PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. The Impaler has chosen What does the Fox Say as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Biller
vs
The Impaler

182 cm
37
178 lbs
41 - 31 - 0

178 cm
32
178 lbs
23 - 9 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Heisenberg
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Impaler.
Biller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Biller dives in for a single leg takedown but The Impaler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Biller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Impaler throws a punch but it's blocked by Biller.
The Impaler tries to work over Biller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biller drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Impaler pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Impaler tried to score with a low kick but Biller checks it.
The Impaler blocks a head kick by Biller.
Biller fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biller shoots for a double leg takedown but The Impaler sprawls well. He's pushed Biller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Biller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sten Biller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Impaler with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from The Impaler misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller tries for a takedown but The Impaler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Biller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Impaler swivels and escapes.
Biller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from The Impaler misses.
The Impaler thuds his right hand into Biller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Impaler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Impaler avoids it really well and circles away.
The Impaler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Biller.
Biller goes for a double leg but The Impaler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Impaler continues to drive forward.
The Impaler throws a punch but it's blocked by Biller.
Biller tries to pull guard but The Impaler won't allow it.
Biller fails to pull guard.
The Impaler prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Impaler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Biller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Impaler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Impaler.
The Impaler tries to work over Biller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biller wants a takedown but no success here.
Biller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Impaler fails to land.
Biller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Biller successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller is breathing heavily.

The Impaler stands up and waves to Biller to follow him.
Biller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Impaler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

The Impaler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Impaler wants to stand but Biller is controlling the position.
Biller works over The Impaler with some ground and pound from guard.
The Impaler is looking to stand up but Biller isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller looking to pass the guard.
The Impaler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at LOD - Quality Training inform us that The Impaler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Biller being controlled here momentarily.
Biller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Impaler wants to stand up but Biller is controlling him.
The Impaler pulls Biller in to control the position.
The Impaler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Impaler is controlling Biller's posture.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vlad The Impaler wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck for Biller with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Biller closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Impaler circles away.
Biller shoots and misses
and The Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Impaler lands with a straight right. Biller didn't see that one coming.
Biller looks for a takedown but The Impaler sprawls well.
Vlad The Impaler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Impaler but The Impaler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Biller fails with the takedown
and The Impaler counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Impaler lands with a thumping leg kick.

Biller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Impaler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biller is in The Impaler's guard.
The Impaler trying to control the position here.

Biller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad The Impaler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Impaler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biller on the side of the head.
Biller is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Impaler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Biller gets a takedown into half guard.
The Impaler wants to get back to his feet.
The Impaler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biller is working away from the top position though.

The Impaler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Biller shoots in and drives through. The Impaler sprawls well.
The Impaler swings for the body but Biller moves out of range.
Biller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Impaler sprawls well. The Impaler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Impaler misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biller.
Biller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Impaler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biller tries for a takedown but The Impaler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by The Impaler - just one landing.
Biller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Impaler.
Biller avoids the body shot from The Impaler.

Biller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fighters are working up against the cage. The Impaler manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Biller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biller tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Impaler prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Impaler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller tries for a takedown but The Impaler manages to get underhooks.
The Impaler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Impaler tries to work over Biller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Biller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Impaler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Impaler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Impaler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biller tries to land a knee to the head but The Impaler blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Impaler.
Biller drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Impaler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Impaler.
The Impaler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Biller is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Impaler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from The Impaler. No joy for Biller on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Impaler scores with a body shot.
The Impaler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Impaler misses with a wild body shot.
Biller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Impaler can pounce on him.
Vlad The Impaler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biller ducks right into an uppercut from The Impaler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Impaler throws a head kick but Biller moves out of range.
The Impaler misses with a straight right.
The Impaler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Biller is rocked!
The Impaler throws a sloppy head kick and Biller moves out of range easily.
Oh Biller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biller shoots in but no luck this time.
Biller seems to have got his legs back now.
Biller with a poor takedown
and The Impaler counters with a leg kick.
The Impaler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler throws an overhand right that lands on Biller's shoulder, as Biller tries to avoid the shot.
Biller slips under a jab from The Impaler.
Biller darts in looking for a takedown but The Impaler gets double underhooks and turns Biller into the cage.
The Impaler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billers head.
Biller fails to pull guard.
The Impaler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biller backwards.
Biller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Impaler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Impaler tries to work over Biller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from The Impaler on the inside.
The Impaler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vlad The Impaler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Impaler lands with a light punch inside.
Biller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Impaler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Impaler lands a body shot.
The Impaler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Biller is working for takedown but The Impaler is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Impaler misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad The Impaler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Biller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Impaler defends it nicely.
Biller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Impaler just misses with a punch to the body.
The Impaler wants to land a leg kick but Biller is out of range.
The Impaler throws a looping overhand right but Biller ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Biller with that takedown attempt.
Biller tries to clinch but The Impaler moves out of range.
Biller tries for a takedown but The Impaler sees it coming a mile off and 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.
The Impaler lands a head kick. Biller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt
and The Impaler counters with a thumping low kick.
Biller tries to clinch up but The Impaler circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biller ducks right into an uppercut from The Impaler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller closes the distance and clinches up with The Impaler, looking for a takedown. Biller pushes The Impaler against the cage but The Impaler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller misses with a body kick.
The Impaler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Impaler throws a push kick but Biller slaps the foot to one side.
The Impaler throws a nice outside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biller.
The Impaler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Impaler throws a low kick but Biller moves out of range easily.
Biller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Impaler connects with a solid leg kick.
The Impaler lands a nice shot to the body.
The Impaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biller shoots and misses
and The Impaler counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Impaler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Biller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Biller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Impaler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Impaler lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Impaler is looking to slow Biller down with leg kicks.
The Impaler tests Biller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Impaler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Impaler stuffs the takedown attempt from Biller. Biller gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from The Impaler. Those never looked like landing.
Biller shoots and misses
and The Impaler counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from The Impaler.
The Impaler just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler lands a jab to Biller's midsection.
Biller checks a low kick from The Impaler.
Biller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Impaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biller was well out of range. Poor timing from The Impaler.
The Impaler stuffs the takedown attempt from Biller. Biller gets slowly back to his feet.
Vlad The Impaler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Impaler tries a head kick but it misses.
The Impaler with a hook.
Biller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Impaler defends it nicely.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Impaler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller doesn't manage to clinch there - The Impaler circles away.
The Impaler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biller doesn't seem bothered though.
Biller has a takedown stuffed.
The Impaler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biller tries to clinch there but The Impaler circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Impaler, right into the meat.
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 dives in for a single leg takedown but The Impaler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Impaler lands a nice shot to the body.
The Impaler misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Impaler lands with a light punch inside.
Biller takes a shot to the head.
Biller looking to throw knees to the head but The Impaler is blocking nicely.
The Impaler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Impaler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad The Impaler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Impaler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad The Impaler!
An out of breath Vlad The Impaler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.