PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Biller
vs
Urahara

182 cm
39
178 lbs
47 - 36 - 0

183 cm
27
180 lbs
13 - 9 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

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 47 - 36 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urahara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biller. That did some damage!
Biller has his takedown stuffed
and Urahara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urahara connects with a solid leg kick.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown but Urahara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biller darts in looking for a takedown but Urahara 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.
Urahara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biller backwards.
Urahara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urahara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Biller goes for a takedown attempt but Urahara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That kick from Urahara tenderised Biller's leg. Biller is trying to keep his angry face on.

Urahara gets a clinch.
Biller has a couple of punches blocked by Urahara.
Urahara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Urahara lands a shot to the body.
Urahara prevents a body shot from Biller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urahara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Urahara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urahara trying to land knees to the body.

Urahara is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Biller can't fight it off and eventually Urahara manages to take the fight to the floor. Biller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Urahara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Biller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biller is on top in guard.

Urahara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biller wants to pass the guard but Urahara is keeping the position.

Urahara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Urahara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller distracts Urahara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Urahara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Urahara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biller manages to get himself to full guard.

Biller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Urahara trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Urahara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biller is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Urahara working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Urahara 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 Urahara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Urahara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biller is keeping the position for now.
Biller keeping moving, preventing Urahara from controlling successfully.

Biller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Urahara defends it easily.
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.

Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Biller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Urahara uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara gets to mount! Biller was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Biller working to try and regain half guard.
Urahara controlling from mount.

Urahara jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Biller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Urahara takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Biller to pass into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kisuke Urahara dominated that round.
That's time! Biller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Urahara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sten Biller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biller closes the distance and clinches up with Urahara, looking for a takedown. Biller pushes Urahara against the cage but Urahara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Urahara finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt
and Urahara counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urahara connects with a body shot.
Sten Biller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urahara lands a jab to Biller's midsection.
Urahara lands a nice hook to Biller's body. Biller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urahara can pounce on him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Biller. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Biller gets caught flat footed, as Urahara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Urahara tries to free his leg and advance position but Biller is retaining full guard.
Urahara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urahara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Urahara trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kisuke Urahara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Biller shoots in and drives through. Urahara sprawls well.
Biller avoids the head kick by Urahara.
Biller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Urahara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Urahara pushes down on Biller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Biller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Urahara moves into full mount! Biller won't be happy about that!
Biller is trying desperately to improve position.
Kisuke Urahara has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urahara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Biller looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Urahara controls the position.
Biller is trying to break free.
Urahara trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Biller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Urahara controlling the position well here. Biller rolled but Urahara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Biller tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Urahara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Urahara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Urahara working for a choke but Biller is defending well.
Urahara controlling from the back.
Biller wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Biller right now.
Biller tries to roll but Urahara sticks to his back.
Biller wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara controls the position.

Urahara working for a choke but Biller is defending well.
I would not like to be Biller right now.
Biller can't escape the position.
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 is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Urahara.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Urahara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Biller can't escape the position.

Biller fending off the submission attempt from Urahara.
Biller tries to escape but Urahara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kisuke Urahara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Biller tries to clinch but Urahara moves out of range.
Urahara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biller misses with a takedown

and Urahara counters with a takedown into side control.
Biller tries to buck Urahara off but Urahara is having none of it.
Urahara trying to control the position but Biller is working away.
Biller tries to bench press Urahara off him but Urahara keeps the position.
Biller throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
Biller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Urahara trying to control the position but Biller is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller is looking to regain half guard here but Urahara keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara wants to control but Biller is keeping him busy.
Biller is looking to regain half guard here but Urahara keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Urahara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Urahara prefers to stall for the moment though.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kisuke Urahara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Biller checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biller is defended easily by Urahara.
Urahara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller with a poor takedown
and Urahara counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urahara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biller.
Urahara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urahara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Urahara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Biller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Biller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Urahara. Urahara obviously looking to wear him down.
Biller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urahara.
Urahara scores with a nice body kick.
Urahara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Urahara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara cracks a nice hook into Biller's ribs.
Biller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Biller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Urahara, right into the meat.
Urahara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Urahara.
Biller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urahara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biller scrambles back to his feet.

Urahara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Biller on his heels. He'll look to pass Biller's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urahara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Biller's head.
Biller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Urahara controls the pace.
Urahara trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Kisuke Urahara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urahara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Urahara has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kisuke Urahara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Biller with a poor takedown
and Urahara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biller throws a series of punches but Urahara avoids them all with ease.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt
letting Urahara counter with a right hand.
Urahara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Biller with a lazy takedown attempt

and Urahara counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lull in the action here.
Urahara scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Biller to see if he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kisuke Urahara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urahara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kisuke Urahara!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kisuke Urahara made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.