PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Mr Funktastic told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Biller
vs
Funktastic

182 cm
23
178 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funktastic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biller is on top in guard.

Funktastic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funktastic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Biller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Funktastic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Biller, into his guard.

Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Funktastic won't allow Biller to sweep him here.

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

Biller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funktastic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funktastic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funktastic trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Funktastic wants to pass the guard but Biller is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biller has his foot on Funktastic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funktastic works his way back into a safe position though.
Funktastic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funktastic forces his way into half guard.
Funktastic prevents Biller from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Biller is defending against the submission attempts here by Funktastic.
Funktastic moves into full mount! Biller won't be happy about that!
Funktastic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Biller?
Funktastic trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Funktastic working for a submission but Biller is keeping him at bay.
Biller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Funktastic is trying to work for a kimura but Biller is defending well.
Biller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Biller looking for a guillotine here but Funktastic defends easily.

Biller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funktastic defends well.

Biller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funktastic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funktastic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funktastic passes into half guard.
Biller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Biller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic advances position into side control!
Biller is trying to improve his position.
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.

Funktastic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Funktastic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Funktastic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Funktastic looks gassed!
Biller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Funktastic is working for a kimura but Biller is defending it quite comfortably.

Funktastic is looking for a kimura but Biller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Funktastic to get the leverage.
Funktastic trying to control the action but Biller is working from the bottom.
Biller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Funktastic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Funktastic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funktastic forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mr Funktastic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Funktastic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funktastic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funktastic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biller doesn't seem bothered though.
Funktastic misses with a wild body shot.
Biller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funktastic moves away.
Funktastic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Biller scores with a hook to the body. Funktastic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Biller misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Funktastic.
Biller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Funktastic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Biller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funktastic.

Biller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Biller will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mr Funktastic has got the better of the ground game so far.

Funktastic drops back looking for a leg! Biller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biller manages to kick Funktastic off! Funktastic jumps back into Biller's guard.
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funktastic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funktastic wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Funktastic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Funktastic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Biller is looking to regain half guard here but Funktastic keeps moving and retains side control.
Biller regains half guard.
Biller wants to get back to full guard.

Funktastic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Biller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Biller gets full guard.
Funktastic pushing down on Biller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic 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.
Biller tries to get to full guard but Funktastic has control of the leg.

Funktastic is working for a submission of some sort.
Funktastic is pressing down on Biller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Biller is holding on for now.

Biller actively working from the bottom here.

Funktastic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Funktastic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Biller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Biller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funktastic wanted to stand there but Biller had control of the position.
Funktastic wants to pass the guard but Biller is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Biller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Biller gets a takedown into half guard.

Biller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biller wants to free his trapped foot but Funktastic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funktastic wants to improve his position but Biller is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sten Biller dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Funktastic slips a jab and a cross from Biller.

Funktastic pushes Biller up against the cage in a clinch.
Biller is working for takedown but Funktastic is calmly controlling the position for now.

Biller has clasped his hands together around Funktastic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Funktastic sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funktastic works his way to full guard. Good work.

Biller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Funktastic working for a triangle but Biller defends it easily.
Biller throwing strikes but missing.

Biller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Funktastic is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Biller rolls with it to try and escape but Funktastic cranks on the arm and Biller is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Funktastic!