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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Pearl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Pearl has chosen yes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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166 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Pearl!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearl fails to land the takedown.
Pearl looks to clinch
so Biller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pearl controlling the position.
Pearl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biller drops back looking for a leg! Pearl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pearl manages to kick Biller off! Biller jumps back into Pearl's guard.
Biller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pearl manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biller has Pearl in his guard.
Pearl 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.
Pearl trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Pearl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Biller's head.
Biller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pearl.
Biller is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
Pearl slips a nice elbow through Biller's hands, connecting with Biller's forehead.
Biller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pearl.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller wants to improve his position but Pearl is controlling well.
Pearl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pearl prevents Biller from improving his position.
Pearl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biller is looking to improve his position.
Biller won't allow Pearl to pass to mount.
Pearl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pearl blocks the strikes from Biller.
Pearl works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearl looking for a guillotine from mount but Biller is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pearl pulls his head out easily.
Biller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pearl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pearl is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Biller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pearl passes Biller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
Pearl has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pearl looking to finish Biller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Biller!
Pearl with the ground and pound from mount.
Biller is looking to improve his position but Pearl isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearl cracks Biller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pearl works his way to his opponent's back.
Pearl has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Biller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Pearl go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Biller hold on?! Pearl is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Biller is keeping busy.
Biller turns into Pearl and is now in his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Biller postures up in Pearl's guard and throws a big left but Pearl blocks it.
Pearl is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Biller is in close to Pearl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biller tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearl is retaining full guard.
Pearl trying to control the position.
Pearl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Biller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Biller.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pearl passes Biller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pearl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Pearl dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pearl gets a takedown into half guard.
Biller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pearl prevents Biller from improving his position.
Biller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pearl scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pearl wants to pass the guard but Biller is defending well.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pearl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pearl is looking to take a break and control but Biller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pearl working the head and body with strikes.
Pearl 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 Pearl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearl is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Biller defends it well.
Pearl moves nicely into side control.
Biller is trying to get back to half guard.
Pearl looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Biller regains half guard.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pearl pulls his head out easily.
Biller tries to get to full guard but Pearl has control of the leg.
Biller is defending against the submission attempts here by Pearl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearl blocks the strikes from Biller.
Biller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pearl's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pearl's back!
Pearl wants to control his opponent's hands but Biller gets his hands free.
Biller is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearl manages to stand up with Biller still on his back. Eventually Biller drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Pearl 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 with a lovely double leg takedown. Pearl manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pearl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pearl looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pearl looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pearl!
Pearl trying to control the position but Biller is working away.
Pearl looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Biller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pearl off and has taken his back!
Biller missing with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Pearl's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Biller is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Biller doesn't have the hooks in and Pearl manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller can't keep his opponent in guard - Pearl advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pearl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biller is just riding it out for now. Pearl eventually gives up the hold.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pearl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearl is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Biller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pearl lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Pearl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pearl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biller but Biller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pearl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biller but Biller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pearl tries for a takedown but Biller circles away easily
so Biller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sten Biller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Pearl.
Biller postures up and lands a big shot to Pearl's brow.
Pearl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pearl is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Biller, into his guard.
Pearl scoring with some ground and pound.
Pearl wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearl tries to free his leg and advance position but Biller is retaining full guard.
Pearl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pearl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pearl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pearl is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pearl.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pearl pulls his head out easily.
Biller is pressing down on Pearl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pearl wants to pass the guard but Biller is keeping the position.
Pearl is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pearl wants to pass the guard but Biller is keeping the position.
Pearl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearl pushing down on Biller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Pearl there.
Biller is trying to get back to full guard.
Pearl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pearl trying to pass the guard but Biller defending well.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pearl pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearl tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Biller.
Pearl passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Biller!
Biller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Biller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pearl is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Biller defends it well.
Pearl works his foot free and advances to mount.
Biller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller tries to roll over but Pearl keeps him under control.
Pearl drops an elbow to the side of Biller's head.
Pearl is working for a kimura but Biller is defending it quite comfortably.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biller is just riding it out for now. Pearl eventually gives up the hold.
Pearl is working for a kimura but Biller is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearl 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 Pearl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Pearl really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Biller slaps away a takedown attempt from Pearl, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pearl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biller as he jumps to the side.
Pearl misses with a takedown
and Biller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pearl won't be happy with that.
Sten Biller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Pearl.
Biller prevents Pearl from escaping the position.
Pearl is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Biller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pearl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pearl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pearl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearl can't do much from the bottom here.
Biller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pearl manages to work his way to half guard, despite Biller's best efforts.
Pearl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Biller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pearl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pearl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biller tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearl is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller stopping the sweep attempt from Pearl.
Biller stops Pearl from standing up.
Biller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mr Pearl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biller is pushing down on Pearl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pearl is fighting to maintain full guard but Biller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pearl wants to improve his position but Biller is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biller seems to be looking for submissions.
Biller is trying to work for a kimura but Pearl is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pearl is looking to escape.
Biller wants to work for an arm triangle but Pearl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biller prevents Pearl from improving his position.
Biller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pearl manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pearl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biller looking to pass the guard.
Biller has gone for a leg lock! Pearl slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biller's guard.
Pearl is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller can't keep his opponent in guard - Pearl advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Biller missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sten Biller had his way with Mr Pearl in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Biller stuffs the takedown attempt from Pearl. Pearl gets slowly back to his feet.
Biller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pearl fails with the takedown.
Sten Biller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Pearl.
Biller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biller wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pearl is defended easily by Biller.
Pearl is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pearl closes the distance and clinches up with Biller, looking for a takedown. Pearl pushes Biller against the cage but Biller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller gets a double leg takedown into Pearl's guard.
Biller throws and elbow that misses. Pearl uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biller's guard. Nice move by Pearl!
Biller wants to sweep but no luck.
Biller has his foot on Pearl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pearl works his way back into a safe position though.
Pearl lands a couple of digs.
Pearl is working Biller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Biller has his foot on Pearl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pearl works his way back into a safe position though.
Biller has momentary wrist control but Pearl slips an elbow through the middle.
Pearl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biller is keeping the position for now.
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!
Pearl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pearl is one step ahead there.
Pearl drops back looking for a leg! Biller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biller manages to kick Pearl off! Pearl jumps back into Biller's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pearl drops back, looking for a kneebar! Biller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Biller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Biller!
Pearl dodges the ground and pound from Biller.
Biller cracks Pearl with a big right hand but Pearl just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pearl struggling a bit here.
Pearl regains half guard.
Biller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearl's head.
Biller trying to pass the guard but Pearl defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller stops Pearl from getting back to his feet.
Pearl is looking for a sweep. Biller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pearl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biller.
Pearl tries to roll over but Biller keeps him under control.
Biller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pearl trying to hold on to Biller's head to control him but Biller postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pearl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biller.
Biller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pearl has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pearl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sten Biller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pearl has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mr Pearl!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Mr Pearl!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Mr Pearl!
Mr Pearl wins by unanimous decision!
Mr Pearl is the new welterweight champion!
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