PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Paroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller's entrance music is Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. A fine choice. 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
Paroni

182 cm
29
178 lbs
25 - 15 - 0

188 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

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Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
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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 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Paroni!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Biller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paroni swivels and escapes.

Biller shoots in and bounces Paroni off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Biller pushes down on Paroni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paroni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Biller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Biller's back!
Biller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Paroni working for a choke but Biller is defending well.
Biller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paroni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller wants to get back to full guard but Paroni has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Paroni.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Biller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paroni trying to control but Biller is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Paroni there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Paroni throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Paroni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paroni trying to control but Biller is having none of it.
Paroni might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Biller kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller throwing hammer fists to the chest of Paroni. What's that going to do exactly?
Paroni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Paroni has control of Biller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Biller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Paroni trying to control but Biller is having none of it.
Biller working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biller swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Biller working to try and regain half guard.
Paroni throws some wild stikes that Biller manages to avoid easily.
Paroni trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller is trying to escape the mount.
Paroni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Biller because Paroni loaded up on that one.
Biller is working to get back to half guard.
Biller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Biller is staying active underneath Paroni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bill Paroni hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Paroni misses with a low kick as Biller jumps back.
Biller shoots in and drives through. Paroni sprawls well.
Biller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paroni as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paroni thows a body kick. Biller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Paroni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paroni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paroni throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Paroni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paroni lands a leg kick that knocks Biller off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Biller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Biller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Paroni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Paroni tries to clinch up but Biller circles away and keeps his distance.
Paroni tries to clinch but Biller is having none of it.
Paroni throws a head kick but Biller moves out of range.
No luck for Biller with that takedown attempt.
Biller moves out of range as Paroni throws a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paroni, as that shot connected.
Biller fails with the takedown.
Paroni throws a push kick but Biller slaps the foot to one side.
Paroni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Biller takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paroni looks for the body kick but Biller saw that one coming.
Biller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paroni circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paroni throws a front kick that sends Biller stumbling back into the cage.
Biller blocks the body kick.
Paroni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Biller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paroni leaves Biller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Biller slips a jab from Paroni.
Sten Biller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Paroni scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Paroni.
Bill Paroni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paroni misses with a low kick.

Biller rushes Paroni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paroni prevents Biller from breaking the clinch.
Paroni scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Paroni.
Biller is trying to drag Paroni to the mat but Paroni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Biller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paroni smiles and moves away.
Paroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paroni is looking to land body kicks.
Paroni wants to clinch.
Biller dives in and grabs Paroni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paroni pushes down on Biller's head and hops out.
Nice body kick from Paroni.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paroni.
Biller shoots in but no luck this time.

Biller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paroni to the ground. Biller is now in Paroni's guard.
Biller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paroni is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller throws a big elbow that misses.
Paroni trying to keep a closed guard but Biller is proving a slippery customer.

Biller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paroni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paroni has escaped and now he's on top!
Paroni wants to pass the guard but Biller is keeping the position.
Paroni wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paroni is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Biller working for a triangle but Paroni defends it easily.
Paroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Paroni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Biller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paroni to the ground. Biller is now in Paroni's guard.
Biller is looking to work some ground and pound but Paroni has wrist control.
Paroni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Paroni jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Biller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paroni works to advance to full mount. Biller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Paroni has control of Biller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Biller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Biller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Biller is squirming around, avoiding Paroni's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Paroni thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Paroni thowing shots but they're missing.
Biller 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.

Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller tries to get to full guard but Paroni has control of the leg.
Paroni trying to control the action but Biller is working from the bottom.
Biller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paroni is trying to control the action in half guard but Biller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paroni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Biller wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Biller is refusing to be controlled, as Paroni sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bill Paroni.
Biller moves out of range of the body kick.
Paroni tries to clinch but Biller moves out of range.
Biller shoots in but no luck this time.
Paroni throws a front kick that sends Biller stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Paroni throws a hook but Biller avoids it easily.
Biller avoids the head kick by Paroni.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paroni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paroni throws a lazy right hand but Biller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paroni's waist but Paroni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biller off to one side.
Bill Paroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paroni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Biller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paroni tries to land a body kick

and Biller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Paroni!
Paroni is working to get back to half guard.
Biller misses with a head shot.
Paroni is in all sorts of trouble here.
Biller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paroni looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biller lands a heavy elbow.
Biller lands a heavy elbow.
Paroni regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paroni defending well though.

Biller seems to be working for a kimura but Paroni defends the submission attempt.
Paroni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biller is working away from the top position though.
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paroni tries to roll over but Biller keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paroni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Biller stopping the sweep attempt from Paroni.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Paroni.
I've got Paroni 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Paroni!
A relieved looking Bill Paroni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.