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's entrance music is Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. A fine choice. 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
Funktastic

182 cm
27
178 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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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 19 - 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 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Funktastic to the ground. Biller is now in Funktastic's guard.
Biller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funktastic wants to stand up but Biller is controlling him.
Funktastic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Funktastic keeping full guard, as Biller tries to pass.
Funktastic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biller.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Biller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Funktastic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Funktastic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Funktastic!
Funktastic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Funktastic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Biller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funktastic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic leaves Biller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Biller tries to clinch up but Funktastic circles away and keeps his distance.
Funktastic throws an off balance right hand

and Biller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Funktastic won't be happy with that.
Funktastic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Biller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Biller in side control, throwing shots but Funktastic defends.
Funktastic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Biller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Biller working the ground and pound but Funktastic is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Biller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Biller working away.

Biller tries for a kimura but Funktastic is defending well.
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 in side control, throwing shots but Funktastic defends.
Biller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Funktastic is trying to buck Biller off.
Funktastic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Funktastic is concentrating on defense, preventing Biller from advancing position.

Biller wants to work for an arm triangle but Funktastic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biller stops Funktastic from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Biller is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Funktastic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Biller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Funktastic?

Biller is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Funktastic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Biller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Funktastic is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Biller has hold of Funktastic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Funktastic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Biller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Funktastic turns into him and now he's in Biller's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Funktastic gets to his feet - Biller follows without any prompting.
Funktastic throws a hook to the side of Biller's head but Biller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Funktastic avoids it really well and circles away.
Funktastic scores with a hook to the body. Biller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Biller as he checks the leg kick.
Biller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Funktastic sprawls well. Funktastic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biller gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sten Biller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biller.
Biller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funktastic.
Funktastic stuffs the takedown.
Funktastic throws a series of punches but Biller moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Funktastic as Biller shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funktastic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biller manages to avoid it.
Funktastic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funktastic misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Funktastic.
Biller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Funktastic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt - Funktastic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biller shoots in and drives through. Funktastic sprawls well.
Biller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Funktastic tries to avoid it but Biller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Funktastic to the ground. Funktastic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Funktastic lunges at Biller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Biller's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller needs to keep his hands up - Funktastic had a free shot at his head there.
Biller tries for a takedown but Funktastic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Biller moves into range and clinches up with Funktastic.
Funktastic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biller's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funktastic walks away with a smile on his face. Biller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Funktastic misses with a hook. Biller ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Funktastic misses the target.
Funktastic misses with an uppercut. Biller saw that one coming.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but Funktastic shows good takedown defense.
Sten Biller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funktastic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mr Funktastic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Funktastic swivels and escapes.
Funktastic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Biller gets a takedown into half guard.
Funktastic wants to get back to his feet.
Funktastic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biller.
Funktastic wants to get back to his feet.
Sten Biller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller stops Funktastic from getting back to his feet.

Biller is working for a kimura here but Funktastic manages to reverse the position and he's now in Biller's guard.
Biller has a closed guard, preventing Funktastic from standing up.
Biller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Funktastic has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Funktastic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funktastic cracks Biller with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Funktastic 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!

Biller dodges the punch combination from Funktastic.
A jab from Funktastic misses.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt
and Funktastic counters with a straight right hand.
Funktastic thumps Biller with a low kick.
Funktastic cracks a nice hook into Biller's ribs.
Funktastic misses the shot to the body.
Funktastic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funktastic misses with a shot to the body

and Biller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funktastic wants to stand but Biller is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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 wants to sweep but no luck.
Funktastic wants to get up but he can't break Biller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Funktastic wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.

Funktastic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Biller, up you get!
Biller defending well as Funktastic loads up on a big left hand.
Funktastic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biller sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller ducks under a wild hook from Funktastic.
Biller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Funktastic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funktastic swings widly with a right hand

and Biller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Funktastic won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biller throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Biller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Funktastic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Biller asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Funktastic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Funktastic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt.
Funktastic throws a hook but Biller avoids it easily.
Funktastic misses with a right hand

and Biller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Funktastic wants to stand and escape but Biller is having none of it.
Biller looking to pass the guard.

Funktastic wriggles free and stands up.
Funktastic misses with a hook. Biller ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biller feints and as Funktastic raises his hands in defense, Biller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funktastic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funktastic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Biller is controlling him.
Biller stands up over Funktastic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Biller postures up and lands a big shot to Funktastic's brow.
Biller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Billeris looking to pass into half guard but Funktastic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Funktastic is in guard.

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

Funktastic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mr Funktastic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funktastic tries to close the distance and clinch but Biller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown but Funktastic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sten Biller did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Biller tries to clinch
and Biller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Funktastic misses its intended target.
Biller fails in his attempt to clinch.

Biller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Funktastic sprawls well initially but Biller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Funktastic is looking to escape.
Biller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biller stops Funktastic from getting back to his feet.

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

Biller seems to be looking for submissions.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic is looking to escape.

Biller wants to work for an arm triangle but Funktastic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Funktastic tries to kick Biller off but Biller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Biller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Funktastic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Biller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biller is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Biller seems to be looking for submissions.
Funktastic wants to get back to his feet.
Funktastic moves into full guard.
Biller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Biller is pushing down on Funktastic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Funktastic is fighting to maintain full guard but Biller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Funktastic tries to kick Biller off but Biller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Biller is looking for a kimura but Funktastic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biller to get the leverage.
Funktastic is trying to stand up here but Biller is controlling him well.

Biller seems to be working for a kimura but Funktastic defends the submission attempt.
Biller prevents Funktastic from standing back up.

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

Funktastic has one foot on Biller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic misses with a hook.
Biller defending well as Funktastic loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Biller with that takedown attempt.
Biller takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Funktastic. No joy for Biller on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funktastic wants to land a leg kick but Biller is out of range.
Funktastic misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sten Biller had his way with Mr Funktastic 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!

Funktastic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Funktastic takes a swing at Biller's ribcage but misses.
Funktastic misses with a double jab.
Funktastic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biller has a takedown stuffed.
Funktastic just misses with a punch to the body.
Biller looks for a takedown but Funktastic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biller tries for a takedown but Funktastic circles away easily
and Funktastic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biller.
Biller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funktastic.
Biller shoots and misses
and Funktastic counters with a nice uppercut.
Biller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funktastic.
Funktastic scores with a nice head shot.
Biller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biller drops his hands momentarily and Funktastic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller fails with the takedown.
Biller has his takedown stuffed
and Funktastic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Funktastic misses its intended target.
Funktastic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Biller or perhaps it was just good defense by Funktastic which made him look bad.
Funktastic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Funktastic defends it nicely.

Funktastic closes the distance and clinches.
Biller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Funktastic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Biller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Funktastic pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biller.
Funktastic swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Biller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Funktastic misses.
Biller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but Funktastic shows good takedown defense.
Biller darts in trying to clinch
and Funktastic counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Funktastic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Biller 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Mr Funktastic!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Mr Funktastic!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mr Funktastic!

Mr Funktastic wins by unanimous decision!