PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Aberdeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunderland has chosen Placebo - Running up that hill as his entrance music. James Sunderland has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brendon Aberdeen's chin.

Aberdeen
vs
Sunderland

185 cm
30
182 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

186 cm
31
182 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Beaver Jooce!

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 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendon Aberdeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Sunderland!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aberdeen misses with a takedown attempt - Sunderland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aberdeen leaves Sunderland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Aberdeen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Sunderland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aberdeen is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Aberdeen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aberdeen wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.

Sunderland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aberdeen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aberdeen throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aberdeen manages to get himself to full guard.

Sunderland throwing strikes but missing.

Aberdeen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sunderland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sunderland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sunderland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aberdeen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sunderland is aware though and is defending well.

Aberdeen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sunderland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sunderland throwing strikes from guard but Aberdeen blocks nicely.

Aberdeen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Aberdeen has his foot on Sunderland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sunderland works his way back into a safe position though.

Aberdeen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sunderland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sunderland drops back looking for a leg! Aberdeen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aberdeen manages to kick Sunderland off! Sunderland jumps back into Aberdeen's guard.
Aberdeen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aberdeen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sunderland throwing strikes but missing.
Sunderland is looking to work some ground and pound but Aberdeen has wrist control.
Aberdeen trying to control the position.

Aberdeen is looking for a triangle but Sunderland pushes his legs off easily.

Aberdeen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sunderland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sunderland throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sunderland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aberdeen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sunderland has managed to get both his arms back between Aberdeen's legs - danger averted.
Aberdeen keeping moving, preventing Sunderland from controlling successfully.
Sunderland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sunderland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sunderland throwing strikes from guard but Aberdeen blocks nicely.

Aberdeen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Aberdeen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sunderland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sunderland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aberdeen is breathing heavily.
Aberdeen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sunderland is looking to work some ground and pound but Aberdeen has wrist control.
Sunderland postures up in Aberdeen's guard and throws a big left but Aberdeen blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aberdeen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sunderland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sunderland trying to control the position from guard on top but Aberdeen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Aberdeen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sunderland passes Aberdeen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Sunderland is working for a submission of some sort.
Sunderland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sunderland is trying to work for a kimura but Aberdeen is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aberdeen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Sunderland will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aberdeen looks for a takedown but Sunderland sprawls well.

Sunderland has closed the distance and engaged Aberdeen in a clinch.
Aberdeen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sunderland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sunderland wants a takedown.
Aberdeen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sunderland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aberdeen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Aberdeen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aberdeen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aberdeen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aberdeen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sunderland looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberdeen wants a takedown.
Aberdeen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sunderland after a bit of a struggle.
Aberdeen gets underhooks to prevent Sunderland's takedown attempt.
Aberdeen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sunderland letting Aberdeen take a breather here.
Aberdeen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sunderland wants a takedown but no success here.
Sunderland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aberdeen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sunderland to keep the fight standing.

Sunderland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sunderland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Sunderland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aberdeen is aware though and is defending well.

Sunderland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sunderland is looking for a triangle but Aberdeen pushes his legs off easily.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Aberdeen from controlling successfully.
James Sunderland has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sunderland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aberdeen defends it easily.
Aberdeen trying to control but Sunderland is working from the bottom.

Aberdeen 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.
Aberdeen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aberdeen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunderland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sunderland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberdeen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sunderland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sunderland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Aberdeen actively working from the bottom here.
Sunderland thows a huge punch but Aberdeen dodges it nicely.
Aberdeen gets back to full guard.
Sunderland is looking to work some ground and pound but Aberdeen has wrist control.
Sunderland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aberdeen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Sunderland stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Aberdeen has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sunderland manages to get his head free but now Aberdeen has transitioned to an armbar! Sunderland grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Aberdeen! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendon Aberdeen!
A very excited looking Brendon Aberdeen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.