his trapped foot but Destroyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Biernat wants to take a breather but Destroyer is having none of it.
Biernat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Biernat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biernat seems to be working for a kimura but Destroyer defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer striking from the bottom.
Biernat is working for a kimura but Destroyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Destroyer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Biernat trying to control the action but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Destroyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Destroyer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Destroyer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Destroyer looking to control.
Destroyer has his hands on Biernat's head, controlling the position.
Destroyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Biernat stopping the sweep attempt from Destroyer.
Biernat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biernat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Destroyer throws a jab when Biernat was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Destroyer. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Destroyer lands an overhand right.
Biernat moves forwards but Destroyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Destroyer swings for the body but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Destroyer tries to bench press Biernat off him but Biernat keeps the position.
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 Meatball Destroyer will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Destroyer scores with a jab.
Biernat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.
Meatball Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biernat at a distance.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biernat.
A left lands for Destroyer.
Biernat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Destroyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Biernat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Destroyer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Destroyer tries to improve position but can't.
Destroyer throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Destroyer can't do much from the bottom here.
Biernat is trying to get an arm triangle but Destroyer is defending well.
Destroyer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Destroyer trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Destroyer is trying to maintain the position but Biernat is very close to passing his half guard.
Biernat trying to control from half guard but Destroyer is working away.
Destroyer tries to roll over but Biernat keeps him under control.
Destroyer is doing well to control the position and prevent Biernat from advancing to side control.
Biernat is looking to take a break and control but Destroyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biernat is thwarting Destroyer's attempts to control the position.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep. Biernat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Destroyer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Destroyer is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Biernat is trying to control the action in half guard but Destroyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Destroyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biernat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Destroyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biernat.
Destroyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Destroyer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Biernat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Destroyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Biernat seems to be working for a kimura but Destroyer defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer wants to improve his position but Biernat is controlling well.
Destroyer is staying active underneath Biernat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Destroyer actively working from the bottom here.
Biernat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Destroyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Biernat prevents Destroyer from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Destroyer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Biernat slips nicely into half guard.
Biernat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Destroyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat wants to take a breather but Destroyer is having none of it.
Destroyer trying to control but Biernat postures up.
Destroyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Biernat.
Destroyer trying to control here.
Biernat is pressing down on Destroyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Destroyer is holding on for now.
Destroyer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Biernat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Biernat's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Destroyer is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Biernat up.
Biernat trying to control but not successfully.
Destroyer keeps control of the position easily here as Biernat tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Meatball Destroyer.
I think Destroyer 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split 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.
Meatball Destroyer spoke after the fight, saying 'Organic Nutrition all the way'.
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energy
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hype
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