PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Aarons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Phelps (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.

Aarons
vs
Phelps

199 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Aarons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Phelps!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phelps lands a nice shot that snaps Aarons's head back.

It looks like Brett Aarons has been cut.
Aarons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aarons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phelps throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aarons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Phelps clinches.

Phelps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phelps fails with a takedown attempt.
Aarons throws a lazy right hand but Phelps sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phelps keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Phelps closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phelps is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aarons is defending well for now.
Aarons is trying to pull guard but Phelps has him pressed against the cage.
Phelps avoiding damage.

Phelps breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cole Phelps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aarons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Aarons. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Phelps has managed to clinch.

Phelps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phelps closes the distance and clinches up with Aarons, looking for a takedown. Phelps pushes Aarons against the cage but Aarons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aarons defending well as Phelps loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Phelps with that takedown attempt.
Phelps throws a right and a left that Aarons avoids nicely.
Aarons is looking to clinch but Phelps is avoiding it.
Phelps wants to clinch.
Phelps throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aarons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarons checks the leg kick nicely there.

Aarons moves into the clinch.
Aarons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phelps is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Aarons breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Phelps tries to keep at a distance but Aarons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aarons is looking to break free of the clinch but Phelps has double underhooks.
Aarons tries to break the clinch but Phelps is controlling the position.

Phelps's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phelps throws a shot to the body.
Aarons is looking to clinch but Phelps is avoiding it.
Phelps moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Phelps scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps misses with a lunging right hand
and Aarons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aarons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phelps's waist but Phelps gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aarons off to one side.
Phelps throws a series of punches but Aarons moves out of range.
Nice shot by Phelps.
Phelps lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Phelps. No joy for Aarons on that attempt.
Aarons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aarons is breathing heavily.
Phelps lands a jab to Aarons's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phelps scores with a jab to the head.

Brett Aarons's cut is getting worse.
Phelps throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phelps rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aarons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aarons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phelps sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phelps fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aarons checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Phelps.

Phelps moves into the clinch successfully.

Phelps's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phelps swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Phelps closes the distance and clinches.
Aarons tries for a takedown but Phelps manages to get underhooks.

Phelps manages to break the clinch.
Phelps lands a glancing blow to the side of Aarons's head.
A punch combination from Phelps misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phelps lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Aarons is rocked!
OH! Aarons has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Phelps smells blood and charges in for the finish! Phelps unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Aarons sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cole Phelps!