PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Biller
vs
Kantola

182 cm
33
178 lbs
30 - 23 - 0

176 cm
25
182 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER
$50

Perkele!

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 30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Biller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kantola misses the target.
Biller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kantola throws out the jab.
Kantola lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Kantola.
Kantola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kantola wants it to stay on the feet.

Biller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kantola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biller throwing strikes from guard but Kantola blocks nicely.
Biller is looking to work some ground and pound but Kantola has wrist control.
Biller throwing strikes but missing.
Biller being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller working some strikes from top position.
Kantola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Biller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biller throws a strike but Kantola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Biller 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to free his leg and advance position but Biller is retaining full guard.
Kantola passes into half guard.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Biller is defending well.

Biller looking for submissions off his back.
Biller manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Biller is keeping the position.

Kantola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Biller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kantola escapes and throws Biller's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Kantola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Biller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Biller is not content to let Kantola control the position.
Biller is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kantola is trying to get an arm triangle but Biller is defending well.
Kantola wants to control but Biller is keeping him busy.
Biller sneaks back into half guard.
Biller is pressing down on Kantola's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kantola makes his way to full guard, as Biller worked for a kimura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller throwing strikes from guard but Kantola blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Sten Biller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kantola misses with a straight right.
Kantola looks to score with a jab to the body but Biller is just out of range.
Biller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Biller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kantola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kantola lands a really nice looking cross but Biller seems unphased.
Kantola scores with a nice right hand.
Kantola misses with a left hand

and Biller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kantola's guard now.

Biller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kantola manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biller has Kantola in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kantola escapes and throws Biller's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kantola is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Biller's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biller is working hard here to advance position.
Biller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kantola trying to control but Biller postures up.

Biller maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kantola could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Biller has cracked it and Kantola is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Biller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sten Biller!
Sten Biller very nearly forgot to thank KAISER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.