PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Miller has chosen Ice Cube - Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Biller
vs
Miller

182 cm
26
178 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

182 cm
30
174 lbs
17 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Bushido Clothing
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Bloodsport Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Miller!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller catches Biller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Sten Biller has been cut.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Biller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
BOOM! Biller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Biller working for a guillotine from mount but Miller is in no mood to give up.
Miller is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Miller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Biller cracks Miller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Biller has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miller wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biller has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Biller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Biller is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miller has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miller!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller wanted to stand there but Biller had control of the position.

Biller looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wanted to stand there but Biller had control of the position.

Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Biller dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Biller's head and hops out.
Biller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biller gets slowly back to his feet.

Miller gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller tries to break free but Biller pushes him back against the cage.
Biller is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biller dodges the punch combination from Miller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Biller. Biller gets slowly back to his feet.

Biller gets a clinch.
Biller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sten Biller's cut.
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.

Biller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biller somewhat.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biller closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Biller pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller closes the distance but Miller moves to the side
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miller has Biller up against the cage in a clinch.

Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Biller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Biller stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biller throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.

Biller is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Biller wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to stand back up but Biller is controlling him

Biller seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.

Biller seems to be looking for submissions.

Biller is looking for a kimura but Miller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biller to get the leverage.

Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is trying to stand up here but Biller is controlling him well.

Biller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Biller wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.
Miller tries to kick Biller off but Biller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Biller working the head and body with strikes.

Miller pushes Biller off and gets back to his feet.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Biller. Biller gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sten Biller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Biller rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.

Biller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miller regains guard immediately.

Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biller is aware though and is defending well.
Biller chips away with some ground and pound.
Biller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller keeping full guard, as Biller tries to pass.
Miller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Biller distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Biller 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.
Biller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to stand up but Biller isn't so interested in that idea.
Biller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Biller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Biller postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.

Biller drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Biller off! Biller jumps back into Miller's guard.
Biller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller looking to control.
Miller wants to stand up but Biller is controlling him.

Biller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biller has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.

Biller drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Biller off! Biller jumps back into Miller's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sten Biller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Biller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biller wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller looking to control.

Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biller defends well.
Biller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Miller wants to stand up but Biller is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller working for a triangle but Biller defends it easily.

Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biller prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
Biller pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Biller wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biller.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.

Biller is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Biller is working for a submission of some sort.
Biller moves nicely into side control.
The strikes coming from Biller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Biller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller tries to escape but Biller is in control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sten Biller clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sten Biller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Biller shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller looks to land a combination but Biller avoids it well.
Sten Biller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biller shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Biller.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Biller off the cage and back into rage.
Sten Biller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Biller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Biller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller wants to stall.
Biller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.
Biller closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Biller pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Biller or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.

Biller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miller's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biller defends it easily.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Miller working for a triangle but Biller defends it easily.
Biller is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biller stops Miller from standing up.
Miller keeping full guard, as Biller tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller is trying to stand up here but Biller is controlling him well.

Biller is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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.

Biller is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Miller dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sten Biller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Biller shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Miller misses.
Biller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller shoots and misses
and Miller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biller.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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

Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Biller is controlling him.
Miller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biller working some strikes from top position.

Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biller passes into half guard.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Biller in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Miller tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Biller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sten Biller!