PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Biller
vs
Lemieux

182 cm
35
178 lbs
37 - 28 - 0

180 cm
31
172 lbs
37 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Heisenberg
Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

DJs Locker

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 37 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Biller landing with the ground and pound.
Biller looking to pass the guard.
Lemieux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Biller is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemieux has wrist control.
Lemieux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biller's guard.

Biller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lemieux defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.

Biller has his foot on Lemieux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemieux works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Lemieux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biller wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Lemieux.
Lemieux leaves Biller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Biller moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Biller.
Lemieux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biller on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lemieux looks to land a combination but Biller avoids it well.
Biller darts in looking for a takedown but Lemieux gets double underhooks and turns Biller into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Biller avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.

Biller jumps into guard, dragging Lemieux to the mat.

Biller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lemieux defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Biller has his foot on Lemieux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemieux works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Biller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Lemieux wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Lemieux as Biller shoots in.
Biller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Lemieux stuffs the takedown attempt from Biller. Biller gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux scores with a jab.
Biller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lemieux avoids it really well and circles away.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Biller is having none of it.
Biller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lemieux circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lemieux. That did some damage!

Biller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lemieux manages to get to full guard.

Biller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lemieux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lemieux has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lemieux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Biller.
Biller can't get the takedown.

Biller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Biller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Biller has his foot on Lemieux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemieux works his way back into a safe position though.

Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemieux controls from within his opponent's guard.

Biller has his foot on Lemieux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemieux works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux 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.

Biller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Lemieux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.

Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemieux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux 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.
Biller looking for a sweep. Not yet Biller, not yet.
Lemieux trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Biller being controlled here, momentarily.

OK we're going to have a standup here. David Lemieux hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A punch combination from Lemieux misses.
Biller moves in looking to clinch but Lemieux pushes him off.
Lemieux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemieux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a double jab

and Biller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Biller manages to break the clinch.
Biller has a takedown stuffed.

Lemieux pushes Biller up against the cage in a clinch.

Biller gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux pulls Biller in close to prevent any damage.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Biller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Biller passes Lemieux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Biller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Lemieux controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control but Biller postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Lemieux was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Biller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lemieux is trying to defend but Biller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Biller is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller wants to pass to mount but Lemieux is defending 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 Sten Biller 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. And we move into the final round!

Lemieux misses the body punch
and Biller counters with a thumping low kick.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown but Lemieux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biller ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Biller goes for a double leg but Lemieux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lemieux continues to drive forward.
Lemieux prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Biller.
Biller wants a takedown.
Biller prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux gets through Biller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Biller tries for a takedown but Lemieux manages to get underhooks.
Biller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemieux smiles and moves away.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Biller ducks right into an uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but Lemieux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biller tries to clinch there but Lemieux circles away.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown. Lemieux tries to sprawl out of it but Biller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lemieux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemieux tries to score with a low kick but Biller moves his leg out of the way.
Lemieux misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemieux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lemieux's corner calls for a 1-2. Lemieux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Biller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemieux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Biller staying out of range there.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Biller moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux scores with a three punch combo!
Lemieux keeps the fight on the outside.

Biller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lemieux to the ground. Biller is now in Lemieux's guard.
Lemieux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biller is one step ahead there.
Lemieux seems keen to control Biller's posture.
Lemieux lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Biller!
Lemieux wants to control the pace but Biller is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller regains half guard.

Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Biller is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Lemieux seems content to control.
David Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Lemieux was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Biller dives in and grabs Lemieux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lemieux pushes down on Biller's head and hops out.
Biller dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Lemieux rushes Biller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Biller tries a knee to the head but Lemieux blocks it.
Biller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lemieux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
Lemieux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Biller avoiding damage as Lemieux throws knees to the body.
Sten Biller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lemieux tries to land knees in the clinch but Biller avoids the damage to the body.
Biller misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Lemieux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Biller 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sten Biller!
Sten Biller made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.