PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klas Aberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Shardlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aberton
vs
Shardlow

185 cm
25
180 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
30
199 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klas Aberton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Shardlow!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shardlow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Aberton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shardlow throws a leg kick which misses Aberton's front leg but catches the back leg as Aberton tries to avoid it.
Aberton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aberton shoots and misses
and Shardlow counters with a stiff right hand.

Aberton dives in and scores a takedown into Shardlow's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shardlow trying to keep a closed guard but Aberton is proving a slippery customer.
Aberton looking to sit in guard and control but Shardlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shardlow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aberton is trying to control the position but Shardlow postures up.
Shardlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Aberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shardlow controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton trying to keep a closed guard but Shardlow is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Aberton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aberton lands in his opponent's guard.
Shardlow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aberton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aberton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shardlow wants to control but Aberton passes easily into half guard.
Shardlow trying to control here.
Aberton wants to stand but Shardlow has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Aberton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Aberton.
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!
Aberton landing strikes, looking to finish!

Aberton stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow shoots in for a double leg but Aberton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aberton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shardlow counters with a stiff right hand.
Shardlow misses with a body kick.
Aberton has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Aberton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shardlow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aberton quickly recovers to half guard.
Shardlow is looking to pass Aberton's guard but actually Aberton recovers to full guard.

Aberton working for a triangle but Shardlow defends it easily.
Aberton looking for a sweep. Not yet Aberton, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aberton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shardlow prevents Aberton from getting back to his feet.
Aberton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Aberton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aberton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shardlow wants to pass the guard but Aberton is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klas Aberton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Aberton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aberton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shardlow.

Shardlow moves into the clinch.
Shardlow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aberton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shardlow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aberton walks away with a smile on his face. Shardlow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Aberton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shardlow's guard.

Shardlow has his foot on Aberton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aberton works his way back into a safe position though.
Aberton wants to pass the guard but Shardlow is keeping the position.
Aberton preventing the sweep.

Aberton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shardlow looking for a sweep. Not yet Shardlow, not yet.
Aberton trying to control the position from guard on top but Shardlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aberton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shardlow keeping moving, preventing Aberton from controlling successfully.
Aberton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shardlow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shardlow has a closed guard, preventing Aberton from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aberton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shardlow is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton throws a big right hand that misses.
Shardlow wants to stand and escape but Aberton is having none of it.
Aberton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shardlow's guard.
Shardlow keeping full guard, as Aberton tries to pass.
Aberton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Aberton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aberton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shardlow is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberton stops Shardlow from standing up.
Aberton throws an elbow that misses. Shardlow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aberton's guard. Nice move by Shardlow!
Aberton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aberton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shardlow!
Aberton with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberton controlling his opponent.
Shardlow is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shardlow wants to hold on but Aberton pushes him away.
Aberton is landing with some decent strikes but Shardlow is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Aberton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shardlow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shardlow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking 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 second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Aberton fails with a takedown attempt.
Aberton shoots in but Shardlow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aberton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shardlow.
Aberton misses with a few strikes there.
Shardlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Aberton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aberton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aberton trying to control the position from guard on top but Shardlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Aberton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton working some strikes from top position.
Shardlow trying to control the position.

Shardlow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shardlow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aberton passes Shardlow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Aberton decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow looks for a takedown but Aberton sprawls well.
Klas Aberton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Shardlow.
Aberton shoots in but Shardlow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shardlow tries to close the distance and clinch but Aberton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shardlow keeps the fight on the outside.
Shardlow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aberton.
Aberton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shardlow pinned against the cage. Shardlow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klas Aberton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shardlow shoots in for a takedown but Aberton shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow fails with the takedown

and Aberton counters by clinching up.
Shardlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shardlow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aberton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aberton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steve Shardlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klas Aberton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aberton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shardlow has had enough of the clinch but Aberton keeps him there for the moment.

Shardlow breaks the clinch.
Aberton tries to close the distance and clinch but Shardlow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aberton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aberton closes the distance and clinches up with Shardlow, looking for a takedown. Aberton pushes Shardlow against the cage but Shardlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aberton misses with a takedown attempt

so Shardlow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shardlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aberton is trying to keep Shardlow in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aberton is pulling down on Shardlow's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Aberton kicks Shardlow off and gets to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klas Aberton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aberton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klas Aberton!
Klas Aberton made sure to mention his sponsor, Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ in his post fight interview.