PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. 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.

Biller
vs
Powers

182 cm
28
178 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

185 cm
29
180 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Bushido Clothing

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Powers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Powers.
Powers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biller tries to avoid it but Powers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biller to the ground. Biller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Biller gets a double leg takedown into Powers's guard.
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Powers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Biller is working Powers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Biller throwing strikes but missing.
Powers keeping full guard, as Biller tries to pass.
Biller throws a big right hand that misses.
Biller throws a big elbow that misses.
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Biller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biller drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Biller off! Biller jumps back into Powers's guard.
Powers controls Biller momentarily but Biller frees himself.

Biller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Biller wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
Biller working some strikes from top position.
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Powers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biller with a flurry of punches that miss.

Biller 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.
Biller chips away with some ground and pound.
Biller wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.

Powers working for a triangle but Biller defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Powers is trying to control the position but Biller postures up.

Biller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Powers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biller has managed to get both his arms back between Powers's legs - danger averted.

Biller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Powers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biller is pushing down on Powers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Powers is fighting to maintain full guard but Biller has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Biller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Powers is trying to get back to full guard.

Biller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Biller wants to work for an arm triangle but Powers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Powers is defending against the submission attempts here by Biller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sten Biller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Powers shoots for a takedown but Biller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Biller is just out of range.
Biller slips a straight right by Powers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Powers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt
and Powers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller blocks the body kick.
Powers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Powers feints and as Biller raises his hands in defense, Powers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Biller tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Biller is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sten Biller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powers chips away with some ground and pound.
Powers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Biller has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Powers is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Biller.

Biller sneaks out the side door and pushes Powers away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt - Powers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powers.
Biller avoids the head kick by Powers.
Powers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Powers tries to land a front kick but Biller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biller moves away.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biller moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biller.
Austin Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Powers but Powers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Biller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powers defends it nicely.
Powers scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powers. Biller does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biller.

Powers pushes Biller up against the cage in a clinch.

Biller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Powers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Powers wants to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Biller is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Powers scores with a jab to the body.
Powers throws a leg kick but Biller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Powers shoots in for a double leg but Biller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Powers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Powers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biller manages to avoid it.
Biller shoots in for a double leg but Powers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Powers lands with a nice body kick.

Biller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Powers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Biller's guard! Nice work there by Powers!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Powers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Powers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powers pushing down on Biller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Biller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Powers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Powers landing shots from mount.
Biller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Powers landing punches.
Powers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Biller's face.
Biller is trying desperately to improve position.
Powers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Biller's face.
Biller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Powers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Powers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Biller is rocked!
Powers raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Biller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powers looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Biller covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Powers!
An out of breath and clearly excited Austin Powers thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).