PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Aberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Starr
vs
Aberton

177 cm
21
177 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Starr !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klas Aberton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aberton's waist but Aberton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starr off to one side.
Aberton tests Starr 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aberton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starr circles away quickly and effectively.
Starr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aberton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Starr blocks a jab.
Starr closes the distance and clinches up with Aberton, looking for a takedown. Starr pushes Aberton against the cage but Aberton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Starr . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aberton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aberton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Starr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Starr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aberton's waist but Aberton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starr off to one side.
Starr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Starr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Starr working away.

Starr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aberton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aberton can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Starr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aberton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Starr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aberton struggling a bit here.

Starr is trying to get an arm triangle but Aberton is defending well.
Aberton is looking to reverse the position.
Aberton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Starr is trying to work for a kimura but Aberton is defending well.
Aberton trying to hold on to Starr 's head to control him but Starr postures up.

Starr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aberton wants to improve his position but Starr is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Starr is working for a submission of some sort.
Aberton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Starr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Starr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aberton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Starr , into his guard.
Aberton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aberton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Starr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aberton is aware though and is defending well.

Starr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aberton defends it easily.
Starr is breathing heavily.
Aberton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starr is keeping the position for now.
Starr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aberton wants to control from the top but Starr keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klas Aberton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aberton misses with an uppercut.
Starr tries to clinch up but Aberton circles away and keeps his distance.
Aberton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Starr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aberton.
Aberton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Starr .
Aberton throws a hook but Starr avoids it easily.
Aberton throws a series of punches but Starr avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aberton. Starr does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aberton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Starr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aberton defends it nicely.
Starr blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton connects with the punch.
Starr fails with the takedown.

Starr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aberton napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Starr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aberton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Starr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Starr working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Starr 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Starr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aberton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aberton gets full guard.
Aberton pulls Starr in close to prevent any damage.
Starr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aberton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aberton has his hands on Starr 's head, controlling the position.

Aberton pushes Starr off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aberton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Starr somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Starr . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aberton misses with an uppercut.
Aberton throws an overhand right that lands on Starr 's shoulder, as Starr tries to avoid the shot.
Aberton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Starr at a distance.
Starr shoots for a takedown but Aberton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Starr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aberton throws a nice looking combination but Starr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aberton throws a combination. Starr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice takedown defense from Aberton. No joy for Starr on that attempt.
Aberton misses the shot to the body.
Aberton lands a lovely overhand right.
Justin Starr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aberton's waist but Aberton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starr off to one side.

Starr shoots in and bounces Aberton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aberton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aberton looking to control.
Aberton keeping moving, preventing Starr from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klas Aberton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Starr 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aberton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Starr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aberton.
Starr staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Starr .
Aberton lands a nice shot to the body.
Aberton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aberton misses with a wild combination.
Aberton throws a looping overhand right but Starr ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Starr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Starr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aberton did well to prevent Starr getting side control.
Aberton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

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

Starr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aberton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aberton working a defensive guard here.
Starr looking to pass the guard.
Starr preventing the sweep.

Starr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Starr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aberton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Starr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aberton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Starr !
Starr is squirming around, avoiding Aberton's attempts to control the action.
Starr is desperately trying to improve his position but Aberton has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Aberton.
Starr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aberton unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberton trying to control but Starr is having none of it.
Starr can't escape the position.
Aberton lands with some strikes.

Aberton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Starr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aberton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aberton with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Aberton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Starr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Starr !
Aberton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aberton has Starr pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aberton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klas Aberton has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Starr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aberton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aberton has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klas Aberton really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Starr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Starr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Starr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Starr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Starr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Aberton clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton scores with a shot to the side of Starr 's head.
Aberton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

It looks like Justin Starr has been cut.

Aberton breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aberton.
Aberton misses with the combination.
Aberton connects with a body shot that sends Starr 's belly button to the back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aberton looks to land a left hand but Starr moved out of range nicely.
Aberton misses with a body shot.
Starr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aberton as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Starr . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aberton throws a leg kick but Starr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klas Aberton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aberton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Aberton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aberton lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aberton slips nicely into half guard.

Aberton is trying to work for a kimura but Starr is defending well.
Aberton slows the pace down in half guard.
Aberton trying to control from half guard but Starr is working away.
Starr is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr is looking to get back to full guard here but Aberton has managed to pass to side control instead.
Starr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Starr tries to reverse the position but Aberton maintains control.
Aberton controlling his opponent.
Aberton avoids the attempt from Starr to control.
Starr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aberton trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Starr taking shots to the head.
Aberton unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starr is looking to get to half guard.
Aberton controlling from mount.
Starr is wriggling around trying to escape.

Aberton working for a guillotine from mount but Starr is in no mood to give up.
Aberton cracks Starr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klas Aberton dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Justin Starr 's cut.
That's time! Starr 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Aberton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Starr .

Aberton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aberton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Starr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aberton defends it easily.
Starr keeping full guard, as Aberton tries to pass.
Starr is trying to keep Aberton in close.
Aberton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starr keeping moving, preventing Aberton from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Starr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Aberton tries to free his leg and advance position but Starr is retaining full guard.
Aberton wants to control from the top but Starr keeps moving.
Starr trying to keep a closed guard but Aberton is proving a slippery customer.
Aberton content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aberton misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Starr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Starr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Starr shoots and misses

and Aberton counters with a takedown into side control.
Starr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Starr is looking for a kimura here.
Aberton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aberton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Starr looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Starr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aberton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Starr , into his guard.
Aberton trying to control but Starr is working from the bottom.
Aberton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Starr working for submissions but it's allowed Aberton to get to half guard.
Starr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aberton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Klas Aberton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aberton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Starr wants to improve his position but Aberton is controlling well.

Starr actively working from the bottom here.
Aberton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klas Aberton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aberton 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 44:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 44:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klas Aberton!
Klas Aberton is the new welterweight champion!