PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vort Under (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Aldeberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CJ Aldeberg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Under
vs
Aldeberg

188 cm
18
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vort Under!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, CJ Aldeberg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldeberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Under avoids it really well and circles away.

Aldeberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aldeberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Under's head.
Aldeberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Under looking to control.
Aldeberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Under is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldeberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

CJ Aldeberg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Under has a takedown stuffed.
Aldeberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Under closes the distance and clinches up with Aldeberg, looking for a takedown. Under pushes Aldeberg against the ropes but Aldeberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aldeberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldeberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldeberg tries to clinch but Under is having none of it.
Aldeberg lands with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldeberg.
Aldeberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldeberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Under as he avoids it easily.
Vort Under has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Aldeberg.
Under misses with a takedown

and Aldeberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aldeberg stops a takedown attempt from Under.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under managing to block the knees to the body from Aldeberg.

Under has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aldeberg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Under doesn't have the hooks in and Aldeberg manages to turn into his guard.
Aldeberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aldeberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aldeberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Under's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Under working for submissions but it's allowed Aldeberg to get to half guard.
Under is breathing heavily.
Aldeberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldeberg wants to take a breather but Under is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aldeberg is looking to stall here but Under recovers full guard.
Aldeberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Aldeberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Aldeberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Under backs up against the ropes.
Aldeberg shoots and misses

and Under counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Under seems to be working for a kimura but Aldeberg defends the submission attempt.

Under seems to be working for a kimura but Aldeberg defends the submission attempt.
Under wants to free his trapped foot but Aldeberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Under seems to be working for a kimura but Aldeberg defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Under prevents Aldeberg from standing back up.
Under throwing shots but Aldeberg is blocking nicely.
Aldeberg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aldeberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aldeberg working a defensive guard here.
Under wants to control from the top but Aldeberg keeps moving.
Under missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldeberg trying to keep a closed guard but Under is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aldeberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aldeberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Under keeps working.

OK we're going to have a standup here. CJ Aldeberg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldeberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Aldeberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Under was covering up waiting for the punch and Aldeberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Under is trying to hold Aldeberg in close to prevent damage but Aldeberg has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under is trying to stand back up but Aldeberg is controlling him

Aldeberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aldeberg not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Under is staying active underneath Aldeberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldeberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

CJ Aldeberg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Under throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldeberg's waist but Aldeberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Under off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Aldeberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Aldeberg tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Under counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Under missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Under is working for a kimura but Aldeberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Under prevents Aldeberg from standing back up.
Aldeberg trying to control from the bottom.
Under stalling away here and it's allowed Aldeberg to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Aldeberg looking for a guillotine here but Under defends easily.
Aldeberg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Under!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldeberg working the ground and pound effectively.
Aldeberg landing strikes from the mount.
Under tries to lock up and control but Aldeberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aldeberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Under wants to hold on but Aldeberg pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldeberg wants to take Under's back but he can't do it this time.
Under wants to control but Aldeberg is having none of it.
Aldeberg with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldeberg trying to control but Under is having none of it.
Aldeberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Under can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Under is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldeberg postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Under in real trouble here! The ref calls for Under to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Aldeberg!