PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Larocque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes into the arena with Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker blaring out of the sound system. Larocque has chosen Immortal Technique- Creation & Destruction as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Biller
vs
Larocque

182 cm
37
178 lbs
42 - 33 - 0

178 cm
38
185 lbs
26 - 11 - 0

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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 42 - 33 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Larocque!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biller shoots in but Larocque avoids the takedown attempt easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Larocque enables Biller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Larocque manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Biller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Larocque is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Larocque has escaped and now he's on top!
Larocque looking to pass the guard.
Larocque sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larocque trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larocque lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larocque 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 looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Larocque looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larocque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biller keeping moving, preventing Larocque from controlling successfully.
Larocque throwing strikes but missing.
Larocque stopping the sweep attempt from Biller.

Biller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Biller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larocque defends it easily.
Larocque stopping the sweep attempt from Biller.

Biller is looking for a triangle but Larocque pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larocque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larocque manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larocque is stalling in the full guard.
Larocque's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Biller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Larocque looking to pass the guard.

Biller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larocque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Larocque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larocque passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Larocque controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larocque tries to advance to mount but can't.
Larocque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biller keeps working.
Larocque advances to full mount.
Biller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Larocque looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is trying desperately to improve position.
Biller regains half guard.
Larocque prevents Biller from improving his position.

Biller looking for submissions off his back.
Larocque throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Larocque lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Biller is not content to let Larocque control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryan Larocque will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Biller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Larocque.
Biller is looking to clinch but Larocque is avoiding it.
Biller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Larocque sprawls well. Larocque wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biller gets slowly back to his feet.
Biller shoots in for a double leg but Larocque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Biller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Biller postures up.
Biller is looking to advance position but Larocque has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Biller is trying desperately to improve position.
Biller throwing hammer fists to the chest of Larocque. What's that going to do exactly?
Biller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larocque wants to sweep here but Biller controlling him for the moment.
Larocque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larocque is pulling down on Biller's head. It's preventing any offense from Biller, at least for the moment.

Biller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larocque manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biller has Larocque in his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Biller's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Biller keeping moving, preventing Larocque from controlling successfully.

Biller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larocque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larocque manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Larocque trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larocque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Biller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biller keeping moving, preventing Larocque from controlling successfully.
Biller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Larocque not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larocque won't allow Biller to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larocque trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larocque is one step ahead there.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bryan Larocque hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Biller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larocque swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larocque works Biller's body with a nice hook.
Larocque has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Biller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Larocque trying to keep a closed guard but Biller is proving a slippery customer.
Biller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larocque is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller won't allow Larocque to sweep him here.
Larocque has his hands on Biller's head, controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Biller tries to free his leg and advance position but Larocque is retaining full guard.
Biller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larocque looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Bryan Larocque has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Biller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larocque throws a body kick that misses.
Biller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryan Larocque will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Biller shoots in looking for a takedown. Larocque tries to sprawl out of it but Biller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larocque manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Biller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larocque was covering up waiting for the punch and Biller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Biller wants to pass the guard but Larocque is keeping the position.
Larocque is adopting a defensive guard.
Larocque looking to control.
Biller throws a big right hand that misses.
Larocque is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bryan Larocque has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biller shoots for a takedown but Larocque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larocque sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Biller fails with the takedown.
Biller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larocque pinned against the cage. Larocque gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biller tries to clinch but Larocque moves out of range.
Larocque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biller.
Larocque slaps away a takedown attempt from Biller, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larocque lunges at Biller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Biller's hand.
Biller is looking to clinch but Larocque is avoiding it.

Biller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Check out the look on Biller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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 tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Biller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Larocque is looking to regain half guard here but Biller keeps moving and retains side control.
Biller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Biller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Biller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larocque has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Biller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Larocque tries to buck Biller off but Biller is having none of it.

Biller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larocque knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Biller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larocque manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larocque in particular looking to stall.
Biller is staying active underneath Larocque, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller taking some punishment here, with Larocque in his half guard.
Biller wants to improve his position but Larocque is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sten Biller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larocque has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... 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.
The defeated Bryan Larocque had this to say: 'I did my best, and all the fans know I live for this sport, so what is meant to be will be. He was the better fighter today, but we never know what the future holds for us until we put our minds to it. Thank you all!'.