|
|
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 has chosen Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker 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.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
24
183 lbs
25 - 6 - 0 |
|
182 cm
27
178 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hazan Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali feints and then cracks Biller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biller down.
Biller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a series of punches but Biller avoids them all with ease.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biller. That did some damage!
Biller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Biller.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hazan Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Biller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ali.
Biller tries to pull guard but Ali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biller tries a knee to the head but Ali blocks it.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Biller.
Biller looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Biller avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali misses with some punches.
Biller is working for takedown but Ali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ali taking a breather.
Ali wants the takedown. Biller is fighting it off but Ali persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Biller's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Biller is keeping the position.
Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
Ali makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
Biller looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.
Ali advances to half guard.
Biller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ali scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller actively working from the bottom here.
Biller is trying to get back to full guard.
Biller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Biller.
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ali working some strikes from top position.
Biller tries to strike from the bottom.
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.
Ali with a nice head shot there.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Biller is retaining full guard.
Biller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali postures up and lands a big shot to Biller's brow.
Ali is working Biller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biller is keeping the position for now.
Biller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ali's guard.
Ali 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ali dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazan Ali dominated 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.
Biller shoots and misses
and Biller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali tries to work over Biller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali tries to work over Biller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biller manages to pull guard.
Biller will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Biller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ali engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ali pushing down on Biller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ali has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ali is landing with some decent strikes but Biller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Biller can't escape the position.
Ali tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Biller working to try and regain half guard.
Ali lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Biller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Ali.
Ali cracks Biller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ali landing punches.
Ali lands a big elbow.
Biller can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Biller hang on?
Biller is trying to escape the mount.
Ali looking for a guillotine from mount but Biller is having none of it.
Biller working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali lands a heavy elbow.
Ali dominating with strikes here.
Ali unloading with bombs!
Ali is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Biller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Biller tries to reverse the position but Ali maintains control.
Ali fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali landing strikes, looking to finish!
Biller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Biller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Biller is breathing heavily.
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ali passes into side control.
Hazan Ali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ali is trying to get an arm triangle but Biller is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is pushing Ali's head away, looking to escape. Ali manages to hold on to the position though.
Biller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ali's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ali is keen to just control but Biller is a slippery customer.
Biller is looking to improve his position.
Ali slips a nice elbow through Biller's hands, connecting with Biller's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Ali there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazan Ali dominated that second 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.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Biller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hazan Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sten Biller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali tries to sprawl out of it but Biller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Biller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali shoots for a takedown but Biller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biller shoots in but no luck this time.
Biller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazan Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
Biller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Biller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
Biller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ali was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Biller swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali controlling the pace for now.
Ali has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Biller's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ali cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Biller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ali landing punches.
Ali with shots to the head and body - Biller looks very uncomfortable down there.
Biller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ali is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Biller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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 can't escape the position.
Biller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali slips a nice elbow through Biller's hands, connecting with Biller's forehead.
Ali is looking to advance position but Biller won't allow it.
Ali trying to control from half guard but Biller is working away.
Ali prevents Biller from improving his position.
Ali moves into full mount! Biller won't be happy about that!
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biller can do to turn this around?
Ali landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller is desperately trying to improve his position but Ali has a good base and remains in mount.
Ali lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazan Ali clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biller blocks a head kick by Ali.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Biller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biller takes one to the side of the head.
Biller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali is looking to clinch but Biller is avoiding it.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali instigates a clinch.
Ali is pressed up against the cage. Biller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali down to the mat. Ali avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Biller.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Biller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Biller.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Biller has time to react.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali looks to land a body kick but Biller moved away.
Biller dives in and grabs Ali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes down on Biller's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller fails with the takedown.
Hazan Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
A left and a right from Ali both land. Nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Biller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazan Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Biller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biller somewhat.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Biller counters with a takedown into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ali, who protects the arm well.
Biller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Biller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali sneaks back into half guard.
Biller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ali is trying to maintain the position but Biller is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali gets full guard.
Biller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biller is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biller is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Biller throws an elbow that misses. Ali uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biller's guard. Nice move by Ali!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hazan Ali will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Biller shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biller.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Biller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ali was covering up waiting for the punch and Biller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
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.
Biller is looking for a triangle but Ali pushes his legs off easily.
Biller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Biller.
Ali stands up over Biller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hazan Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali content to stall in guard here.
Ali won't allow Biller to sweep him here.
Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ali pushes down on Biller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Biller is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ali stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller is refusing to be controlled, as Ali sits in half guard.
Ali controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hazan Ali just wasn't active enough.
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Biller pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown but Ali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hazan Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
A lazy left from Ali finds it's target.
Biller drives through and clinches with Ali against the cage.
Biller jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Biller controls the action.
Biller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms.
Biller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Biller goes for a takedown attempt but Ali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ali throws a head kick that Biller semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hazan Ali.
Well Ali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Hazan Ali!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Hazan Ali!
Hazan Ali wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
