PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hazan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out. Biller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sten Biller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hazan Ali's chin.

Ali
vs
Biller

183 cm
21
176 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
178 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hazan Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Nice defenses there by Biller.
Ali misses with a hook.
Biller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Biller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.

Biller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ali's half guard.
Biller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biller throws a strike but Ali avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Biller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ali manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biller has Ali in his guard.
Biller wants to sweep but no luck.
Ali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ali throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Biller is keeping the position.
Ali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Biller is looking for a triangle here but Ali uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ali trying to control the position but Biller is working away.
Biller tries to buck Ali off but Ali is having none of it.
Ali trying to control the action but Biller is working from the bottom.
Biller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Biller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Biller's back!
Biller turns into Ali and is now in his guard.
Biller wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.

Biller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ali has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
Ali regains full guard. Nicely done.

Biller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ali manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biller has Ali in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biller wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Biller is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Biller working for a triangle but Ali defends it easily.
Biller keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ali passes Biller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Biller gets back to full guard.
Biller tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Biller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Biller.
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 Hazan Ali will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Biller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Biller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ali slaps away a takedown attempt from Biller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Biller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ali gets back to half guard.
Ali trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biller is looking for a kimura here.

Biller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ali is just riding it out for now. Biller eventually gives up the hold.

Biller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ali sees it coming and defends easily.

Biller is trying to work for a kimura but Ali is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ali desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ali trying to hold on to Biller's head to control him but Biller postures up.

Biller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ali defends it well.

Biller is looking for a kimura here.
Biller tries to pass to full mount but Ali defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to get back to full guard.

Biller 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.
Ali wants to improve his position but Biller is controlling well.

Ali is defending against the submission attempts here by Biller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Biller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Biller is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ali as he works his way to full guard.
Biller won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ali is on top in guard.
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 Hazan Ali will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biller.

Biller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ali quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali trying to control but Biller postures up.
Biller uses his free foot to push down on Ali's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ali.
Ali regains half guard.

Biller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller winds up and cracks Ali with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biller.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biller lands a nice short elbow.
Ali is in trouble now - Biller has advanced to mount!
Ali really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Biller landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sten Biller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ali in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ali is in a horrible position here. Biller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Biller swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ali is now in Biller's guard. A big mistake from Biller there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Biller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Biller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ali has picked Biller up and slammed him! Biller can't keep hold of the triangle and Ali manages to pass to side control!
Biller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ali wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ali lands some shots froms side control.
Ali wants to control but Biller is keeping him busy.
Ali is putting a hurting on Biller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Biller is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller is trying to escape the position but Ali is controlling the position.
Ali lands a nice forearm strike.
Ali looks up at the clock and then as Biller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ali smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Biller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ali off and has taken his back!

Biller looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Ali is controlling Biller 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

Biller looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Biller's guard.

Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ali sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ali wants to take a breather but Biller is having none of it.
Ali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali trying to control the pace.
Biller works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sten Biller really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Ali.
Biller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biller.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Biller moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Biller moved out of range.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Biller blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Hazan Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Biller moves away and avoids it.
Biller moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali throws the left hand but Biller avoids the punch easily.
Hazan Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Biller instigates a clinch.
Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Biller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ali smiles and moves away.
Biller dives in and grabs Ali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes down on Biller's head and hops out.
Hazan Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ali tries a low kick but Biller avoids it.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Biller's knee but Biller avoids it well.
Biller tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Biller.
Ali leaves Biller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Biller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Ali lands with a kick to the temple. Biller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ali throws the left hand but Biller avoids the punch easily.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a head kick but Biller moves out of range.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Biller's shoulder, as Biller tries to avoid the shot.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biller.
Biller fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biller.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Biller is out of range.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ali wants it to stay on the feet.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Biller moves away and avoids it.
Biller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Biller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ali misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hazan Ali had his way with Sten Biller in that round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ali thows a body shot but no joy.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Biller is out of range.
Ali throws a low kick but Biller avoids it.
Ali lands a jab-cross combination.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Biller ducks down to avoid it.
Sten Biller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali slaps away a takedown attempt from Biller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ali with a jab.
Ali throws a head kick that Biller semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Biller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Biller's shoulder, as Biller tries to avoid the shot.
Biller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali defends it nicely.
Good shot there by Ali.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped Biller's head back.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali leaves Biller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hazan Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biller is defended easily by Ali.
Biller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a leg kick but Biller checks it.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biller.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Biller moved out of range nicely.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Biller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biller walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
Hazan Ali is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biller scores a takedown into full mount!
Ali is looking to get to half guard.
Biller throws some wild stikes that Ali manages to avoid easily.

Biller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ali turns into him and now he's in Biller's guard.
Biller has momentary wrist control but Ali slips an elbow through the middle.
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Biller.
Ali wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ali 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 looking for a triangle here but Ali uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Biller is not content to let Ali control the position.
Biller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hazan Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ali 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Hazan Ali!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Hazan Ali!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Hazan Ali!

Hazan Ali wins by unanimous decision!
Hazan Ali retains his welterweight title!