PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Aberdeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psycho Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Aberdeen
vs
Chris

185 cm
31
182 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

180 cm
21
183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brendon Aberdeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Psycho Chris!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aberdeen fails to land the takedown.
Aberdeen stuffs the takedown.
Psycho Chris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aberdeen.

Aberdeen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aberdeen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Aberdeen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chris defends it well.
Chris is trying to stand up here but Aberdeen is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aberdeen is trying to control. Chris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chris looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberdeen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Aberdeen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chris defends it well.
Aberdeen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aberdeen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Aberdeen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Aberdeen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aberdeen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aberdeen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chris can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris tries to kick Aberdeen off but Aberdeen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Aberdeen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chris is just riding it out for now. Aberdeen eventually gives up the hold.

Aberdeen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chris wants to get back to his feet.
Aberdeen trying to pass the guard but Chris defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberdeen trying to control from half guard but Chris is working away.
Aberdeen working Chris over with strikes.
Aberdeen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chris is trying to stand up here but Aberdeen is controlling him well.
Chris is in trouble now - Aberdeen has advanced to mount!

Aberdeen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aberdeen trying to control but Chris is having none of it.

Aberdeen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chris can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

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.
Chris is in a horrible position here. Aberdeen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chris is bucking up trying to escape but Aberdeen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chris squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Aberdeen looking for a guillotine from mount but Chris is having none of it.
Aberdeen is looking to work his way around to Chris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aberdeen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aberdeen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Aberdeen unloading with bombs!
Aberdeen works his way to his opponent's back.
Aberdeen trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aberdeen wants to improve his position but Chris is controlling well.
Aberdeen trying to control here.
Chris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aberdeen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aberdeen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chris's back!
Aberdeen tries to keep control of the position but Chris is staying busy.
Chris wants to get back to his feet.
Aberdeen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chris defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aberdeen wants to control but Chris is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aberdeen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chris has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chris trying to get back to his feet but Aberdeen is in full control for now.

Aberdeen looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Chris taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brendon Aberdeen!
Brendon Aberdeen thanked the fans post fight for their support.